Control of halon exported for critical uses, export of products and equipment containing chlorofluorocarbons and controls on bromochloromethane

The committee adopted the report by its chairman, Caroline JACKSON (EPP-ED, UK), broadly approving the proposal subject to a number of amendments (codecision procedure, 1st reading). The rapporteur cooperated closely with the Council in order to reach an agreement at first reading. The report took over entirely the modifications and additions introduced by the Council working group to the Commission text. These changes were mainly aimed at tightening up the Commission proposal and making it more specific. �