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Commission Directive 1999/17/EC of 18 March 1999 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/761/EEC relating to motor vehicle headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and to incandescent electric filament lamps for such headlamps Text with EEA relevance.

Official Journal L 097 , 12/04/1999 P. 0045 - 0081

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 1999/17/ECof 18 March 1999adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/761/EEC relating to motor vehicle headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and to incandescent electric filament lamps for such headlamps(Text with EEA relevance)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers(1), as last amended by Directive 98/91/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(2), and in particular Article 13(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 76/761/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to motor vehicle headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and to incandescent electric filament lamps for such headlamps(3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 10 thereof,(1) Whereas Directive 76/761/EEC is one of the separate Directives of the EC type-approval procedure which has been established by Directive 70/156/EEC; whereas, consequently, the provisions laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC relating to vehicle systems, components and separate technical units apply to Directive 76/761/EEC;(2) Whereas, in particular, Article 3(4) and Article 4(3) of Directive 70/156/EEC require each separate Directive to have attached to it an information document and also a type-approval certificate based on Annex VI to Directive 70/156/EEC in order that type-approval may be computerised; whereas the type-approval certificate(s) provided for in Directive 76/761/EEC should be amended accordingly;(3) Whereas the procedures should be simplified in order to maintain the equivalence envisaged by Article 9(2) of Directive 70//156/EEC between certain separate Directives and the corresponding regulations of the United Nations' Economic Commission for Europe (UN-ECE) when those regulations are amended; whereas, as a first step, the technical requirements of Directive 76/761/EEC should be replaced by those of UN-ECE Regulations Nos 1, 5, 8, 20, 31, 37, 98 and 99 by way of cross-reference;(4) Whereas it is necessary to ensure that the requirements in Council Directive 76/756/EEC(4), as last amended by Commission Directive 97/28/EC(5), are complied with;(5) Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for adaptation to technical progress established by Directive 70/156/EEC,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:Article 1Directive 76/761/EEC is amended as follows:1. The title is replaced by the following:"on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to motor vehicle headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and to light sources (filament lamps and others) for use in approved lamp units of motor vehicles and of their trailers."2. In Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:"1. Each Member State shall grant EC component type-approval for any type of headlamp which functions as a main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamp and for any type of light source (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units which satisfy the construction and testing requirements laid down in the relevant Annexes."3. Articles 2, 3 and 4 are replaced by the following:"Article 2Member States shall, for each type of headlamp which functions as a main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamp or for each type of light source (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units which they approve pursuant to Article 1, issue to the manufacturer an EC component type-approval mark conforming to the model shown in Annex I, Appendix 5.Member States shall take all appropriate measures to prevent the use of marks liable to create confusion between headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units which have been type-approved pursuant to Article 1, and other devices.Article 31. No Member State may prohibit the placing on the market of headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units on grounds relating to their construction or method of functioning, if they bear the EC component type-approval mark.2. A Member State may prohibit the placing on the market of headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units bearing the EC component type-approval mark which consistently fail to conform to the approved type.That State shall forthwith inform the other Member States and the Commission of the measures taken, specifying the reasons for its decision.Article 4The competent authorities of the Member States shall inform each other, by means of the procedure specified in Article 4(6) of Directive 70/156/EEC, of each approval which they have granted, refused or withdrawn pursuant to this Directive."4. In Article 5(1), the first sentence is replaced by the following:"If the Member State which has granted EC component type-approval finds that a number of headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps or light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units bearing the same EC component type-approval mark do not conform to the type which it has approved, it shall take the necessary measures to ensure that production models conform to the approved type."5. In Article 6, the first sentence is replaced by the following:"Any decision taken pursuant to the provisions adopted in implementation of this Directive to refuse or withdraw EC component type-approval for a main-beam or a dipped-beam headlamp or for a light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units or prohibit their placing on the market or use shall set out in detail the reasons on which it is based."6. Articles 7, 8 and 9 are replaced by the following:"Article 7No Member State may refuse to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval of a vehicle on grounds relating to its headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps or to the light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units if these bear the EC component type-approval mark and are fitted in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC.Article 8No Member State may refuse or prohibit the sale or registration, entry into service or use of a vehicle on grounds relating to its headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps or to the light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units if these bear the EC component type-approval mark and are fitted in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC.Article 9For the purposes of this Directive, 'vehicle' means any motor vehicle intended for use on the road, with or without bodywork, having at least four wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h, with the exception of vehicles which run on rails and of agricultural and forestry tractors and all mobile machinery."7. The Annexes are replaced by the text in the Annex to this Directive.Article 21. From 1 October 1999, or, if the publication of the texts referred to in Article 3 is delayed beyond 1 April 1999, six months after the actual date of publication of these texts, Member States may not, on grounds relating to headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and to light sources (filament lamps and others) for use in approved lamp units, hereinafter referred to as "headlamps" and "light sources", respectively:- refuse, in respect of a type of vehicle or a type of headlamp or light source, to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval, or- prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of vehicles, or the sale or entry into service of headlamps or light sources,provided that the headlamps or light sources comply with the requirements of Directive 76/761/EEC, as amended by this Directive, and that, as far as vehicles are concerned, they are installed in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC.2. From 1 April 2000 Member States:- shall no longer grant EC type-approval, and- may refuse to grant national type-approvalfor any type of vehicle on grounds relating to headlamps or light sources, and for any type of headlamp or light source, if the requirements of Directive 76/761/EEC, as amended by this Directive, are not fulfilled.3. From 1 April 2001 the requirements of Directive 76/761/EEC relating to headlamps or light sources as components, as amended by this Directive, shall be applicable for the purposes of Article 7(2) of Directive 70/156/EEC.4. Notwithstanding paragraphs 2 and 3, for the purposes of replacement parts Member States shall continue to grant EC type-approval of headlamps and light sources and to permit their sale and entry into service in accordance with previous versions of Directive 76/761/EEC provided that such headlamps and light sources- are intended to be fitted to vehicles already in use, and- comply with the requirements of that Directive which were applicable when the vehicles were first registered.Article 3The paragraphs and annexes of UN-ECE Regulations Nos 1, 5, 8, 20, 31, 37, 98 and 99, referred to in Annexes II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX, items 2.1, shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities before 1 April 1999.Article 41. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 October 1999; however, if the publication of the texts referred to in Article 3 is delayed beyond 1 April 1999, the Member States shall comply with this obligation six months after the actual date of publication of these texts. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.They shall apply those provisions from 1 October 1999, or, if the publication of the texts referred to in Article 3 is delayed beyond 1 April 1999, six months after the actual date of publication of those texts.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.Article 5This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 6This Directive is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 18 March 1999.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1.(2) OJ L 11, 16.1.1999, p. 25.(3) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 96.(4) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1.(5) OJ L 171, 30.6.1997, p. 1.ANNEX"LIST OF ANNEXES>TABLE>Note:As used in the Annexes the term "driving beam" is synonymous with "main beam", and the term "passing beam" is synonymous with "dipped beam".ANNEX IADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TYPE APPROVAL1. This Annex deals with the component type-approval of1.1. motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both, equipped with filament lamps of categories R2 and/or HS1 and complying with the requirements set out in Annex II;1.2. motor vehicle "sealed-beam" headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and complying with the requirements set out in Annex III;1.3. motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both, equipped with halogen filament lamps of categories H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7 and/or H8 and complying with the requirements set out in Annex IV;1.4. motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both, equipped with halogen filament lamps of category H4 and complying with the requirements set out in Annex V;1.5. halogen "sealed-beam" motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and complying with the requirements set out in Annex VI;1.6. filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of motor vehicles and of their trailers complying with the requirements set out in Annex VII;1.7. motor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas-discharge light sources and complying with the requirements set out in Annex VIII;1.8. gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of motor vehicles complying with the requirements set out in Annex IX.2. APPLICATION FOR EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL2.1. The application for EC component type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a type of headlamp shall be submitted by the manufacturer.2.1.1. A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1.2.1.2. The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests:2.1.2.1. Samples as follows:2.1.2.1.1. of a type of headlamp referred to in points 1.1., 1.3. and 1.4. above: two samples;2.1.2.1.2. of a type of headlamp referred to in points 1.2. and 1.5. above: five samples;2.1.2.1.3. of a type of headlamp referred to in point 1.7. above: two samples with standard gas-discharge light source and one ballast of each type to be used, where applicable;2.1.2.2. for the test of plastic material of which the lenses are made:2.1.2.2.1. thirteen lenses (fourteen lenses in the case of headlamps referred to in point 1.7.);2.1.2.2.2. six (ten) of these lenses may be replaced by six (ten) samples of material, at least 60 mm × 80 mm in size, having a flat or convex outer surface and a substantially flat area (radius of curvature not less than 300 mm) in the middle measuring at least 15 mm × 15 mm;2.1.2.2.3. every such lens or sample of material shall be produced by the method to be used in mass production;2.1.2.2.4. a reflector to which the lenses can be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.2.1.2.3. For testing, where applicable, the UV-resistance of light transmitting components made of plastic material against UV radiation of gas-discharge light sources inside the headlamp:2.1.2.3.1. One sample each of the relevant material as being used in the headlamp or one headlamp sample containing these. Each material sample shall have the same appearance and surface treatment - if any - as intended for use in the headlamp to be approved.2.1.2.3.2. The UV-resistance testing of internal materials to light source radiation is not necessary if low-UV-type gas-discharge light sources are being applied, or if provisions are taken to shield the relevant components from UV radiation, e.g. by glass filters.2.1.2.4. The materials making up the lenses and coatings, if any, shall be accompanied by the test report of the characteristics of these materials and coatings if they have already been tested.2.2. The application for EC component type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a type of light source shall be submitted by the manufacturer.2.2.1. A model for the information document is given in Appendix 2.2.2.2. The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests:2.2.2.1. of a type of filament lamp referred to in point 1.6. above: five samples of each colour which has been applied for;2.2.2.2. of a type of gas-discharge light source referred to in point 1.8. above: three samples and one sample of the ballast;2.2.2.3. in the case of a type of light source differing only by the trade name or mark from a type that has already been approved, it shall be sufficient to submit:2.2.2.3.1. a declaration by the manufacturer that the type submitted is (except in the trade name or mark) identical to, and has been produced by the same manufacturer as, the type already approved, the latter being identified by its approval code;2.2.2.3.2. two samples bearing the new trade name or mark.3. MARKINGS3.1. The devices submitted for EC component type approval must bear:3.1.1. In the case of headlamps(1):3.1.1.1. on the lens, the trade name or mark of the manufacturer;3.1.1.2. on the lens and on the main body(2), spaces of sufficient size for the approval mark referred to in point 5; these spaces shall be indicated on the drawings referred to in Appendix 1;3.1.1.3. if designed to satisfy the requirements of both right-hand and left-hand traffic, markings indicating the two settings of the optical unit on the vehicle or of the light source on the reflector; these markings shall consist of the letters "R/D" for the position for right-hand traffic and the letters "L/G" for the position for left-hand traffic;3.1.1.4. All beams of lamps referred to in point 1.7 may bear on their light-emitting surface a centre of reference as shown in Annex 6 of the documents mentioned in point 2.1. of Annex VIII.3.1.2. In the case of filament lamps on the cap or bulb, in which latter case the luminous characteristics shall not be adversely affected:3.1.2.1. the trade name or mark of the manufacturer; if the same approval code has been assigned for several trade names or marks, one or more of them will suffice to meet this requirement;3.1.2.2. the rated voltage;3.1.2.3. the international designation of the relevant category;3.1.2.4. the rated wattage (in the sequence, principal filament/secondary filament for dual-filament lamps); this need not be indicated separately if it is part of the international designation of the relevant filament lamp category;3.1.2.5. a space of sufficient size to accommodate the approval mark which shall be indicated on the drawings referred to in Appendix 2.3.1.2.6. Other inscriptions than those covered by points 3.1.2.1. to 3.1.2.5. and 6. may be affixed, on the condition that they do not adversely affect the luminous characteristics.3.1.3. In the case of gas-discharge light sources on the cap:3.1.3.1. the trade name or mark of the manufacturer;3.1.3.2. the international designation of the relevant category;3.1.3.3. the rated wattage; this need not be indicated separately if it is part of the international designation of the relevant category;3.1.3.4. a space of sufficient size to accommodate the approval mark which shall be indicated on the drawings referred to in Appendix 2.3.1.3.5. Other inscriptions than those covered by items 3.1.3.1. to 3.1.3.4. and 6. may be affixed on the cap.3.1.3.6. The ballast used for the type approval of the light source shall be marked with type and trade mark identification and with the rated voltage and wattage, as indicated on the relevant lamp data sheet.4. GRANTING OF EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL4.1. If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4(3) and, if applicable, Article 4(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted.NB:Nothing in this Directive shall prevent a Member State from prohibiting the combination of a headlamp incorporating a lens of plastic material approved under this Directive with a mechanical headlamp-cleaning device (with wipers).4.2. A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in4.2.1. Appendix 3 for applications referred to in point 2.1.;4.2.2. Appendix 4 for applications referred to in point 2.2.4.3. An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each type of headlamp approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of headlamp.4.4. Where EC component type approval is requested for a type of lighting and light-signalling device comprising a headlamp and other lamps, a single EC component type-approval number may be assigned provided that the headlamp complies with the requirements of this Directive and that each of the other lamps forming part of the lighting and light-signalling device for which EC component type approval is requested complies with the separate Directive applying to it.4.5. An approval code shall be assigned to each type of light source approved. It consists of an identification code comprising not more than two characters selected from the Arabic numerals and capital letters listed in footnote(3), preceded by a one-digit sequence number assigned to the most recent major technical amendment to the relevant Annex of Directive 76/761/EEC on the date EC type approval was granted. In this Directive the sequence number is- 2 for Annex VII,- 0 for Annex IX.The same Member State shall not assign the same code to another type of light source.5. EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK FOR HEADLAMPS5.1. In addition to the markings referred to in item 3.1., every headlamp conforming to the type approved pursuant to this Directive shall bear an EC component type-approval mark.5.2. This mark shall consist of:5.2.1. a rectangle surrounding the letter "e" followed by the distinguishing number or letters of the Member State which has granted type approval:1 for Germany2 for France3 for Italy4 for the Netherlands5 for Sweden6 for Belgium9 for Spain11 for the United Kingdom12 for Austria13 for Luxembourg17 for Finland18 for Denmark21 for Portugal23 for GreeceIRL for Ireland;5.2.2. in the vicinity of the rectangle the "base approval number" contained in section 4 of the type-approval number referred to in Annex VII of Directive 70/156/EEC, preceded by the two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to the most recent major technical amendment to the relevant Annex of Directive 76/761/EEC on the date EC type-approval was granted. In this Directive the sequence number is- 01 for Annex II,- 02 for Annex III,- 04 for Annex IV,- 02 for Annex V,- 02 for Annex VI,- 00 for Annex VIII.5.2.3. additional symbols as follows:5.2.3.1. on headlamps meeting left-hand traffic requirements only, a horizontal arrow, pointing to the right of an observer facing the headlamp, i.e. to the side of the road on which the traffic moves;5.2.3.2. on headlamps designed to meet the requirements of both traffic systems by means of an appropriate adjustment of the setting of the optical unit or the filament lamp, a horizontal arrow with a head on each end, the heads pointing respectively to the left and to the right;5.2.3.3. on headlamps meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of the passing beam only, the letter "C";5.2.3.4. on headlamps meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of the driving beam only, the letter "R";5.2.3.5. on headlamps meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of both the passing beam and the driving beam, the letters "CR";5.2.3.6. preceded by the letter(s):- S in the case of headlamps referred to in item 1.2,- H in the case of headlamps referred to in items 1.3. and 1.4.,- HS in the case of headlamps referred to in item 1.5,- D in the case of headlamps referred to in item 1.7.;5.2.3.7. on headlamps incorporating a lens of plastic material, the letters PL shall be affixed near the symbols prescribed in items 5.2.3.3. to 5.2.3.5. above;5.2.3.8. on headlamps referred to in items 1.3., 1.4., 1.5. and 1.7. meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of the driving beam, an indication of the maximum luminous intensity expressed by a reference mark, placed near the rectangle surrounding the letter "e"; in the case of reciprocally incorporated headlamps, indication of the maximum luminous intensity of the driving beams as a whole shall be expressed as above.The reference mark mentioned above is defined in- paragraph 6.3.2.1.2. of the documents referred to in item 2.1., of Annexes IV and V,- paragraph 8.3.2.1.2. of the documents referred to in item 2.1 of Annex VI,- paragraph 6.3.2.2. of the documents referred to in item 2.1. of Annex VIII,as applicable.5.2.3.9. In every case the relevant operating mode used during the test procedure according to paragraph 1.1.1.1. of Annex "X" and the permitted voltage(s) according to paragraph 1.1.1.2. of Annex "X" shall be stipulated on the type-approval certificate (Appendix 3).In the corresponding cases the device shall be marked as follows:On headlamps meeting the requirements of this Directive which are so designed that the filament of the passing beam shall not be lit simultaneously with that of any other lighting function with which it may be reciprocally incorporated: an oblique stroke (/) shall be placed behind the passing lamp symbol in the approval mark.On headlamps referred to in items 1.1., 1.3. and 1.4. meeting the requirements of Annex "X" to this Directive only when supplied with a voltage of 6 V or 12 V, a symbol consisting of the number 24 crossed out by an oblique cross (X) shall be placed near the filament lamp holder.Annex "X" means:- Annex 4 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annexes II and VIII to this Directive,- Annex 5 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annexes III, IV and V to this Directive,- Annex 6 of the documents referred to in point 2.1 of Annex VI to this Directive,as applicable.5.3. The EC component type-approval mark shall be affixed to the lamp in such a way as to be indelible and clearly legible even when the lamp is fitted to the vehicle.5.4. Arrangement of the approval mark.5.4.1. Independent lamps:Examples of the EC component type-approval mark are given in figure 1 of Appendix 5.5.4.2. Grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps.5.4.2.1. Where a single EC component type-approval number is issued, as per item 4.4. above, for a type of lighting and light-signalling device comprising a headlamp and other lamps, a single EC component type-approval mark may be affixed, consisting of:5.4.2.1.1. a rectangle surrounding the letter "e" followed by the distinguishing number or letters of the Member State which has granted type approval (see point 5.2.1.);5.4.2.1.2. the base approval number (see point 5.2.2., first half-sentence).5.4.2.2. This mark may be located anywhere on the lamps which are grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated, provided that:5.4.2.2.1. it is visible after the installation of the lamps;5.4.2.2.2. no light-transmitting components of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps can be removed without simultaneously removing the approval mark.5.4.2.3. The identification symbol for each lamp corresponding to each Directive pursuant to which EC component type approval was granted, together with the sequence number (see point 5.2.2.) and, where necessary, the required arrow shall be marked:5.4.2.3.1. either on the appropriate light-emitting surface;5.4.2.3.2. or in a group, in such a way that each of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps may be clearly identified.5.4.2.4. The dimensions of the components of this mark must not be less than the minimum dimensions specified for individual marks by the various Directives pursuant to which EC component type approval was granted.5.4.2.5. Examples of an EC component type-approval mark for a lamp that is grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated with other lamps are given in figure 2 of Appendix 5.5.4.3. Lamps, the lens of which is used for different types of headlamps and which may be reciprocally incorporated or grouped with other lamps:5.4.3.1. the provisions laid down in point 5.4.2. above shall apply;5.4.3.2. in addition, where the same lens is used, the latter may bear the different approval marks relating to different types of headlamps or units of lamps, provided that the main body of the headlamp, even if it cannot be separated from the lens, also comprises the space described in item 3.1.1.2. above and bears the approval marks of the actual functions;5.4.3.3. if different types of headlamps comprise the same main body, the latter may bear the different approval marks.5.4.3.4. Examples of an EC component type-approval mark for lamps reciprocally incorporated with a headlamp are given in figure 3 of Appendix 5.6. EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK FOR LIGHT SOURCES6.1. In addition to the markings referred to in point 3.1.2. or 3.1.3., every light source conforming to the type approved pursuant to this Directive shall bear an EC component type-approval mark.6.2. This mark shall consist of:6.2.1. a rectangle surrounding the letter "e" followed by the distinguishing number or letters of the Member State which has granted type-approval:1 for Germany2 for France3 for Italy4 for the Netherlands5 for Sweden6 for Belgium9 for Spain11 for the United Kingdom12 for Austria13 for Luxembourg17 for Finland18 for Denmark21 for Portugal23 for GreeceIRL for Ireland;6.2.2. the approval code mentioned in item 4.5. in the vicinity of the rectangle.6.3. The inscriptions and marks specified in points 3.1.2., 3.1.3. and 6.1. shall be clearly legible and indelible.6.4. An example of an EC component type-approval mark for light source is given in figure 4 of Appendix 5.7. MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS7.1. In the case of modifications of the type approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply.8. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION8.1. As a general rule, measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.8.2. In particular, the tests to be carried out pursuant to point 2.3.5. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC are those prescribed in- Annex 3 and Annex 7 paragraph 3 of the documents referred to in point 2.1 of Annex II,- Annex 3 and Annex 6 paragraph 3 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex III,- Annex 2 and Annex 6 paragraph 3 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex IV,- Annex 5 and Annex 6 paragraph 3 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex V,- Annex 5 and Annex 7 paragraph 3 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex VI,- Annexes 6 and 7 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex VII,- Annex 8 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex VIII, or- Annexes 6 and 7 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex IX, as applicable,and the criteria to be used in selecting samples for the tests mentioned in points 2.4.2. and 2.4.3. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC are those set out in- Annex 8 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex II,- Annex 7 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex III,- Annex 7 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex IV,- Annex 7 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex V,- Annex 8 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex VI,- Annexes 8 and 9 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex VII,- Annex 9 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex VIII, or- Annex 8 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex IX, as applicable.8.3. The normal frequency of inspections authorised by the approval authority shall be one every two years.(1) In the case of headlamps designed to meet the requirements of traffic moving on one side of the road only (either right or left) it is further recommended that the area which can be occulted to prevent discomfort to users in a country where traffic moves on the side of the road opposite to that of the country for which the headlamp was designed should be outlined indelibly on the front lens and explained in the maintenance book of the vehicles. This marking is not necessary, however where the area is clearly apparent from the design.(2) If the lens cannot be separated from the main body of the headlamp, the provision of a marking area on the lens will suffice.(3) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R S T U V W X Y Z.Appendix 1>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.005802.EPS">>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.005901.EPS">Appendix 2>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006002.EPS">Appendix 3>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006102.EPS">>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006201.EPS">Appendix 4>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006302.EPS">>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006401.EPS">Appendix 5EXAMPLES OF THE EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARKFigure 1Independant lampsExample 1>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006502.EPS">The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a headlamp meeting the requirements of Annex II (sequence No 01) with respect to the passing beam and designed for left-hand traffic only, type approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 1471.Example 2>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006503.EPS">The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a headlamp meeting the requirements of Annex II (sequence No 01) with respect to both the passing beam and the driving beam and designed for both traffic systems by means of adjustment of the optical unit or of the lamp, type approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 1471.Example 3>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006601.EPS">The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a sealed-beam headlamp meeting the requirements of Annex III (sequence No 02) with respect to both the passing beam and the driving beam and designed for right-hand traffic only, type approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 1471.Example 4>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006602.EPS">The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a headlamp incorporating a lens of plastic material, meeting the requirements of Annex IV (sequence No 04) with respect to the driving beam and designed for right-hand traffic only, type approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 1471. The number 30 indicates that the maximum luminous intensity of the driving beam is between 86250 and 101250 candelas.Example 5>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006701.EPS">The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a headlamp meeting the requirements of Annex V (sequence No 02) with respect to both the passing beam and the driving beam and designed for left-hand traffic only, type approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 1471. The passing lamp filament shall not be lit simultaneously with the driving lamp filament or any other headlamp with which it is reciprocally incorporated. For the meaning of the number 30, see example 4.Example 6>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006702.EPS">The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a halogen sealed-beam headlamp incorporating a lens of plastic material, meeting the requirements of Annex VI (sequence No 02) with respect to the driving beam and designed for right-hand traffic only, type approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 1471. For the meaning of the number 30, see example 4.Example 7>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006801.EPS">The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is headlamp incorporating a lens of plastic material, meeting the requirements of Annex VIII (sequence No 00) with respect to the passing beam and designed for both traffic systems, type approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 1471, which is combined or grouped or reciprocally incorporated with a driving beam meeting the requirements of Annex IV (sequence No 04). The passing beam shall not be lit simultaneously with the driving beam. For the meaning of the number 30, see example 4.Figure 2Simplified marking of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps when two or more lamps are part of the same assembly(The vertical and horizontal lines schematise the shape of the light-signalling device. These are not part of the approval mark)MODEL A>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006802.EPS">MODEL B>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006803.EPS">MODEL C>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006901.EPS">MODEL D>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.006902.EPS">Note:The four examples of approval marks, models A, B, C and D represent four possible variants of the marking of a lighting and light-signalling device when two or more lamps are part of the same unit of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps. These approval marks show that the device was approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 7120 and comprises:a front position lamp (A) approved in accordance with Annex II to Directive 76/758/EEC, sequence No 02, for left-hand installation;a headlamp (HCR) with a passing beam designed for right-hand and left-hand traffic and driving beam with a maximum intensity comprised between 86250 and 101250 candelas (as indicated by the number 30) approved in accordance with Annex V to Directive 76/761/EEC, sequence No 02, and incorporating a lens of plastic material (PL);a front fog lamp (B) approved in accordance with Directive 76/762/EEC, sequence No 02, and incorporating a lens of plastic material (PL);a front direction indicator lamp of category 1a approved in accordance with Directive 76/759/EEC, sequence No 01.Figure 3Lamp reciprocally incorporated or grouped with a headlampExample 1>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.007001.EPS">The above example corresponds to the marking of a lens intended to be used in different types of headlamps, namely:either:a headlamp with a passing beam designed for both traffic systems and a driving beam with a maximum luminous intensity comprised between 52500 and 67500 candelas (as indicated by the number 20) approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 7120 in accordance with the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 76/761/EEC, sequence No 04, which is reciprocally incorporated with a front position lamp approved in accordance with Annex II to Directive 76/758/EEC, sequence No 02,or:a headlamp with a gas discharge passing beam and a driving beam with a maximum luminous intensity comprised between 86250 and 101250 candelas (as indicated by the number 30), designed for both traffic systems and approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 7122 in accordance with the requirements of Annex VIII to Directive 76/761/EEC, sequence No 00, which is reciprocally incorporated with the same front position lamp as above,or:even either of the abovementioned headlamps approved as a single lamp.The main body of the headlamp shall bear the only valid approval number, for instance:>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.007002.EPS">or>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.007003.EPS">or>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.007101.EPS">or>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.007102.EPS">Example 2>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.007103.EPS">The above example corresponds to the marking of a lens of plastic material and used in an assembly of two headlamps approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 1151, consisting of:- a headlamp emitting a halogen passing beam designed for both traffic systems and a halogen driving beam with a maximum luminous intensity between x and y candelas, meeting the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 76/761/EEC, sequence No 04, and- a headlamp emitting a gas discharge driving beam with a maximum luminous intensity comprised between w and z candelas, meeting the requirements of Annex VIII to Directive 76/761/EEC, sequence No 00, the maximum luminous intensities of the driving beam contributors as a whole being comprised between 86250 and 101250 candelas as shown by the number 30.Figure 4Light sources>PIC FILE= "L_1999097EN.007201.EPS">The above approval mark affixed to a light source indicates that this light source has been approved in Germany (e1) under the approval code 2A1. Its first character indicates that the light source meets the requirements of Annex VII with respect to filament lamps.ANNEX IISCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1. SCOPEThis Annex applies to motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with filament lamps of categories R2 and/or HS1.2. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1. The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 1 and 5 to 8 and Annexes 3, 4 and 6 to 8 of UN-ECE Regulation No 1 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:- the 01 series of amendments including Supplements 1 to 3 to the 01 series of amendments(1),- Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments(2),- Supplement 5 to the 01 series of amendments including Corrections to Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments and Corrections to Revision 4 of Regulation No 1(3),- Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments(4),- Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments(5),except that:2.1.1. Where reference is made to "Regulation No 37", this shall be understood as "Annex VII to this Directive".2.1.2. In paragraph 6.5., "paragraph 2.1." means "point 1.4.2.3. in Appendix 1 of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.3. In Annex 3, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 9.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.4. In Annex 7, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, "paragraph 2.2.4. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.5. In Annex 7, paragraph 1.2. and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, "paragraph 2.2.3. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.1. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.6. In Annex 7, paragraph 2.4.2., "paragraph 2.2.4. above" means "point 2.1.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.7. In Annex 8, paragraphs 2.3. and 3.3., "paragraph 10" means "Article 11 of Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.8. Only headlamps emitting a light of white colour shall be approved pursuant to this Directive.(1)>TABLE>(2)>TABLE>(3)>TABLE>(4) TRANS/WP.29/489.(5) TRANS/WP.29/535.ANNEX IIISCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1. SCOPEThis Annex applies to motor vehicle "sealed-beam" headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both.2. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1. The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 2, 6 to 8 and 11 and Annexes 3, 4 (pages 32 to 39 of reference document(1)) and 5 to 7 of UN-ECE Regulation No 5 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:- the 01 and 02 series of amendments including Supplements 1 and 2 to the 02 series of amendments(2),- Corrigendum 1 to Revision 3 of Regulation No 5(3),- Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments(4),- Supplement 4 to the 02 series of amendments(5),except that:2.1.1. In Annex 3, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 12.1 of this Regulation" means "point 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.2. In Annex 6, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, "paragraph 3.2.4. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.3. In Annex 6, paragraph 1.2. and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, "paragraph 3.2.3. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.1. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.4. In Annex 6, paragraph 2.4.2., "paragraph 2.2.4. above" means "point 2.1.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.5. In Annex 7, paragraphs 2.3 and 3.3., "paragraph 13" means "Article 11 of Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.6. Only headlamps emitting a light of white colour shall be approved pursuant to this Directive.(1)>TABLE>(2)>TABLE>(3)>TABLE>(4) TRANS/WP. 29/491.(5) TRANS/WP. 29/567.ANNEX IVSCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1. SCOPEThis Annex applies to motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen filament lamps of categories H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7 and/or H8.2. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1. The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 1, 5, 6, 8 and 9 and Annexes 2, and 4 to 7 of UN-ECE Regulation No 8 which consist of a consolidation of the following documents:- the 01 to 04 series of amendments including Supplements 1 to 4 to the 04 series of amendments(1),- Supplement 5 to the 04 series of amendments(2),- Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 4 to the 04 series of amendments(3),- Corrigendum 2 to Revision 3 of Regulation No 8(4),- Supplement 6 to the 04 series of amendments(5),- Supplement 7 to the 04 series of amendments(6),- Supplement 8 to the 04 series of amendments(7),- Supplement 9 to the 04 series of amendments(8),- Supplement 10 to the 04 series of amendments(9),except that:2.1.1. Where reference is made to "Regulation No 37", this shall be understood as "Annex VII to this Directive".2.1.2. In paragraph 6.3.2.1.2., "paragraph 4.2.2.7." means "item 5.2.3.8 of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.3. In paragraph 6.4., "paragraph 2.1.3." means "item 1.4.2.3. in Appendix 1 of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.4. In Annex 2, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 12.1. of this Regulation" means "item 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.5. In Annex 6, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, "paragraph 2.2.4. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.6. In Annex 6, paragraph 1.2. and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, "paragraph 2.2.3. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.1. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.7. In Annex 6, paragraph 2.4.2., "paragraph 2.2.4. above" means "point 2.1.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.8. In Annex 7, paragraphs 2.3 and 3.3, "paragraph 13" means "Article 11 of Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.9. Only headlamps emitting a light of white colour shall be approved pursuant to this Directive.(1)>TABLE>(2)>TABLE>(3)>TABLE>(4)>TABLE>(5) TRANS/WP. 29/492.(6) TRANS/WP. 29/520.(7) TRANS/WP.29/538.(8) TRANS/WP.29/585.(9) TRANS/WP.29/623.ANNEX VSCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1. SCOPEThis Annex applies to motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen filament lamps of category H4.2. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1. The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 1, 5, 6, 8 and 9 and Annexes 3 to 7 of UN-ECE Regulation No 20 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:- the 01 and 02 series of amendments including Supplements 1 to 3 to the 02 series of amendments(1),- Supplement 4 to the 02 series of amendments(2),- Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments including Corrections to Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments and Corrections to Revision 2 of Regulation No 20(3),- Supplement 4 to the 02 series of amendments(4),except that:2.1.1. Where reference is made to "Regulation No 37", this shall be understood as "Annex VII to this Directive".2.1.2. In paragraph 6.3.2.1.2., "paragraph 4.2.2.7." means "point 5.2.3.8. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.3. In paragraph 6.4., "paragraph 2.1.3." means "point 1.4.2.3. in Appendix 1 of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.4. In Annex 5, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 12.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.5. In Annex 6, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, "paragraph 2.2.4. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.6. In Annex 6, paragraph 1.2. and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, "paragraph 2.2.3. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.1. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.7. In Annex 6, paragraph 2.4.2., "paragraph 2.2.4.1.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.8. In Annex 7, paragraphs 2.3. and 3.3., "paragraph 13" means "Article 11 of Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.9. Only headlamps emitting a light of white colour shall be approved pursuant to this Directive.(1)>TABLE>(2)>TABLE>(3)>TABLE>(4) TRANS/WP. 29/541.ANNEX VISCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1. SCOPEThis Annex applies to halogen "sealed-beam" motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both.2. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1. The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 2, 6 to 8 and 10 and Annexes 3 to 8 of UN-ECE Regulation No 31 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:- the 1 and 02 series of amendments including Supplements 1 and 2 to the 02 series of amendments(1),- Corrigendum 1 to Revision 1 of Regulation No 31(2),- Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments(3),- Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments(4),except that:2.1.1. In paragraph 8.3.2.1.2., "paragraph 5.2.2.5." means "point 5.2.3.8. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.2. In Annex 5, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 11.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.3. In Annex 7, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, "paragraph 3.2.4. of this Regulation" means point 2.1.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive.2.1.4. In Annex 7, paragraph 1.2 and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, "paragraph 3.2.3. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.1. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.5. In Annex 7, paragraph 2.4.2, "paragraph 3.2.4.1.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.6. In Annex 8, paragraphs 2.3. and 3.3., "paragraph 12" means "Article 11 of Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.7. Only headlamps emitting a light of white colour shall be approved pursuant to this Directive.(1)>TABLE>(2)>TABLE>(3) TRANS/WP.29/497.(4) TRANS/WP.29/569.ANNEX VIISCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1. SCOPEThis Annex applies to filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of motor vehicles and of their trailers.2. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1. The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 2.1. and 3. and Annexes 1 and 4 to 9 of UN-ECE Regulation No 37 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:- the 02 and 03 series of amendments including Corrigendum 2 and Supplements 1 to 9 to the 03 series of amendments(1),- Corrigendum 1 to Revision 2(2),- Supplement 10 to 12 to the 03 series of amendments(3),- Supplement 13 to the 03 series of amendments(4),- Supplement 14 to the 03 series of amendments(5),- Supplement 15 to the 03 series of amendments(6),except that:2.1.1. In Annex 6, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 4.1. of this Regulation" means "item 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".(1)>TABLE>(2)>TABLE>(3)>TABLE>(4) TRANS/WP.29/498.(5) TRANS/WP.29/523.(6) TRANS/WP.29/586.ANNEX VIIISCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1. SCOPEThis Annex applies to motor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas-discharge light sources.2. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1. The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 1, 5, 6 and 7 and Annexes 3 to 9 of UN-ECE Regulation No 98, 38 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:- the Regulation in its original form (00)(1),- Supplement 1 to Regulation No 98(2),except that:2.1.1. Where reference is made to "Regulation No 99", this shall be understood as "Annex IX to this Directive".2.1.2. In paragraph 1.5., "Regulation No 48" shall be understood as "Directive 76/756/EEC".2.1.3. In paragraph 6.3.2.2., "paragraph 4.2.2.7." means "point 5.2.3.8 of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.4. In paragraph 6.5., "paragraph 2.1.4." means "point 1.4.2.3. in Appendix 1 of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.5. In Annex 5, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, "paragraph 2.2.4. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.6. In Annex 5, paragraph 1.2. and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, "paragraph 2.2.3. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.1. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.7. In Annex 5, paragraph 2.4.2., "paragraph 2.2.4. above" means "point 2.1.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.8. In Annex 8, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 9.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.9. In Annex 9, paragraphs 2.3. and 3.3., "paragraph 10", means "Article 11 of Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.10. Only headlamps emitting a light of white colour shall be approved pursuant to this Directive.(1)>TABLE>(2) TRANS/WP.29/553.ANNEX IXSCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1. SCOPEThis Annex applies to gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of motor vehicles.2. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1. The Technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 2.1. and 3. and Annexes 1 and 4 to 8 of UN-ECE Regulation No 99 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:- the Regulation in its original form (00)(1),- Supplement 1 to Regulation No 99(2),except that:2.1.1. In paragraphs 3.2.1. and 3.4.2. and in Annex 4, paragraph 2, "paragraph 2.2.2.4" means "point 2.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.2. In Annex 6, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 4.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".(1)>TABLE>(2) TRANS/WP.29/587."


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Council Directive 91/68/EEC of 28 January 1991 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine animals

Official Journal L 046 , 19/02/1991 P. 0019 - 0036 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 36 P. 0155  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 36 P. 0155

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 28 January 1991 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine animals (91/68/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas the harmonious operation of the common organization of the market in ovine and caprine animals will not have the results expected of it as long as disparities between Member States as regards health conditions act as a restraint on intra-Community trade;Whereas in order to encourage such trade it is advisable to remove those disparities and introduce Community-wide rules on the marketing of ovine and caprine animals in such trade; whereas that objective will also contribute to the completion of the single market;Whereas in order to be eligible for intra-Community trade, ovine and caprine animals should meet certain animal health requirements designed to avoid the spread of infectious or contagious diseases;Whereas the animal health requirements applicable should vary depending on the purpose for which the animals are traded;Whereas the health situation for ovine and caprine animals is not the same throughout the territory of the Community; whereas reference should therefore be made to 'regions` as defined in Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (4), as last amended by Directive 90/425/EEC (5), when dealing with parts of that territory;Whereas there must be no barriers to trade between regions in which the animal health conditions are equivalent;Whereas provision should be made for allowing the Commission to approve certain additional requirementsin the light of the progress made by a Member Statein eradicating certain diseases, provided that those requirements in no case exceed those applied nationally by the Member State concerned;Whereas in order to avoid the spread of infectious or contagious diseases, conditions should be laid down as regards the transportation of the animals to their place of destination;Whereas in order to ensure that the requirements applicable are complied with, provision should be made for introducing a health certificate which would be issued by an official veterinarian and which would accompany ovine and caprine animals until they reach their place of destination;Whereas reference should be made, as regards the organization and follow up of the checks to be carried out by the Member States and as regards the protective measures to be introduced, to the general rules laid down in Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view of the completion of the internal market;Whereas provision should be made for allowing the Commission to conduct its own checks;Whereas a procedure should be introduced which provides for close and efficient cooperation between the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Veterinary Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: Article 1This Directive defines the animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine animals. Article 2For the purposes of this Directive, the definitions laid down in Article 2 of Directive 64/432/EEC shall apply, with the addition of the following: 1.  ovine or caprine animals for slaughter means animals of the ovine or caprine species intended to be taken eitherdirectly or via an approved market or assembly centre to a slaughterhouse in order to be slaughtered there under the conditions laid down in Article 6 of Directive 64/432/EEC; 2.  ovine or caprine animals for breeding and fattening: ovine and caprine animals other than those mentioned in point 1 intended to be transported to the place of destination, either directly or via an approved market or assembly centre; 3.  holding: a holding as defined in Article 2 (4) of Directive 90/425/EEC; 4.  officially brucellosis-free ovine or caprine holding means a holding which satisfies the conditions laid down in heading I, Chapter 1 of Annex A; 5.  brucellosis-free ovine or caprine holding means a holding which satisfies the conditions laid down in Chapter 2 of Annex A; 6.  trade means trade between Member States within the meaning of Article 9 (2) of the Treaty; 7.  compulsorily notifiable disease means a disease as listed under Sections I and II of Annex B, the suspicion or appearance of which must be notified to the competent authorities of the Member State; 8.  official veterinarian means a veterinarian designatedby the competent central authority of the Member State; 9.  approved market or assembly centre means any place, other than the holding, where ovine or caprine animals are sold, bought and/or assembled or loaded, and which complies with Article 3 (7) of Directive 64/432/EEC and Article 5 (1) (b) (i) of Directive 90/425/EEC for approved markets or assembly centres;10.  region means a part of the territory of the Community as defined in Article 2 (o) of Directive 64/432/EEC. Article 31.  Ovine and caprine animals for slaughter may be the subject of trade only if they fulfil the conditions laid down in Article 4.2.  Ovine and caprine animals for breeding and fattening may be the subject of trade only if they fulfil the conditions laid down in Articles 4, 5 and 6, without prejudice to any additional guarantees which may be required pursuant to Articles 7 and 8.However, the competent authorities of Member States of destination may grant general or limited derogations in respect of movement of ovine and caprine animals for breeding and fattening, intended solely for temporary pasturing near internal borders of the Community. Member States making use of such derogation shall inform the Commission of the content of the derogations granted.Article 41.  Ovine and caprine animals:(a)  must be identified and registered in accordancewith the requirements of Article 3 (1) (c) of Directive 90/425/EEC; the time limit for notifying the national systems for identifying and registering ovine and caprine animals begins running from the date of adoption of this Directive;(b)  must show no clinical sign of disease when inspected by an official veterinarian, such inspection must take place during the 48 hours preceding the loading of the ovine and caprine animals;(c)  must not come from a holding which is the subject of a prohibition on health grounds and must not have been in contact with animals from such a holding, it being understood that:i(i)  such prohibition shall be linked to an outbreak of any of the following diseases to which the animals are susceptible:- brucellosis,- rabies,- anthrax,(ii)  after slaughter of the last animal suffering from or susceptible to one of the above diseases, the period of prohibition must be at least:- 42 days in a case of brucellosis,- 30 days in a case of rabies,- 15 days in a case of anthrax,and must not come from a holding or have been in contact with animals from a holding situated in an established protection zone and from which animals are forbidden to leave pursuant to Article 3 (2) (b) (ii) of Directive 64/432/EEC;(d)  must not be the subject of animal health restrictions applied pursuant to Council Directive 85/511/EEC of 18 November 1985 introducing Community measures for the control of foot-and-mouth disease (1), as amended by Directive 90/423/EEC (2).Furthermore, the provisions of Article 4a of Directive 64/432/EEC shall apply.2.  Member States shall also ensure that the following are not the subject of trade:- ovine and caprine animals which might have to be slaughtered under a national programme for the eradication of diseases not referred to in Annex C to Directive 90/425/EEC or in Chapter I of Annex B to this Directive,- ovine and caprine animals which cannot be marketed on their own territory for health or animal health reasons justified by Article 36 of the Treaty.3.  Ovine and caprine animals must also:- either have been born and reared since birth in the territory of the Community,- or, if they have been imported, come from a third country included on the list drawn up in accordance with Article 3 of Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat and meat products from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 90/425/EEC, andi(i)  either meet the animal health conditions laiddown in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 72/462/EEC,(ii)  or, in the absence of such conditions, be subjectto compliance with the conditions laid down inArticle 7 (2) second, third and fourth subparagraphs of Directive 90/425/EEC. Article 5Without prejudice to the additional guarantees that may be required in accordance with Articles 7 and 8, ovine and caprine animals for breeding and fattening must, in addition to the conditions laid down in Article 4, meet - in orderto be introduced onto an officially brucellosis-free or brucellosis-free ovine or caprine holding - respectively the requirements of Chapter I.D or Chapter 2.D of Annex A. Article 6Without prejudice to the additional guarantees that maybe required in accordance with Articles 7 and 8, animalsfor breeding must furthermore meet the following requirements:(a)  They must have been obtained from a holding and must only have been in contact with animals from such a holding:ii(i)  in which the following diseases have not been clinically diagnosed:- in the previous six months, contagious agalactia of sheep (Mycoplasma agalactiae) or contagious agalactia of goats (Mycoplasma agalactiae, M. capricolum, M. Mycoïdes var. mycoïdes 'large colony`,- in the previous 12 months, paratuberculosis or caseous lymphadenitis,- in the previous three years, pulmonary adenomatosis, Maedi Visna or caprine viral arthritis/encephalitis. However, this periodshall be reduced to 12 months if the animals infected with Maedi Visna or caprineviral arthritis/encephalitis have beenslaughtered and the remaining animals have reacted negatively to two tests recognized under the procedure set out in Article 15,or which, without prejudice to compliance with the requirements for other diseases, provides, for one or more of the abovementioned diseases, within the framework of a programme approved in accordance with Articles 7 and 8, health guarantees which are equivalent for the said disease or diseases;i(ii)  where no facts suggesting that the requirements of point (i) have not been met, have been broughtto the attention of the official veterinarian responsible for issuing the health certificate;(iii)  whose owner states that he has no knowledge of any such facts and, moreover, states in writingthat the animal or animals intended for intra-Community trade comply with the criteria laid down in point (i);(b)  in addition, with regard to scrapie, they must:ii(i)  come from a holding satisfying the following requirements:- the holding is subject to official checks in accordance with Article 3 (1) (b) of Directive 90/425/EEC,- the animals must be marked,- no case of scrapie has been confirmed for at least two years,- checking by sampling must be carried out at slaughter on old ewes, intended for culling coming from that holding, except where that holding is situated in a region or a Member State benefiting from conditions to be adopted in accordance with Article 8,- female animals may only be introduced into that holding if they come from a holding which complies with the same requirements;i(ii)  have been continuously kept on a holding or holdings complying with the requirements laid down in (i) since birth or for the last two years;(iii)  when they are destined for a Member State which benefits, for all or part of its territory, from the provisions laid down in Articles 7 or 8, satisfy the guarantees furnished pursuant to those Articles;(c)  whith regard to contagious epidydimitis (B. ovis), non castrated rams, for breeding, must:- come from a holding where no case of contagious epidydimitis (B. ovis) has been diagnosed in the preceding 12 months,- have been continuously kept on that holding for 60 days prior to dispatch,- in the 30 days prior to dispatch have undergone, with negative results, a serological test carried out in accordance with Annex D or satisfy equivalent health guarantees to be recognized under the procedure laid down in Article 15;(d)  the certificate corresponding to Model III of Annex E states that these requirements have been met. Article 71.  A Member State which has a compulsory or voluntary national control programme or a national monitoring programme for one of the infectious or contagious diseases referred to in Annex B, Sections II and III for all or part ofits territory may submit the said programme to the Commission, outlining in particular:- the distribution of the disease in the Member State,- the reasons for the programme, taking into consideration the importance of the disease and the programme's likely benefit in relation to its cost,- the geographical area in which the programme will be implemented,- the various status categories to be applied to the holdings, the standards which must be attained in each category, and the test procedures to be used,- the programme monitoring procedures,- the action to be taken if, for any reason, a holding loses its status,- the measures to be taken if the results of the tests carried out in accordance with the provisions of the programme are positive.2.  The Commission shall examine the programmes presented by the Member States. Programmes as referred to in paragraph 1 may be approved, in compliance with the criteria laid down in paragraph 1, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 15. According to the same procedure, the additional guarantees, general or limited, which may be required in intra-Community trade, shall be defined at the same time or at the latest three monthsafter approval of the programmes. Such guarantees must not exceed those which the Member State implements nationally.3.  Programmes submitted by Member States may be amended or supplemented in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 15. Amendments or additions to programmes which have already been approved or to guarantees which have been defined in accordance with paragraph 2 may be approved under the same procedure.4.  Programmes approved in accordance with this Article shall benefit from the Community funding provided for inArticle 24 of Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1) for the diseases and under the conditions laid down therein. Article 81.  Where a Member State considers that its territory or part of its territory is free from one of the diseases listed in Annex B, Sections II and III to which ovine and caprine animals are susceptible, it shall present to the Commission appropriate supporting documentation, setting out in particular:- the nature of the disease and the history of its occurrence in its territory,- the results of surveillance testing based on serological, microbiological, pathological or epidemiological investigation and on the fact that the disease must by law be notified to the competent authorities,- the period over which the surveillance was carried out,- where applicable, the period during which vaccination against the disease has been prohibited and the geographical area concerned by such prohibition,- the arrangements for verifying the absence of the disease.2.  The Commission shall examine supporting documentation submitted by Member States. The additional guarantees, general or limited, which may be required in intra-Community trade shall be defined in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 15. Such guarantees must not exceed those which the Member State implements nationally. Where supporting documentation is submitted before 1 January 1992, decisions on additional guarantees shall be taken before 1 July 1992.3.  The Member State concerned shall notify the Commission of any change in the supporting documentation specified in paragraph 1 which relate to the disease. The guarantees defined as laid down in paragraph 2 may, in the light of such notification, be amended or withdrawn in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 15. Article 9In trade between Member States, ovine and caprine animals must, during transportation to the place of destination, be accompanied by a health certificate, signed by an official veterinarian, which conforms to Annex E (Models I, II and III), and which must be drawn up, on the day of the inspection provided for in Article 4 (1) (b), in at least one of the official languages of the Member State of destination, and be valid for 10 days. The certificate shall consist of a single sheet. Article 101.  The rules laid down in Directive 90/425/EEC shall apply, in particular to checks at origin, to the organizationof, and follow-up to, the checks to be carried out by the Member State of destination, and to the protective measures to be implemented.2.  In Annex A, heading I of Directive 90/425/EEC the following reference is added:'Council Directive 91/68/EEC of 28 January 1991 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine animals,OJ N° L 46, 19. 2. 1991, p. 19.`3.  In Annex B point A of Directive 90/425/EEC, the first indent is deleted. Article 111.  Veterinary experts from the Commission may, to the extent necessary to ensure uniform application of this Directive and in cooperation with the competent national authorities, carry out on-the-spot inspections. The Member State on whose territory inspections are carried out shall afford all necessary aid to the experts in the accomplishment of their task. The Commission shall inform the Member States of the outcome of such inspections.2.  General arrangements for the application of this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 15.The rules applicable in respect of the inspections referred to in this Article shall be laid down in accordance with the same procedure. Article 12Member States which implement an alternative control system providing guarantees equivalent to those laid down in Article 5 and Article 6 (a) and (c) as regards movements within their territory of ovine and caprine animals may grant one another derogations from the inspection provided for under Article 4 (1) (b) and the obligation to produce a certificate provided for under Article 9 on a reciprocal basis. They shall notify the Commission thereof. Article 13The provisions of this Directive shall be re-examined before 1 January 1993 in the framework of the proposals relating to the completion of the internal market, on which the Council will decide by a qualified majority. Article 14Annex A shall be amended by the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission.Annexes B, C and D shall be amended in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 15. Article 151.  Where the procedure laid down in this Article is to be followed, the chairman shall refer the matter without delay to the Standing Veterinary Committee set up by Decision 68/361/EEC (1) hereinafter referred to as the 'Committee`, either on his own initiative or at the request of the representative of a Member State.2. (a)  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.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, save where the Council has decided against the said measures by a simple majority. Article 16The Commission may, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 15, adopt - for a period of three years - the transitional measures necessary to facilitate the changeover to the new arrangements provided for in this Directive. Article 171.  Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with:i(i)  Articles 7 and 8 of this Directive two months after the notification date thereof, it being understood that thecorresponding national provisions shall continue to apply until the approval of the programmes and in the absence of programmes until the date referred to in (ii);(ii)  the other provisions of this Directive not later than 31 December 1992.2.  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.Article 18This Directive is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 28 January 1991.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ.-C. JUNCKER(1) OJ N° C 48, 27. 2. 1989, p. 21.(2) OJ N° C 96, 17. 4. 1989, p. 187.(3) OJ N° C 194, 31. 7. 1989, p. 9.(4) OJ N° 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(5) OJ N° L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.(1) OJ N° L 315, 26. 11. 1985, p. 11.(2) OJ N° L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 13.(1) OJ N° L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.(1) OJ N° L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(1) OJ N° L 255, 18. 10. 1968, p. 23.ANNEX A CHAPTER 1II.  Officially brucellosis (B. melitensis) -free ovine or caprine holdingA.  Grant of statusAn officially brucellosis (B. melitensis)-free ovine or caprine holding means1.  a holding:(a)  in which all the animals which are susceptible to brucellosis (B. melitensis) have been free from clinical or any other signs of brucellosis (B. melitensis) for at least 12 months;(b)  which contains no ovine or caprine animals which have been vaccinated against brucellosis (B. melitensis), save those vaccinated at least two years previously with Rev. 1 vaccine or any other vaccine approved under the procedure laid down in Article 15 of this Directive;(c)  in which two tests separated by an interval of six months or more have been carried out, with negative results, in accordance with Annex C on all ovine and caprine animals on the holding over six months of age at the time of testing; and(d)  in which, following the tests referred to in point (c), there are only ovine or caprine animals born on the holding or which have come from an officially brucellosis-free or brucellosis-free holding under the conditions laid down in point D,and in which, after qualification, the requirements laid down in point B continue to be fulfilled;2.  a holding situated in an officially recognized brucellosis-free Member State or region in accordance with point II.B.  Maintenance of status1.  In the case of officially brucellosis (B. melitensis)-free ovine or caprine holdings which are not situated in a part of the territory which is recognized as officially brucellosis-free, and in which, after qualification, the introduction of animals is carried out in accordance with the requirements of point D, a representative number of the ovine and caprine animals over six months old must be checked annually. The holding may retain its officially brucellosis (B. melitensis)-free status if the results of the tests are negative.The representative number of animals to be tested must, for each holding, consist of the following:- all non-castrated male animals over six months old,- all animals brought onto the holding since the previous test,- 25 % of the females which have reached the age of reproduction (i.e. which are sexually mature) or are in milk, with a minimum of 50 per holding - except in holdings where there are fewer than 50 such females, in which case all females must be tested.2.  For a region which is not officially brucellosis-free where more than 99 % of the ovine or caprine holdings are declared to be officially brucellosis (B. melitensis)-free, the frequency of checks of officially brucellosis-free ovine or caprine holdings may be extended to three years, provided that the holdings which are not officially brucellosis free are placed under official control or undergo an eradication programme.C.  Suspected or actual cases of brucellosis1.  Where, on an officially brucellosis-free ovine or caprine holding,(a)  one or more ovine or caprine animals are suspected of having brucellosis (B. melitensis), the holding's officially brucellosis-free status must be withdrawn by the competent authority. However, that status may be provisionally suspended if the animal or animals are immediately destroyed or isolated, pending official confirmation of the disease or an official quashing of the suspicion of that disease;(b)  brucellosis (B. melitensis) is confirmed, the provisional suspension may be lifted by the competent authority only if all animals infected or all the animals of species susceptible to infection are slaughtered and two tests, separated by an interval of at least three months or more, and carried out in accordance with Annex C on all the animals of the holding over six months old, give negative results.2.  If the holding referred to in paragraph 1 is in a region which is recognized as officially free from brucellosis (B. melitensis), the Member State concerned must immediately inform the Commission and the other Member States.The competent authority of the Member State concerned must:(a)  slaughter all infected animals and all animals of species susceptible to infection on the holding concerned. The Member State concerned must keep the Commission and the other Member States informed of the development of the situation;(b)  conduct an epidemiological enquiry, and the herds linked epidemiologically to the infected herd must undergo the tests laid down in point 1 (b).3.  Should an outbreak of brucellosis be confirmed in accordance with point 2, the Commission after having assessed the circumstances of the renewed outbreak of brucellosis (B. melitensis) shall adopt, if that assessment so justifies, under the procedure laid down in Article 15, a decision suspending or withdrawing the status of that region. If the status is withdrawn, the conditions for a new qualification shall be specified in accordance with the same procedure.D.  Introduction of animals onto an officially brucellosis (B. melitensis)-free ovine or caprine holdingOvine or caprine animals may not be introduced into an ovine or caprine holding which is officially free from brucellosis unless they either:1.- come from an officially brucellosis-free ovine or caprine holding;2.or:- come from a brucellosis-free holding and,- are identified individually in accordance with Article 4 (1) (a) of this Directive,- have never been vaccinated against brucellosis or if they have been vaccinated, were so vaccinated more than two years previously. However, females over two years old which were vaccinated before the age of seven months may also be brought onto the holding, and- were isolated under official supervision on the holding of origin and, during such isolation underwent, with negative results, two tests separated by an interval of at least six weeks in accordance with Annex C.II.  Officially brucellosis-free Member State or regionAny Member State or region within the meaning of Article 2 (10) of this Directive may be recognized, under the procedure laid down in Article 15, as being officially brucellosis-free:1. (a)  in which at least 99,8 % of the ovine or caprine holdings are officially brucellosis-free holdings;or(b)  which fulfils the following conditions:ii(i)  ovine or caprine brucellosis is a disease that has been compulsorily notifiable for at least five years;i(ii)  no case of ovine or caprine brucellosis has been officially confirmed for at least five years;(iii)  vaccination has been prohibited for at least three years; and(c)  for which compliance with these conditions has been established under the procedure set out in Article 15 of this Directive;2.  in which the conditions set out in point 1 have been satisfied; andi(i)  each year, random checks carried out at either holding or slaughterhouse level, show with a confidence rating of 99 % that less than 0,2 % of the holdings were infected, or at least 10 % of the ovine and caprine animals of over six months of age have undergone a test carried out in accordance with Annex C with negative results;(ii)  the conditions for qualification continue to be fulfilled.CHAPTER 2 Brucellosis (B. melitensis)-free ovine or caprine holdingA.  Grant of statusA.  An ovine or caprine holding is considered to be brucellosis (B. melitensis)-free:1.  in which:(a)  all the animals susceptible to brucellosis (B. melitensis) have been free from clinical or other signs of brucellosis for at least 12 months;(b)  all or some of the ovine or caprine animals have been vaccinated with Rev. 1 vaccine or any other vaccine approved under the procedure laid down in Article 15 of this Directive. The vaccinated animals must have been vaccinated before the age of seven months;(c)  two tests separated by an interval of six months or more have been carried out, with negative results, in accordance with Annex C, on all vaccinated ovine and caprine animals on the holding which are over 18 months old at the time of testing;(d)  two tests separated by an interval of six months or more have been carried out, with negative results, in accordance with Annex C, on all non-vaccinated ovine and caprine animals on the holding which are over six months old at the time of testing; and(e)  after the tests referred to under points (c) or (d) have been carried out, all the ovine and caprine animals on the holding were either born there or come from a brucellosis-free holding under the conditions laid down in section D; and2.  in which the requirements laid down under B continue to be fulfilled once it has qualified as brucellosis-free.B.  Maintenance of statusAn annual test must be carried out on a representative number of the ovine and caprine animals on each holding. The holding may retain its status only if the tests are negative.The representative number of animals to be tested must, for each holding, consist of:- all non-castrated male animals over six months old which have not been vaccinated,- all non-castrated male animals over 18 months which have been vaccinated,- all animals brought onto the holding since the previous test,- 25 % of females which are of reproductive age (sexually mature) or in milk, with a minimum of 50 per holding - except in holdings where there are fewer than 50 such females, in which case all these females must be tested.C.  Suspected or actual cases of brucellosis1.  The brucellosis-free status of an ovine or caprine holding must be withdrawn if the holding contains one or more ovine or caprine animals which are suspected of having brucellosis (B. melitensis). However, that status may be provisionally suspended if the animal or animals are immediately destroyed or isolated pending official confirmation of the disease or an official quashing of the suspicion of that disease.2.  If brucellosis (B. melitensis) is confirmed, the provisional suspension may be lifted only if all animals infected or all the animals of the species susceptible to infection are slaughtered and two tests, separated by an interval of three months or more and carried out in accordance with Annex C on,- all vaccinated animals over 18 months old,- all non-vaccinated animals over six months old, andboth give negative results.D.  Introduction of animals into a brucellosis (B. melitensis)-free ovine or caprine holdingThe following animals only may be introduced into an ovine or caprine holding which is free from brucellosis:1.  ovine or caprine animals which come from an ovine or caprine holding which is free from or officially free from brucellosis (B. melitensis);2.  until the date laid down for holdings to qualify as brucellosis-free in accordance with the eradication plans adopted under Decision 90/242/EEC (;) ovine or caprine animals from holdings other than those referred to in point 1, provided that they meet the following conditions:(a)  they must be individually identified in accordance with Article 4 (1) (a) of this Directive;(b)  they must originate in a holding on which all animals belonging to species which are susceptible to brucellosis (B. melitensis) have shown no clinical or other signs of brucellosis (B. melitensis) for at least 12 months;(c)  i(i) - they must not have been vaccinated during the previous two years;- they must have been kept under isolation under veterinary supervision on the holding of origin and, during that period, must have undergone, with negative results, two tests separated by an interval of at least six weeks in accordance with Annex C; or(ii)  they must have been vaccinated with Rev. 1 vaccine or any other vaccine approved in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 15 of this Directive before the age of seven months and not less than 15 days before entering the holding of destination.E.  Change of statusA brucellosis (B. melitensis)-free ovine or caprine holding may qualify as an officially brucellosis (B. melitensis)-free herd after a minimum period of two years if:(a)  it contains no animal which has been vaccinated against brucellosis (B. melitensis) during the preceding two years at least;(b)  the conditions laid down in point D.2. have been complied with throughout that period;(c)  at the end of the second year, a test carried out, in accordance with Annex C, on all animals aged over six months has in each case given a negative result.(;) OJ N° L 140, 1. 6. 1990, p. 123.ANNEX BI (1)- Foot-and-mouth disease- Brucellosis (B. melitensis)- Contagious epidydimitis (B. ovis)- Anthrax- RabiesII (1)- ScrapieIII- Contagious agalactia- Paratuberculosis- Caseous lymphadenitis- Pulmonary adenomatosis- Maedi Visna- Caprine viral arthritis/encephalitis.ANNEX C Brucellosis (B. melitensis) testsFor a holding to qualify for brucellosis-free status, testing for brucellosis (B. melitensis) is performed by means of the Rose Bengal method or by the complement-fixation method described in the Annex to Decision 90/242/EEC or by any other method recognized in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 15 of this Directive. The complement-fixation method is used for tests on individual animals.When carrying out the Rose Bengal test, if more than 5 % of the animals on a holding show a positive reaction, a further test is carried out on every animal on the holding by means of the complement-fixation method.Serum containing 20 or more ICFT units/ml must be regarded as positive in the complement-fixation test.The antigens used must be approved by the national laboratory and must be standardized against the second international standard anti-brucella abortus serum.(;) Compulsorily notifiable diseases.ANNEX D Official contagious epidydimitis (Brucella ovis) testComplement-fixing test:The specific antigen used must be approved by the national laboratory and must be standardized against the international standard anti-brucella ovis serum.The working serum must be standardized with the international standard anti-brucella ovis serum prepared by the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom.A serum containing 50 or more International Units per/ml must be regarded as positive.ANNEX E MODEL I HEALTH CERTIFICATE (¹)for trade between Member States of the European Communities in ovine or caprine animals for slaughterConsignor Member State: .Competent Ministry: .Competent Department: .III.  Number of animals: .III.  Identification of animals:>TABLE>III.  Origin of the animalsThe animals:(a)  were born and have been reared since birth on Community territory; or(b)  were imported from a third country appearing on the list drawn up in accordance with Article 3 of Directive 72/462/EEC, and- meet the animal health conditions set in accordance with Article 8 of that Directive (2),- comply with the conditions of Article 7 (2) of Directive 90/425/EEC (2).IV.  Destination of the animalsThe animals will be sentfrom .(place)to.(place of destination)by: railway wagon, lorry/truck, air, boat/ship: (2) . (3)Name and address of consignor: ..Name and address of consignee: ..IV.  Health informationI, the undersigned, certify that the animals described above meet the following requirements:(a)  they have been examined today and show no clinical sign of disease;(b)  they are not animals which are to be destroyed under a scheme to eradicate a contagious or infectious disease;(c)  they were neither obtained from a holding which is the subject of a prohibition on animal health grounds pursuant to Article 4 (1) (c) of Directive 91/68/EEC, nor have been in contact with animals from such a holding;(d)  they are not the subject of animal health measures taken pursuant to Directive 85/511/EEC and meet the conditions set out in Article 4 (1) (d) of Directive 91/68/EEC;(e)  they were obtained from:- a holding (2): . (4);- an approved market (2): . (4);- a third country (2): . (4);(f)  they were transported direct, without passing/passing through (2) an assembly centre (2) a place of loading (2) dealer's premises (2) an approved frontier inspection post (2):- from a holding (2) from a holding to market and thence (2)- to the actual place of loading, using means of transport and containment which were, beforehand, cleaned and disinfected using an officially-approved disinfectant, and in such a way as to provide effective protection of the animals' health status.VI.  This certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of inspection. Done at .on .(Date of inspection).(Signature of official veterinarian)Stamp(Name and title, in capital letters).  MODEL II HEALTH CERTIFICATE (¹)for trade between Member States of the European Communities in ovine or caprine animals for fatteningConsignor Member State: .Competent Ministry: .Competent Department: .III.  Number of animals: .III.  Identification of animals:>TABLE>III.  Origin of the animalsThe animals(a)  were born and have been reared since birth on the territory of the Community; or(b)  were imported from a third country appearing on the list drawn up in accordance with Article 3 of Directive 72/462/EEC, and:- meet the animal health conditions set in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 72/462/EEC (2),- must comply with the conditions of Article 7 (2) of Directive 90/425/EEC (2).IV.  Destination of the animalsThe animals will be sentfrom .(place)to .(place of destination)by (2): railway wagon, lorry/truck, aircraft, boat/ship (2): . (3)Name and address of consignor: ..Name and address of consignee: ..IV.  Health informationI, the undersigned, certify that the animals described above meet the following requirements:(a)  they have been examined today and show no clinical sign of disease;(b)  they are not animals which are to be destroyed under a scheme to eradicate a contagious or infectious disease;(c)  thay were neither obtained from a holding which is the subject of a prohibition on animal health grounds pursuant to Article 4 (1) (c) of Directive 91/68/EEC, nor have been in contact with animals from such a holding;(d)  they are not the subject of animal health measures taken pursuant to Directive 85/511/EEC, and meet the conditions set out in Article 4 (1) (d) of Directive 91/68/EEC;(e)  they are eligible for entry into an officially brucellosis-free, a brucellosis-free (2) ovine or caprine holding in accordance with Annex A, Chapter 1 or 2, point D of Directive 91/68/EEC;(f)  they were obtained from:- a holding (2): . (4);- an approved market (2): . (4);- a third country (2): . (4);(g)  they were transported direct, without passing/passing through (2) an assembly centre (2) a place of loading (2) dealer/s premises (2) an approved frontier inspection post (2):- from a holding (2) - from a holding to market and thence (2)- to the actual place of loading, using means of transport and containment which were, beforehand, cleaned and disinfected using an officially-approved disinfectant, and in such a way as to provide effective protection of the animals' health status.VI.  This certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of inspection. Done at .,on .(Date of inspection).(Signature of official veterinarian)Stamp(Name and title, in capital letters).  MODEL III HEALTH CERTIFICATE (¹)for trade between Member States of the European Communities in ovine or caprine animals for breedingConsignor Member State: .Competent Ministry: .Competent Department: .III.  Number of animals: .III.  Identification of animals:>TABLE>III.Origin of the animalsThe animals(a)  were born or have been reared since birth on the territory of the Community; orb) were imported from a third country appearing on the list drawn up in accordance with Article 3 of Directive 72/462/EEC, and:- meet the animal health conditions set in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 72/462/EEC (2),- must comply with the conditions of Article 7 (2) of Directive 90/425/EEC (2).IV. Destination of the animalsThe animals will be sentfrom .(place)to.(place of destination)by (2): railway wagon, lorry/truck, aircraft, boat/ship (2): . (3)Name and address of consignor: ..Name and address of consignee: ..IV.  Health informationI, the undersigned, certify that the animals described above meet the following requirements:(a)  they have been examined today and show no clinical sign of disease;(b)  they are not animals which are to be destroyed under a scheme to eradicate a contagious or infectious disease;(c)  they were neither obtained from a holding which is the subject of a prohibition on animal health grounds pursuant to Article 4 (1) (c) of Directive 91/68/EEC, nor have been in contact with animals from such a holding;(d)  they are not the subject of animal health measures taken pursant to Directive 85/511/EEC, and meet the conditions set out in Article 4 (1) (d) of Directive 91/68/EEC;(e)  they meet the requirements laid down in Article 6 (b) of Directive 91/68/EEC with regard to scrapie;(f)  they are eligible for entry into an officially brucellosis-free, a brucellosis-free (2) ovine or caprine holding in accordance with Annex A, Chapter 1 or 2, point D of Directive 91/68/EEC;(g)  in the case of non castrated rams, they comply, / do not comply (2) with the requirements of Article 6 (c) of Directive 91/68/EEC;(h)  to the best of my knowledge and according to a written statement by the owner, they were neither obtained from a holding in which signs of the diseases listed in Article 6 (a) of Directive 91/68/EEC were found during the periods specified in that Article, nor have been in contact with animals from such a holding;(i)  they were obtained from:- a holding (2): . (4);- an                 approved market (2): . (4);- a third country (2): . (4);(j)  they were transported direct, without passing / passing through (2) an assembly centre (2) a place of loading (2) dealer's premises (2) an approved frontier post (2):- from a holding (2) - from a holding to market and thence (2)- to the actual place of inspection, using means of transport and containment which were, beforehand, cleaned and disinfected using an officially-approved disinfectant, and in such a way as to provide effective protection of the animals' health status.VI.  This certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of loading. Done at .,on .(Date of inspection) .(Signature of official veterinarian)Stamp(1) Health certificates may be drawn up only for animals which are to be transported in the same railway wagon, truck/lorry, aircraft or boat/ship, which are being sent to the consignee.(²) Delete where not applicable.(3) Give the registration number in the case of railway wagons, and lorries/trucks, the flight number in the case of aircraft and the name in the case of ships/boats.(%) Where appropriate, indicate the designation.(1) Health certificates may be drawn up only for animals which are to be transported in the same railway wagon, truck/lorry, aircraft or boat/ship, which come from the same holding and which are being sent to the same consignee.(²) Delete where not applicable.(3) Give the registration number in the case of railway wagons, and lorries/trucks, the flight number in the case of aircraft and the name in the case of ships/boats.(%) Where appropriate, indicate the designation.(1) Health certificates may be drawn up only for animals which are to be transported in the same railway wagon, truck/lorry, aircraft or boat/ship, which come from the same holding and which are being sent to the same consignee.(²) Delete where not applicable.(3) Give the registration number in the case of railway wagons, and lorries/trucks, the flight number in the case of aircraft and the name in the case of ships/boats.(%) Where appropriate, indicate the designation.