Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the ‘Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to simple pressure vessels (codified version)’

COM(2008) 202 final — 2008/0076 (COD)

(2009/C 27/09)

On 26 May 2008 the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 95 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to simple pressure vessels (Codified version).

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the proposal and feels that it requires no comment on its part, it decided, at its 446th plenary session of 9 and 10 July 2008 (meeting of 9 July), by 142 votes to none with six abstentions, to issue an opinion endorsing the proposed text.