Council Directive 76/766/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to alcohol tables

• Published date: 27 September 1976
• Official Gazette Publication: Official Journal of the European Communities, L 262, 27 September 1976

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Council Directive 76/766/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to alcohol tables

Official Journal L 262 , 27/09/1976 P. 0149 - 0152
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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to alcohol tables (76/766/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),

Whereas, in several Member States there are laws concerning the determination of the alcoholic strength of a mixture of water and ethanol, and whereas these laws differ from one Member State to another, thus creating obstacles to trade ; whereas, Community harmonization in this field and the establishment of a common definition are therefore necessary;

Whereas, in its resolution of 17 December 1973 (3) on industrial policy, the Council invited the Commission...