(18)Whereas adopting this Directive is the most appropriate means of achieving the objectives in view, and in particular of reinforcing the powers of the competent authorities; whereas this Directive restricts itself to the minimum required to achieve those objectives and does not go beyond what is necessary for that purpose,
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New version applies from 19/12/2002 — introduced by Directive 2002/83/EC.
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