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31987L0552

Commission Directive 87/552/EEC of 17 November 1987 amending the Annexes to Council Directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffs

Official Journal L 336 , 26/11/1987 P. 0034 - 0038 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 24 P. 0193  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 24 P. 0193

*****COMMISSION  DIRECTIVE  of 17 November 1987  amending the Annexes to Council Directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffs  (87/552/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Directive 70/524/EEC of 23 November 1970 concerning additives in feedingstuffs (1), as last amended by Directive 87/317/EEC (2), and in particular Article 7 thereof,  Whereas Directive 70/524/EEC provides for regular amendment of the content of its Annexes to take account of advances in scientific and technical knowledge; whereas the Annexes were consolidated by Commission Directive 85/429/EEC (3);  Whereas the list of cases provided for in Annex I where bentonite/montmorillonite may, without interaction risk, be mixed with antibiotics, coccidiostats and other medicinal substances, should be supplemented;  Whereas calcium sulphate dihydrate used as an anti-caking agent, as well as various additives belonging to the group of emulsifiers, comply, in every respect to the principles ruling the admission of additives; whereas it is desirable therefore to authorize their use throughout the Community;  Whereas the investigation of various additives currently listed in Annex II and therefore authorizable at national level has not yet been completed; whereas, therefore, the period of authorization of these substances should be extended for a specific period;  Whereas the use of various additives has been successfully tested in certain Member States; whereas these new uses should be provisionally authorized, at least at national level until such time as it is permitted at Community level;  Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee for Feedingstuffs,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  The Annexes to Directive 70/524/EEC are hereby amended as set out in the Annex hereto.  Article 2  Member States shall, by 30 November 1988 at the latest, bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with Article 1. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.  Article 3  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 17 November 1987.  For the Commission  Frans ANDRIESSEN  Vice-President  (1) OJ No L 270, 14. 12. 1970, p. 1.  (2) OJ No L 160, 20. 6. 1987, p. 34.  (3) OJ No L 245, 12. 9. 1985, p. 1.  ANNEX  1. In Annex I:  (a) under part E, 'Emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners and gelling agents', the following items are added:  1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // EEC No  // Additives  // Chemical formula, description  // Species or category of animal  // Maximum age  // Minimum content  // Maximum content  // Other provisions 1.2.3.4.5.6,7.8 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  / / mg/kg   of complete feedingstuff  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8 // 'E 432 E 433 E 434 E 435 E 436   // Polyoxyethylene(20)-sorbitan monolaurate Polyoxyethylene(20)-sorbitan mono-oleate Polyoxyethylene(20)-sorbitan monopalmitate Polyoxyethylene(20)-sorbitan monostearate Polyoxyethylene(20)-sorbitan tristearate  // - - - - -   // All species or categories of animals   // - - - - -   // - - - - -  // 5 000 (alone or with the other Polysorbates)   // Milk replacers only'   //    //   //   //   //   //   //   //  (b) under part L, 'Binders, anti-caking agents and coagulants':  (aa) the wording of EEC No E 558 'Bentonite/montmorillonite' is replaced by the following:  1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // EEC No  // Additives  // Chemical formula, description  // Species or category of animal  // Maximum age  // Minimum content  // Maximum content  // Other provisions 1.2.3.4.5.6,7.8 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  / / mg/kg   of complete feedingstuff  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8 // 'E 558  // Bentonite/montmorillonite   // -   // All species or categories of animals   // -   // -   // 20 000   // All feedingstuffs Mixing with additives from the groups of ''antibiotics'', ''growth promoters'', ''coccidiostats and other medicanal substances'' is prohibited except in the case of: Tylosin, Monensin sodium, Narasin, Ipronidazole, Lasalocid sodium, Avoparcin, Flavophospholipol, Salinomycin sodium, Ronidazole and Virginiamycin Indication on the label of the specific name of the additive'   //    //   //   //   //   //  //   //  (bb) the following item is added:  1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // EEC No  // Additives  // Chemical formula, description  // Species or category of animal  // Maximum age  // Minimum content  // Maximum content  // Other provisions 1.2.3.4.5.6,7.8 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  / / mg/kg   of complete feedingstuff  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8 // 'E 516  // Calcium sulphate dihydrate   // CaSO4.2H2O   // All species or categories of animals   // -   // -   // 30 000   // All feedingstuffs'   //    //   //   //   //   //   //   //  2. In Annex II:  (a) under part A, 'Antibiotics':  (aa) the date '30. 11. 1987' in the column 'Period of authorization' is replaced by the date '30. 11. 1988' against the following items:  No 21 'Virginiamycin';  No 26 'Flavophospholipol';  (bb) the following items are added:  1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // No  // Additive  // Chemical formula, description  // Species or category of animal  // Maximum age  // Minimum content  // Maximum content  // Other provisions  // Period of authorization 1.2.3.4.5.6,7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // //  // mg/kg  of complete feedingstuffs  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 // '27   // Salinomycin sodium   // C42H69O11Na (Sodium salt of a polvether of monocarboxylic acids produced by Streptomyces albus)   // Piglets Pigs   // 4 months 6 months   // 30 15  // 60 30   // Indicate in the instructions for use: ''Dangerous for Equines''   // 30. 11. 1988 30. 11. 1988  // 28   // Avilamycin   // C57-62H82-90Cl1-2O31-32 (Mixtures of oligosaccharides of the orthosomycin group produced by Streptomyces viridochromogenes)   // Piglets Pigs   // 4 months 6 months   // 20 10   // 40 20   // - -  // 30. 11. 1988 30. 11. 1988'   //    //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  (b) under part D, 'Coccidiostats and other medicinal substances':  (aa) the text of item No 16 is completed as follows:  1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // No  // Additive  // Chemical formula, description  // Species or category of animal  // Maximum age  // Minimum content  // Maximum content  // Other provisions  // Period of authorization 1.2.3.4.5.6,7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // //  // mg/kg  of complete feedingstuffs  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 // //  //  // 'Rabbits    // -   // 220   // 220   // Use prohibited at least 5 days before slaughter   // 30. 11. 1988'  //    //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  (bb) the following item is added:  1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // No  // Additive  // Chemical formula, description  // Species or category of animal  // Maximum age  // Minimum content  // Maximum content  // Other provisions  // Period of authorization 1.2.3.4.5.6,7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // //  // mg/kg  of complete feedingstuffs  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 // '20   // Lasalocid sodium   // C34H53O8Na (Sodium salt of a polyether of monocarboxylic acid produced by Streptomyces lasaliensis)   // Turkeys   // 12 weeks   // 90   // 125  // Use prohibited at least 5 days before slaughter   // 30. 11. 1988'   //    //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  (c) Under part E, 'Emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners and gelling agents', the text of item No 29 'Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan trioleate' is replaced by the following:  1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // No  // Additive  // Chemical formula, description  // Species or category of animal  // Maximum age  // Minimum content  // Maximum content  // Other provisions  // Period of authorization 1.2.3.4.5.6,7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // //  // mg/kg  of complete feedingstuffs  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 // '29   // Polyoxyethylene (20)-sorbitan trioleate   // -  // All species or categories of animals   // -   // -   // 5 000 (alone or with the other Polysorbates)   // All feedingstuffs  // 30. 11. 1988'   //    //   //   //   //   //   //   //  //  (d) under part F, 'Colouring matters including pigments':  (aa) the text of item No 2, 'Canthaxanthin', is replaced by the following:  1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // No  // Additive  // Chemical formula, description  // Species or category of animal  // Maximum age  // Minimum content  // Maximum content  // Other provisions  // Period of authorization 1.2.3.4.5.6,7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // //  // mg/kg  of complete feedingstuffs  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 // '2   // Canthaxanthin   // C40H52O2   // Salmon, trout   // -  // -   // 100 (alone or together with Astaxanthin)   // Use permitted from the age of 6 months onwards   // 15. 5. 1988'  //    //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  (bb) the following item is hereby added:  1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // No  // Additive  // Chemical formula, description  // Species or category of animal  // Maximum age  // Minimum content  // Maximum content  // Other provisions  // Period of authorization 1.2.3.4.5.6,7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // //  // mg/kg  of complete feedingstuffs  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 // '5   // Astaxanthin   // C40H52O4   // Salmon, trout   // -  // -   // 100 (alone or together with Canthaxanthin)   // Use permitted from the age of 6 months onwards   // 30. 11. 1988'  //    //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  (e) under part G, 'Preservatives', the following item is added:  1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // No  // Additive  // Chemical formula, description  // Species or category of animal  // Maximum age  // Minimum content  // Maximum content  // Other provisions  // Period of authorization 1.2.3.4.5.6,7.8.9 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // //  // mg/kg  of complete feedingstuffs  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 // '20   // Methylpropionic acid   // C4H8O2   // All species or categories of animals with the exception of laying hens   // -  // 1 000   // 4 000   // -  // 30. 11. 1988'   //    //   //  //   //   //   //   //   //  (f) under part J, 'Growth Promoters', the date '30. 11. 1987' in at the column 'Period of authorization' against Item No 1, 'Nitrovin', is replaced by the date 30. 6. 1988;  (g) under part L, 'Binders, anti-caking agents and coagulants', the date '30. 11. 1987' in the column 'Period of authorization' against Item No 5, 'Perlite', is replaced by the date '30. 11. 1988';  (h) under part M, 'Acidity regulators', the date '30. 11. 1987' in the column 'Period of authorization' against all the additives listed under this part is replaced by the date '30. 11. 1988'.


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32002L0031

Commission Directive 2002/31/EC of 22 March 2002 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household air-conditioners (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 086 , 03/04/2002 P. 0026 - 0041

Commission Directive 2002/31/ECof 22 March 2002implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household air-conditioners(Text with EEA relevance)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/75/EEC of 22 September 1992 on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources of household appliances(1), and in particular Articles 9 and 12 thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 92/75/EEC requires the Commission to adopt implementing Directives in respect of various household appliances, including air-conditioners.(2) Electricity use by air-conditioners accounts for a significant part of total Community household energy demand. The scope for reduced energy use by these appliances is substantial.(3) Harmonised standards are technical specifications adopted by the European standardisation bodies, as referred to in Annex I to Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998, laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations(2), as amended by Directive 98/48/EC(3), and in accordance with the general guidelines for cooperation between the Commission and those bodies signed on 13 November 1984 as amended.(4) Information concerning noise emissions should be given where required by Member States pursuant to Council Directive 86/594/EEC of 1 December 1986 on airborne noise emitted by household appliances(4).(5) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up under Article 10 of Directive 92/75/EEC,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:Article 1This Directive shall apply to electric mains operated household air-conditioners as defined in the European standards EN 255-1, EN 814-1 or the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2.It shall not apply to the following appliances:- appliances that can also use other energy sources,- air-to-water and water-to-water appliances,- units with an output (cooling power) greater than 12 kW.Article 21. The information required by this Directive will be obtained by measurements made in accordance with harmonised standards adopted by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) under mandate from the Commission in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC, the reference numbers of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Communities and for which Member States have published the reference numbers of the national standards transposing those harmonised standards.The provisions in Annexes I, II and III to this Directive requiring the giving of information relating to noise shall apply only where that information is required by Member States under Article 3 of Directive 86/594/EEC. This information shall be measured in accordance with that Directive.2. In this Directive expressions used have the same meaning as in Directive 92/75/EEC.Article 31. The technical documentation referred to in Article 2(3) of Directive 92/75/EEC shall include:(a) the name and address of the supplier;(b) a general description of the model, sufficient for it to be uniquely and easily identified;(c) information, including drawings as relevant, on the main design features of the model and in particular items which appreciably affect its energy consumption;(d) reports of relevant measurement tests carried out under the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2(1) of this Directive;(e) operating instructions, if any.Where the information relating to a particular model combination has been obtained by calculation on the basis of design, and/or extrapolation from other combinations, the documentation should include details of such calculations and/or extrapolations, and of tests undertaken to verify the accuracy of the calculations undertaken (details of the mathematical model for calculating performance of split systems, and of measurements taken to verify this model).2. The label referred to in Article 2(1) of Directive 92/75/EEC shall be as specified in Annex I to this Directive.The label shall be placed on the outside of the front or top of the appliance in such a way as to be clearly visible and not obscured.3. The content and format of the fiche referred to in Article 2(1) of Directive 92/75/EEC shall be as specified in Annex II to this Directive.4. Where the appliances are offered for sale, hire or hire purchase by means of a printed or written communication, or by other means which imply that the potential customer cannot be expected to see the appliance displayed, such as a written offer, a mail order catalogue, advertisements on the Internet or on other electronic media, that communication shall include all the information specified in Annex III to this Directive.5. The energy efficiency class of an appliance shall be determined in accordance with Annex IV.Article 4As a transitional measure, Member States shall permit, until 30 June 2003, the placing on the market, the commercialisation and/or the display of products and the distribution of communications referred to in Article 3(4) which do not conform with this Directive.Article 51. Member States shall adopt and publish, before 1 January 2003, the provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.They shall apply those provisions with effect from 1 January 2003.2. When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.3. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.Article 6This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 7This Directive is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 22 March 2002.For the CommissionLoyola de PalacioVice-President(1) OJ L 297, 13.10.1992, p. 16.(2) OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.(3) OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18.(4) OJ L 344, 6.12.1986, p. 24.ANNEX ITHE LABELLabel design1. The label shall be the relevant language version chosen from the following illustrations:Label for cooling only appliances - Label 1>PIC FILE= "L_2002086EN.002901.TIF">Label for cooling/heating appliances - Label 2>PIC FILE= "L_2002086EN.003001.TIF">2. The following notes define the information to be included:NoteI. Supplier's name or trade mark.II. Supplier's model identifier.For "split and multi-split units", the model identifier of the indoor and of the outdoor elements of the combination to which the figures quoted below apply.III. The energy efficiency class of the model, or combination, determined, in accordance with Annex IV. The head of the arrow containing this indicator letter shall be placed at the same level as the head of the relevant arrow.The height of the arrow containing the indicator letter shall not be less than - and not more than twice - the height of the classes arrows.IV. Without prejudice to any requirements under the Community eco-label scheme, where a model has been granted a "European Union eco-label" under Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 on a revised Community eco-label award scheme(1), a copy of the eco-label may be added here.V. The indicative annual energy consumption calculated with the total input power as defined in the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2 multiplied by an average of 500 hours per year in cooling mode at full load, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2 (conditions T1 "moderate").VI. The cooling output defined as the cooling capacity in kW of the appliance in cooling mode at full load, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2 (conditions T1 "moderate").VII. The EER (energy efficiency ratio) of the appliance in cooling mode at full load, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2 (conditions T1 "moderate").VIII. The type of appliance: cooling only, cooling/heating. This indicator arrow shall be placed at the same level as the relevant type.IX. The cooling mode: air cooled, water cooled.This indicator arrow shall be placed at the same level as the relevant type.X. Only for appliances with heating capability (label 2) the heat output defined as the heating capacity in kW of the appliance in heating mode at full load, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2 (conditions T1 + 7C).XI. Only for appliances with heating capability (label 2) the heating mode energy efficiency class in accordance with Annex IV, expressed on a scale of A (higher) to G (lower), determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2 (conditions T1 + 7C). If the appliance heating capability is provided by a resistive element then the COP (coefficient of performance) shall have the value of 1.XII. Where applicable, noise during standard function, determined in accordance with Directive 86/594/EEC.NB:The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Annex V.Printing3. The following defines certain aspects of the label:Colours used:CMYK - cyan, magenta, yellow, black.Ex. 07X0: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.ArrowsA X0X0B 70X0C 30X0D 00X0E 03X0F 07X0G 0XX0Outline: colour X070.The background colour of the energy efficiency class indicator arrow is black.All text is in black. The background is white.>PIC FILE= "L_2002086EN.003201.TIF">(1) OJ L 237, 21.9.2000, p. 1.ANNEX IITHE FICHEThe fiche shall contain the following information. The information may be given in the form of a table covering a number of models supplied by the same supplier, in which case it shall be given in the order specified, or given close to the description of the appliance:1. Supplier's trade mark.2. Supplier's model identifier.For "split and multi-split units", the model identifier of the indoor and of the outdoor elements of the combination to which the figures quoted below apply.3. The energy efficiency class of the model, determined in accordance with Annex IV. Expressed as "Energy efficiency class on a scale of A (more efficient) to G (less efficient)". Where this information is provided in a table, this may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (more efficient) to G (less efficient).4. Where the information is provided in a table, and where some of the appliances listed in the table have been granted a "European Union eco-label" under Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, this information may be included here. In this case the row heading shall state "European Union eco-label" and the entry shall consist of a copy of the eco-label. This provision is without prejudice to any requirements under the Community eco-label award scheme.5. The indicative annual consumption of energy based on an average use of 500 h per year, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2 (conditions T1 "moderate"), as defined in Annex I, note V.6. The cooling output defined as the cooling capacity in kW of the appliance in cooling mode at full load, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2 (conditions T1 "moderate"), as defined in Annex I, note VI.7. The EER (energy efficiency ratio) of the appliance in cooling mode at full load, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2 (conditions T1 "moderate").8. The type of appliance: cooling only, cooling/heating.9. The cooling mode: air cooled, water cooled.10. Only for appliances with heating capability the heat output defined as heating capacity in kW of the appliance in heating mode at full load, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2 (conditions T1 + 7C), as defined in Annex I, note X.11. Only for appliances with heating capability the heating mode energy efficiency class in accordance with Annex IV, expressed on a scale of A (higher) to G (lower), determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2 (conditions T1 + 7C), as defined in Annex I, note XI. If the appliance heating capability is provided by a resistive element then the COP (coefficient of performance) shall have the value of 1.12. Where applicable, noise during standard function, determined in accordance with Directive 86/594/EEC.13. Suppliers may include in addition the information in points 5 to 8 in respect of other test conditions determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2.If a copy of the label, either in colour or black and white is included in the fiche, then only the further information needs to be added.NB:The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Annex V.ANNEX IIIMAIL ORDER AND OTHER DISTANCE SELLINGMail order catalogues, communications, written offers, advertisements on the Internet or on other electronic media referred to in Article 3(4) shall contain the following information, given in the order specified:[As in Annex II]NB:The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Annex V.ANNEX IVCLASSIFICATION1. The energy efficiency class is then determined in accordance with the following tables: where the EER (energy efficiency ratio) is determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2 at conditions T1 "moderate".Table 1 - Air-cooled air-conditioners>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>Table 2 - Water-cooled air-conditioners>TABLE>>TABLE>2. The heating mode energy efficiency class is then determined in accordance with the following tables:where COP (coefficient of performance) is determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 2 at conditions T1 + 7C.Table 3 - Air-cooled air-conditioners - heating mode>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>Table 4 - Water-cooled air-conditioners - heating mode>TABLE>>TABLE>ANNEX VTRANSLATION OF TERMS TO BE USED IN THE LABEL AND FICHEThe equivalent in other Community languages of the terms in English given above are as follows:>TABLE>


title: Commission Directive 2007/18/EC of 27 March 2007 amending Directive 2006/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the exclusion or inclusion of certain institutions from its scope of application and the treatment of exposures to multilateral development banks (Text with EEA relevance )

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               28.3.2007

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 87/9

      COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2007/18/EC
   of 27 March 2007
   amending Directive 2006/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the exclusion or inclusion of certain institutions from its scope of application and the treatment of exposures to multilateral development banks
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to Directive 2006/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006 relating to the taking up and pursuit of the business of credit institutions (recast) (1), in particular points (d) and (l) of Article 150(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 2 of Directive 2006/48/EC lists those institutions explicitly excluded from the scope of application of that Directive.

               (2)

               The Danish Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs has requested that Dansk Landbrugs Realkreditfond be deleted from the list in Article 2 of Directive 2006/48/EC. A review of the legal status and the particular structure of Dansk Landbrugs Realkreditfond justifies its deletion from Article 2 of Directive 2006/48/EC. The Danish Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs has also requested that the name of Danmarks Skibskreditfond be changed to Danmarks Skibskredit A/S, due to a change of name of this institution.

               (3)

               Annex VI, Part 1, point 20 of Directive 2006/48/EC lists the multilateral development banks’ exposures to which a 0 % risk weight should be assigned.

               (4)

               The World Bank, acting on behalf of the International Finance Facility for Immunisation, has requested the inclusion of the latter in the list in Annex VI, Part 1, point 20 of Directive 2006/48/EC.

               (5)

               International Finance Facility for Immunisation is a new type of international development financing institution. It has a financial base comprised of legally binding payment obligations (grants) from central government donors. The funds borrowed by International Finance Facility for Immunisation in the international capital markets will finance immunisation programmes in 70 of the poorest countries in the world. International Finance Facility for Immunisation will act as a bank to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation to provide funds that will be disbursed as grants to eligible developing countries’ immunisation programmes. International Finance Facility for Immunisation will outsource its two primary activities to existing multinational entities: financing, financial management and risk management will be outsourced to the World Bank and programme management and secretariat functions will be outsourced to Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation.

               (6)

               International Finance Facility for Immunisation has a risk profile equivalent to the multilateral development banks enumerated in Annex VI, Part 1, point 20 of Directive 2006/48/EC and is therefore eligible for inclusion into Annex VI, Part 1, point 20 and in consequence to benefit from a 0 % risk weight as laid down in that provision.

               (7)

               The Islamic Development Bank has requested that it be included in the list in Annex VI, Part 1, point 20 of Directive 2006/48/EC.

               (8)

               The Islamic Development Bank has been set up by the governments of 29 countries with predominantly Muslim populations for the purpose of fostering economic development and social progress of member countries and Muslim communities individually as well as jointly and in accordance with “Shariah” rules. The Islamic Development Bank may undertake any activities which may advance this purpose. The agreement explicitly mentions e.g. equity investments, loans, trade finance and technical assistance.

               (9)

               Islamic Development Bank has a risk profile equivalent to the multilateral development banks enumerated in Annex VI, Part 1, point 20 of Directive 2006/48/EC and is therefore eligible for inclusion into Annex VI, Part 1, point 20 and in consequence to benefit from a 0 % risk weight as laid down in this provision.

               (10)

               Directive 2006/48/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

               (11)

               The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the European Banking Committee,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
   Article 1
   Directive 2006/48/EC is amended as follows:

               1.

               In Article 2, the fourth indent is replaced by the following:

                           ‘—

                           in Denmark, the “Dansk Eksportfinansieringsfond”, the “Danmarks Skibskredit A/S” and the “KommuneKredit;”.’

               2.

               In Annex VI, Part 1, point 20 is replaced by the following:

                           ‘20.

                           Exposures to the following multilateral development banks shall be assigned a 0 % risk weight:

                                       (a)

                                       the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development;

                                       (b)

                                       the International Finance Corporation;

                                       (c)

                                       the Inter-American Development Bank;

                                       (d)

                                       the Asian Development Bank;

                                       (e)

                                       the African Development Bank;

                                       (f)

                                       the Council of Europe Development Bank;

                                       (g)

                                       the Nordic Investment Bank;

                                       (h)

                                       the Caribbean Development Bank;

                                       (i)

                                       the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development;

                                       (j)

                                       the European Investment Bank;

                                       (k)

                                       the European Investment Fund;

                                       (l)

                                       the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency;

                                       (m)

                                       the International Finance Facility for Immunisation; and

                                       (n)

                                       the Islamic Development Bank.’

         Article 2
   1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 30 September 2007 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.
   They shall apply those provisions from 1 October 2007.
   When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.
   2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.
   Article 3
   This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   Article 4
   This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

      Done at Brussels, 27 March 2007.

            For the Commission

         Charlie McCREEVY

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 177, 30.6.2006, p. 1.


title: Commission Directive 2008/47/EC of 8 April 2008 amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, Council Directive 75/324/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to aerosol dispensers (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
               9.4.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 96/15

      COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2008/47/EC
   of 8 April 2008
   amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, Council Directive 75/324/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to aerosol dispensers
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to Council Directive 75/324/EEC of 20 May 1975 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to aerosol dispensers (1), and in particular Articles 5 and 10(3) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Technical progress and innovation have made possible the placing on the market of an increasing number of aerosol dispensers with a complex technical design and characteristics different from the traditional ones. However, the provisions of Directive 75/324/EEC are not sufficient to guarantee a high level of safety for such non-traditional aerosol dispensers. The individual design of non-traditional aerosols may create safety hazards that are not addressed by the safety provisions of the Directive, which are adapted to the known design of traditional aerosols. Therefore, a hazard analysis is necessary to be performed by the manufacturer in order to cover all safety aspects adequately.

               (2)

               Where appropriate the hazard analysis must address the risk resulting from the inhalation of the spray ejected by the aerosol dispenser under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, taking into account droplet size and size distribution in conjunction with physical and chemical properties of the contents, as the inhalation of small aerosol droplets may give rise to adverse health effects for the user under such conditions of use, even if the aerosol dispenser is properly classified and labelled according to the provisions of Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 1999 concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations (2).

               (3)

               The safeguard clause provided for in Article 10 of Directive 75/324/EEC has been applied by one Member State. The safeguard measure adopted is justified in view of the risk of flammability raised, under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, by the substances contained in the aerosol dispenser.

               (4)

               The current definition of flammable contents is not sufficient to guarantee a high level of safety in all cases. In particular, although some contents dispersed by aerosol dispensers are not defined as ‘flammable’ according to the criteria listed in Annex VI to Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (3), they may lead to ignition under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use of the aerosol dispenser. Furthermore, the current criteria for flammability only address chemical substances and preparations and do not take properly into account special physical conditions of an aerosol spray or specific conditions of use.

               (5)

               In order to achieve the optimal level of safety and considering the specificities of aerosol dispensers, the new criteria for the classification of the flammability of aerosol dispensers should also address the hazards relating to the dispersion of the contents of aerosol dispensers and the specific conditions of use of the aerosol dispensers rather than only the physical and chemical properties of the contents themselves.

               (6)

               The provisions of Directive 75/324/EEC currently in force require that each filled aerosol dispenser be immersed in a bath of hot water in order to assess its leak tightness and burst resistance. However, heat sensitive aerosol dispensers cannot withstand this test. Technological progress has made possible alternative test methods for the final assessment of aerosol dispensers for burst resistance and leak tightness, which guarantee the same level of safety.

               (7)

               The provisions of Directive 75/324/EEC currently in force provide for the possibility to use a test system enabling a result equivalent to that of the water bath method, subject to the agreement of the Committee referred to in Article 6. However, this procedure appears to be extremely heavy to be implemented in practice, and therefore, it has never been used. Therefore, in order to enable economic operators to benefit from technological progress without compromising the current level of safety by guaranteeing the appropriate technical expertise, it is necessary that the alternative test methods are approved, instead of the Committee referred to in Article 6 of the Directive, by the relevant competent authorities designated by Member States under Council Directive 94/55/EC of 21 November 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road (4).

               (8)

               Safety concerns have been raised following the burst and leak of metal aerosol dispensers heated to high temperatures, as is the case in cars exposed to solar radiation. It is therefore necessary to limit the maximum filling level to the same value for all types of aerosol dispensers.

               (9)

               Most environmentally friendly and non-flammable propellants are compressed gases. However, the loss of pressure of aerosol dispensers using compressed gas propellants at the end of their life-time typically leads to a less efficient yield of contents. Consequently, the use of compressed gases as propellants should be encouraged by increasing the maximum internal pressure of aerosol dispensers, to the extent that it is safe for the consumer.

               (10)

               Directive 75/324/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.

               (11)

               The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directive on aerosol dispensers,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
   Article 1
   Directive 75/324/EEC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive.
   Article 2
   1.   Member States shall adopt and publish by 29 October 2009 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.
   Member States shall apply those provisions as from 29 April 2010.
   When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such a 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 3
   This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   Article 4
   This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

      Done at Brussels, 8 April 2008.

            For the Commission

         Günter VERHEUGEN

            Vice-President

      (1)  OJ L 147, 9.6.1975, p. 40. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 807/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36).

      (2)  OJ L 200, 30.7.1999, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1; corrected by OJ L 136, 29.5.2007, p. 3).

      (3)  OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/121/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 850, corrected by OJ L 136, 29.5.2007, p. 281).

      (4)  OJ L 319, 12.12.1994, p. 7. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2006/89/EC (OJ L 305, 4.11.2006, p. 4).

      ANNEX
      Directive 75/324/EEC is hereby amended as follows:

                  (1)

                  in Article 8 the following paragraph 1a is added:
                  ‘1a.   Where an aerosol dispenser contains flammable components as defined in point 1.8 of the Annex but the aerosol dispenser is not considered as “flammable” or “extremely flammable” according to the criteria set out in point 1.9 of the Annex, the quantity of flammable material contained in the aerosol dispenser must be stated clearly on the label, in the form of the following legible and indelible wording: “X % by mass of the contents are flammable”.’;

                  (2)

                  Article 9a is repealed;

                  (3)

                  the Annex is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              point 1.8. is replaced by the following:
                              ‘1.8.   Flammable contents
                              Contents of aerosols shall be considered as flammable if they contain any component which is classified as flammable:

                                          (a)

                                          flammable liquid means a liquid having a flashpoint of not more than 93 °C.

                                          (b)

                                          flammable solid means a solid substance or mixture which is readily combustible, or may cause or contribute to fire as a result of friction. Readily combustible solids are powdered, granular, or pasty substances or mixtures which are dangerous if they can be easily ignited by brief contact with an ignition source, such as a burning match, and if the flame spreads rapidly.

                                          (c)

                                          flammable gas means a gas or gas mixture having a flammable range with air at 20 °C and a standard pressure of 1,013 bar.

                                    This definition does not cover pyrophoric, self-heating or water-reactive substances and mixtures, which shall never be components of aerosol contents.’;

                              (b)

                              the following point 1.9. is inserted:
                              ‘1.9.   Flammable aerosols
                              For the purpose of this Directive, an aerosol is considered as “non-flammable”, “flammable” or “extremely flammable” according to its chemical heat of combustion and mass content of flammable components, as follows:

                                          (a)

                                          The aerosol is classified as “extremely flammable” if it contains 85 % or more flammable components and the chemical heat of combustion exceeds or is equal to 30 kJ/g;

                                          (b)

                                          The aerosol is classified as “non-flammable” if it contains 1 % or less flammable components and the chemical heat of combustion is less than 20 kJ/g.

                                          (c)

                                          All other aerosols will be submitted to the following flammability classification procedures or shall be classified as “extremely flammable”. The ignition distance test, the enclosed space test and the foam flammability test shall comply with point 6.3.

                                    1.9.1.   Flammable spray aerosols
                              In the case of spray aerosols the classification shall be made taking into account the chemical heat of combustion and on the basis of the results of the ignition distance test, as follows:

                                          (a)

                                          If the chemical heat of combustion is less than 20 kJ/g:

                                                      (i)

                                                      The aerosol is classified as “flammable” if ignition occurs at a distance equal or greater than 15 cm but less than 75 cm;

                                                      (ii)

                                                      The aerosol is classified as “extremely flammable” if ignition occurs at a distance of 75 cm or more;

                                                      (iii)

                                                      If no ignition occurs in the ignition distance test, the enclosed space test shall be performed and in this case, the aerosol is classified as “flammable” if the time equivalent is less than or equal to 300 s/m3 or the deflagration density is less than or equal to 300 g/m3; otherwise the aerosol is classified as “non-flammable”;

                                          (b)

                                          If the chemical heat of combustion is equal to or more than 20 kJ/g, the aerosol is classified as “extremely flammable” if ignition occurs at a distance of 75 cm or more; otherwise the aerosol is classified as “flammable”.

                                    1.9.2.   Flammable foam aerosols
                              In the case of foam aerosols, the classification shall be made on the basis of the results of the foam flammability test.

                                          (a)

                                          The aerosol product shall be classified as “extremely flammable” if:

                                                      (i)

                                                      the flame height is 20 cm or more and the flame duration is two seconds or more;
                                                      or

                                                      (ii)

                                                      the flame height is 4 cm or more and the flame duration is seven seconds or more.

                                          (b)

                                          The aerosol product which does not meet the criteria in (a) is classified as “flammable” if the flame height is 4 cm or more and the flame duration is two seconds or more.’;

                              (c)

                              the following point 1.10. is inserted:
                              ‘1.10.   Chemical Heat of Combustion
                              The chemical heat of combustion ΔHc shall be either determined by:

                                          (a)

                                          acknowledged rules of technology, described e.g. in standards such as ASTM D 240, ISO 13943 86.1 to 86.3 and NFPA 30B, or found in the scientifically established literature;
                                          or

                                          (b)

                                          applying the following calculation method:

                                    The chemical heat of combustion (ΔHc), in kilojoules per gram (kJ/g), can be calculated as the product of the theoretical heat of combustion (ΔHcomb), and a combustion efficiency, usually less than 1,0 (a typical combustion efficiency is 0,95 or 95 %).
                              For a composite aerosol formulation, the chemical heat of combustion is the summation of the weighted heats of combustion for the individual components, as follows:

                              where:

                                          ΔHc

                                          =

                                          chemical heat of combustion (kJ/g) of the product;

                                          wi%

                                          =

                                          mass fraction of component i in the product;

                                          ΔHc(i)

                                          =

                                          specific heat of combustion (kJ/g) of component i in the product.

                                    The person responsible for the marketing of the aerosol dispenser has to describe the method used for determining the chemical heat of combustion in a document to be made readily available in an official Community language at the address specified on the label in accordance with point (a) of Article 8(1), if the chemical heat of combustion is used as a parameter for assessing the flammability of aerosols according to the provisions of this Directive.’

                              (d)

                              The following provision is inserted after point 2. ‘General provisions’ and before point 2.1.
                              ‘Without prejudice to specific provisions of the Annex on requirements related to the flammability and pressure hazard, the person responsible for the marketing of aerosol dispensers is under an obligation to analyse the hazards in order to identify those which apply to his aerosol dispensers. Where appropriate, this analysis shall include a consideration of the risks resulting from the inhalation of the spray ejected by the aerosol dispenser under normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, taking into account droplet size distribution in conjunction with physical and chemical properties of the contents. He must then design, construct and test it and, if applicable, draft special statements concerning its use, taking account of his analysis.’

                              (e)

                              Point 2.2(b) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘(b)

                                          Where the aerosol is classified as “flammable” or “extremely flammable” according to the criteria of point 1.9:

                                                      —

                                                      the flame symbol, in accordance with the model in Annex II to Directive 67/548/EEC;

                                                      —

                                                      the indication “flammable” or “extremely flammable”, depending on the classification of the aerosol as “flammable” or “extremely flammable”.’;

                              (f)

                              points 2.3(a) and 2.3(b) are replaced by the following:

                                          ‘(a)

                                          Whatever its contents, any additional operating precautions which alert consumers to the specific dangers of the product; if the aerosol dispenser is accompanied by separate instructions for use, the latter must also reflect such operating precautions;

                                          (b)

                                          Where the aerosol is classified as “flammable” or “extremely flammable” according to the criteria of point 1.9, the following warnings:

                                                      —

                                                      the safety phrases S2 and S16 laid down in Annex IV to Directive 67/548/EEC;

                                                      —

                                                      “Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material”.’;

                              (g)

                              the following point 2.4. is inserted:
                              ‘2.4.   Volume of the liquid phase
                              The volume of the liquid phase at 50 °C must not exceed 90 % of the net capacity.’

                              (h)

                              Point 3.1.2. is replaced by the following:
                              ‘3.1.2.   Filling
                              At 50 °C, the pressure in the aerosol dispenser must not exceed 12 bar.
                              However, if the aerosol does not contain a gas or mixture of gases having a flammable range with air at 20 °C and a standard pressure of 1,013 bar, the maximum allowable pressure at 50 °C is 13,2 bar.’

                              (i)

                              points 3.1.3., 4.1.5. and 4.2.4. are deleted.

                              (j)

                              point 6.1.4. is replaced by the following:
                              ‘6.1.4.   Final inspection of filled aerosol dispensers
                              6.1.4.1.   Aerosol dispensers shall be subject to one of the following final test methods.
                              (a)   Hot water bath test
                              Each filled aerosol dispenser shall be immersed in a hot water bath.

                                          (i)

                                          The temperature of the water bath and the duration of the test shall be such that the internal pressure reaches that which would be exerted by its contents at a uniform temperature of 50 °C.

                                          (ii)

                                          Any aerosol dispenser showing visible permanent distortion or a leak must be rejected.

                                    (b)   Hot final test methods
                              Other methods for heating the contents of aerosol dispensers may be used if they guarantee that the pressure and temperature in each filled aerosol dispenser reach the values required for the hot water bath test and distortions and leaks are detected with same precision as in the case of the hot water bath test.
                              (c)   Cold final test methods
                              An alternative cold final test method may be used if it is in accordance with the provisions of an alternative method to the hot water bath test for aerosol dispensers specified in point 6.2.4.3.2.2 of Annex A to Directive 94/55/EC.
                              6.1.4.2.   For aerosol dispensers the contents of which undergo a physical or chemical transformation changing their pressure characteristics after filling and before first use, cold final test methods according to point 6.1.4.1(c) should be applied.
                              6.1.4.3.   In case of test methods according to points 6.1.4.1(b) and 6.1.4.1(c):

                                          (a)

                                          The test method must be approved by a competent authority.

                                          (b)

                                          The person responsible for the marketing of aerosol dispensers must submit an application for approval to a competent authority. The application must be accompanied by the technical file describing the method.

                                          (c)

                                          The person responsible for the marketing of aerosol dispensers must, for surveillance purposes, keep the approval of the competent authority, the technical file describing the method and, if applicable, control reports readily available at the address specified on the label in accordance with point (a) of Article 8(1).

                                          (d)

                                          The technical file must be established in an official Community language or a certified copy thereof must be available.

                                          (e)

                                          “competent authority” means the authority designated in each Member State under Directive 94/55/EC.’;

                              (k)

                              The following point 6.3. is inserted:
                              ‘6.3.   Tests on the flammability of aerosols
                              6.3.1.   Ignition distance test for spray aerosols
                              6.3.1.1.   Introduction

                                          6.3.1.1.1.

                                          This test standard describes the method to determine the ignition distance of an aerosol spray in order to assess the associated flame risk. The aerosol is sprayed in the direction of an ignition source at intervals of 15 cm to observe if ignition and sustained combustion of the spray takes place. Ignition and sustained combustion is defined as when a stable flame is maintained for at least five seconds. The ignition source is defined as a gas burner with a blue, non-luminous flame 4-5 cm in height.

                                          6.3.1.1.2.

                                          This test is applicable to aerosol products with a spray distance of 15 cm or more. Aerosol products with a spray distance of less than 15 cm such as dispensing foams, mousses, gels and pastes or fitted with a metering valve, are excluded from this test. Aerosol products that dispense foams, mousses, gels or pastes are subject to testing under the aerosol foam flammability test.

                                    6.3.1.2.   Apparatus and material

                                          6.3.1.2.1.

                                          The following apparatus is required:

                                                      Water bath maintained at 20 °C

                                                      accurate to ± 1 °C

                                                      Calibrated laboratory scales (balance)

                                                      accurate to ± 0,1 g

                                                      Chronometer (stopwatch)

                                                      accurate to ± 0,2 s

                                                      Graduated scale, support and clamp

                                                      graduations in cm

                                                      Gas burner with support and clamp

                                                      Thermometer

                                                      accurate to ± 1 °C

                                                      Hygrometer

                                                      accurate to ± 5 %

                                                      Pressure gauge

                                                      accurate to ± 0,1 bar

                                    6.3.1.3.   Procedure
                              6.3.1.3.1.   General requirements

                                          6.3.1.3.1.1.

                                          Before testing, each aerosol dispenser shall be conditioned and then primed by discharging for approximately one second. The purpose of this action is to remove non-homogeneous material from the diptube.

                                          6.3.1.3.1.2.

                                          The instructions of use shall be strictly followed, including whether the dispenser is intended to be used in the upright or inverted position. When shaking is required, shake immediately before testing.

                                          6.3.1.3.1.3.

                                          The test shall be carried out in a draught-free environment capable of ventilation, with the temperature controlled at 20 °C ± 5 °C and relative humidity in the range 30-80 %.

                                          6.3.1.3.1.4.

                                          Each aerosol dispenser is to be tested:

                                                      (a)

                                                      when full according to the complete procedure, with the gas burner in the range of 15-90 cm distance from the actuator of the aerosol can;

                                                      (b)

                                                      when 10-12 % full nominal (% by mass) only one test, either at 15 cm distance from the actuator when the spray from a full can did not ignite at all, or at the flame ignition distance of the spray of a full can plus 15 cm.

                                          6.3.1.3.1.5.

                                          During the test, the can shall be positioned as indicated by label instructions. The ignition source shall be positioned accordingly.

                                          6.3.1.3.1.6.

                                          The following procedure requires testing the spray at intervals of 15 cm between the burner flame and the aerosol actuator, in the range of 15-90 cm. It is efficient to start at 60 cm distance between burner flame and aerosol actuator. The distance between burner flame and aerosol actuator shall be increased by 15 cm in the case of an ignition of the spray at 60 cm distance. The distance shall be decreased by 15 cm in the case of no ignition at 60 cm distance between burner flame and aerosol actuator. The aim of the procedure is to determine the maximum distance between aerosol actuator and burner flame that leads to sustained combustion of the spray or to determine that ignition could not be obtained at 15 cm distance between the burner flame and the aerosol's actuator.

                                    6.3.1.3.2.   Test procedure

                                          (a)

                                          A minimum of 3 full aerosol dispensers per product shall be conditioned to 20 °C ± 1 °C with at least 95 % of the dispenser immersed in the water for at least 30 min before each test (if the aerosol is fully immersed, 30 min conditioning is sufficient);

                                          (b)

                                          Comply with general requirements. Record the temperature and relative humidity of the environment;

                                          (c)

                                          Weigh an aerosol dispenser and note its mass;

                                          (d)

                                          Determine the internal pressure and initial discharge rate at 20 °C ± 1 °C (to eliminate faulty or partly filled aerosol dispensers);

                                          (e)

                                          Support the gas burner on a flat horizontal surface or fix the burner to a support by means of a clamp;

                                          (f)

                                          Ignite the gas burner; the flame shall be non-luminous and approximately 4-5 cm high;

                                          (g)

                                          Place the actuator's exit orifice at the required distance from the flame. The aerosol shall be tested in the position it is designed to be used, e.g. upright or inverted;

                                          (h)

                                          Level the actuator's orifice and burner flame, ensuring that the orifice is properly directed towards and aligned with the flame (see Figure 6.3.1.1). The spray shall be expelled through the top half of the flame;
                                          Figure 6.3.1.1

                                          (i)

                                          Comply with the general requirements regarding shaking of the dispenser;

                                          (j)

                                          Actuate the valve of the aerosol dispenser, to discharge its contents for five seconds, unless ignition occurs. If ignition occurs, continue discharging and time the duration of the flame for five seconds, from the start of ignition;

                                          (k)

                                          Note the ignition results for the distance between the gas burner and the aerosol dispenser in the table provided;

                                          (l)

                                          If no ignition occurs during step (j), the aerosol shall be tested in alternative orientations, e.g. inverted for upright use products, to check if ignition is obtained;

                                          (m)

                                          Repeat steps (g) to (l) twice more (a total of 3) for the same can at the same distance between the gas burner and the aerosol actuator;

                                          (n)

                                          Repeat the test procedure for another two aerosol cans of the same product at the same distance between gas burner and aerosol actuator;

                                          (o)

                                          Repeat steps (g) to (n) of the test procedure at a distance between 15 and 90 cm between the actuator of the aerosol can and the burner flame depending on the outcome of each test (see also 6.3.1.3.1.4 and 6.3.1.3.1.5);

                                          (p)

                                          If no ignition occurs at 15 cm, the procedure is finished for initially full cans. The procedure is also finished when ignition and sustained combustion is obtained at a distance of 90 cm. If ignition could not be obtained at 15 cm distance, record that ignition did not occur. The maximum distance between burner flame and the aerosol's actuator for which an ignition and sustained combustion was observed is noted as the “ignition distance”, in all other circumstances;

                                          (q)

                                          One test shall also be conducted on three cans of 10-12 % nominal fill level. These cans shall be tested at a distance between the aerosol's actuator and the burner flame of the ‘flame ignition distance of full cans + 15 cm’;

                                          (r)

                                          Discharge an aerosol can to a 10-12 % nominal fill level (by mass) in bursts of 30 seconds maximum. Observe a 300 seconds minimum time period between bursts. During this interim period dispensers shall be placed in the water bath for conditioning;

                                          (s)

                                          Repeat steps (g) to (n) for 10-12 % nominal fill aerosol cans, omitting steps (l) and (m). This test shall only be performed with the aerosol in one position, e.g. upright or inverted, corresponding with that which produced the ignition (if any) for filled cans;

                                          (t)

                                          Record all results in the Table 6.3.1.1 as shown below.

                                    6.3.1.3.2.1.   All experiments shall be performed in a fume hood in a room that may be well ventilated. Ventilation of the fume hood and room can be applied for at least three minutes after each test. Take all necessary safety precautions to prevent the inhalation of combustion products.
                              6.3.1.3.2.2.   The cans with a 10-12 % nominal fill level shall be tested only once. The result tables need only one result per can indicated.
                              6.3.1.3.2.3.   When the test in the position in which the dispenser is designed to be used gives a negative result, the test shall be repeated in the position of the dispenser most likely to result in a positive result.
                              6.3.1.4.   Method of assessing results
                              6.3.1.4.1.   All the results shall be recorded. Table 6.3.1.1 below shows the model of ‘result table’ to be used.
                              Table 6.3.1.1

                                          Date

                                          Temperature … °C
                                          Relative humidity … %

                                          Name of product

                                          Net volume

                                          Can 1

                                          Can 2

                                          Can 3

                                          Initial level of filling

                                          %

                                          %

                                          %

                                          Dispenser distance

                                          Test

                                          1

                                          2

                                          3

                                          1

                                          2

                                          3

                                          1

                                          2

                                          3

                                          15 cm

                                          Ignition?
                                          Y or N

                                          30 cm

                                          Ignition?
                                          Y or N

                                          45 cm

                                          Ignition?
                                          Y or N

                                          60 cm

                                          Ignition?
                                          Y or N

                                          75 cm

                                          Ignition?
                                          Y or N

                                          90 cm

                                          Ignition?
                                          Y or N

                                          Observations — including can position

                                    6.3.2.   Enclosed space ignition test
                              6.3.2.1.   Introduction
                              This test standard describes the method to assess the flammability of products emerging from aerosol dispensers due to their propensity to ignite in an enclosed or confined space. The contents of an aerosol dispenser are sprayed into a cylindrical test vessel containing a burning candle. If an observable ignition occurs, the elapsed time and amount discharged is noted.
                              6.3.2.2.   Apparatus and material
                              6.3.2.2.1.   The following apparatus is required:

                                          Chronometer (stopwatch)

                                          accurate to ± 0,2 s

                                          Water bath maintained at 20 °C

                                          accurate to ± 1 °C

                                          Calibrated laboratory scales (balance)

                                          accurate to ± 0,1 g

                                          Thermometer

                                          accurate to ± 1 °C

                                          Hygrometer

                                          accurate to ± 5 %

                                          Pressure gauge

                                          accurate to ± 0,1 bar

                                          Cylindrical test vessel

                                          as detailed below

                                    6.3.2.2.2.   Preparation of test apparatus
                              6.3.2.2.2.1.   A cylindrical vessel approximately 200 dm3 volume, approximately 600 mm in diameter and approximately 720 mm long and open at one end shall be modified as follows:

                                          (a)

                                          A closure system consisting of a hinged cover shall be matched to the open end of the receptacle; or

                                          (b)

                                          A plastic film 0,01 to 0,02 mm thick may be used as a closure system. If the test is carried out with a plastic film this must be used as described below: Stretch the film over the open end of the drum and hold it in place with an elastic band. The strength of the band shall be such that when placed around the drum resting on its side, it stretches by only 25 mm when a mass of 0,45 kg is attached to its lowest point. Cut a 25 mm slit in the film, starting 50 mm from the edge of the drum. Ensure that the film is taut;

                                          (c)

                                          At the other end of the drum drill a 50 mm diameter hole 100 mm from the edge in such a way that the orifice is uppermost when the receptacle is laid down and ready for the test (Figure 6.3.2.1.)
                                          Figure 6.3.2.1

                                          (d)

                                          On a 200 × 200 mm metal support place a paraffin wax candle 20 to 40 mm in diameter and 100 mm high. The candle shall be replaced when having a height of less than 80 mm. The candle's flame is protected from the action of the spray by a 150 mm wide, 200 mm high deflector. This includes the plane inclined at 45° produced 150 mm from the base of the deflector (Figure 6.3.2.2.);
                                          Figure 6.3.2.2

                                          (e)

                                          The candle placed on the metal support shall be positioned midway between the two ends of the drum (Figure 6.3.2.3);
                                          Figure 6.3.2.3

                                          (f)

                                          The drum is laid on the ground or on a support at a spot where the temperature is between 15 °C and 25 °C. The product to be tested will be sprayed within the drum of roughly 200 dm3 in which there will be a source of ignition.

                                    6.3.2.2.2.2.   Usually, the product leaves the aerosol can at an angle of 90° relevant to the vertical axis of the can. The layout and procedure described refers to this kind of aerosol product. In the case of unusually operating aerosols (e.g. vertical-spray aerosol dispensers) it will be necessary to record changes to equipment and procedures in accordance with good laboratory practice, such as ISO/IEC 17025:1999 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
                              6.3.2.3.   Procedure
                              6.3.2.3.1.   General requirements

                                          6.3.2.3.1.1.

                                          Before testing, each aerosol dispenser shall be conditioned and then primed by discharging for approximately 1 second. The purpose of this action is to remove non-homogeneous material from the diptube.

                                          6.3.2.3.1.2.

                                          The instructions of use shall be strictly followed, including whether the dispenser is intended to be used in the upright or inverted position. When shaking is required, shake immediately before testing.

                                          6.3.2.3.1.3.

                                          The tests shall be carried out in a draught-free environment capable of ventilation, with the temperature controlled at 20 °C ± 5 °C and relative humidity in the range 30-80 %.

                                    6.3.2.3.2.   Test procedure

                                          (a)

                                          A minimum of 3 full aerosol dispensers per product shall be conditioned to 20 °C ± 1 °C in a water bath with at least 95 % of the dispenser immersed in the water for at least 30 min (if the aerosol is fully immersed, 30 min conditioning is sufficient);

                                          (b)

                                          Measure or calculate the actual volume of the drum in dm3;

                                          (c)

                                          Comply with general requirements. Record the temperature and relative humidity of the environment;

                                          (d)

                                          Determine the internal pressure and initial discharge rate at 20 °C ± 1 °C (to eliminate faulty or partly filled aerosol dispensers);

                                          (e)

                                          Weigh one of the aerosol dispensers and note its mass;

                                          (f)

                                          Light the candle and apply the closure system (cover or plastic film);

                                          (g)

                                          Place the aerosol dispenser actuator orifice 35 mm or closer for a wide spray product, from the centre of the entrance hole in the drum. Start the chronometer (stopwatch) and following the instructions for use of the product; direct the spray towards the centre of the opposite extremity (cover or plastic film). The aerosol shall be tested in the position it is designed to be used, e.g. upright or inverted;

                                          (h)

                                          Spray until ignition occurs. Stop the chronometer and note the time elapsed. Re-weigh the aerosol dispenser and note its mass;

                                          (i)

                                          Ventilate and clean the drum removing any residue likely to affect subsequent tests. Allow the drum to cool if necessary;

                                          (j)

                                          Repeat the test procedure steps (d) to (i) for another two aerosol dispensers of the same product (three in total, note: each dispenser is only tested once);

                                    6.3.2.4.   Method of assessing results
                              6.3.2.4.1.   A test report containing the following information shall be drawn up:

                                          (a)

                                          The product tested and its references;

                                          (b)

                                          The internal pressure and discharge rate of the aerosol dispenser;

                                          (c)

                                          The temperature and relative air humidity of the room;

                                          (d)

                                          For each test, the discharge time (s) needed to achieve ignition (if the product does not ignite, state this);

                                          (e)

                                          The mass of the product sprayed during each test (in g);

                                          (f)

                                          The actual volume of the drum (in dm3).

                                    6.3.2.4.2.   The time equivalent (teq) needed to achieve ignition in one cubic metre can be calculated as follows:

                              6.3.2.4.3.   The deflagration density (Ddef) needed to achieve ignition during the test may also be calculated as follows:

                              6.3.3.   Aerosol foam flammability test
                              6.3.3.1.   Introduction
                              6.3.3.1.1.   This test standard describes the method to determine the flammability of an aerosol spray emitted in the form of a foam, mousse, gel or paste. An aerosol, which emits a foam, mousse, gel or paste is sprayed (approximately 5 g) on a watchglass and an ignition source (candle, wax taper, match or lighter) is placed at the base of the watchglass to observe if ignition and sustained combustion of the foam, mousse, gel or paste occurs. Ignition is defined as a stable flame maintained for at least two seconds and a minimum 4 cm in height.
                              6.3.3.2.   Apparatus and material
                              6.3.3.2.1.   The following apparatus is required:

                                          Graduated scale, support and clamp

                                          gradations in cm

                                          Fire-resistant watchglass roughly 150 mm in diameter

                                          Chronometer (stopwatch)

                                          accurate to ± 0,2 s

                                          Candle, wax taper, match or lighter

                                          Calibrated laboratory scales (balance)

                                          accurate to ± 0,1 g

                                          Water bath maintained at 20 °C

                                          accurate to ± 1 °C

                                          Thermometer

                                          accurate to ± 1 °C

                                          Hygrometer

                                          accurate to ± 5 %

                                          Pressure gauge

                                          accurate to ± 0,1 bar

                                    6.3.3.2.2.   The watchglass is placed on a fire-resistant surface within a draught-free area that may be ventilated after each test. The graduated scale is positioned exactly behind the watchglass and held vertically by means of a support and clamp.
                              6.3.3.2.3.   The scale is positioned in such a way that its origin is on a level with the watchglass base in a horizontal plane.
                              6.3.3.3.   Procedure
                              6.3.3.3.1.   General requirements

                                          6.3.3.3.1.1.

                                          Before testing, each aerosol dispenser shall be conditioned and then primed by discharging for approximately 1 second. The purpose of this action is to remove non-homogeneous material from the diptube.

                                          6.3.3.3.1.2.

                                          The instructions of use shall be strictly followed, including whether the dispenser is intended to be used in the upright or inverted position. When shaking is required, shake immediately before testing.

                                          6.3.3.3.1.3.

                                          The tests shall be carried out in a draught-free environment capable of ventilation, with the temperature controlled at 20 °C ± 5 °C and relative humidity in the range of 30-80 %.

                                    6.3.3.3.2.   Test procedure

                                          (a)

                                          A minimum of four full aerosol dispensers per product shall be conditioned to 20 °C ± 1 °C with at least 95 % of the dispenser immersed in the water for at least 30 min before each test (if the aerosol is fully immersed, 30 min conditioning is sufficient);

                                          (b)

                                          Comply with general requirements. Record the temperature and relative humidity of the environment;

                                          (c)

                                          Determine the internal pressure at 20°C ± 1 °C (to eliminate faulty or partly filled aerosol dispensers);

                                          (d)

                                          Measure the discharge or flow rate of the aerosol product to be examined, so that the amount of test product dispensed can be more accurately gauged;

                                          (e)

                                          Weigh one of the aerosol dispensers and note its mass;

                                          (f)

                                          On the basis of the measured discharge or flow rate and following the manufacturer's instructions, release approximately 5 g of the product onto the centre of the clean watchglass with the aim of producing a mound no higher than 25 mm;

                                          (g)

                                          Within five seconds of completion of discharge, apply the source of ignition to the edge of the sample at its base and at the same time start the chronometer (stopwatch). If necessary, the ignition source shall be removed from the edge of the sample after approximately two seconds, in order to clearly observe if ignition has occurred. If no ignition of the sample is apparent, the ignition source shall be reapplied to the edge of the sample;

                                          (h)

                                          If ignition occurs note the following points:

                                                      (i)

                                                      The maximum height of the flame in cm above the base of the watchglass;

                                                      (ii)

                                                      The flame duration in s;

                                                      (iii)

                                                      Dry and re-weigh the aerosol dispenser and calculate the mass of the released product;

                                          (i)

                                          Ventilate the test area immediately after each test;

                                          (j)

                                          If ignition is not obtained and the released product remains in the form of a foam or paste throughout its period of use, steps (e) to (i) shall be repeated. Allow the product to stand for 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min or 4 min before applying the ignition source;

                                          (k)

                                          Repeat the test procedure steps (e) to (j) twice more (a total of 3) for the same can;

                                          (l)

                                          Repeat the test procedure steps (e) to (k) for another two aerosol cans (3 cans in total) of the same product.

                                    6.3.3.4.   Method of assessing results
                              6.3.3.4.1.   A test report containing the following information shall be drawn up:

                                          (a)

                                          whether the product ignites;

                                          (b)

                                          maximum flame height in cm;

                                          (c)

                                          duration of flame in s;

                                          (d)

                                          the mass of the product tested.’