Foodstuffs, alcoholic beverages: labelling, presentation and advertising

The Parliament approved the Commission's proposal designed to oblige EU Ministers to agree on labelling rules for alcoholic drinks within 3 years from 1 July 1998 with a number of amendments. Parliament's rapporteur was Mr. Horst SCHNELLHARDT (D, EPP). One of the main amendments introduced was one to ensure that the Parliament is involved in the detail of any new labelling rules for alcoholic drinks. Another drew attention to the urgent need for new labelling rules for new alcoholic drinks, such as alcopops.�