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31995L0057

Council Directive 95/57/EC of 23 November 1995 on the collection of statistical information in the field of tourism

Official Journal L 291 , 06/12/1995 P. 0032 - 0039

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 95/57/EC of 23 November 1995 on the  collection of statistical information in the field of tourismTHE COUNCIL OF THE  EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 213  thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas the Resolutions of the European Parliament of 11 June 1991  (1) and 18 January 1994  (2)  stress that the Community has a major role to play in developing tourism statistics; Whereas the elaboration of a Directive aimed at channelling efforts currently expended in a  fragmented manner at national level has been approved by the Economic and Social Committee  (3); Whereas, under Decision 90/655/EEC  (4), a Community methodological framework for the compilation  of Community tourism statistics has been developed; Whereas the results of the two-year programme (1991-1992) for developing Community tourism  statistics under Decision 90/655/EEC highlight the needs of users in the private and public sector  for reliable and comparable statistics on tourism demand and supply at Community level available at  short notice; Whereas the development of Community statistics on tourism was recognized as a priority by Council  Decision 92/421/EEC of 13 July 1992 on a Community action plan to assist tourism  (5); Whereas the recognized role of tourism as a tool of development and socioeconomic integration can  be better ensured through knowledge of the basic related statistics, notably established at  regional level; Whereas, in order to assess the competitiveness of the Community tourist industry, it is necessary  to gain greater knowledge of the volume of tourism, the characteristics thereof, the profile of the  tourist and tourist expenditure; Whereas monthly information is required to be able to measure the seasonal influences of demand on  tourist accomodation capacity and thereby to assist public authorities and economic operators to  develop more suitable strategies and policies for improving the seasonal spread of holidays and the  performance of tourist activities; Whereas further Community activity in this field must continue to be based on a pragmatic approach  which is consistent with the principle of subsidiarity; Whereas the necessary synergies between national, international and Community statistical projects  impinging on tourism must be ensured in order to reduce the onus of collecting information; Whereas methodological work developed in cooperation with other international organizations, such  as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the World Tourism Organization,  and the Recommendations adopted by the Statistical Commission of the United Nations in March 1993  should be taken into account in order to ensure better comparability of tourism statistics at world  level; Whereas reliable and efficient monitoring of the structure and evolution of tourism demand and  supply can be significantly improved by establishing an appropriate recognized Community  framework; Whereas such a system may generate economies of scale, while producing information benefiting all  Member States and parties concerned; Whereas a Community instrument could facilitate the dissemination of comparable tourism  statistics; Whereas Council Decision 93/464/EEC of 22 July 1993 on the framework programme for priority actions  in the field of statistical information, 1993 to 1997  (6) provides for the setting-up of an  information system on tourism supply and demand; Whereas a Council Directive can provide a common framework to maximize the benefits of the various  actions which are being carried out at national level; Whereas the statistical data compiled under a Community system must be reliable and appropriate to  ensure comparability between Member States; whereas it is therefore necessary to establish jointly  the criteria enabling these requirements to be met, HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: Article 1 Aim For the purpose of establishing an information system on  tourism statistics at Community level, Member States shall carry out the collection, compilation,  processing and transmission of harmonized Community statistical information on tourism supply and  demand. Article 2 Domain of information collection and basic definitions For the purposes of this  Directive, the data to be collected shall relate to: (a)  the capacity of collective tourist accommodation establishments The types of collective accommodation in question are as follows: 1.  hotels and similar establishments 2.  other collective accommodation establishments, inter alia: 2.1.  tourist campsites 2.2.  holiday dwellings 2.3.  other collective accommodation; (b)  guest flows in collective accommodation establishments: The collection shall cover internal tourism, i.e. domestic and inbound tourism; 'domestic tourism`  shall mean residents of the given country travelling only within this country and 'inbound tourism`  shall mean non-residents travelling within the given country; (c)  tourism demand: The collection shall cover national tourism, i.e. domestic and outbound tourism; 'outbound tourism`  shall mean residents of a country travelling in another country. The information on tourism demand  shall concern trips the main purpose of which is holidays or business and which involve at least  one or more consecutive nights spent away from the usual place of residence. Article 3 Information collection characteristics 1.  A list of data collection characteristics,  showing their periodicity and their territorial breakdown appears in the Annex. 2.  The definitions to be applied to the data collection characteristics and any adjustments to the  list of data collection characteristics shall be determined by the Commission in accordance with  the procedure laid down in Article 12. Article 4 Accuracy of statistical information 1.  The collection of the statistical information  shall, where possible, ensure that the results meet the necessary minimum accuracy requirements.  These requirements, and the procedures for ensuring the harmonized processing of systematic biases,  shall be established by the Commission in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 12.  The minimum accuracy requirements shall be determined with particular reference to annual overnight  stays at national level. 2.  As regards the basis on which the information is collected, Member States shall take whatever  measures they deem appropriate to maintain the quality and comparability of the results. Article 5 Collection of statistical information 1.  Member States may, where appropriate, base  the collection of the statistical information referred to in Article 3 on existing data, sources  and systems. 2.  For the characteristics with annual periodicity, the first reference period shall begin on 1  January 1996. For the characteristics relating to the columns on monthly and quarterly data  appearing in sections B and C respectively of the Annex, the first reference period shall begin on  1 January 1997. Article 6 Processing of data Member States shall process the information collected under  Article 3 in accordance with the accuracy requirements stipulated in Article 4 and the detailed  rules adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 12. The regional level shall be  in accordance with the Nomenclature of Territorial Units (NUTS) of the Statistical Office of the  European Communities. Article 7 Transmission of data 1.  Member States shall transmit the data processed in  accordance with Article 6, including the information declared confidential by Member States  pursuant to domestic legislation or practice concerning statistical confidentiality, and in  accordance with the provisions of Council Regulation (Euratom, EEC) No 1588/90 of 11 June 1990 on  the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the Statistical Office of the  European Communities  (1). The said Regulation governs the confidential treatment of information. 2.  The transmission of provisional annual data shall take place within six months of the end of  the reference period, and the revised annual results shall be transmitted within a maximum period  of 12 months following the end of the reference period. The transmission of provisional monthly and  quarterly data shall take place within three months of the end of the corresponding reference  period, and the revised monthly and quarterly results shall be transmitted within a maximum period  of six months following the end of the corresponding reference period. 3.  Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 12, the Commission may, for the  purpose of facilitating the task of the parties responsible for providing information, establish,  standardized data transmission procedures and create the conditions for increased use of automatic  data processing and electronic data transmission. Article 8 Reports 1.  Member States shall provide the Commission at its request with all  information necessary to evaluate the quality, comparability and completeness of the statistical  information. Member States shall also provide the Commission with details of any subsequent changes  in the methods used. 2.  The Commission shall present to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and  Social Committee a report on the experience acquired in the work carried out pursuant to this  Directive after data have been collected over a period of three years. Article 9 Dissemination of the results The arrangements for the dissemination of the data by  the Commission shall be determined pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 12. Article 10 Transition period 1.  Without prejudice to Article 13, Member States shall take all  the measures necessary to make the Community information system operational during a transition  period, which shall end three years after entry into force of this Directive for monthly and annual  data, and five years after entry into force of this Directive for quarterly data. 2.  During the transition period, the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure laid down in  Article 12, accept derogations from the provisions of this Directive, in so far as the national  statistical systems require adaptations in the field of tourism. Article 11 Committee As regards the procedures for implementing this Directive, and any  measures for adjustment to economic and technical developments, concerning in particular: -  the definitions to be applied to the information collection characteristics and any adjustments  to the list of data collection characteristics (Article 3), in so far as these adjustments do not  make the collection process more onerous, -  accuracy requirements and the harmonized processing of systematic biases (Article 4), -  processing of data (Article 6), data transmission procedures (Article 7) and dissemination of  the results (Article 9), -  the derogations from the provisions of this Directive during the transition period (Article  10), the Commission shall be assisted, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 12, by the  Statistical Programme Committee established by Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom  (2), hereinafter  referred to as the 'Committee`. Article 12 Procedure 1.  The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a  draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a  time-limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion  shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of  decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of  the representatives of the Member States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set  out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote. 2.  (a)  The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. (b)  However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, they shall  be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event: -  the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided for a period of  three months from the date of communication, -  the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time-limit  referred to in the first indent. Article 13 Implementation of the Directive Member States shall bring into force the laws,  regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 23  November 1996. Article 14 Entry into force This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its  publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Article 15 Final provision This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 23 November 1995. For the Council The President C. WESTENDORP y CABEZA  ANNEX STATISTICAL INFORMATION IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM NB:  For the information  requested under B.1.3, C.1.1.2 and C.1.1.4, the world geographical breakdown is listed at the end  of this Annex. A. Capacity of collective tourist accommodation: local units on national territory A.1. Information to be transmitted on an annual basis >TABLE> B. Occupancy in collective accommodation establishments: domestic and inbound tourism B.1. Information to be transmitted on an annual basis >TABLE> B.2. Information to be transmitted on a monthly basis >TABLE> C. Tourism demand: domestic and outbound tourism (excluding day-trips) C.1. Information to be transmitted nationally >TABLE> BREAKDOWN BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS TOTAL WORLD TOTAL EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA TOTAL EUROPEAN UNION (15) Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg Austria Netherlands Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom TOTAL EUROPEAN FREE TRADE AREA (EFTA) Iceland Norway Switzerland (and Liechtenstein) TOTAL OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES (apart from (EFTA) countries) including: Turkey Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Hungary TOTAL AFRICA NORTH AMERICA: United States Canada TOTAL SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA TOTAL ASIA including: Japan AUSTRALIA, OCEANIA AND OTHER TERRITORIES including: Australia New Zealand UNSPECIFIED


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31993L0099

Council Directive 93/99/EEC of 29 October 1993 on the subject of additional measures concerning the official control of foodstuffs

Official Journal L 290 , 24/11/1993 P. 0014 - 0017 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 25 P. 0080  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 25 P. 0080

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 93/99/EEC of 29 October 1993 on the subject of additional measures concerning the official control of foodstuffsTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having reagard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),  In cooperation with the European Parliament (2),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),  Whereas it is necessary to adopt measures in the context of the internal market; whereas the internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital is ensured;  Whereas trade in foodstuffs occupies a very important place in the internal market;  Whereas it is therefore essential that the application of Council directive 89/397/EEC of 14 June 1989 on the official control of foodstuffs (4) is uniform throughout the Member States; whereas this Directive lays down general rules on the official  control of foodstuffs;  Whereas there is a need for additional rules designed to improve the control procedures in force in the Community;  Whereas Member States should take the necessary action to ensure that the staff of the competent authorities have sufficient technical and administrative competence;  Whereas, in order to guarentee the quality of the test data, a system of quality standards should be introduced for laboratories entrusted by the Member States with the official control of foodstuffs; whereas such a system should comply with generally  accepted and standardized norms; whereas, in addition, it is essential that these laboratories use validated methods of analysis, whenever possible;  Whereas the development of trade in foodstuffs between the various Member States necessitates closer cooperation between the authorities involved in the control of foodstuffs;  Whereas general rules are required for the Commission officials specialized in the control of foodstuffs who cooperate with specific officials of the Member States in order to ensure the uniform application of legislation on foodstuffs;  Whereas provisions should be laid down under which the national authorities and the Commission must provide mutual administrative assistance with a view to ensuring proper application of the legislation on foodstuffs, in particular through preventive  action and the detection of infringements or behaviour suspected of infringing the rules;  Whereas, in view of the nature of the information exchanged pursuant to this Directive, it should be covered by the requirements of commercial or professional secrecy;  Whereas a procedure should be provided for to establish close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  1. This Directive supplements Directive 89/397/EEC.  2. For the purposes of this Directive, the provisions of Article 1 (2), (3) and (4) of Directive 89/397/EEC apply.   Article 2  Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities have, or have access to, a sufficient number of suitably qualified and experienced staff, in particular in areas such as chemistry, food chemistry, veterinary medicine, medicine, food  microbiology, food hygiene, food technology and law so that the controls referred to in Article 5 of Directive 89/397/EEC can be carried out adequately.   Article 3  1. Member States shall take all measures necessary to ensure that the laboratories referred to in Article 7 of Directive 89/397/EEC comply with the general criteria for the operation of testing laboratories laid down in European Standard EN  45001 supplemented by standard operating procedures and the random audit of their compliance by quality assurance personnel, in accordance with the OECD principles No 2 and 7 of good laboratory practice as set out in Section II of Annex 2 to the  Decision of the Council of the OECD of 12 May 1981 concerning the mutual acceptance of data in the assessment of chemicals.  2. In assessing the laboratories referred to in Article 7 of Directive 89/397/EEC, Member States shall:  (a) apply the criteria laid down in European Standard EN 45002; and (b) require the use of proficiency testing schemes as far as appropriate.  Laboratories meeting the assessment criteria shall be presumed to fulfil the criteria referred to in paragraph 1.  Laboratories which do not meet the assessment criteria shall not be considered as laboratories referred to in Article 7 of the said Directive.  3. Member States shall designate bodies responsible for the assessment of laboratories as referred to in Article 7 of Directive 89/397/EEC. These bodies shall comply with the general criteria for laboratory accreditation bodies laid down in European  Standard EN 45003.  4. The accreditation and assessment of testing laboratories referred to in this Article may relate to individual tests or groups of tests. Any appropriate deviation in the way in which the standards referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 are applied shall  be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8.   Article 4  Member States shall ensure that the validation of methods of analysis used within the context of official control of foodstuffs by the laboratories referred to in Article 7 of Directive 89/397/EEC comply whenever possible with the provisions  of paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Annex to Council Directive 85/591/EEC of 23 December 1985 concerning the introduction of Community methods of sampling and analysis for the monitoring of foodstuffs intended for human consumption (5).   Article 5  1. The Commission shall appoint and designate specific officials to cooperate with the competent authorities of the Member States to monitor and evaluate the equivalence and effectiveness of official food control systems operated by the  competent authorities of the Member States. The Commission shall send regular reports to the Member States concerned on the work of its specific officials.  The Commission shall ensure that such officials are suitably qualified and possess the appropriate knowledge and experience to carry out this task; detailed rules of application may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8.  The competent authorities of the Member States shall cooperate with the Commission's designated officials and give all the necessary assistance to enable them to accomplish their tasks.  2. In pursuante of the duties set out in paragraph 1, Member States shall permit the Commission's designated officials to accompany the officials of their competent authorities carrying out the operations provided for in Article 5 of Directive  89/397/EEC. In any event, the officials of the competent authorities of the Member States shall remain responsible for the carrying out of the control operations.  The Commission shall give Member States at least five working days' notice before the start of these operations. After the execution of each operation referred to in this paragraph the Commission shall forward a report on the work of its specific  officials to the Member States concerned.  For the purpose of the operations referred to in this paragraph, the Commission's designated officials shall produce written authorization specifying their identity and status.  The Commission's designated officials shall comply with the rules and practices which officials of the competent authorities of the Member States must follow.  3. The Commission shall present an annual report to the Member States and to the European Parliament on the implementation of this Article.   Article 6  1. The competent authorities of the Member States shall afford each other administrative assistance in all supervisory procedures in connection with legal provisions and quality standards applicable to foodstuffs and in all proceedings for  infringements of the law applicable to foodstuffs.  2. To facilitate this administrative assistance each Member State shall designate a single liaison body. It shall be for the body designated by the Member State to liaise as appropriate with the liaison bodies of other Member States. The role of the  bodies shall be to assist and coordinate communication and, in particular, the transmission and reception of requests for assistance.  3. Member States shall inform the Commission of all the relevant details of their designated liaison body. The list of designated liaison bodies and the relevant details shall be published in the 'C' series of the Official Journal of the European  Communities.  4. Upon receiving a reasoned request, the body concerned shall be responsible for ensuring that the requesting body is provided with all necessary information, except that which cannot be released because it is the subject of legal proceedings, enabling  that body to guarantee compliance with legal provisions and quality standards applicable to foodstuffs within its jurisdiction.  5. The information and documents provided pursuant to paragraph 4 shall be forwarded without undue delay either through the liaison body or directly, as appropriate. When original documents cannot be sent, copies of the documents may be transmitted.  6. When, during the exchange of information, it becomes clear that there may have been a case of non-compliance of Community laws or rules or national law of either the receiving Member State or the sending Member State, the competent authority in the  Member State in whose territory the alleged non-compliance has taken place shall in due time report back to the competent authority in the other Member State - on any action that may have been undertaken to deal with the alleged non-compliance, and also - on any action which has taken, including any action to try to prevent a reoccurrence of the alleged non-compliance.  Such a report may also be copied to the Commission on the initiative of either the transmitting or the receiving Member State.  7. This Article shall apply without prejudice to Council Decision 89/45/EEC of 21 December 1988 on dangers arising from the use of consumer products (6) and Council Directive 92/59/EEC on general product safety (7).   Article 7  1. Information forwarded pursuant to Article 6 of this Directive, in whatever form, is covered by professional secrecy. In criminal proceedings, the information can be used only with the prior consent of the sending Member State in accordance  with, for those Member States who are parties to them, the international conventions and agreements in force on mutual assistance in criminal affairs.  2. Where a Member State has rules permitting free access by persons to information held by competent authorities, this fact must be revealed at the time of the request to another Member State or during the exchange of information if no such request  occurs. If the sending Member State indicates that the information involves matters of professional or commercial secrecy, the receiving Member State shall ensure that the information is not divulged more widely than is provided under paragraph 1. If it  is not possible for the receiving Member State to restrict the giving out of the information in this way, it shall not be contrary to the terms of this Directive for the sending Member State to withhold the information.  3. Any refusal to provide information according to the provisions of this Article must be justified.   Article 8  1. Where the procedure laid down in this Article is to be followed, the Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Committee for Foodstuffs, set up under Decision 69/414/EEC (8), hereinafter referred to as the Committee.  2. The Chairman shall refer the matter to the Committee either on his own initiative or at the request of the representative of a Member State.  3. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter.  The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representative of the Member States within the  Committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote.  4. (a) The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged if they are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee.  (b) If the measures envisaged are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, or if no opinion is delivered, the Commission shall, without delay, submit to the Council a proposal relating to the measures to be taken. The Council shall act by a  qualified majority.  If, on the expiry of three months from the date of referral to the Council, the Council has not acted, the proposed measures shall be adopted by the Commission.   Article 9  1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply - with this Directive, except for Article 3, before 1 May 1995,  - with Article 3 before 1 November 1998.  They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member  States.  2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.   Article 10  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 29 October 1993. For the Council The President R. URBAIN   (1) OJ No C 51, 26. 2. 1992, p. 20.  (2) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 143 and Decision of 27 October 1993 (not yet published in the Official Journal).  (3) OJ No C 332, 16. 12. 1992, p. 5.  (4) OJ No L 186, 30. 6. 1989, p. 23.  (5) OJ No L 372, 31. 12. 1985, p. 50.  (6) OJ No L 17, 21. 1. 1989, p. 51. Decision as amended by Decision 90/352/EEC (OJ No L 173, 6. 7. 1990, p. 49).  (7) OJ No L 228, 11. 8. 1992, p. 24.  (8) OJ No L 291, 19. 11. 1969, p. 9.


title: Commission Directive 2005/51/EC of 7 September 2005 amending Annex XX to Directive 2004/17/EC and Annex VIII to Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on public procurement   (Text with EEA relevance)

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               1.10.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 257/127

         COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2005/51/EC
   of 7 September 2005
   amending Annex XX to Directive 2004/17/EC and Annex VIII to Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on public procurement
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services (1), and in particular Article 70(b) thereof,
   Having regard to Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts (2), and in particular Article 79(b) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Annex XX to Directive 2004/17/EC establishes that the notices referred to in Articles 41, 42, 43 and 63 of that Directive are sent by the contracting entities to the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities in the format required by Commission Directive 2001/78/EC of 13 September 2001 amending Annex IV to Council Directive 93/36/EEC, Annexes IV, V and VI to Council Directive 93/37/EEC, Annexes III and IV to Council Directive 92/50/EEC, as amended by Directive 97/52/EC, and Annexes XII to XV, XVII and XVIII to Council Directive 93/38/EEC, as amended by Directive 98/4/EC (Directive on the use of standard forms in the publication of public contract notices) (3). Similarly, Annex VIII to Directive 2004/18/EC establishes that the notices referred to in Articles 35, 58, 64 and 69 of that Directive are sent by the contracting authorities to the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities in the format required by Directive 2001/78/EC.

               (2)

               Since the standard forms set out in Directive 2001/78/EC do not take full account of the information required under Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC, new standard forms will be established in implementing measures. As a consequence, the references to Directive 2001/78/EC in Annex XX to Directive 2004/17/EC and in Annex VIII to Directive 2004/18/EC are no longer valid.

               (3)

               Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

               (4)

               The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Advisory Committee on Public Procurement,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
   Article 1
   In point 1(a) of Annex XX to Directive 2004/17/EC, the first sentence is replaced by the following:

      ‘Notices referred to in Articles 41, 42, 43 and 63 must be sent by the contracting entities to the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities in the format established by implementing measures to be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 68(2).’

   Article 2
   In point 1(a) of Annex VIII to Directive 2004/18/EC, the first sentence is replaced by the following:

      ‘Notices referred to in Articles 35, 58, 64 and 69 must be sent by the contracting authorities to the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities in the format established by implementing measures to be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the procedure referred to Article 77(2).’

   Article 3
   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 January 2006 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
   When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.
   Article 4
   This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   Article 5
   This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

      Done at Brussels, 7 September 2005.

            For the Commission

         Charlie McCREEVY

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 1. Directive as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1874/2004 (OJ L 326, 29.10.2004, p. 17).

      (2)  OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 114. Directive as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1874/2004.

      (3)  OJ L 285, 29.10.2001, p. 1.


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31976L0891

Council Directive 76/891/EEC of 4 November 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electrical energy meters

Official Journal L 336 , 04/12/1976 P. 0030 - 0048 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 5 P. 0232  Greek special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 4 P. 0226  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 5 P. 0232  Spanish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 5 P. 0240  Portuguese special edition Chapter 13 Volume 5 P. 0240

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE  of 4 November 1976  on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electrical energy meters  (76/891/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 the Member States, both the construction of and the methods of testing electrical energy meters are the subject of strict regulations which differ from one Member State to another and consequently hinder trade in these meters ; whereas it is, therefore, necessary to approximate these regulations;  Whereas Council Directive 71/316/EEC of 26 July 1971 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to common provisions for both measuring instruments and methods of metrological control (3), as last amended by Directive 72/427/EEC (4), laid down the procedures for EEC type approval and EEC initial verification ; whereas, in accordance with that Directive, it is necessary to specify the technical requirements for the design and functioning of electrical energy meters,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 This Directive shall apply to new direct connected induction meters, with single or multiple tariffs, designed to measure active energy single-phase or polyphase current at 50 Hz frequency.   Article 2 The electrical energy meters which may be given EEC marks and signs are described in the Annex to this Directive.  They shall be the subject of EEC type approval and shall be submitted for EEC initial verification.   Article 3 Member States may not prevent, prohibit or restrict the placing on the market or entry into service of electrical energy meters if such meters bear the EEC type-approval sign and the EEC initial verification mark.  Member States which use maximum permissible errors smaller than those set out in the Directive for initial verification may continue to use such maximum permissible errors during a period of five and a half years from the notification of this Directive.  In the light of experience gained in this period of derogation and of the results obtained in international bodies, the appropriate measures shall be taken before the end of this five and a half year period, according to the procedure set out in Article 19 of Directive 71/316/EEC.   Article 4 1. Member States shall put into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions needed in order to comply with this Directive within eighteen months of its notification and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  2. Member States shall ensure that the text of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive is communicated to the Commission.   Article 5 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 4 November 1976.  For the Council  The President  Th.E. WESTERTERP  (1)OJ No C 23, 8.3.1974, p. 51. (2)OJ No C 101, 23.11.1973, p. 6. (3)OJ No L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 1. (4)OJ No L 291, 28.12.1972, p. 156.     ANNEX CHAPTER I - DEFINITIONS     1. DEFINITION OF CERTAIN TERMS USED IN THIS ANNEX      1.1. Influence quantity or factor  Any quantity, or any factor other than the measured quantity, the effects of which may modify the result of the measurement.           1.2. Variation of error as a result on an influence quantity  Difference between the errors of the meter when a single influence quantity assumes two specified values in succession.           1.3. Reference value of an influence quantity  Value of this quantity on the basis of which certain characteristics of the meter are fixed.           1.4. Basic current (Ib)  Value of current in accordance with which the relevant performance of the meter is fixed.           1.5. Maximum current (Imax)  Maximum value of the current at which the meter shall satisfy the requirements of this Directive.           1.6. Distortion factor  Ratio of the effective value of the harmonic content obtained by subtracting the fundamental factor from a non-sinusoidal alternating quantity to the effective value of the non-sinusoidal quantity. The distortion factor is usually expressed as a percentage.           1.7. Basic speed  The nominal speed of rotation of the rotor expressed in revolutions per minute when the meter is under reference conditions and carries basic current at unity power factor.           1.8. Basic torque  The nominal value of the torque on the rotor to maintain it stationary with the meter under reference conditions and carrying basic current at unity power factor.           1.9. Type  Expression used to define all meters with single or multiple tariff, manufactured by the same manufacturer, to which correspond:      - similar metrological properties,           - uniformity of construction of the parts which determine these qualities,           - the same number of ampere-turns of the current windings for the basic current and the same number of turns per volt of the voltage windings for the reference voltage,           - the same ratio between maximum current and basic current.              The type may include different basic current and reference voltage values.       Remarks      (a) These meters shall be designated, by the manufacturer, by one or more groups either of letters or numbers, or of a combination of letters and numbers. Each type shall have one designation only.           (b) The type shall be represented by three sample meters intended for type approval tests, the characteristics of which (basic current and reference voltage) shall be chosen by the metrological service concerned from among those appearing in the tables proposed by the manufacturer (clause 6.1.1).           (c) In the case of special productions of the same type, the product of the number of turns of the windings and the value of the basic current may differ from that of the meters representing the type. The nearest value of the product immediately above or below should be chosen in order to have a whole number of turns.  For this reason only, the number of turns per volt of the voltage windings may differ by not more than 20 % from that of the sample meters representing the type.           (d) The ratio of the highest to the lowest basic speed of rotation of the rotor of each meter of the same type must not exceed 1 : 5.             CHAPTER II - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS       2. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS      2.1. General  Meters shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to avoid introducing any danger in normal use and under normal conditions, so as to ensure especially:        - personal safety against electric shock;               - personal safety against effects of excessive temperature;               - safety against spread of fire.                 All parts which are subject to corrosion under normal working conditions shall be effectively protected. Any protective coating shall not be liable to damage by ordinary handling nor injuriously affected by exposure to air, under ordinary conditions of service.  The meter shall have adequate mechanical strength and shall be able to withstand the elevated temperature which is likely to occur in normal operating conditions.  The components shall be reliably fastened and secured against loosening during transport or in normal use.  The electrical connections shall be such as to prevent any opening of the circuit, including any overload conditions specified in this Directive.  The construction of the meter shall be such as to minimize the risks of short-circuiting of the insulation between live parts and accessible conducting parts due to accidental loosening or unscrewing of a winding, screws, etc.           2.2. Case  The meter case shall be virtually dustproof and shall be capable of being sealed in such a way that the internal parts of the meter are accessible only after the seals are broken.  The cover shall not be removable without the use of a tool, coin or similar device.   The case shall be so constructed and arranged that any non-permanent deformation cannot prevent the meter from operating satisfactorily.  Meters intended for connection to the mains the voltage of which is more than 250 V in relation to earth and the case of which contains accessible metal parts shall be provided with a protective earth terminal.  For meters intended for connection to the mains with a reference voltage of 250 V or less in relation to earth and having a case wholly or partly made of metal, suitable provision shall be made for connecting the case to earth.           2.3. Windows  If the meter cover is not transparent, it shall include one or more windows to permit reading of the register and observation of the rotor movement. These windows shall be covered by plates of transparent material which it shall be impossible to remove without breaking the seals.           2.4. Terminals - terminal blocks  The terminals shall be grouped in one or more terminal blocks of sufficient mechanical strength to enable rigid conductors or cables to be fixed to them.  It shall be possible to disconnect the voltage terminals from the current input terminals without difficulty.  Connection of the conductors to the terminals shall be made in such a way as to ensure sufficient and durable contact, so that there is no risk of loosening or excessive heating. The holes which are an extension of the terminal holes in the insulating material shall be large enough to allow the easy insertion of the insulation of the conductors.  Note  The material of which the terminal plate is made shall satisfy the test laid down in ISO recommendation R 75 (1958), section 6, for a temperature of 135 ºC.           2.5. Terminal cover  The terminals of the meter must be covered by a terminal cover which it shall be possible to seal independently of the meter cover. When the meter is mounted on its board, it shall not be possible to reach the terminals without breaking the seals on the terminal cover. The terminal cover shall therefore cover the terminal plate, the screws which hold the conductors in the terminals and, if necessary, a sufficient length of the connecting conductors and their insulation.           2.6. Register (counting mechanism)  Registers may be of the drum or pointer type.  The unit of the register shall be the kilowatt hour.  In drum-type registers, the units shall be marked adjacent to the set of drums. >PIC FILE= "T0009638">    The dial of pointer-type registers, or the drum of drum-type registers, which indicates one-tenth of the reading unit, shall be edged in colour or coloured.  In addition, the dial or the continuous rotating drum indicating the lowest values shall include a scale of 100 equal divisions or any other arrangement giving similar accuracy of reading.  The register shall be able to record, from zero and for a minimum of 1 500 hours, the energy corresponding to the maximum current at the reference voltage and unity power factor.  All the indications appearing on the register shall be indelible and easily legible.           2.7. Direction of rotation of the rotor and marking of the rotor  The edge of the rotor nearest an observer viewing a meter from the front, shall move from left to right. The direction of rotation shall be marked by a clearly visible and indelible arrow.  The edge or the edge and the upper surface of the disc shall carry a main mark with a width of between 1/20th and 1/30th of the circumference of the disc to facilitate the counting of the number of revolutions.  The disc may also carry marks permitting stroboscopic or other tests to be made. These marks shall not impede the use of the main mark when it is employed for photoelectric counting of the number of revolutions of the disc.                    3. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS      3.1. Power losses        3.1.1. Voltage circuits  The loss in each voltage circuit at reference voltage, at reference frequency and at reference temperature shall not exceed 2 W and 8 VA for single phase meters and 2 W and 10 VA for polyphase meters.               3.1.2. Current circuits  For meters having a basic current lower than 30A, the apparent power taken by each circuit at basic current, at reference frequency and at reference temperature shall not exceed 2 75 VA. For higher basic current, it shall not exceed 5 VA.                           3.2. Heating  In the usual conditions of use, the windings and insulation shall not reach a temperature liable adversely to affect the functioning of the meter. >PIC FILE= "T0009588">    In addition, after the test, the meter shall not show any damage and must satisfy the AC voltage test in clause 3.3.3.  The temperature of the windings shall be determined by the resistance variation method (see IEC Publication 28, "International Specifications for Copper-type Annealing").  When measuring circuit resistance, the meter feed connections shall be at least 100 cm long and have a cross-section such that current density will be less than 4 A/mm2. Measurement of resistance variation shall be made at the terminal box connections.           3.3. Dielectric properties  The meter and its incorporated auxiliary devices, if any, shall be such that they retain adequate dielectric qualities under normal conditions of use, taking account of atmospheric influences and the different voltages to which their circuits are subjected in normal conditions of use.  Consequently, the meter shall be able to withstand without damage the dielectric proving tests detailed in clauses 3.3.2 and 3.3.3.  The tests shall be carried out only on a complete new meter, with its cover (except where indicated below) and terminal cover in position, the screws of the conductors being screwed down to the maximum applicable conductor fitted in the terminals.  These tests shall be carried out once only on any one meter, and the procedure shall be in accordance with IEC Publication 60 : "High voltage tests (1962)".  Note : When the terminal arrangements of a meter differ from those of the meter originally subjected to type approval, all the dielectric property tests shall be carried out for the different terminal arrangements.  For the purpose of these tests, the term "earth" has the following meaning:      (a) when the meter case is made entirely of metal, the earth is the case itself placed on a flat conducting surface;           (b) when the meter case or only part of it is made of insulating material, the earth is a conductive foil connected to the flat conducting surface on which the meter is placed.                 Where the terminal cover allows this, a distance of approximately 2 cm shall be left between the foil and the holes for the conductors in the terminal casing.  During the impulse and the a.c. voltage tests, the circuits which are not under test shall be connected to either the frame or the earth as indicated below.  The impulse test shall be carried out first and the a.c. voltage test afterwards.  During these tests, no flashover, disruptive discharge or puncture shall occur.  After these tests, there shall be no change in the percentage error of the meter greater than the uncertainty of measurement.  In this section, the expression "all the terminals" means the whole set of the terminals of the current circuits, voltage circuits and, if any, auxiliary circuits having a reference voltage over 40 V.       3.3.1. General conditions for dielectric quality tests  These tests shall be made in normal conditions of use. During the test, the quality of the insulation shall not be impaired by dust or abnormal humidity.  Unless otherwise specified, the normal conditions for insulation tests are:        - ambient temperature 15 ºC to 25 ºC               - relative humidity 45 % to 75 % >PIC FILE= "T0009650">                           3.3.2. Impulse voltage test  The impulse voltage test is intended to determine the capability of the meter to with-stand without damage short-time overvoltage of high values.  Note : The aim of the tests in accordance with clause 3.3.2.1 is essentially to ensure, on the one hand, the quality of the insulation of the voltage winding between turns or between layers and, on the other hand, the insulation between different circuits of the meter which in normal service are connected to conductors of different phases of the mains between which overvoltage may occur.  The text provided for in clause 3.3.2.2 is intended to provide overall verification of the behaviour of the insulation of all the electrical circuits in the meter relative to earth. This insulation represents an essential safety factor for persons in the event of overvoltage on the mains.  The energy of the generator used for these tests shall be in accordance with the relevant requirements of IEC Publication 60. The wave form of the impulse is the standardized 1.2/50 and its peak value is 6 kV. For each test, the impulse voltage is applied ten times with the same polarity.        3.3.2.1. Test of insulation of voltage circuits and of insulation between circuits  The test shall be made independently on each circuit (or assembly of circuits) which are insulated from the other circuits of the meter in normal use. The terminals of the circuits which are not subject to impulse voltage shall be connected to the earth.  Thus, when in normal use the voltage and the current circuits of a driving element are connected together, the test shall be made on the whole. The other end of the voltage circuit shall be connected to the earth and the impulse voltage shall be applied between the terminal of the current circuit and the earth.  When several voltage circuits of a meter have a common point, this point shall be connected to earth and the impulse voltage successively applied between each of the free ends (or the current circuit connected to it) and the earth.  The auxiliary circuits intended to be connected directly to the mains and having a reference voltage over 40 V shall be subjected to the impulse voltage test in the same conditions as those already given for voltage circuits. The other auxiliary circuits shall not be tested.                3.3.2.2. Test of insulation of electric circuits relative to earth   All the terminals of the meter circuits, except those of the auxiliary circuits with a reference voltage not greater than 40 V, shall be connected together.  The auxiliary circuits with a reference voltage not greater than 40 V shall be connected to the earth.  The impulse voltage shall be applied between all the meter circuits and the earth.                          3.3.3. A.C. voltage test  The a.c. voltage tests shall be carried out in accordance with the table below.  The test voltage shall be substantially sinusoidal, having a frequency of 50 Hz applied for one minute. The power source shall be capable of supplying at least 500 VA.  During tests A and B in the table below, the circuits which are not submitted to the voltage test shall be connected to the frame.  During the tests relative to earth (C in the following table) the auxiliary circuits whose reference voltage is no more than 40 V shall be connected to the earth. >PIC FILE= "T0009589">                                 4. PARTICULARS TO BE SHOWN ON THE METERS      4.1. Rating plate  Each meter shall carry a rating plate which may be either the dial of the register or a plate fixed inside the meter.  The following particulars, indelible, easily legible and visible from the outside, shall be given there:        (a) the manufacturer's identification mark or trade name;               (b) the designation of the type;               (c) the sign certifying EEC type approval of the meter;               (d) the description of the number and arrangement of the driving elements, either in the form : single-phase two-wire, three-phase four-wire, etc., or using symbols conforming to a standard harmonized at Community level;               (e) the reference voltage;               (f) the basic current and the maximum current, in the form : 10 - 40 A or 10 (40) A;               (g) the reference frequency 50 Hz;         (h) the constant of the meter in either of these forms : x Wh/rev or x revs/kWh;               (i) the serial number of the meter and its year of manufacture;               (j) the reference temperature, if it differs from 23 ºC.                 The meter may also carry information as to its place of manufacture, a commercial description, a special serial number, the name of the electricity supplier, a sign of conformity to a European standard and the connection diagram identification number. Any other information or inscription shall be prohibited, unless specially authorized.           4.2. Connection diagram and terminal markings  Each meter must carry an easily identifiable connection diagram showing the correspondence between the connecting terminals, including the auxiliary device terminals and the conductors to be connected. For three-phase meters, the phase sequence for which the meter is intended shall be shown. The connection diagram may have a reference number stamped on the rating plate. If the meter terminals carry markings, these shall be indicated in the diagram. Connection diagrams may be replaced by a reference number specified in the national standard of the Member State in which the meter will be used.                                CHAPTER III - METROLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS       5. METROLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS      5.1. Maximum permissible errors  Under the reference conditions described in clause 5.2, single-phase meters and polyphase meters with balanced loads shall not exceed the errors indicated in Table I, and polyphase meters with single-phase loads (under balanced voltages) shall not exceed the errors indicated in Table II.   TABLE I >PIC FILE= "T0009590">  TABLE II  >PIC FILE= "T0009591">   With a basic current and unity power factor, the difference between the error on a meter with a single-phase load and the percentage error when the polyphase loads are balanced should not exceed 2 75 %.  Note : The single-phase load of a three-phase meter shall be understood as one being associated with one phase to neutral voltage of a four-wire system (one of which is neutral) or one phase to phase voltage of a three-wire system (without a neutral). In every case, the complete system of voltages shall remain connected to the meter.           5.2. Reference conditions  Save where an exception is expressly provided for in this Annex, tests to determine errors and error variations as a function of the influence quantities shall be carried out under the following reference conditions:        (a) the meter shall be closed, i.e. the meter cover shall be in position;               (b) in the case of drum-type registers, only the fastest-turning drum shall be engaged, even if it is not visible;               (c) before any measurement, the voltage shall have been connected for at least one hour and the testing currents shall each be adjusted by progressively increasing or decreasing values and connected long enough for the speed of rotation of the rotor to become stabilized;  In addition, for polyphase meters:          (d) the order of the phases shall correspond to the direct sequence (as shown in the connection diagram);                (e) the voltages and currents shall for practical purposes be balanced, i.e.:          - each of the voltages between line and neutral or between any two lines shall not differ by more than 1 % from the mean of the corresponding voltages;                   - each of the currents in the conductors shall not differ by more than 2 % from the mean of these currents;                   - the phase displacements presented by each of these currents with the corresponding phase to neutral voltage shall not differ one from another by more than 2º, whatever the power factor.                                    The reference values of the influence quantities are indicated in Table III.  TABLE III >PIC FILE= "T0009592">            5.3. Effects of the influence quantities  The variations in the error shall be determined for each of the influence quantities under the conditions indicated in Table IV, all the other conditions set out in clause 5.2 being observed.  TABLE IV >PIC FILE= "T0009593">    >PIC FILE= "T0009594">            5.4. Effect of transient heavy overloads  The test circuit shall be virtually non-inductive. After applying the transient overcurrent, the voltage shall be maintained at the terminals and the meter allowed to rest long enough to recover its initial temperature (about 1 hour).   The meters shall be capable of carrying a current surge (obtained for example, from a capacitor discharge or from the mains via a thyristor control) with a peak value equal to 50 times the maximum current (up to 7 000 A) and a value at all times greater than 25 times the maximum current (or 3 500 A) for 1 ms.  At the end of this test, the error variation shall not be greater than 1 75 % at the basic current and unity power factor.           5.5. Variation in the error due to self-heating  After having first been maintained under reference voltage for at least one hour with no current supplied to the circuits, the rated maximum current shall be applied to the current windings. The error of the meter shall be measured immediately after it is put into operation and then at sufficiently short intervals to permit correct plotting of the curve of error variation as a function of time.  The test shall be continued for at least one hour, and at all events until the variation noted over a period of 20 minutes is not greater than 0 72 %.  The variation in the error due to self-heating measured as indicated above shall not be greater than 1 % for unity power factor and 1 75 % for 0 75 power factor.           5.6. Running with no load  Under the conditions specified in clause 5.2, when the current circuits of the meter are open, the rotor shall not run free for any voltage value between 80 % and 110 % of the reference voltage : the rotor may turn slightly but shall under no circumstances make one complete revolution. In the case of a drum-type register, this requirement shall apply when only one drum is engaged.           5.7. Starting  Under the conditions specified in clause 5.2, if a current equal to 0 75 % of the basic current with unity power factor passes through the meter, it shall start and continue to revolve. It shall be verified that the rotor definitely makes a complete turn. In the case of a drum-type register, this requirement shall apply for one or two drums engaged.           5.8. Agreement of the register with the reading constant of the meter  The ratio between the number of revolutions of the meter rotor and the indication of the register must be correct.           5.9. Margins of adjustment  A meter adjusted to conform to the present requirements should have at least the following margins of adjustment:      (a) Adjustment at full load:  ± 4 % of the variation of the rotor speed for a current equal to half the maximum current, with the reference voltage, a frequency of 50 Hz and unity power factor.           (b) Adjustment at light load:  ± 4 % of the variation of the rotor speed at 5 % of the basic current, with 50 Hz frequency, the reference voltage and unity power factor.           (c) Adjustment when out of phase (if the meter is capable of such adjustment):  ± 1 % of the variation of the rotor speed for 0 75 power factor (inductive) with a current equal to half the maximum current, 50 Hz frequency and the reference voltage.                                            CHAPTER IV - EEC TYPE APPROVAL  EEC type approval of electrical energy meters shall be granted in accordance with the requirements of Directive 71/316/EEC. Some of these requirements are specified in this Chapter.       6. EEC TYPE APPROVAL      6.1. Procedure for EEC type approval        6.1.1. Technical documents  A request for EEC type approval should be accompanied by the following documents:          - a drawing, and possibly a photograph, of the complete meter;                   - a detailed description of the construction of the meter and of its main components (including any variations);                   - drawings of the following main components (including any variations):  base, handle and fixing points,  cover,  terminal plate and cover,  driving element, windings and air gap,  braking element and method of adjustment,  register(s), rotor,  upper and lower rotor bearings,  temperature compensating devices,  overload compensating devices,  inductive load adjustment,  light load adjustment,  auxiliary circuits,  rating plate;                  - diagram of internal and external connections (including auxiliary circuits) showing the phase sequence;                   - tables of all voltage and current windings, i.e. number of turns, size of conductors, insulation;                   - table of meter constants and torques for all voltage and current values;                   - a description of, and drawings showing, the positions intended for verification marks and seals.                                   6.1.2. Presentation of meters submitted for EEC type approval  A request for EEC type approval should be accompanied by the presentation of three meters representing the type (see clause 1.9 (b)).  The competent authority may request the submission of additional meters if:        - the application relates not only to the three meters referred to in the first paragraph above but also to one or more variants thereof (material of the case, any multiple tariff devices, remote indication and anti-reversing devices etc.) which may be considered as being of the same type, in particular where the arrangement of the terminals is different;               - the application is for the extension of a previous type approval.                                       6.2. EEC type approval examination  Meters submitted shall conform to the technical requirements set out in clauses 2, 3 and 4 and to the metrological requirements in clause 5.  However, in order to take into account possible errors in the methods of calibration, the axis of abscissae may, when the error curves corresponding to Tables I and II are being plotted, be moved for each of those curves by up to 1 % to a parallel position.           6.3. Measuring points for EEC type approval tests  When tests in respect of the metrological requirements given in clause 5 are being carried out, measurements shall be made for at least the following points:  - for all single-phase meters, and for polyphase meters with balanced loads, with unity power factor:  5 %, 10 %, 20 %, 50 % and 100 % of Ib and every whole multiple of Ib up to Imax;   - for all single-phase meters and for polyphase meters with balanced loads, with 0 75 power factor (inductive):  10 %, 20 %, 50 %, 100 % of Ib and every whole multiple of Ib up to Imax;   - for polyphase meters with a single phase load:  20 %, 50 % and 100 % of Ib, 50 % Imax and Imax with unity power factor and Ib with 0 75 power factor (inductive).  These tests shall be carried out successively in all phases.     The effects of the influence quantities shall be examined for at least the following points:       - the influence of the ambient temperature 0 71 Ib, Ib and Imax (unity power factor),  0 72 Ib, Ib and Imax (0 75 power factor inductive);          - the influence of position, voltage, frequency, wave form, external magnetic inductions, magnetic field of an accessory and of the mechanical load of each register for the points and under the conditions set out in Table IV;           - the influence of inversion of the phases (polyphase meters)  for 0 75 Ib, Ib and Imax with a balanced load and unity power factor,  and for 0 75 Ib with a single-phased load and unity power factor (this last test to be repeated for each of the phases).    In addition, the following tests shall be carried out:      - the tests of transient overloads, self heating and starting and verification of the margins of adjustment shall be carried out as laid down in clauses 5.4, 5.5, 5.7 and 5.9;           - running-with-no-load tests shall be carried out with 80 %, 100 % and 110 % of the reference voltage;           - the test of the register shall be carried out under the conditions specified in clause 5.8. The duration of the test shall be sufficient for the reading inaccuracy not to exceed ± 0 72 %.               6.4. EEC type approval certificate  The EEC type approval certificate shall be accompanied by the descriptions, drawings and diagrams necessary to identify the type and to explain its functioning.       CHAPTER V - EEC INITIAL VERIFICATION  The EEC initial verification of electrical energy meters shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Directive 71/316/EEC. These requirements shall be supplemented by the following special provisions:       7. EEC INITIAL VERIFICATION  The initial verification of electrical energy meters shall consist of acceptance tests and examinations of conformity to the approved type.    7.1. Acceptance tests  The acceptance tests of the meters shall guarantee their quality with regard to the points listed in clause 7.1.1.      7.1.1. Nature of the acceptance tests (1) - Dielectric strength test;        (2) - Verification of mechanical properties with the meter cover fitted;        (3) - Running-with-no-load-test;        (4) - Starting test;        (5 to 10) - Accuracy tests;        (11) - Verification of the constant.  The tests shall preferably be carried out in the above order, as detailed in clauses 7.1.2 and 7.1.3.                     7.1.2. Conditions of the acceptance tests  The tests must be carried out on each meter, with the cover fitted, except for certain mechanical properties and, if necessary, for checking the register.  However, when the initial verification takes place in the manufacturer's workshops, the tests may be carried out with the cover removed as long as it has been previously accepted as having practically no effect on the performance of the meter. Nevertheless, when dielectric properties are checked, the meter cover shall be fitted. After the dielectric strength test has been satisfactorily carried out, but before any other test, the meters shall be supplied with electricity for at least half an hour at the reference voltage and with a current of about 0.1 Ib, at unity power factor. This allows the voltage circuit to be heated in advance and a check to be made that the rotor turns freely.  Tests Nos 3 to 11 shall be carried out under the conditions given in Table III or Table V    TABLE V >PIC FILE= "T0009595">            7.1.3. Carrying out of acceptance tests      7.1.3.1. Test of dielectric strength (test No 1)  The a.c. voltage test shall consist of applying an alternating voltage at a frequency of 50 Hz and an effective value of 2 kV for one minute between all the inter-connected terminals and the flat metal surface on which the meter is placed. For this test, those auxiliary circuits having a nominal voltage of 40 V or less shall be connected to the flat metal surface.  The test shall be carried out on each appliance by the manufacturer on his own responsibility. The appropriate metrological service shall carry out a check on it.           7.1.3.2. Verifications to be carried out with the cover fitted (test No 2)        - apparent good condition of the case and terminal plate;               - correct positioning of the dial;               - presence of all the prescribed particulars.                          7.1.3.3. Running with no load (test No 3)  The choice between the following two tests shall be left to the appropriate metrological service:        - when the meter is supplied with electricity at the reference voltage, with unity power factor, at a current equal to 0 7001 Ib, the rotor shall not complete a whole revolution.               - the test shall be conducted in accordance with clause 5.6.                           7.1.3.4. Starting (test No 4)  Where the running with no load test has been carried out under the conditions set out in the first indent of clause 7.1.3.3, the starting test shall be carried out as follows :  when the meter is supplied with electricity at the reference voltage, with unity power factor, at a current equal to 0 7006 Ib, the rotor shall start up and revolve more than once.  Where the running with no load test has been carried out under the conditions set out in the second indent of clause 7.1.3.3, the starting test shall be carried out in accordance with clause 5.7.  Note : Tests 3 and 4 shall be carried out on polyphase meters with all phases under load.           7.1.3.5. Accuracy tests (test Nos 5 to 10)  The accuracy tests shall be carried out for the current values and power factors indicated in Table VI. There is no need to wait until the windings are in thermal balance. Since the conditions under which these tests are carried out are usually not the standard conditions for type approval, the values in Table VI below, which give more latitude, are used instead of the values set out in Tables I and II.  TABLE VI >PIC FILE= "T0009596">   Note : Test No 5 on meters with multiple tariffs shall be repeated for each reading corresponding to a different tariff. The tariff-adjusting electro-magnet(s) shall be supplied with electricity in accordance with the specifications in the connection diagram.  The permissible error limits may not be systematically utilized in the same direction.           7.1.3.6. Check on the agreement of the register with the meter constant (test No 11)  It shall be verified that the ratio between the number of revolutions of the meter rotor and the readings of the register(s) is correct.            7.1.3.7. Uncertainty of measurement  The properties of the measuring instruments and of the other apparatus used to carry out tests Nos 5 to 10 and where applicable, 11 shall be such that the errors of measurement which can be attributed to them do not exceed in relative value:        - ± 0 74 % with unity power factor,               - ± 0 76 % with 0 75 power factor (inductive).                                             7.2. Examination for conformity to the approved type      7.2.1. Nature of the examination for conformity to the approved type  In order to determine whether the metrological properties of the meters manufactured and presented for initial verification conform to the requirements of this Directive, an examination for conformity to the approved type may be carried out at intervals determined by the competent metrological authority, on three meters chosen at random after the acceptance tests.  This examination shall consist of one or more tests chosen from those described in this Directive (clauses 3 and 5), particularly from those which serve to determine the effects of influence quantities.  These tests shall be conducted under the reference conditions described in clause 5.2 and at those measuring points given in clause 6.3.  The following points may also be verified after the case has been opened:      - quality of surface protection, e.g. of paint,           - gear ratio,           - nature of the gearing of the register,           - quality of the soldering and/or welding,           - tightness of the screws,           - absence of filings and metallic dust,           - margins of adjustment (visual inspection).             Note  When meters of an approved type are manufactured in regular production, it is desirable that the frequency of the examination for conformity to the approved type be in proportion to the volume of production. In addition, this procedure shall be carried out each time any seemingly systematic faults are discovered during the acceptance or other tests.                7.3. EEC verification marks and sealing  Meters which have successfully undergone the initial verification tests shall be stamped with the EEC initial verification marks.  The seals shall include the EEC initial verification marks and shall be affixed in such a manner as to ensure that it will be impossible to gain access to the internal working parts of the meter without breaking the EEC initial verification seals.


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Commission Directive 97/35/EC of 18 June 1997 adapting to technical progress for the second time Council Directive 90/220/EEC on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 169 , 27/06/1997 P. 0072 - 0073

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 97/35/EC of 18 June 1997 adapting to technical progress for the second time Council Directive 90/220/EEC on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (Text with EEA relevance)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/220/EEC of 23 April 1990 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (1), as amended by Commission Directive 94/15/EC (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Annex III to Directive 90/220/EEC contains the additional information required in the case of notification for placing on the market of genetically modified organisms (GMOs);Whereas on the basis of the experience gained with the placing on the market of GMOs it is necessary to facilitate the gathering of data and information after the placing on the market of products in accordance with the Directive;Whereas this data and information will assist the evaluation of similar or more complex products to be placed on the market and the application of control measures in accordance with Directive 90/220/EEC;Whereas this can be achieved by extending the information to be provided in notifications submitted in accordance with part C of the Directive as well as on the label of such products;Whereas it is therefore appropriate that Annex III is amended to include such information requirements;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established under Article 21 of Directive 90/220/EEC,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:Article 1 Annex III to Directive 90/220/EEC is replaced by the Annex hereto.Article 2 Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 July 1997. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.Article 3 This Directive shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Brussels, 18 June 1997.For the CommissionRitt BJERREGAARDMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 117, 8. 5. 1990, p. 15.(2) OJ No L 103, 22. 4. 1994, p. 20.ANNEX 'ANNEX IIIADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE CASE OF NOTIFICATION FOR PLACING ON THE MARKETA. The following information shall be provided in the notification for placing on the market of products, in addition to that of Annex II:1. name of the product and names of GMOs contained therein;2. name of the manufacturer or distributor and his address in the Community;3. specificity of the product, exact conditions of use including, when appropriate, the type of environment and/or the geographical area(s) of the Community for which the product is suited;4. type of expected use: industry, agriculture and skilled trades, consumer use by public at large;5. information relating to the introduced genetic modification which could be of relevance to the establishment of a possible register of modifications introduced in organisms (species). This may include nucleotide sequences or other type of information which is relevant to the inclusion in such a register.B. The following information shall be provided, when relevant, in addition to that of point A, in accordance with Article 11 of this Directive:1. measures to take in case of unintended release or misuse;2. specific instructions or recommendations for storage and handling;3. estimated production in and/or imports to the Community;4. proposed packaging. This must be appropriate so as to avoid unintended release of the GMOs during storage, or at a later stage;5. proposed labelling. This must include, at least in summarized form, the information referred to in points A.1, A.2, A.3, B.1 and B.2.C. The following information shall be provided in the notification, in accordance with Article 11 of this Directive:Proposed labelling. This must include in a label or an accompanying document an indication that the product contains, or consists of genetically modified organisms. In the case of products to be placed on the market in mixtures with non-genetically modified organisms, information on the possibility that the genetically modified organisms may be present, is sufficient.`