CHAPTER I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subject matter and scope
Article 1
1
This Directive lays down rules on the nominal quantities for products put up in prepackages. It shall apply to prepacked products and prepackages, as defined in Article 2 of Directive 76/211/EEC.
2
This Directive shall not apply to the products listed in the Annex which are sold in duty-free shops for consumption outside the European Union.

Free movement of goods
Article 2
1
Save as otherwise provided for in Articles 3 and 4, Member States may not, on grounds relating to the nominal quantities of the package, refuse, prohibit or restrict the placing on the market of prepacked products.
2
While respecting the principles stated in the Treaty and, in particular, the free movement of goods, Member States which currently prescribe mandatory nominal quantities for milk, butter, dried pasta and coffee may continue to do so until 11 October 2012.
Member States which currently prescribe mandatory nominal quantities for white sugar may continue to do so until 11 October 2013.