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31977L0728

Council Directive 77/728/EEC of 7 November 1977 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of paints, varnishes, printing inks, adhesives and similar products

Official Journal L 303 , 28/11/1977 P. 0023 - 0032 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 8 P. 0029  Greek special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 7 P. 0025  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 8 P. 0029  Spanish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 8 P. 0074  Portuguese special edition Chapter 13 Volume 8 P. 0074

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE  of 7 November 1977  on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of paints, varnishes, printing inks, adhesives and similar products  (77/728/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),  Whereas dangerous substances and preparations are subject to rules in the Member States ; whereas there are considerable differences between these national rules particularly as regards labelling but equally as regards classification according to the degree of risk ; whereas these differences constitute a considerable barrier to trade and directly affect the establishment and functioning of the common market;  Whereas it is therefore necessary to eliminate this obstacle and, in order to attain this objective, to approximate the relevant legislation existing in the Member States;  Whereas rules relating to dangerous substances have already been laid down in 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), as last amended by Directive 76/907/EEC (4) ; whereas rules concerning dangerous preparations (solvents) have also been laid down in Council Directive 73/173/EEC of 4 June 1973 on the approximation of Member States' laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations (solvents) (5);  Whereas it is now necessary to lay down similar rules for preparations intended to be used as paints, varnishes, printing inks, adhesives and similar products, and containing dangerous substances;  Whereas preparations containing one or more of these dangerous substances are frequently used for industrial, farming, craft and domestic purposes, it  (1)OJ No C 28, 9.2.1976, p. 34. (2)OJ No C 35, 16.2.1976, p. 26. (3)OJ No 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1. (4)OJ No L 360, 30.12.1976, p. 1. (5)OJ No L 189, 11.7.1973, p. 7.   is necessary to protect those using these preparations, in particular by specifying the hazards involved;  Whereas it may happen that these dangerous preparations, although conforming to the provisions of this Directive, endanger health or safety ; whereas it is therefore advisable to provide a procedure intended to remove this danger,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 1. This Directive shall concern:    - the classification,       - the packaging,       - the labelling,  of preparations intended to be used as:    - paints, varnishes, printing inks, coatings, adhesives, jointing compounds, putties, sealants, undercoats, paint strippers, degreasing agents, artists colours or release agents,       - preservatives and primers not covered by other Community regulations,         and of dangerous preparations used in the manufacture of the aforesaid products.  2. This Directive shall apply to the preparations listed in paragraph 1 which are placed on the market in the Member States and are classified as dangerous under both Article 2 (2) of Directive 67/548/EEC and Article 3 of this Directive.  3. This Directive shall also apply to the preparations listed in Annex II hereto.  4. The definitions in Article 2 of Directive 67/548/EEC are applicable to this Directive.   Article 2 This Directive shall not apply to:    (a) the carriage of dangerous preparations by rail, road, inland waterway, sea or air;       (b) preparations for export to third countries;       (c) preparations in transit subject to customs control, provided that they are not altered or treated in any way.          Article 3 1. In preparations covered by this Directive, concentrations of the dangerous substances listed in Annex I to Directive 67/548/EEC, whether present as impurities or additives, must be taken into account if they exceed the limits laid down in the following paragraphs.  2. The concentrations expressed below in percentages by weight refer to the total weight of the preparation.  3.    (a) Preparations shall be considered toxic if they contain:      - a solvent or mixture of solvents classified as toxic by Directive 73/173/EEC, the percentage of each solvent being calculated in relation to the total weight of the preparation as referred to in paragraph 2 above, or           - one or more of the substances classified as toxic in Annex I to this Directive, in a concentration exceeding the limit value corresponding to the classification "toxic" for that substance, or           - one or more of the substances listed in neither Annex I to this Directive nor Directive 73/173/EEC, but classified as toxic in Annex I to Directive 67/548/EEC, each substance having a total concentration in excess of 0 72 % or the total concentration in the preparation exceeding 1 %.                  (b) Preparations shall be considered harmful if they contain:      - a solvent or mixture of solvents classified as harmful by Directive 73/173/EEC, the percentage of each solvent being calculated in relation to the total weight of the preparation as referred to in paragraph 2 above, or           - one or more of the substances classified as harmful in Annex I to this Directive, in a concentration falling within the limit values corresponding to the classification "harmful" for that substance, or           - one or more of the substances listed in neither Annex I to this Directive nor  Directive 73/173/EEC but classified as harmful in Annex I to Directive 67/548/EEC and the total concentration of which is in excess of 10 %.                  (c) Preparations shall be considered corrosive if they contain:      - one or more of the substances classified as corrosive in Annex I to this Directive in a concentration exceeding the limit values corresponding to the classification "corrosive" for that substance, or           - one or more of the substances listed in neither Annex I to this Directive nor Directive 73/173/EEC but classified as corrosive in Annex I to Directive 67/548/EEC and the total concentration of which is in excess of 5 %.                  (d) Preparations shall be considered irritant if they contain:      - one or more of the substances classified as irritant in Annex I to this Directive in a concentration falling within the limit values corresponding to the classification "irritant" for that substance, or           - one or more of the substances listed in neither Annex I to this Directive nor Directive 73/173/EEC but classified as irritant in Annex I to Directive 67/548/EEC and the total concentration of which is in excess of 5 %.                  (e) Preparations shall be considered oxidizing if they contain:      - one or more of the substances classified as oxidizing in Annex I to this Directive, in a concentration exceeding the limit values corresponding to the classification "oxidizing" for that substance, or           - one or more of the substances not listed in Annex I to this Directive but classified as oxidizing in Annex I to Directive 67/548/EEC and the total concentration of which is in excess of 25 %.                  (f) The following shall be considered highly flammable:  preparations in liquid form having a flash-point, determined in accordance with the test method laid down in Annex V to Directive 67/548/EEC, of less than 21º C.       (g) The following shall be considered flammable : preparations in liquid form having a flash-point, determined in accordance with the test method laid down in Annex V to Directive 67/548/EEC, between 21 and 55º C.        4. The provisions concerning flammability criteria contained in 1.8 of the Annex 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) shall apply to aerosol preparations.   Article 4 Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the preparations referred to in Article 1 shall not be placed on the market unless they comply with the provisions of this Directive and the Annexes thereto.   Article 5 Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the preparations referred to in Article 1 shall not be placed on the market unless their packaging satisfies the following requirements:    (a) the packagings and closures shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to preclude any unintentional loss of the contents ; this requirement shall not apply where special safety devices are prescribed;       (b) the materials constituting the packaging and closures shall not be liable to attack by the contents or liable to form harmful or dangerous compounds with the contents;       (c) the packagings and closures shall be strong and solid throughout so as to ensure that they will not come apart and that they will safely withstand the stresses and strains of normal handling.          Article 6 1. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the preparations referred to in Article 1 shall not be placed on the market unless their package complies with the following labelling requirements.  (1)OJ No L 147, 9.6.1975, p. 40.   2. Any package of a preparation considered dangerous within the meaning of Article 3 shall show clearly and indelibly the following:    (a) the name(s) of the toxic, harmful, and/or corrosive constituent(s) of the preparation, if their concentration exceeds the lowest limits specified in Article 3;  the name of any irritant constituents, if their concentration exceeds the lowest limits specified in Article 3, where the preparation does not otherwise contain toxic, harmful or corrosive constituents. Instead of giving the names of the various irritant constituents, the term "irritant solvents" may be used on its own to indicate constituents of that kind.  The provisions of Article 5 (2) (a) of Directive 73/173/EEC shall apply to solvents, the percentage of each solvent being calculated in relation to the total weight of the preparation. The name shall be one of the terms listed in Annex I to Directive 67/548/EEC;       (b) the name and address of the manufacturer or any other person placing the preparation on the market;       (c) the symbols prescribed in this Directive and the indication of the dangers attendant upon the preparation, in accordance with Article 6 (2) (c) of and Annex II to Directive 67/548/EEC and, for highly flammable and flammable substances, with Annex V thereto;       (d) a notice of the special risks involved with the preparation. In the case of preparations containing harmful, irritant, highly flammable, flammable or oxidizing substances, it shall not be necessary to indicate the special risks if the contents of the package do not exceed 125 millilitres.         3. On the basis of the main risks involved, the nature of the special risks shall be specified by the competent authorities where the preparation is subject to approval and in other cases by the manufacturer or any other person putting the preparation on the market.  This specification shall conform to the indications given in Annex III to Directive 67/548/EEC.  No more than four risk phrases need be indicated. Health risk phrases shall be given priority over warnings of a fire or explosion risk.  4. The package shall be accompanied by safety advice on the use of the preparation when it is physically impossible to affix it to the label or to the package itself. Such advice shall be selected by the manufacturer or any other person putting the preparation on the market, or, in the case of a preparation subject to approval, by the competent authority, and shall comply with the indications laid down in the list contained in Annex IV to Directive 67/548/EEC.  Safety advice need not be shown on packages containing harmful, irritant, highly flammable, flammable or oxidizing preparations if the contents of the package do not exceed 125 millilitres. Unless otherwise indicated, this limit shall not apply to the preparations listed in Annex II hereto.  In the case of preparations containing substances listed in Annex II, the indications specified therein shall also be shown.  The safety advice required for preparations intended for spraying shall be indicated.  The requirements of 2.2 of the Annex to Directive 75/324/EEC shall also apply to aerosol preparations placed on the market.  5. Where a preparation is assigned more than one warning symbol:    - "X" and "C" symbols are not necessarily required if a "T" symbol is indicated, unless Annex I provides otherwise,       - an "X" symbol is not necessarily required if a "C" symbol is indicated,       - "F" and "O" symbols are not necessarily required if an "E" symbol is indicated.          Article 7 1. Where the particulars required by Article 6 appear on a label, that label shall be placed on one or more surfaces of the package so that it can be read horizontally when the package is set down normally. The dimensions of the label shall be as follows: >PIC FILE= "T0011176">    >PIC FILE= "T0011177">   Each symbol shall cover at least one-tenth of the surface area of the label and shall not be smaller than 1 cm2. The entire surface of the label shall adhere to the package immediately containing the preparation. The colour and the layout of the label - and, in the case referred to in paragraph 2 below, of the package - shall be such that the danger symbol and its orange-yellow background stand out clearly.  2. A label shall not be required where the particulars are clearly shown on the package itself as specified in paragraph 1.  3. Member States may make the placing on the market of dangerous preparations in their territories subject to the use of their national language or languages in respect of the labelling thereof.  4. For the purposes of this Directive, labelling requirements shall be deemed to be satisfied:    (a) if an outer package containing one or more inner packages is labelled in accordance with the international regulations on the transport of dangerous substances, and if the inner package or packages are labelled in accordance with this Directive;       (b) if a single package is labelled in accordance with the international regulations on the transport of dangerous substances and with Article 6 (2), (a), (b) and (d), and Article 6 (4).         For dangerous substances remaining within the territory of a Member State, authorization may be given to label the package in accordance with national provisions instead of with international provisions on the transport of dangerous substances.   Article 8 1. Member States may:    (a) permit the labelling required under Article 6 to be applied in some other appropriate manner on packages too small, or otherwise unsuitable, to allow labelling in accordance with Article 7 (1) and (2);       (b) by way of derogation from Articles 6 and 7, permit the packages of preparations other than toxic preparations to be labelled in some other way if they contain small quantities presenting no danger to persons handling the preparation or otherwise concerned.         2. Member States acting under the foregoing paragraph 1 shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.   Article 9 Member States shall not prohibit, restrict or impede, on the grounds of classification, packaging or labelling as defined in this Directive, the placing on the market of dangerous preparations which satisfy the requirements of this Directive and the Annexes thereto.   Article 10 1. Where a Member State has detailed grounds for establishing that a dangerous preparation, although satisfying the requirements of this Directive, presents a health or safety risk, it may, provisionally, prohibit the sale of that preparation or subject it to special conditions within its territory. It shall immediately inform the Commission and the other Member States thereof and give reasons for its decision.  2. The Commission shall, within six weeks, consult with the Member States concerned, express its opinion without delay and take the appropriate steps.  3. If the Commission is of the opinion that technical amendments to the Directive are required, these amendments shall be adopted, by either the Commission or the Council, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8c of Directive 67/548/EEC. In this event, the Member State which has introduced safeguard measures may maintain them until such amendments enter into force.   Article 11 The amendments required for adapting the Annexes to this Directive to technical progress shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8c of Directive 67/548/EEC.  Methods of analysis shall also be adopted by the same procedure.    Article 12 1. Member States shall introduce the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive within 24 months of its notification and shall inform the Commission immediately thereof.  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 13 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 7 November 1977.  For the Council  The President  A. HUMBLET      ANNEX I CLASSIFICATION OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES    >PIC FILE= "T0011178">    >PIC FILE= "T0011179">    >PIC FILE= "T0011180">     >PIC FILE= "T0011181">    ANNEX II  SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE LABELLING OF CERTAIN PREPARATIONS    1. Paints and varnishes containing lead  Labels of packages of paints and varnishes containing lead in quantities exceeding 0 75 % expressed as weight of metal, in the total weight of the preparation, shall show the following particulars:  "Contains lead. Should not be used on surfaces liable to be chewed or sucked by children."  In the case of packages the contents of which are less than 125 millilitres, the particulars may be as follows:  "Warning Contains lead."       2. Cyanoacrylate based glues  The immediate packaging of cyanoacrylate-based glues shall show the following particulars:  "Cyanoacrylate.  Danger  Bonds skin and eyes in seconds.  Keep out of reach of children."  Full advice on safety shall accompany the package.


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31984L0319

Commission Directive 84/319/EEC of 7 June 1984 amending the Annexes to Council Directive 77/96/EEC on the examination for trichinae (trichinella spiralis) upon importation from third countries of fresh meat derived from domestic swine

Official Journal L 167 , 27/06/1984 P. 0034 - 0043 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 17 P. 0185  Spanish special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 31 P. 0083  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 17 P. 0185  Portuguese special edition Chapter 03 Volume 31 P. 0083

*****COMMISSION  DIRECTIVE  of 7 June 1984  amending the Annexes to Council Directive 77/96/EEC on the examination for trichinae (trichinella spiralis) upon importation from third countries of fresh meat derived from domestic swine  (84/319/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Directive 77/96/EEC of 21 December 1976 on the examination for trichinae (trichinella spiralis) upon importation from third countries of fresh meat derived from domestic swine (1), as last amended by Directive 83/91/EEC (2), and in particular Article 8 thereof,  Whereas recent studies have enabled certain methods to be devised for detecting trichinae in pigmeat; whereas the reliability of these methods from the point of view of health protection is equivalent to that of existing methods; whereas appropriate additions should, therefore, be made to Annex I to Directive 77/96/EEC;  Whereas, in order to facilitate the work of examination for trichinae, non-member countries and the Member States should be permitted to choose between the examination methods provided for;  Whereas certain technical adaptations must be made to the methods of examination for trichinae currently applied and as regards the conditions with which laboratories engaged in the detection of trichinae must comply;  Whereas the measures laid down by this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  Directive 77/96/EEC is hereby amended as set out in the Annex.  Article 2  Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 1 January 1985. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  Article 3  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 7 June 1984.  For the Commission  Poul DALSAGER  Member of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 26, 31. 1. 1977, p. 67.  (2) OJ No L 59, 5. 3. 1983, p. 34.  ANNEX  A. Annex I is hereby amended as follows:  1. In point II (a):  - the 10th indent is replaced by the following:  '- a stereo-microscope (magnification 15 to 40×) with a suitable light source,'  - the last indent is replaced by the following:  '- digestive liquid made up as follows:  10 g of pepsin (80 u/g FIP: Fédération internationale de pharmacie), 5 ml HCl (at least 37 %) made up to a litre with tap-water.'  2. Point III is replaced by the following:  'III. METHOD USING THE ARTIFICIAL DIGESTION OF COLLECTIVE SAMPLES  (a) Apparatus and reagents  - knife and tweezers for collecting specimens,  - meat mincer with 2 to 3 mm diameter perforations,  - a 3 litre Erlenmeyer flask with a rubber or cotton-wool plug,  - a conical separation funnel of 2 000 ml capacity,  - an ordinary A-base stand of approximately 28 cm length with an 80 cm stem,  - a ring, diameter approximately 10 to 11 cm which can be fixed to the stand,  - a clamp with a flat vice (23 × 40 mm) which can be attached to the stand by means of a double coupling,  - a sieve (mesh size 177 microns) with an external diameter of 11 cm fitted with brass or stainless steel mesh,  - a funnel with an internal diameter of not less than 12 cm,  - 100 ml glass measuring cylinders,  - a stereo-microscope (magnification 15 to 40×) with a suitable light source, or a trichinoscope with horizontal table for the compressor with suitable light source,  - when using the trichinoscope: a larval counting basin is used which may be described as follows:  the larval counting basin is made from 3 mm thick acrylic plates, as follows:  (i) the bottom of the basin to be 180 × 40 mm, marked off into squares,  (ii) the sides to be 230 × 20 mm,  (iii) the end to be 40 × 20 mm. The bottom and the ends should be inserted between the sides, thus forming a basin with two small handles in both ends. The upper side of the bottom should be raised 7 to 9 mm from the base of the frame formed by the sides and the ends. The parts should be fixed by using glue appropriate for the material,  - a number of 9 cm diameter Petri dishes (when using stereo-microscope) marked on their undersides into 10 × 10 mm square examination areas using a pointed instrument,  - a number of 10 litre bins to be used when applying decontamination, such as formol treatment, to the apparatus and for the remaining digestive juice in the case of positive results,  - concentrated (37 %) hydrochloric acid,  - pepsin strength: 1: 10 000 NF (US National Formulary)  corresponding to 1: 12 500 BP (British Pharmacopoea)  corresponding to 2 000 FIP (Fédération internationale de pharmacie),  - a number of trays which can hold 50 samples of approximately 2 g each,  - a balance accurate to 0,1 g. (b) Collection of specimens  1. In the case of whole carcases, a specimen to be taken of approximately 2 g from a pillar of the diaphragm at the transition to the sinewy part. In the absence of diaphragm pillars, a specimen of the same size to be taken from the rib part of the breastbone part of the diaphragm, from the lingual muscle or the jaw muscle or the abdominal muscles.  2. For cuts of meat, a sample of approximately 2 g of skeletal muscle to be taken, containing little fat and, where possible, near to bones or tendons.  (c) Method  1. (i) Complete pools (100 samples at a time)  Approximately 1 g of sample shall be taken from each of the 100 individual samples from the pigs. The pooled sample is put once through the mincer.  The minced meat shall be placed in the 3 litre Erlenmeyer flask together with 7 g of pepsin, approximately 2 litres of tap-water heated to about 40 to 41 °C and 25 ml of concentrated hydrochloric acid. The mixture shall be shaken to dissolve the pepsin.  The pH of the solution will be about 1,5 to 2.  - For digestion, the Erlenmeyer flask shall be incubated at 40 to 41 °C for approximately four hours. The flask shall be regularly shaken during the time of incubation, at least twice every hour.  - The digested solution shall be filtered through the sieve into the conical 2 litre separation funnel and left undisturbed on the stand for at least one hour.  - A total volume of approximately 45 ml should be run off into a measuring cylinder and divided between three Petri dishes, the bottoms of which should be marked off into squares, with 15 ml in each dish.  - Each Petri dish shall be minutely examined for larval trichinae under the stereo-microscope.  - Where larval counting basins are employed, the 45 ml shall be distributed between two larval counting basins and examined under the trichinoscope.  The larvae appear as identifiable organisms in the deposit and often, when the water is lukewarm, rolling and unrolling movements of the "spiral" may be observed.  - Digests should be examined as soon as they are ready. Under no circumstances should examination be postponed until the following day.  If the digests are unclear or not examined within 30 minutes of their preparation, they should be clarified as follows. The final sample of 45 ml is poured into a measuring cylinder and allowed to stand for 10 minutes. At the end of this time, 30 ml of supernatant fluid is removed by suction and the remaining 15 ml is made up to 45 ml with tap-water. After a further settling period of 10 minutes, 30 ml of supernatant fluid is removed by suction and the remaining 15 ml is poured into a Petri dish or larval counting basin for examination. The measuring cylinder should be washed with 10 ml of tap-water and these washings should be added to the sample in the Petri dish or larval counting basin for examination.  (ii) Pools of less than 100 samples  Up to 15 single samples could be added to a total pool of 100 samples and be examined together with these samples. If more than 15 samples and less than 100 samples are examined, the digestion fluid should be reduced proportionately. 2. In the case of a positive or doubtful result following the examination of a collective sample, a further 20 g sample should be taken from each pig in accordance with (b) above. The 20 g samples from five pigs should be pooled and examined by the method described above. In this way samples from 20 groups of five pigs will be examined. When trichinellae are detected in a pooled sample from five pigs, further 20 g samples should be collected from the individual pigs in the group and each should separately be examined using the method described above.'  3. The following points IV, V and VI are added:  'IV. THE MECHANICALLY ASSISTED POOLED SAMPLE DIGESTION METHOD/SEDIMENTATION TECHNIQUE  (a) Apparatus and reagents  - knife or scissors for cutting specimens,  - trays marked off with 50 squares each of which can hold samples of approximately 2 g of meat,  - a Stomacher Lab-blender 3 500 Thermo model,  - plastic bags suitable for the Stomacher Lab-blender,  - conical separation funnels of 2 litre capacity, preferably fitted with teflon safety plugs,  - stands, rings and clamps,  - sieves, mesh size 177 microns, external diameter 11 cm with stainless steel mesh,  - funnels with an internal diameter not less than 12 cm, to support the sieves,  - 100 ml glass measuring cylinders,  - a 25 ml dispenser,  - beakers of 3 litre capacity,  - spoon or glass rod for stirring the digestion fluid in the beaker,  - a plastic syringe and tube for suction,  - a measuring spoon for 6 g,  - a thermometer accurate to ± 0,5 °C within the range 1 to 100 °C,  - a vibrator, e.g. an electric shaver with the head removed,  - a relay which will switch on and off at one minute interval,  - a trichinoscope with a horizontal table or a stereo-microscope, with a suitable light source,  - larval counting basin (when using trichinoscope): the larval counting basin is made from 3 mm thick acrylic plates as follows:  (i) the bottom of the basin to be 180 × 40 mm, marked off into squares,  (ii) the sides to be 230 × 20 mm,  (iii) the end to be 40 × 20 mm. The bottom and the ends should be inserted between the sides, thus forming two small handles in both ends. The upper side of the bottom should be raised 7 to 9 mm from the base of the frame formed by the sides and the ends. The parts should be fixed by using glue appropriate for the material,  - a number of 9 cm diameter Petri dishes (when using stereo-microscope) marked on their undersides into 10 × 10 mm square examination areas using a pointed instrument,  - 17,5 % hydrochloric acid solution,  - pepsin strength 1: 10 000 NF (US National Formulary)  corresponding to 1: 12 500 BP (British Pharmacopoea)  corresponding to 2 000 FIP (Fédération internationale de pharmacie),  - a number of 10 litre bins to be used when applying decontamination, such as formol treatment, to the apparatus and for the remaining digestive juice in the case of positive results,  - a balance accurate to 0,1 g. (b) Collection of specimens  1. In the case of whole carcases, a specimen to be taken of approximately 2 g from a pillar of the diaphragm at the transition to the sinewy part. In the absence of diaphragm pillars, a specimen of the same size to be taken from the rib part or the breastbone part of the diaphragm, from the jaw muscle or the abdominal muscle.  2. For cuts of meat, a sample of approximately 2 g of skeletal muscle to be taken, containing little fat and, where possible, near to bones or tendons.  (c) Method  1. Digestion procedure  (i) Complete pools (100 samples at a time)  - The Stomacher Lab-blender 3 500 should be fitted with a double plastic bag and the temperature control set at 40 to 41 °C  - One and a half litres of water preheated to about 32 to 35 °C is poured into the inner plastic bag and the water heated to 40 to 41 °C.  - 25 ml of 17,5 % hydrochloric acid is then added to the water in the Stomacher.  - 100 samples of approximately 1 g each (at 25 to 30 °C) taken from each of the individual samples, in accordance with (b), are then added.  - 6 g pepsin is finally added. This order of addition should be strictly adhered to in order to avoid decomposition of the pepsin.  - The Stomacher is then allowed to pound the content of the bag for 25 minutes.  - The pastic bag is then removed from the Stomacher and the digestion fluid is filtered through the sieve into a 3 litre beaker.  - The plastic bag is washed with approximately 100 ml of water, which is then used to rinse the sieve and finally added to the filtrate in the beaker.  Up to 15 single samples could be added to a total pool of 100 samples and be examined together with these samples.  (ii) Smaller pools less than 100 samples  - The Stomacher Lab-blender 3 500 should be fitted with a double plastic bag and the temperature control set at 40 to 41 °C.  - A digestion fluid is prepared by mixing about one and a half litres of water and 25 ml of 17,5 % hydrochloric acid. 6 g of pepsin is added and the whole mixed at a temperature of 40 to 41 °C. This order of addition should be strictly adhered to in order to avoid decomposition of the pepsin.  - Of the digestion fluid, a volume corresponding to 15 ml per gram of sample is measured (e.g. for 30 samples the volume required is 30 × 15 ml or 450 ml) and transferred to the inner of the two plastic bags together with the meat samples of approximately 1 g (at 25 to 30 °C) taken from each of the individual samples in accordance with (b).  - Water at a temperature of approximately 41 °C is poured into the outer bag to a total volume in the two bags of one and a half litres.  - The Stomacher is then allowed to pound the content of the bag for 25 minutes.  - The plastic bag is then removed from the Stomacher and the digestion fluid is filtered through the sieve into a 3 litre beaker.  - The plastic bag is washed with approximately 100 ml of water, which is then used to rinse the sieve and finally added to the filtrate in the beaker.  2. Recovery of larvae by sedimentation  - Ice (300 to 400 g of ice flakes, scaly ice or crushed ice) is added to the digestion fluid, bringing its volume up to about 2 litres. The digestion fluid is then stirred until the ice has melted.  In the case of smaller pools (see 1 (ii)), the amount of ice should be reduced correspondingly.  - The chilled digestion fluid is transferred to a 2 litre separation funnel, equipped with a vibrator in an extra clamp. - Sedimentation for 30 minutes, during which time the sedimentation funnel is vibrated intermittently, i.e. one minute vibration followed by one minute pause.  - After 30 minutes, a 60 ml sample of the sediment is quickly run off into a 100 ml measuring cylinder. (The funnel is rinsed with detergent solution after use).  - The 60 ml sample is allowed to stand for at least 10 minutes, after which time the supernatant should be withdrawn by suction, leaving a volume of 15 ml to be examined for the presence of larvae.  - For suction, a disposable syringe can be used, equipped with a plastic tube.  The length of the tube should be such that 15 ml will remain in the measuring cylinder when the flanges of the syringe rest on the cylinder's rim.  - The remaining 15 ml is poured into a larval counting basin or two Petri dishes and examined using a trichinoscope or stereo-microscope respectively.  - Digests should be examined as soon as they are ready. Under no circumstances should examination be postponed until the following day.  If the digests are unclear, or are not examined within 30 minutes of their preparation, they should be clarified as follows. The final sample of 60 ml is poured into a measuring cylinder and allowed to stand for 10 minutes. At the end of this time, 45 ml of supernatant fluid is removed by suction and the remaining 15 ml is made up to 45 ml with tap-water. After a further settling period of 10 minutes, 30 ml of supernatant fluid is removed by suction and the remaining 15 ml is poured into a Petri dish or larval counting basin for examination. The measuring cylinder should be washed with 10 ml of tap-water and these washings should be added to the sample in the Petri dish or the larval counting basin for examination.  3. In the case of a positive or doubtful result, following the examination of a collective sample, a further 20 g sample should be taken from each pig in accordance with (b) above. The 20 g samples from five pigs should be pooled and examined by the method described above. In this way, samples from 20 groups of five pigs will be examined. When trichinellae are detected in a pooled sample from five pigs, further 20 g samples should be collected from the individual pigs in the group and each should separately be examined using the method described above.  V. THE MECHANICALLY ASSISTED POOLED SAMPLE DIGESTION METHOD/"ON FILTER ISOLATION" TECHNIQUE  (a) Apparatus and reagents  Those indicated in method IV (a).  Supplementary equipment to the abovementioned:  - 1 litre Gelman funnel, complete with filter holder (diameter 45 mm),  - filter discs; the filter discs consist of:  a circular stainless steel mesh with an aperture of 35 microns (the diameter of the disc should be 45 mm),  two rubber rings made of 1 mm thick rubber (the external diameter should be 45 mm and the internal diameter 38 mm),  the circular mesh is placed between the two rubber rings and bonded to them using a two-component glue suitable for the two materials,  - an Erlenmeyer flask with a capacity of 3 litres and fitted with a side tube for suction,  - a filter pump,  - plastic bags with a capacity of at least 80 ml,  - equipment for sealing the plastic bags,  - rennilase, strength 1: 150 000 soxhlet units per gram.  (b) Collection of specimens  See method IV (b). (c) Method  1. Digestion procedure  (i) Complete pools (100 samples at a time)  See method IV (c) (1) (i).  (ii) Smaller pools less than 100 samples  See method IV (c) (1) (ii).  2. Recovery of larvae by filtration  - Ice (300 to 400 g of ice flakes, scaly ice or crushed ice) is added to the digestion fluid, bringing its volume up to about 2 litres.  In the case of smaller pools, the amount of ice should be reduced correspondingly.  - The digestion fluid is then stirred until the ice has melted. The chilled digestion fluid is then left for at least three minutes to let the larvae coil.  - The Gelman funnel, fitted with a filter holder and filter disc, is mounted on the Erlenymeyer flask connected to a filter pump.  - The digestion fluid is poured into the Gelman funnel and filtered. Towards the end of filtration, the passage of the digestion fluid through the filter can be assisted by applying suction with the filter pump. Suction should cease before the filter becomes dry, i.e. when 2 to 5 ml of fluid are left in the funnel.  - When all the digestion fluid has been filtered, the filter disc is removed and placed in an 80 ml capacity plastic bag, together with 15 to 20 ml of rennilase solution. The solution of rennilase is made by adding 2 g of rennilase to 100 ml of tap-water.  - The plastic bag is sealed twice and placed in the Stomacher between the inner and outer bag.  - The Stomacher is allowed to pound for three minutes, e.g. while it is working on a complete or incomplete pool.  - After three minutes, the plastic bag, complete with filter disc and rennilase solution, is removed from the Stomacher and opened with scissors. The liquid contents are poured into a larval counting basin or Petri dish. The bag is washed out with 5 to 10 ml of water which is then added to the larval counting basin for examination by trichinoscope or to the Petri dish for examination by stereo-microscope.  - Digests should be examined as soon as they are ready. Under no circumstances should examination be postponed until the following day.  Note  Filter discs should never be used when not completely clean. Unclean discs should never be allowed to dry out.  Filter discs can be cleaned by leaving them in rennilase solution overnight. Before use, they should be washed in fresh rennilase solution using the Stomacher.  3. In the case of a positive or doubtful result, following the examination of a collective sample, a further 20 g sample should be taken from each pig in accordance with (b) above. The 20 g samples from five pigs should be pooled and examined by the method described above. In this way, samples from 20 groups of five pigs will be examined. When trichinellae are detected in a pooled sample from five pigs, further 20 g samples should be collected from the individual pigs in the group and each should separately be examined using the method described above.  VI. THE MAGNETIC STIRRER METHOD FOR POOLED SAMPLE DIGESTION  (a) Apparatus and reagents  - knife and tweezers for cutting specimens,  - trays marked off into 50 squares each of which can hold samples of approximately 2 g of meat,  - a Moulinette blender,  - magnetic stirrers, with thermostatically controlled heating plate and teflon coated stirring rods, approximately 5 cm long, - conical separation funnels of 2 litre capacity,  - stands, rings and clamps,  - sieves, mesh size 177 microns, external diameter 11 cm with stainless steel mesh,  - funnels with an internal diameter not less than 12 cm, to support the sieves,  - beaker of 3 litre capacity,  - measuring cylinders of approximately 50 ml capacity, or centrifuge tubes,  - a trichinoscope with horizontal table or a stereo-microscope, with a suitable light source,  - larval counting basin (when using trichinoscope): the larval counting basin is made from 3 mm thick acrylic plates as follows:  (i) the bottom of the basin to be 180 × 40 mm, marked off into squares,  (ii) the sides to be 230 × 20 mm,  (iii) the end to be 40 × 20 mm. The bottom and the ends should be inserted between the sides, thus forming two small handles in both ends. The upper side of the bottom should be raised 7 to 9 mm from the base of the frame formed by the sides and the ends. The parts should be fixed by using glue appropriate for the material,  - a number of 9 cm diameter Petri dishes (when using stereo-microscope) marked on their undersides into 10 × 10 mm square examination areas using a pointed instrument,  - aluminium foil,  - 25 % hydrochloric acid,  - pepsin strength: 1: 10 000 NF (US National Formulary)  corresponding to 1: 12 500 BP (British Pharmacopoea)  corresponding to 2 000 FIP (Fédération internationale de pharmacie),  - tap-water heated to 46 to 48 °C,  - a number of 10 litre bins to be used when applying decontamination, such as formol treatment, to the apparatus and for the remaining digestive juice in the case of positive results,  - a balance accurate to 0,1 g.  (b) Collection of specimens  1. In the case of whole carcases, a specimen to be taken of approximately 2 g from a pillar of the diaphragm at the transition to the sinewy part. In the absence of diaphragm pillars, a specimen of the same size to be taken from the rib part or the breastbone part of the diaphragm, from the jaw muscle or the abdominal muscles.  2. For cuts of meat, a sample of approximately 2 g of skeletal muscle to be taken, containing little fat and, where possible, near to bones or tendons.  (c) Method  1. (i) Complete pools (100 samples at a time)  - 100 samples of approximately 1 g each, taken from each of the individual samples in accordance with (b), are chopped in the Moulinette blender. The blender should be operated three to four times for approximately one second each time.  - The chopped meat is transferred to a 3 litre beaker and sprinkled with 10 g of pepsin. 2 litres of tap-water, preheated to 46 to 48 °C, is poured into the beaker, together with 16 ml of hydrochloric acid.  - The mincing insert of the Moulinette blender is immersed repeatedly in the digestion fluid in the beaker to remove any meat still adhering.  - The stirring rod is placed in the beaker and the beaker is covered with aluminium foil. - The beaker is placed on the preheated heating plate of the magnetic stirrer and the stirring process started. Before starting the stirring process, the magnetic stirrer should be adjusted so that it maintains a constant temperature of 44 to 46 °C throughout the period of operation. During the stirring process, the digestion fluid should rotate at a sufficiently high speed to create a deep whirl without splashing.  - The digestion fluid is stirred for 30 minutes, at the end of which the stirrer is switched off and the digestion fluid is poured through the sieve into the sedimentation funnel.  - The digestion fluid is allowed to stand in the funnel for 30 minutes.  - After 30 minutes, a 40 ml sample of digestion fluid is quickly run off into the measuring cylinder or centrifuge tube.  - The 40 ml sample is allowed to stand for 10 minutes, at the end of which time 30 ml of supernatant is withdrawn by suction, leaving a volume of 10 ml.  - The remaining 10 ml sample of sediment is poured into a larval counting basin or Petri dish.  - Then the cylinder or centrifuge tube is rinsed with about 10 ml of tap-water which has to be added to the sample in the larval counting basin or Petri dish. Subsequently, the sample is examined by trichinoscope or stereo-microscope respectively.  - Digests should be examined as soon as they are ready. Under no circumstances should examination be postponed until the following day.  If the digests are not examined within 30 minutes of their preparation, they should be clarified as follows. The final sample of about 40 ml is poured into a measuring cylinder and allowed to stand for 10 minutes, after which time 30 ml of the supernatant fluid is removed leaving a volume of 10 ml. This volume is made up to 40 ml with tap-water. After a further settling period of 10 minutes, 30 ml of the supernatant fluid is withdrawn by suction leaving a volume of 10 ml for examination in a Petri dish or larval counting basin. The measuring cylinder should be washed with 10 ml of tap-water and these washings should be added to the sample in the Petri dish or the larval counting basin for examination.  If the sediment is found to be unclear on examination, the sample should be poured into a measuring cylinder and made up to 40 ml with tap-water and then the above procedure should be followed.  (ii) Pools of less than 100 samples  When needed, up to 15 samples of 1 g each may be added to a total pool of 100 samples and examined together with these samples according to (c) (1) (i). More than 15 samples should be examined as a complete pool. For pools up to 50 samples, the digestion fluid may be reduced to 1 litre.  2. In the case of a positive or doubtful result following the examination of a collective sample, a further 20 g sample should be taken from each pig in accordance with (b) above. The 20 g samples from five pigs should be pooled and examined by the method described above. In this way samples from 20 groups of five pigs will be examined. When trichinellae are detected in a pooled sample from five pigs, further 20 g samples should be collected from the individual pigs in the group and each should separately be examined using the method described above.'  B. Annex II, Chapter I, paragraph 1 is hereby amended as follows:  1. The text of point (b) is replaced by the following:  '(b) an adequately equipped lockable examination room which can be darkened when examination is performed by trichinoscope;'  2. Point (f) is deleted; the points (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (l), (m) and (n) become respectively (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (l) and (m). 3. The text of the new point (g) is replaced by the following:  '(g) a washroom for cleansing and disinfecting examination equipment (e.g. containers for samples, compressors, knives and scissors), with:  - a waterproof floor-covering which is rot-proof and easy to clean and disinfect,  - smooth walls which, up to a height of at least 2 m, are lined by a washable and light-coloured covering or paint.  This provision need not be applied when using the methods indicated under points II, III, IV, V, VI of Annex I provided the laboratories are equipped with a large suitably plumbed sink.'


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31977L0159

Council Directive 77/159/EEC of 14 February 1977 amending Directive 76/625/EEC concerning the statistical surveys to be carried out by the Member States in order to determine the production potential of plantations of certain species of fruit trees

Official Journal L 048 , 19/02/1977 P. 0031 - 0031 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 8 P. 0120  Greek special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 17 P. 0147  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 8 P. 0120  Spanish special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 11 P. 0237  Portuguese special edition Chapter 03 Volume 11 P. 0237

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE  of 14 February 1977  amending Directive 76/625/EEC concerning the statistical surveys to be carried out by the Member States in order to determine the production potential of plantations of certain species of fruit trees  (77/159/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,  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),  Whereas, in accordance with Article 8 of Council Directive 76/625/EEC of 20 July 1976 concerning the statistical surveys to be carried out by the Member States in order to determine the production potential of plantations of certain species of fruit trees (2), the Commission shall submit to the Council, within one year after notification of the results, a report on experience acquired during the first survey and subsequently annual reports on the subject of Articles 5 and 6;  Whereas it is useful for these reports to be submitted also to the European Parliament for information;  Whereas it is therefore necessary to amend Directive 76/625/EEC accordingly,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 The first paragraph of Article 8 of Directive 76/625/EEC shall be replaced by the following text:  "The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council, within one year after notification of the results by Member States, a report on experience acquired during the first survey in the enlarged Community ; the Commission shall also submit to them from 1 January 1977 annual reports on the subject of Articles 5 and 6."   Article 2 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 14 February 1977.  For the Council  The President  J. SILKIN  (1)Opinion delivered on 11 February 1977 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (2)OJ No L 218, 11.8.1976, p. 10.


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31977L0389

Council Directive 77/389/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to motor-vehicle towing-devices

Official Journal L 145 , 13/06/1977 P. 0041 - 0042 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 7 P. 0044  Greek special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 6 P. 0050  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 7 P. 0044  Spanish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 7 P. 0056  Portuguese special edition Chapter 13 Volume 7 P. 0056

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE  of 17 May 1977  on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to motor-vehicle towing-devices  (77/389/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),  Whereas the technical requirements which motor vehicles must satisfy pursuant to national laws relate inter alia to their towing-devices;  Whereas those requirements differ from one Member State to another ; whereas it is therefore necessary that all Member States adopt the same requirements either in addition to or in place of their existing rules, in order, in particular, to allow the EEC type-approval procedure, which was the subject of 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 (3), to be introduced in respect of each type of vehicle;  Whereas approximation of the national laws relating to motor vehicles entails mutual recognition by the Member States of the checks carried out by each of them on the basis of the common requirements,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 For 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, agricultural or forestry tractors and machinery and public works vehicles.   Article 2 No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-approval or national type-approval of a vehicle on grounds relating to their towing-devices, if these satisfy the requirements set out in the Annex.   Article 3 No Member State may refuse registration or prohibit the sale, entry into service or use of a vehicle on grounds relating to their towing-devices if these satisfy the requirements set out in the Annex to this Directive.   Article 4 Any amendments necessary to adjust the requirements of this Annex to take account of technical progress shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Council Directive 70/156/EEC.   Article 5 1. Member States shall put into force the provisions necessary to comply with this Directive within 18 months of its notification and shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.  2. Member States shall ensure that the texts of legislative provisions which they adopt in the area governed by this Directive are communicated to the Commission.   Article 6 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 17 May 1977.  For the Council  The President  J. SILKIN  (1)OJ No C 76, 7.4.1975, p. 37. (2)OJ No C 248, 29.10.1975, p. 24. (3)OJ No L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1.     ANNEX TOWING-DEVICES    1. Number      1.1. All motor vehicles must have a special towing-device fitted at the front, to which a connecting part, such as a towing-bar or tow-rope, may be fitted.           1.2. Vehicles in category M1 - as defined in Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC - except for those vehicles unsuitable for towing loads, must also be fitted with a towing-device at the rear.                  2. Stability    2.1. Each special towing-device fitted to the vehicle must be able to withstand a tractive or compressive static force of at least half the authorized total weight of the vehicle, only without the towed load to which it is fitted.


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31993L0048

Commission Directive 93/48/EEC of 23 June 1993 setting out the schedule indicating the conditions to be met by fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants intended for fruit production, pursuant to Council Directive 92/34/EEC

Official Journal L 250 , 07/10/1993 P. 0001 - 0008 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 52 P. 0231  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 52 P. 0231

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 93/48/EEC of 23 June 1993 setting out the schedule indicating the conditions to be met by fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants intended for fruit production, pursuant to Council Directive 92/34/EECTHE  COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Directive 92/34/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants intended for fruit production(1) , and in particular Article 4 thereof,  Whereas, in applying the provisions of this Directive, it is appropriate to take into account the production cycles of the various materials;  Whereas, pursuant to point (i) of Article 11 of Directive 92/34/EEC, requirements as to the supplier's document accompanying CAC propagating material and fruit plants shall be laid down in the schedule established pursuant to Article 4;  Whereas a system of certification for such material has (as far as certain species are concerned) been developed or is in the course of development at an international level by the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO);  Whereas the conditions laid down in this Directive must be regarded as the minimum standard acceptable at this stage taking into account the current production conditions in the Community; whereas they will progressively be developed and refined in  order ultimately to achieve high standards of quality;  Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Propagating Material and Plants of Fruit Genera and Species,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:   Article 1  1.  This Directive establishes the schedule referred to in Article 4 of Directive 92/34/EEC, and sets out requirements as to labelling and sealing referred to in Article 11 of that Directive.  2.  The schedule applies to the growing crop and propagating material (including rootstocks), and fruit plants derived therefrom, of all the genera and species referred to in Annex II to Directive 92/34/EEC, and to rootstocks of other genera and species  referred to in point (iii) of Article 4 (1) thereof, irrespective of the propagation system applied, those items being hereinafter referred to as 'the material'.  3.  The provisions of this Directive shall apply progressively, account being taken of the production cycles of the material referred to in paragraph 2.   Article 2  The material shall, where applicable, comply with the relevant plant health conditions laid down in Council Directive 77/93/EEC(2) .   Article 3  1.  Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 2, in the case of CAC material the material must, at least on visual inspection, be substantially free from any harmful organisms and diseases impairing quality, or any signs or symptoms  thereof, which reduce the usefulness of the propagating material or fruit plants and in particular be free from those organisms and diseases listed in the Annex hereto in respect of the genus or species concerned.  2.  Any material showing visible signs or symptoms of the harmful organisms or diseases referred to in paragraph 1 at the stage of the growing crop shall be properly treated immediately upon their appearance or, where appropriate, shall be removed.  3.  In the case of citrus material the following requirements shall also be met:  (i) it shall be derived from initial material which:  - has been checked and found to show no symptoms of the relevant viruses, virus-like organisms or diseases listed in the Annex hereto,  - has been tested individually using appropriate methods for the detection of such viruses, virus-like organisms or diseases and has been found to be free from them;  (ii) it shall have been checked and found to be substantially free of such viruses, virus-like organisms or diseases since the beginning of the last cycle of vegetation; and (iii) in the case of grafting, it shall have been grafted onto rootstocks other than those susceptible to viroids.   Article 4  1.  CAC material shall have adequate identity and purity relative to the genus or species in question and also, without prejudice to the second sentence of Article 9 (1) of Directive 92/34/EEC, have identity and purity as to variety.  2.  In the case of commonly known varieties referred to in point (i) of Article 9 (2) of Directive 92/34/EEC, the official denomination of the variety shall be used by the supplier.  3.  In the case of varieties which are already the subject of an application for plants breeders' rights or an official registration referred to in point (i) of Article 9 (2) of Directive 92/34/EEC, the breeders' reference or proposed name must be used  until the authorization is granted.  4.  In the case of varieties entered on lists kept by suppliers pursuant to point (ii) of Article 9 (2) of Directive 92/34/EEC, the requirement referred to in paragraph 1 hereof in respect of variety shall be based on the detailed descriptions given in  the lists kept by suppliers.   Article 5  CAC material shall be substantially free from any defects likely to impair its quality as propagating material or as fruit plants.   Article 6  In the case of pre-basic, basic and certified material, the requirements set out in Articles 3, 4 (1) and 5 hereof are applicable in so far as the certification schemes referred to in Article 7 hereof do not impose more stringent conditions.    Article 7  Pending the establishment of a Community certification scheme, pre-basic, basic and certified material shall satisfy the conditions for each respective category as laid down in national schemes of certification provided that they comply, as  far as possible, with existing international schemes of certification.   Article 8  1.  The supplier's document in respect of CAC material referred to in Article 11 (i) of Directive 92/34/EEC shall be of suitable material which has not previously been used and shall be printed in at least one of the official languages of the  Community. It shall contain the following information headings:  (i) indication 'EEC quality';  (ii) indication of EEC Member State code;  (iii) indication of responsible official body or its distinguishing code;  (iv) registration or accreditation number;  (v) name of supplier;  (vi) individual serial, week or batch number;  (vii) date of issue of the supplier's document;  (viii) botanical name;  (ix) denomination of the variety: in the case of rootstock, denomination of the variety or its designation;  (x) quantity;  (xi) category;  (xii) in the case of imports from third countries pursuant to Article 16 (2) of Directive 92/34/EEC, the name of the country of harvesting.  2.  Where material is accompanied by a plant passport in accordance with Commission Directive 92/105/EEC(3) , the plant passport may, if the supplier so wishes, constitute the supplier's document referred to in paragraph 1. Nonetheless, the indication  'EEC quality' and an indication as to the responsible official body under Directive 92/34/EEC must be given, and also a reference to the denomination of the variety or rootstock and category. In the case of imports from third countries pursuant to  Article 16 (2) of Directive 92/34/EEC, the name of the country of harvesting must also be given. This information may be on the same document as the plant passport but must be clearly separated.   Article 9  1.  The labelling and sealing requirements of the material qualified as pre-basic, basic or certified pursuant to point (ii) of Article 11 of Directive 92/34/EEC, are those laid down in the national schemes of certification referred to in  Article 7 hereof.  2.  Member States shall nonetheless ensure that where such an official label does not include all the information laid down in Article 8 (1) hereof, with the exception of headings (iv), (v) and (vii), that information shall be added. Furthermore, an  indication as to whether the material is 'virus-free' or 'virus-tested' shall also be given.   Article 10  1.  Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 31 December 1993. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for making such reference shall be adopted by Member States.   2.  Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.   Article 11  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 23 June 1993.  For the CommissionRené STEICHENMember of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 157, 10. 6. 1992, p. 10.  (2) OJ No L 26, 31. 1. 1977, p. 20.  (3) OJ No L 4, 8. 1. 1993, p. 22.      ANNEX    /* Tables: see OJ */


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31983L0131

Commission Directive 83/131/EEC of 14 March 1983 amending the Annex to Council Directive 79/117/EEC prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances

Official Journal L 091 , 09/04/1983 P. 0035 - 0035 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 16 P. 0071  Spanish special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 27 P. 0129  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 16 P. 0071  Portuguese special edition Chapter 03 Volume 27 P. 0129

*****COMMISSION  DIRECTIVE  of 14 March 1983  amending the Annex to Council Directive 79/117/EEC prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances  (83/131/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Directive 79/117/EEC of 21 December 1978 prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,  Whereas the development of scientific and technical knowledge makes necessary certain amendments to the Annex to Directive 79/117/EEC;  Whereas it seems desirable to delete a certain number of temporary derogations from the prohibitions laid down in the Directive since less hazardous treatments are now available;  Whereas all Member States have informed the Commission that they do not intend or no longer intend to avail themselves of these derogations;  Whereas it seems appropriate to add the persistent organo-chlorine compound camphechlor to the list of prohibited active substances since its use is likely to give rise to harmful effects on human and animal health as well as unreasonable adverse effects on the environment; whereas the Commission has consulted the Scientific Committee on Pesticides regarding this compound;  Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  The Annex to Directive 79/117/EEC is hereby amended as follows:  1. In Part A, 'Mercury compounds':  (a) under paragraph 4, 'Alkyl mercury compounds', the text of subparagraph (a) is replaced by the following:  'Dipping of seed potatoes';  (b) under paragraph 5, 'Alkoxyalkyl and aryl mercury compounds':  (aa) subparagraph (a) is deleted;  (bb) subparagraph (b), (c) and (d) become (a), (b) and (c) respectively.  2. In Part B, 'Persistent organo-chlorine compounds':  (a) under paragraph 1, 'Aldrin', the text of subparagraph (a) is replaced by the following:  'Soil treatment against Otiorrynchus in nurseries and beds of ornamentals';  (b) under paragraph 4, 'DDT', subparagraphs (a), (b), (c) and (e) are deleted;  (c) under paragraph 7, 'Heptachlor', the text in column 2 is deleted;  (d) the following is added in column 1 after paragraph 8:  '9. Camphechlor'.  Article 2  Member States shall, not later than 1 October 1984, bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.  Article 3  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 14 March 1983.  For the Commission  Poul DALSAGER  Member of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 36.


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31985L0073

Council Directive 85/73/EEC of 29 January 1985 on the financing of health inspections and controls of fresh meat and poultrymeat

Official Journal L 032 , 05/02/1985 P. 0014 - 0015 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 18 P. 0104  Spanish special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 33 P. 0152  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 18 P. 0104  Portuguese special edition Chapter 03 Volume 33 P. 0152

*****COUNCIL  DIRECTIVE  of 29 January 1985  on the financing of health inspections and controls of fresh meat and poultrymeat  (85/73/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, in order to make the health safeguards offered to the consumer uniform, Directive 64/433/EEC (4), as last amended by Directive 83/90/EEC (5), provided for the implementation of health inspections and controls in respect of fresh meat likely to be involved in intra-Community trade;  Whereas, in order to safeguard human and animal health within the Community, Directive 72/462/EEC (6), as last amended by Directive 83/91/EEC (7), provides for health controls to be carried out by the competent authorities of the Member States upon importation of fresh meat and for inspections to be carried out by veterinary experts of the Member States and the Commission within the exporting third countries;  Whereas Directive 64/433/EEC relates only to fresh meat likely to be involved in intra-Community trade; whereas, however, the authorities of the Member States have introduced national controls for fresh meat intended solely for the national market;  Whereas Council Directive 71/118/EEC (8), as last amended by Directive 84/642/EEC (9), makes provision for health inspections and controls for fresh poultrymeat;  Whereas these health inspections and controls give rise to the collection of fees which are at present financed in different ways in the individual Member States; whereas these differences are liable to affect the conditions of competition between lines of production which are for the most part covered by common organizations of the markets;  Whereas, in order to remedy this situation, harmonized rules on the financing of the said health inspections and controls should be laid down;  Whereas, owing to the provisions and administrative procedures of national management and financing, a further two-year period should be granted so as to allow the Hellenic Republic to apply the necessary machinery for collecting the fees relating to inspections and controls,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  1. As from 1 January 1986 the Member States shall ensure that:  - fees are collected when the animals referred to in paragraph 2 are slaughtered for the costs occasioned by health inspections and controls,  - in order both to ensure equivalence of treatment as provided for in Article 15 of Directive 71/118/EEC and to cover the costs provided for in Directive 72/462/EEC, provision is made for the collection of a fee on meat referred to in those Directives imported from third countries,  - any direct or indirect refund of fees is prohibited.  2. For the puposes of this Directive, 'animals' means domestic animals of the following species: bovine (including buffalo), swine, sheep and goats, domestic solipeds and hens, turkeys, guinea-fowl, ducks and geese.  Article 2  1. The Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission shall, before 1 January 1986, take a decision on the standard level or levels of the fees referred to in the first two indents of Article 1 (1) and on the detailed rules and principles for the implementation of this Directive, and on possible exceptions. However, the levels of fees to be collected for meat coming from slaughterhouses that are not approved under Directive 64/433/EEC shall not be fixed except in connection with the adoption by the Council before that date of rules of inspection for that meat.  2. Member States shall be authorized to collect an amount exceeding the level or levels referred to in paragraph 1 provided that the total fee collected for each Member State remains lower than or equal to the real figure for inspection costs.  Article 3  Before 1 January 1990 the Commission will submit a report on the experience gained, together with proposals for possible amendments to the abovementioned Articles.  Article 4  Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 1 January 1986. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  However, the Hellenic Republic shall have an additional period of two years in which to comply with it.  Article 5  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 29 January 1985.  For the Council  The President  G. ANDREOTTI  (1) OJ No C 168, 28. 6. 1984, p. 4, OJ No C 97, 29. 4. 1981, p. 12 and OJ No C 162, 22. 6. 1984, p. 10.  (2) OJ No C 87, 5. 4. 1982, p. 116 and opinion delivered on 17 January 1985 (not yet published in the Official Journal).  (3) OJ No C 307, 19. 11. 1984, p. 1 and opinion delivered on 12 December 1984 (not yet published in the Official Journal).  (4) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 2012/64.  (5) OJ No L 59, 5. 3. 1983, p. 10.  (6) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.  (7) OJ No L 59, 5. 3. 1983, p. 34.  (8) OJ No L 55, 8. 3. 1971, p. 23.  (9) OJ No L 339, 27. 12. 1984, p. 26.


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Council Directive 80/51/EEC of 20 December 1979 on the limitation of noise emissions from subsonic aircraft

Official Journal L 018 , 24/01/1980 P. 0026 - 0028 Greek special edition: Chapter 15 Volume 1 P. 0237  Spanish special edition: Chapter 07 Volume 2 P. 0206  Portuguese special edition Chapter 07 Volume 2 P. 0206  Finnish special edition: Chapter 7 Volume 2 P. 0121  Swedish special edition: Chapter 7 Volume 2 P. 0121

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE  of 20 December 1979  on the limitation of noise emissions from subsonic aircraft  (80/51/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 84 (2) thereof,  Having regard to the draft Directive submitted by the Commission,  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),  Whereas the programme of action of the European Communities on the environment (3) shows clearly the importance of the problem of noise and, in particular, the need to take action against noise due to air traffic;  Whereas the priority programme of the Council for the study of air transport questions refers to emissions from aircraft including noise;  Whereas aircraft noise should be reduced, taking into account environmental factors, technical feasibility and economic consequences;  Whereas an appropriate way to reduce this nuisance would be to fix a limit to noise emissions at source based on the standards specified in this matter by the International Civil Aviation Organization,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 Each Member State shall ensure that any civil aircraft falling within one of the categories set out in Annex 16 to the Convention on international civil aviation, third edition (July 1978) and registered in its territory may not be used therein unless it has granted noise certification on the basis of satisfactory evidence that the aircraft complies with requirements which are at least equal to the applicable standards specified in Part II, Chapter 2, 3, 5 or 6 of that Annex.   Article 2 1. The documents attesting noise certification within the meaning of Articles 1, 3, 4 and 5 may take the form of a separate noise certificate or a suitable statement contained in another document approved by the State of registry and required by that State to be carried in the aircraft, and shall provide at least the following information:    (a) State of registry and registration mark of the aircraft;       (b) manufacturer's serial number;       (c) manufacturer's type and model designation;       (d) statement of any additional modifications incorporated for the purpose of compliance with the applicable noise certification standards;       (e) the maximum weights at which compliance with the applicable noise certification standards has been demonstrated;       (f) for aeroplanes for which application or certification is submitted on or after 6 October 1977 : the noise level(s) and their 90 % confidence limits at the reference point(s) for which compliance with the applicable noise certification standards has been demonstrated.         2. Member States shall recognize the validity of the documents referred to in paragraph 1 issued by the certifying authorities of a State of registry which is also a Member State.   Article 3 1. Member States shall ensure that all civil propeller-driven aeroplanes with a maximum certificated take-off weight not exceeding 5 700 kg and all civil subsonic jet aeroplanes, if they do not fall within one of the categories set out in Annex 16 to the Convention on international civil aviation, third edition (July 1978), but use aerodromes situated in any Member State, are certificated in accordance with requirements which are at least equal to the applicable standards specified in Part II, Chapter 2 or 6 of that Annex when being newly registered in their territory.  (1)OJ No C 178, 2.8.1976, p. 61. (2)OJ No C 299, 18.12.1976, p. 16. (3)OJ No C 112, 20.11.1973, p. 1.   2. Paragraph 1 shall apply from the following dates:    - propeller-driven aeroplanes : at the latest six months after notification of this Directive,       - subsonic jet aeroplanes : at the latest one month after notification of this Directive.         3. By way of exception from paragraph 1, Member States may decide to agree to register the propellerdriven aeroplanes referred to in paragraph 1 from another Member State after the date indicated in paragraph 2, if they ensure that such aeroplanes operate only in their territory or in that of consenting States.   Article 4 1. The following shall be exempted from the provisions of Article 3:    (i) aircraft not satisfying the applicable requirements for noise certification when they can be equipped to these standards provided that:      (a) suitable conversion equipment exists for the aircraft type in question;           (b) aircraft fitted with such equipment are capable of achieving the standards required for noise certification;           (c) such equipment is actually available ; and           (d) the operator has ordered the equipment;  the appropriate equipment must be fitted within not more than two years from the date of registration;                  (ii) aircraft which have been used before 1 July 1979 by operators of a Member State under hirepurchase or leasing contracts concluded, at the latest, by that date, and which for this reason, have been registered in a State other than that in which they are used.         2. Member States may exempt from the provisions of Article 3 aircraft which do not satisfy the applicable requirements for noise certification in the case of:    (a) aircraft which replace an equivalent number of aircraft which have been accidentally destroyed and which cannot be replaced by a comparable aircraft with noise certification available on the market, provided that the registration of the replacement aircraft is is carried out within one year following the destruction in question;       (b) aircraft of historic interest;       (c) aircraft in respect of which an operator demonstrates that the pursuit of his operations would otherwise be adversely affected to an unreasonable extent, provided always that in such cases they be removed from the register not later than 31 December 1984.  A Member State may, however, require aircraft covered by the exemptions provided for in subparagraphs (b) and (c) of this paragraph to comply with Article 3 if they use airports in that Member State. Member States which require such aircraft to comply with Article 3 shall so inform other Member States and the Commission.   Article 5 1. Without prejudice to Article 1, each Member State shall ensure that after 31 December 1986 civil subsonic jet aeroplanes registered in its territory with a maximum certificated take-off weight exceeding 20 tonnes may not be used therein, unless it has granted noise certification on the basis of satisfactory evidence that the aeroplane complies with requirements which are at least equal to the standards specified in Part II, Chapter 2 of Annex 16 to the Convention on international civil aviation, third edition (July 1978).  2. The competent authorities of the Member States may grant temporary exemptions from paragraph 1 if the operator undertakes to replace the aeroplanes concerned by 31 December 1988 at the latest by other aeroplanes available on the market which comply with requirements which are at least equal to the noise standards specified in Part II, Chapter 3 of Annex 16 to the Convention on international civil aviation, third edition (July 1978).   Article 6 In exceptional individual cases Member States may permit the temporary use on their territory of aircraft which cannot be put into service on the basis of the other provisions of this Directive.   Article 7 Member States shall endeavour to take the appropriate measures to ensure that aircraft which are not registered in a Member State but which use airports in their territory meet requirements at least as stringent as those which the aircraft of the Member States subject to Articles 1 to 6 must meet.   Article 8 1. Without prejudice to Article 3 (1), Member States shall bring into force the provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than six months after its notification and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.   2. Member States shall ensure that the texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive are communicated to the Commission.   Article 9 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 20 December 1979.  For the Council  The President  J. TUNNEY