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31988L0271

Fifth Commission Directive 88/271/EEC of 5 April 1988 amending certain Annexes to Council Directive 77/93/EEC on protective measures against the introduction into the Member States of organisms harmful to plants or plant products

Official Journal L 116 , 04/05/1988 P. 0013 - 0018 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 26 P. 0166  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 26 P. 0166

*****FIFTH  COMMISSION DIRECTIVE  of 5 April 1988  amending certain Annexes to Council Directive 77/93/EEC on protective measures against the introduction into the Member States of organisms harmful to plants or plant products  (88/271/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976 on protective measures against the introduction into the Member States of harmful organisms of plants or plant products (1), as last amended by Directive 87/298/EEC (2), and in particular Article 13, second paragraph, fourth indent thereof,  Whereas Directive 77/93/EEC laid down protective measures against the introduction into the Member States of organisms harmful to plants or plant products; whereas the harmful organisms concerned are listed in Annexes I and II to that Directive;  Whereas it has appeared that these lists no longer reflect the current phytosanitary concerns of the Community; whereas also the results of activities of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) in this field need to be taken into account;  Whereas therefore the relevant Annexes of Directive 77/93/EEC should be amended accordingly in the light of developments in scientific or technical knowledge;  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  1. Annex I to Directive 77/93/EEC is hereby amended as follows:  (a) in part A (a) the following items are added:  1.2 // '001   // Acleris variana (Fern.)   // 01 (a)  // Anomala orientalis Waterh.   // 3 (a)   // Erarmonia prunivora (Walsh. 1868)   // 7 (b) (i)   // Nacobbus aberrans (Thorne) Thorne & Allen   // 7 (b) (ii)   // Opogona sacchari (Bojer)   // 8a   // Premnotrypes spp. (non-European)   // 18.  // Xiphinema americanum sensu lato (non-European 1987, p. 1.  (b) in (A) (c) the following item is deleted:  1.2 // '1.   // Aplanobacter populi Ridé';  (c) in (A) (c) the following items are added:  1.2 // '4.   // Xanthomonas populi (Ridé) Ridé and Ridé  // 5.   // Xylella fastidiosa (Well et al; 1987) [syn. grapevine Pierce's disease bacterium]';  (d) in (A) (d) the following items are deleted:  1.2 // '5.   // Cronartium comptoniae Arthur   // 6.  // Cronartium fusiforme Hedge. and Hunt ex Cumm.,   // 8.  // Endocronartium harknesii (J.P. Moore), Y. Hiratsuka [= Peridermium harknessii (J.P. Moore)]   // 11.   // Hypoxylon pruinatum (Klotzsche) Cke';  (e) in (A) (d) the following items are added:  1.2 // ' 5.   // Cronartium spp. (non-European)   // 6.  // Endocronartium spp. (non-European)   // 10 (a)  // Gymnosporangium spp. (non-European)   // 13 (a)  // Monilinia fructicola (Wint.) Honey   // 13 (b)  // Mycosphaerella larici-leptolepis K. Ito et al.   // 15 (a)  // Peridermium spp. (non-European)   // 15 (b)   // Phoma andina Turkensteen   // 15 (c)   // Phyllosticta solitaria Ell. & Ev.   // 16 (a)   // Septoria lycopersici var. malaguttii Ciccarone & Boerema';  (f) in (B) (a) the following item is deleted:  1.2.3 //  //  //  // '9.   // Iridomyrmex humilis (Mayr)  // France, Italy, Greece'  (g) in (B) (a), item 4, the words 'Spain, Portugal' are added to the right-hand column;  (h) in (B) (a), item 6, the word 'France' is added to the right-hand column;  (i) in (B) (a), item 12, the word 'Greece' is added to the right-hand column;  (j) in (B) (c) the following item is deleted:  1.2.3 //  //  //  // '1.   // Cronartium ribicola J.C. Fischer   // Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal'  (k) in (B) (c), items 4 and 5 the word 'France' is added to the right-hand column;  (l) in (B) (c) the following item is added:  1.2.3 //  //  //  // '5 (aa)   // Fusarium oxysporum Schlecht f.sp. albedinis (Killian & Maire) Gord.   // France, Italy, Spain'  2. Annex II to Directive 77/93/EEC is hereby amended as follows:  (a) in (A) (a) the following items are deleted:  1.2.3 //  //  //  // '5.   // Gracilaria azaleella Brants  // Azaleas (Rhododendron L. partim)   // 6.   // Lampetia equestris F.   // Flower bulbs and corms   // 8.  // Rhagoletis cerasi L.  // Fruits of cherry trees (Prunus avium L. and Prunus cerasus L.)';  (b) in (A) (a), item 3 in the right-hand column after the words 'Flower bulbs' there are added the words 'of the genera Croccus L., Gladiolus Tourn. ex L., Hyacinthus L., Iris L., Tigridia Juss., and Tulipa L.';  (c) in (A) (a) the following item is added:  1.2.3 //  //  //  // '1 (01)   // Aphelenchoides besseyi Christie  // Strawberry plants (Fragaria Tourn. ex L.) other than the fruits and seeds'  (d) in (A) (b) the following item is deleted:  1.2.3 //  //  //  // '5.   // Pseudomonas gladioli Severini [= Pseudomonas marginata (McCull.) Stapp]   // Gladioli corms (Gladiolus Tourn. ex L.) and freesia corms (Fressia Klatt.)'  (e) in (A) (b), item 9 after the word 'Xanthomonas' the words 'vesicatoria (Doidge) Dye' are deleted and the words 'campestris pv. vesicatoria (Doidge 1920) Dye 1978' are added;  (f) in (A) (b) the following items are added:  1.2.3 //  //  //  // '7 (a)   // Pseudomonas syringae pv. persicae (Prunier et al. 1970) Young et al. 1978   // Prunus other than fruit and seeds   // 8 (aa)   // Xanthomonas ampelina Panagopoulos 1969   // Vines (Vitis L. partim) other than fruit and seeds'  (g) in (A) (c) the following items are deleted:  1.2.3 //  //  //  // ' 5.   // Ovulina azaleae Weiss  // Azaleas (Rhododendron L. partim)   // 10.   // Sclerotinia bulborum (Wakk.) Rehm   // Flower bulbs   // 11.  // Sclerotinia convoluta Drayt.   // Iris rhizomes (Iris L.)  // 12.   // Septoria gladioli Pass.   // Flower bulbs and corms   // 13.   // Stomatinia gladioli (Drat) Whet.  // Flower bulbs and corms'  (h) in (A) (c) the following items are added:  1.2.3 //  //  //  // ' 5.   // Hypoxylon pruinatum (Klotsche) Cke   // Plants of Populus other than seeds intended for planting   // 8 (a)   // Puccinia pitteriana   // Solanum spp.  // 15 (a)   // Verticillium dahliae   // Hops (Humulus lupulus L.)'  (i) in (B) (a), item 01, the word 'Portugal' is added to the right-hand column;  (j) in (B) (a) the following items are added:  1.2.3.4 //  //  //  //  // '03.   // Aphelenchoides bessevi Christie   // Rice (Oryza spp.) seed for sowing   // France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal   // 11 (aa)   // Rhagoletis cerasi L.  // Fruits of cherry trees (Prunus avium L. and Prunus cerasus L.)   // United Kingdom'  (k) in (B) (b) the following items are added:  1.2.3.4 //  //  //  //  // '1 (a)   // Erwinia stewartii (Smith 1898) Dye 1963   // Zea mais seed for sowing  // Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal   // 7.   // Xanthomonas campestris pv. oryzae (Ishiyama 1922) Dye 1978 and pv. orizicola (Fang et al. 1957) Dye 1978   // Rice (Oryza spp.) seed for sowing   // France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Porugal'  (l) in (B) (c) the following items are deleted:  1.2.3.4 //  //  //  //  // '1.   // Ascochyta chlorospora Speg.   // Almond (Prunus amygdalus Batsch) intended for planting and fruit including any or all of the outer pericarp  // Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal   // 3.   // Cryptosporis curvispora (Pk) Gremmen   // Apple (Malus pumila Mill.)  // Italy, Greece'  (m) in (B) (c), item 7, in the middle column after the words 'plants' there are added the words 'other than seeds';  (n) in (B) (c) the following items are added:  1.2.3.4 //  //  //  //  // '3.   // Diaporthe phaseolorum var. caulivora and var. sojae   // Seeds of soyabean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) for planting   // France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal   // 4 (b)   // Phialophora gregata   // Seeds of soyabean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) for planting   // France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal   // 6 (b)   // Phytophora megasperma f. sp. glycinea   // Seeds of soyabean (Glycinea max (L.) Merr.) for planting   // France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal   // 6 (c)   // Sclerotinia convoluta Drayt.   // Iris rhizomes (Iris L.)   // United Kingdom'  3. Annex III to Directive 77/93/EEC is hereby amended as follows:  (a) in (A) the following items are added:  1.2.3 //  //  //  // '4 (a)   // Plants of Juniperus other than fruits and seeds   // Non-European countries   // 8.  // Plants of Chaenomeles Ldl., Cydonia Mill., Crataegus L., Malus Mill., Photinia, Prunus L., Pyrus L. and Rosa L. for planting other than dormant plants free from leaves, flowers and fruit   // Non-European countries   // 9 (b)   // Plants of the family Solanaceae other than fruits and seeds   // South and Central American countries'  (b) in (B) the following items are added:  1.2.3 //  //  //  // '10 (a)   // Seeds of rice (Oryza sativa L.) for planting originating in any non-European country other than Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia   // France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal  // 10 (b)   // Plants of Phoenix spp. intended for planting, other than seeds, from Algeria and Morocco   // France, Italy, Spain'  4. Annex IV to Directive 77/93/EEC is hereby amended as follows:  (a) in (A), item 16, in the left-hand column, after the words 'Plants of' in the first line there are added the words 'Crataegus L.' and after the words 'The relevant harmful organisms are:' in the second paragraph the following indent is added:  '- on Crataegus L. and Malus Mill.: Phyllosticta solitaria Ell. & Ev. (Annex I A (d) (15) (c))'  (b) in (A), item 28, in the right-hand column, after the words 'Verticillium albo-atrum' there are added the words 'and Verticillium dahliae';  (c) in (A) the following items are added:  1.2.3 //  //  //  // '14 (c)   // Plants of Chaenomeles, Crataegus, Cydonia, Eriobotrya, Malus, Prunus, Pyrus intended for planting, other than seeds, from non-European countries  // Official statement: - that the plants originate in a region recognized as being free from Monilinia fructicola, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 16, and - that no symptoms of Monilinia fructicola have been observed at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.   // 14 (d)   // From 1 March to 30 September, for fresh fruits of Prunus originating in the Southern Hemispere   // Official statement that: - either the fruits originate in a region recognized as being free from Monilinia fructicola, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 16, or   //   //   // - the fruits have been subjected to appropriate inspection and treatment procedures prior to harvest and/or export to ensure freedom from Monilinia spp.   // 16 (c)   // Plants of Fragaria (Tourn.) L. intended for planting, other than seeds, originating in countries in which Aphelenchoides besseyi is known to occur   // Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to plants, where appropriate, under 16 and 16 (b), official statement that: (a) either no symptoms of Aphelenchoides besseyi have been observed on plants at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation, or   //   //   // (b) in the case of plants in tissue culture, the plants have been derived from plants which complied with section (a) of this item or have been officially tested by appropriate nematological methods and have been found free from Aphelenchoides besseyi.  (d) In (B) the following item is added:  1.2.3.4 //  //  //  //  // '19.   // Seeds of rice (Oryza sativa L.) for planting originating in countries in which Aphelenchoides besseyi is known to occur  // Official statement that the seeds have been officially tested by appropriate nematological tests and have been found free from Aphelenchoides besseyi   // France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal'  Article 2  Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with the provisions of this Directive by 1 January 1989.  Member States shall immediately inform the Commission of all laws, regulations and administrative provisions adopted in implementation of this Directive. The Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof.  Article 3  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 5 April 1988.  For the Commission  Frans ANDRIESSEN  Vice-President populations)';  (1) OJ No L 26, 31. 1. 1977, p. 20. 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31981L0007

Council Directive 81/7/EEC of 1 January 1981 amending, in view of the accession of the Hellenic Republic, Directive 77/93/EEC on protective measures against the introduction into the Member States of organisms harmful to plants or plant products

Official Journal L 014 , 16/01/1981 P. 0023 - 0026 Spanish special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 21 P. 0019  Portuguese special edition Chapter 03 Volume 21 P. 0019

*****COUNCIL  DIRECTIVE  of 1 January 1981  amending, in view of the accession of the Hellenic Republic, Directive 77/93/EEC on protective measures against the introduction into the Member States of organisms harmful to plants or plant products  (81/7/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to the 1979 Act of Accession, and in particular Article 146 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Whereas Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976 on protective measures against the introduction into the Member States of organisms harmful to plants or plant products (1), as amended by Directives 80/392/EEC and 80/393/EEC (2), should, pursuant to Annex II (I) (Part 2) (D) (b) of the Act of Accession, be adapted to take account of the ecological conditions and the plant health situation which characterizes the territory of Greece and the territories of the other Member States;  Whereas therefore the Community should extend its protection in respect of certain harmful organisms of general concern;  Whereas moreover the protection in respect of certain other harmful organisms of concern for Greece and regions with similar ecological conditions should be extended to the Member States concerned;  Whereas a transitional period seems appropriate in order to enable the Hellenic Republic to take all the steps which are necessary to comply with Directive 77/93/EEC, and to maintain the relations in respect of plant health which exist between this Member State and the other Member States,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  Council Directive 77/93/EEC is hereby amended as follows:  1. In Article 20, the following paragraph shall be added:  '4. The Hellenic Republic shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply  (a) with the restrictions laid down in Article 11 (3), on 1 January 1985;  (b) with the other provisions of this Directive, on 1 January 1983.  The other Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the provisions of this Directive in respect of the Hellenic Republic on the same dates.'  2. Annex I is hereby amended as follows:  (a) in (A) (a), the following item shall be inserted:  '4a. Helicoverpa armigera Huebner [= Heliothis zea Pod.]';  (b) in (B) (a) (1) to (9), (11) and (13) to (15), the word 'Greece' shall be added in the right-hand column;  (c) in (B) (b), the word 'Greece' shall be added in the right-hand column;  (d) in (B) (c) (1) to (5), the word 'Greece' shall be added in the right-hand column;  (e) in (B) (c), the following item shall be inserted:  1.2 // '5a. Phymatotrichum omnivorum (Shear.) Dugg.  // Greece';  (f) in (B) (d), the word 'Greece' shall be added in the right-hand column.  3. Annex II is hereby amended as follows:  (a) in A (b), the following items shall be inserted:  1.2 // '8a. Xanthomonas fragariae Kennedy and King  // Plant of Fragaria (Tourn.) L., intended for planting, other than seeds  // 8b. Xanthomonas campestris pv pruni (E.F. Smith) Dye  // Plants of Prunus L., intended for planting, other than seeds';  (b) in A (d), the following item shall be inserted:  1.2.3 // '01. Beet curly top virus  // Plants of Beta spp., intended for planting other than seeds';  (c) in B (a), the following items shall be inserted:  1.2.3 // '01. Aleurothrixus floccosus (Mask)  // Plants of Citrus L., intended for planting, other than seeds  // Greece, Italy  // 02. Athonomus grandis Boh.  // Plants of cotton (Gossypium sp.), other than seeds  // Greece';  (d) in B (a), item (5) shall be deleted;  (e) in B (a), the following items shall be inserted:  1.2.3 // '10a. Leucaspis japonica CKLL  // Plants of Citrus L., Malus Mill. and Pyrus L., intended for planting, other than seeds  // France, Greece, Italy  // '12. Unaspis yanonensis Kuw  // Plants of Citrus L., intended for planting, other than seeds  // France, Greece, Italy';  (f) in B (b), the figure '1.' shall be added before the word 'Corynebacterium' and the word 'Greece' shall be added in the right-hand column;  (g) in B (b), the following item shall be added:  1.2.3 // '2. Pseudomonas glycinea  // Seeds of soya bean (Glycine max. L. Merril) for planting  // Greece';  (h) in B (c) (1), the words 'intended for planting and fruit including any or all of the outer pericarp' shall be added in the second column and the word 'Greece' shall be added in the third column;  (i) in B (c) (2) to (6), the word 'Greece' shall be added in the third column;  (j) in B (c), the following item shall be added:  1.2.3 // '4a. Glomerella gossypii  // Seeds of cotton (Gossypium sp.) for planting  // Greece'.  4. Annex IV is hereby amended as follows:  (a) in A (16), left-hand column, the words:  'Xanthomonas fragariae Kennedy and King (Annex II (A) (b) (8a)' shall be inserted in the first indent '- on Fragaria (Tourn.) L.', and the words:  'Xanthomonas campestris p.v. pruni (E.F. Smith) Dye (Annex II (A) (b) (8b)'  shall be inserted in the second indent '- on Prunus L.';  (b) in A, the following items shall be inserted:  1.2 // '28a. Plants of Chrysanthemum, Dianthus, and Pelargonium, other than seeds and cut flowers  // Official statement: (a) that no symptoms of Epichoristodes acerbella, Helicoverpa armigera, Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) or Spodoptera litura (F.) have been observed at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation, or (b) that the plants have undergone appropriate treatment to protect them from the said organisms.  // 36a. Plants of Beta spp., intended for planting, other than seeds  // Official statement, that no symptoms of Beet curly top virus have been observed at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation';  (c) in B (2) and (8), the word 'Greece' shall be added in the third column;  (d) in B, item (15) shall be deleted;  (e) in B, the following items shall be added:  1.2.3 // '17. Seeds of soya bean (Glycine max. L. Merril) for planting  // Official statement, that no symptoms of Pseudomonas glycinea have been observed at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation  // Greece  // 18. Seeds of cotton (Gossypium sp.) for planting  // Official statement, - that the seed has been acid de-linted, or  // Greece'.  //   // - that no symptoms of Glomerella gossypii have been observed at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation, and that a representative sample has been tested and has been found free from Glomerella gossypii in those tests.  //  Article 2  Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with:  - Article 1 point 1 with effect from 1 January 1981;  - Article 1 point 2 (a), point 3 (a) and (b), point 4 (a) and (b) on 1 January 1983;  - the other provisions of this Directive as from 1 January 1983 where the protected Member States so request.  Article 3  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 1 January 1981.  For the Council  The President  D. F. VAN DER MEI  (1) OJ No L 26, 31. 1. 1977, p. 20.  (2) OJ No L 100, 17. 4. 1980, pp. 32 and 35.


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31991L0508

Commission Directive 91/508/EEC of 9 September 1991 amending the Annexes to Council Directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffs

Official Journal L 271 , 27/09/1991 P. 0067 - 0069 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 39 P. 0096  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 39 P. 0096

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE  of 9 September 1991  amending the Annexes to Council Directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffs  (91/508/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 Commission Directive 91/336/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 have been codified by Commission Directive 91/248/EEC (3);  Whereas a new use of the antibiotic 'salinomycin sodium', the sweetener 'neohesperidine dihydrochalcone', the vitamin D3 and the trace element 'iron', in the form of a ferrous chelate of amino acids hydrate has been successfully tested in certain Member  States; whereas, on the basis of experience gained, it appears that these new uses can be authorized throughout the Community;  Whereas certain studies have cast doubt on the effectiveness of the carotenoid 'violaxanthin', whereas it is advisable to ban the use of this colourant;  Whereas the use of a new coccidiostat has been successfully tested in certain Member States; whereas it is suitable provisionally to authorize this new use at national level while waiting for it to be authorized at Community level;  Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on 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 1992 at the latest, bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with Article 1. They shall inform the Commission thereof.  When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member  States.  Article 3  This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 9 September 1991. For the Commission  Ray MAC SHARRY  Member of the Commission   (1) OJ No L 270, 14. 12. 1970, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 185, 11. 7. 1991, p. 31. (3) OJ No L 124, 18. 5. 1991, p. 1.    ANNEX  1. In Annex I:  (a) In part A 'Antibiotics',  (aa) item E 714 'Monensin-sodium', the following is added in the column 'Other provisions' after the word 'equines':  'This feedingstuff contains an ionophore: simultaneous use with certain medicinal substances (e.g. tiamulin) can be contra indicated';  (bb) the following item is added:            EEC  No  Additives  Chemical formula,  description  Species or category  of animal  Maximum  age  Minimum  content   Maximum  content        mg/kg of complete  feedingstuff  Other provisions            E 716  Salinomycin sodium  C42H69O11Na (sodium salt of a polyether monocarboxylic acid produced by Streptomyces albus)  Piglets  Pigs  4 months  6 months  30  15  60  30  Indicate in the instructions for use:  - 'Dangerous for equines';  - 'This feedingstuff contains on ionophore: simultaneous use with certain medicinal substances (e.g. tiamulin) can be contra indicated.'          (b) In part C 'Aromatic and appetizing substances', point 2, the following item is inserted:            EEC  No  Additives  Chemical formula,  description  Species or category  of animal  Maximum  age  Minimum  content   Maximum  content        mg/kg of complete  feedingstuff  Other provisions            E 959  Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone  C28H36O15  Piglets  Dogs  4 months  -  -  -  35  35  -  -          (c) in part D 'Coccidiostats and other medicinal substances':  (aa) item E 757 'Monensin-sodium', the following sentence is added in the column 'Other provisions' after the word 'equines':  'This feedingstuff contains an ionophore: simultaneous use with certain medicinal substances (e.g. tiamulin) can be contra indicated';  (bb) item E 763 'Lasalocid-sodium', the following sentence is added in the column 'Other provisions':  'Indicate in the instructions for use:  "This feedingstuff contains an ionophore: simultaneous use with certain medicinal substances can be contra indicated"';  (cc) item E 765 'Narasin', the following sentence is added in the column 'Other provisions' after the word 'equines':  'This feedingstuff contains an ionophore: simultaneous use with certain medicinal substances (e.g. tiamulin) can be contra indicated';  (dd) item E 766 'Salinomycin-sodium' the following sentence is added in the column 'Other provisions' after the word 'equines':  'This feedingstuff contains an ionophore: simultaneous use with certain medicinal substances (e.g. tiamulin) can be contra indicated';  (d) in part F 'Colouring matters including pigments', point 1 'Carotenoids and xanthopylls', item E 161e 'Violaxanthin' is deleted;  (e) in part H 'Vitamins, provitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effect':  (aa) item E 670 'Vitamin D2', in the column 'Species or category of animal' the indication 'Other species or categories of animals with the exception of poultry' is replaced by the indication 'Other species or categories of animals with the exception of  poultry and fish';  (bb) item E 671 'Vitamin D3', the following indications are inserted after those concerning the category 'Other poultry':           EEC No  Additive  Chemical formula, description  Specie or categorie of animal  Maximum age  Maximum content iu/kg of complete feedingstuff or of the daily ration  Other provisions             Fish  -  3 000  Simultaneous use of vitamin D2  prohibited         (f) In part I 'Trace elements', the wording of item E 1 'Iron-Fe' is completed as follows:          EEC No  Element  Additive  Chemical formula  Maximum content of the element in mg/kg of the complete feedingstuff  Other provisions           Ferrous chelate of amino acids hydrate  Fe(x)1-3.nH2O (where x equals an anion of any amino acids  derived from hydrolyzed soya protein) molecular weight not exceeding 1 500  -  -        2. In Annex II in part D 'Coccidiostats and other medicinal substances':  (a) item 20 'Lasalocid sodium', the following sentence is added in the column 'Other provisions':  'Indicate in the instructions for use:  "This feedingstuff contains an ionophore: simultaneous use with certain medicinal substances can be contra indicated"';  (b) item 21 'Maduramicin ammonium', the following sentence is added in the column 'Other provisions' after the word 'equines':  'This feeedingstuff contains an ionophore; simultaneous use with certain medicinal substances (e.g. tiamulin) can be contra indicated';  (c) item 23 'Narasin/Nicarbazin' the following sentence is added in the column 'Other provisions' after the word 'equines':  'This feedingstuff contains an ionophore: simultaneous use with certain medicinal substances (e.g. tiamulin) can be contra indicated',  (d) the following item is added:             EEC No  Additive  Chemical formula, description  Species or category of animal  Maximum age  Minimum content   Maximum content         mg/kg of complete feedingstuff  Other provisions  Period of authorization             24  Diclazuril   (+)-4-chlorphenyl[2,6-dichloro-  4-(2,3,4,5-tetrohydro-3,5-dioxo-  1,2,4-triazin-2-yl)phenyl]  acetonitrile  Chickens for  fattening  -  1  1  Use prohibited at least 5 days before slaughter  30. 11. 1992


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31998L0017

Commission Directive 98/17/EC of 11 March 1998 amending Directive 92/76/EEC recognising protected zones exposed to particular plant health risks in the Community (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 085 , 20/03/1998 P. 0028 - 0028

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 98/17/EC of 11 March 1998 amending Directive 92/76/EEC recognising protected zones exposed to particular plant health risks in the Community (Text with EEA relevance)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), as last amended by Commission Directive 98/2/EC (2), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 2(1)(h) thereof,Having regard to Commission Directive 92/76/EEC of 6 October 1992 recognising protected zones exposed to particular plant health risks in the Community (3), as last amended by Directive 96/76/EC (4),Whereas within the meaning of Commission Directive 92/76/EEC certain zones in France, Ireland and Italy were provisionally recognised as 'protected zones` in respect of certain harmful organisms for a period expiring on 31 December 1997;Whereas, from information supplied by Ireland and Italy and from the survey monitoring information gathered by Commission experts it appears that the provisional recognition of the protected zones for Ireland and Italy in respect of Erwinia amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al. should be extended for a further limited period to enable the responsible official bodies of Ireland and Italy to complete the information on the distribution of Erwinia amylovora and to complete their efforts for the eradication of this harmful organism in their respective countries;Whereas, from information supplied by France and from the survey monitoring information gathered by Commission experts it became apparent that the provisional recognition of the protected zone for France in respect of beet nectrotic yellow vein virus should be changed to a 'permanent` status and extended beyond 31 December 1997;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 In the first subparagraph of Article 1 of Directive 92/76/EEC:(a) the text 'in the case of (b) 2 for Ireland and the region of Apulia in Italy the said zones are recognised until 31 December 1997` is replaced by 'in the case of (b) 2 for Ireland and the region of Apulia in Italy the said zones are recognised until 31 December 1998`, and(b) the text 'and for France, the zone is recognised until 31 December 1997` is deleted.Article 2 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive with effect from 15 March 1998. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The procedure for such a reference shall be adopted by Member States.2. Member States shall immediately communicate to the Commission the essential provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. The Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof.Article 3 This Directive shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 4 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 11 March 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 26, 31. 1. 1977, p. 20.(2) OJ L 15, 21. 1. 1998, p. 34.(3) OJ L 305, 21. 10. 1992, p. 12.(4) OJ L 317, 6. 12. 1996, p. 20.


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31992L0113

Commission Directive 92/113/EEC of 16 December 1992 amending Council Directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffs

Official Journal L 016 , 25/01/1993 P. 0002 - 0003 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 22 P. 0217  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 22 P. 0217

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 92/113/EEC of 16 December 1992 amending Council Directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffsTHE 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 Commission Directive 92/99/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 have been codified by Commission Directive 91/248/EEC (3);  Whereas the use of the preservative methylpropionic acid has been widely tested in certain Member States; whereas, on the basis of experience gained, it appears that this new use can be authorized throughout the Community;  Whereas it is advisable to provide specific provisions concerning the addition of iodine in feedingstuffs in order to prevent unfavourable effects for certain species;  Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Feedingstuffs,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  Annex I to Directive 70/524/EEC is hereby amended as set out in the Annex hereto.  Article 2  Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 30 June 1993 at the latest. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.  When Member States adopt these measures, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.  Article 3  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 16 December 1992.  For the Commission Ray MAC SHARRY Member of the Commission (1) OJ No L 270, 14. 12. 1970, p. 1.  (2) OJ No L 350, 1. 12. 1992, p. 83.  (3) OJ No L 124, 18. 5. 1991, p. 1.    ANNEX  1. In Part G 'Preservatives', the following item is added:  "" ID="1">E 285> ID="2">Methylpropionic acid> ID="3">C4H8O2> ID="4">Ruminants, at the beginning of rumination> ID="5">-> ID="6">1 000> ID="7">4 000> ID="8">- ">2. In Part I 'Trace elements' item E 2 'lodine-I' is replaced by the following  item:  "" ID="1">E 2> ID="2">Iodine-I> ID="3">Calcium iodate, hexahydrate Calcium iodate, anhydrous Sodium iodide Potassium iodide> ID="4">Ca(IO3)2.6H2O Ca(IO3)2 NaI KI> ID="5">Equines: 4 (total) Other species or categories of animal: 40 (Total)>  ID="6">- - - - ">


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31987L0094

Commission Directive 87/94/EEC of 8 December 1986 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to procedures for the control of characteristics of, limits for and resistance to detonation of straight ammonium nitrate fertilizers of high nitrogen content

Official Journal L 038 , 07/02/1987 P. 0001 - 0023 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 16 P. 0112  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 16 P. 0112

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE of 8 December 1986 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to procedures for the control of characteristics of, limits for and resistance to detonation of straight ammonium nitrate fertilizers of high  nitrogen content (87/94/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Directive 80/876/EEC of 15 July 1980 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to straight ammonium nitrate fertilizers of high nitrogen content (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,  Having regard to Council Directive 76/116/EEC of 18 December 1975 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to fertilizers (2), and in particular Article 9 (2) thereof,  Whereas Directive 80/876/EEC provides for characteristics of, limits for and a test of resistance to detonation for the fertilizers in question; whereas Article 8 thereof provides that the methods of checking, analysis and test be established in  accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 11 of Directive 76/116/EEC;  Whereas Directive 76/116/EEC provides for official control for Community fertilizers for the purpose of checking compliance with requirements arising under the Community provisions concerning the quality and composition of fertilizers;  Whereas it seemed necessary, having regard to the particular nature of straight ammonium nitrate fertilizers of high nitrogen content and to the requirements it entails regarding public safety, health, and protection of workers, to lay down additional  Community rules for these fertilizers;   Whereas for straight ammonium nitrate fertilizers, sampling and analysis for official controls of Community fertilizers are carried out in accordance with the methods described in Commission Directive 77/535/EEC  Whereas in accordance with the same procedure the number of the thermal cycles to which the sample is to be submitted before being tested for resistance to detonation is established as provided in Annex II to Directive 80/876/EEC, and the limit value  for heavy metals is established as provided in Annex I to the same Directive;  Whereas the method of the closed thermal cycles as described is regarded as stimulating sufficiently the conditions to be taken into account within the scope of application of Directive 80/876/EEC; whereas, however, this method may not necessarily  simulate all conditions arising during bulk transport by water;  Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directives for the Removal of Technical Barriers to Trade in Fertilizers,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 1.  Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the methods of checking, analysis and test for official controls of straight ammonium nitrate fertilizers of high nitrogen content provided for by Directive 80/876/EEC are  carried out in accordance with the methods described in Annexes II and III to this Directive.   2.  Annex I fixes:  - the permissible heavy metals content,  - the required number of thermal cycles applicable to samples submitted to the detonation test.  Article 2 1.  Member States shall take the measures necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 31 December 1987. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  2.  Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.  Article 3 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.   Done at Brussels, 8 December 1986.  For the Commission COCKFIELD Vice-President EWG:L888UMBE00.95 FF: 8UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 709 mm;   89 Zeilen;   4104 Zeichen;  Bediener: WILU   Pr.: C;  Kunde: 38334 Montan England                (1) OJ No L 250, 23. 9. 1980, p. 7. (2) OJ No L 24, 30. 1. 1976, p. 21.(3), as amended by Directive 79/138/EEC (%);(4) OJ No L 213, 22. 8. 1977, p. 1. (5) OJ No L 39, 14. 2. 1979, p. 3.   ANNEX I  1.  Limits for heavy metals according to Annex I, point 6, to Council Directive 80/876/EEC.  1.1.  The copper content shall not be higher than 10 mg/kg.  1.2.  No limits are specified for other heavy metals.  2.  Number of thermal cycles in accordance with Annex II to Council Directive 80/876/EEC.  The number of thermal cycles to be applied shall be five.  EWG:L888UMBE01.96 FF: 8UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 253 mm;   7 Zeilen;   441 Zeichen;  Bediener: WILU   Pr.: C;  Kunde: 38334 England                        ANNEX II   METHODS OF CHECKING COMPLIANCE WITH THE LIMITS SPECIFIED IN ANNEXES I AND II TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 80/876/EEC    METHOD 1. METHODS FOR THE APPLICATION OF THERMAL CYCLES  1.  Scope and field of application This document defines the procedures for the application of thermal cycles prior to the execution of the oil retention test and detonability test in straight ammonium nitrate fertilizer of high nitrogen content.  2.  Thermal cycles referred to in Annex I to Council Directive 80/876/EEC 2.1.  Field of application This procedure is for thermal cycling prior to determining the oil retention of the fertilizer.  2.2.  Principle and definition Heating the test sample from normal temperature to 50 gC and holding it at that temperature for two hours (phase at 50 gC); Cooling it to a temperature of 25 gC and holding it at that temperature for two hours (phase at 25 gC).  The two successive phases at 50 gC and 25 gC together form a thermal cycle.  After being subjected to two thermal cycles the test sample is held at a temperature of 20 (± 3) gC for determination of the oil retention.  2.3.  Apparatus Normal laboratory apparatus, in particular:  - water baths thermostated at 25 (± 1) and 50 (± 1) gC respectively,  - Erlenmeyer flasks with an individual capacity of 150 ml.  2.4.  Procedure Put each test sample of 70 (± 5) grams into an Erlenmeyer flask which is then sealed with a stopper.  Move each flask every two hours from the 50 gC bath to the 25 gC bath and vice versa.  Maintain the water in each bath at constant temperature and keep in motion by rapid stirring to ensure the water level comes above the level of the sample. Protect the stopper from condensation by a foam rubber cap.  3.  Thermal cycles to be used for Annex II to Council Directive 80/876/EEC 3.1.  Field of application This procedure is for thermal cycling prior to the execution of the detonability test.  3.2.  Principle and definition In a watertight box heat the sample from ambient temperature to 50 gC and maintain at this temperature for a period of one hour (phase at 50 gC). Thereupon cool the sample until a temperature of 25 gC is achieved and maintain at that temperature for a  period of one hour (phase at 25 gC). The combination of the successive phases at 50 gC and 25 gC forms one thermal cycle. After the required number of cycles the sample is kept at a temperature of 20 (± 3) gC pending the execution of the detonability  test.  3.3.  Apparatus - A water bath, thermostated in a temperature range of 20 to 51 gC with a minimum heating and cooling rate of 10 gC/h, or two water baths, one thermostated at a temperature of 20 gC, the other at 51 gC. The water in the bath(s) is continuously stirred; the volume of the bath should be large enough to guarantee ample circulation of the water.  - A stainless steel box, watertight all around and provided with a thermocouple in the centre. The outside width of the box is 45 (± 2) mm and the wall thickness is 1,5 mm (see Figure 1); The height and length of the box can be chosen to suit the  dimensions of the water bath, e.g. length 600 mm, height 400 mm.  3.4.  Procedure Place a quantity of fertilizer sufficient for a single detonation into the box and close the cover. Place the box in the water bath. Heat the water to 51 gC and measure the temperature in the centre of the fertilizer. One hour after the temperature at  the centre has reached 50 gC cool the water. One hour after the temperature at the centre has reached 25 gC heat the water to start the second cycle.   METHOD 2. DETERMINATION OF OIL RETENTION  1.  Scope and field of application This document defines the procedure for the determination of oil retention of straight ammonium nitrate fertilizers of high nitrogen content.  The method is applicable to both prilled and granular fertilizers which do not contain oil-soluble materials.  2.  Definition Oil retention of a fertilizer: the quantity of oil retained by the fertilizer determined under the operating conditions specified, and expressed as a percentage by mass.  3.  Principle Total immersion of the test portion in gas oil for a specified period, followed by the draining away of surplus oil under specified conditions. Measurement of the increase in mass of the test portion.  4.  Reagent Gas oil Viscosity max.: 5 mPas at 40 gC Density: 0,8 to 0,85 g/ml at 20 gC Sulphur content: 9 1,0 % (m/m) Ash: 9 0,1 % (m/m) 5.  Apparatus Ordinary laboratory apparatus, and:  5.1.  Balance, capable of weighing to the nearest 0,01 gram.  5.2.  Beakers, of capacity 500 ml.  5.3.  Funnel, of plastic materials, preferably with a cylindrical wall at the upper end, diameter approximately 200 mm.  5.4.  Test sieve, aperture 0,5 mm, fitting into the funnel (5.3).  Note: The size of the funnel and sieve is such as to ensure that only a few granules lie one above another and the oil is able to drain easily.  5.5.  Filter paper, rapid filtering grade, crêped, soft, weight 150 g/m$.  5.6.  Absorbent tissue (laboratory grade).  6.  Procedure 6.0.  Two individual determinations are carried out in quick succession on separate portions of the same test sample.  6.1.  Remove particles smaller than 0,5 mm using the test sieve (5.4). Weigh to the nearest 0,01 gram approximately 50 grams of the sample into the beaker (5.2). Add sufficient gas oil (section 4) to cover the prills completely and stir carefully to ensure  that the surfaces of all the prills are fully wetted. Cover the beaker with a watch glass and leave to stand for one hour at 25 (2p 2) gC.  6.2.  Filter the entire contents of the beaker through the funnel (5.3) containing the test sieve (5.4). Allow the portion retained by the sieve to remain there for one hour so that most of the excess oil can drain away.  6.3.  Lay two sheets of filter paper (5.5) (about 500 × 500 mm) on top of each other on a smooth surface; fold the four edges of both filter papers upwards to a width of about 40 mm to prevent the prills from rolling away. Place two layers of absorbent tissue  (5.6) in the centre of the filter papers. Pour the entire contents of the sieve (5.4) over the absorbent tissues and spread the prills evenly with a soft, flat brush. After two minutes lift one side of the tissues to transfer the prills to the filter  papers beneath and spread them evenly over these with the brush. Lay another sheet of filter paper, similarly with its edges turned upward, on the sample and roll the prills between the filter papers with circular movements while exerting a little  pressure. Pause after every eight circular movements to lift the opposite edges of the filter papers and return to the centre the prills that have rolled to the periphery. Keep to the following procedure: make four complete circular movements, first  clockwise and then anticlockwise. Then roll the prills back to the centre as described above. This procedure to be carried out three times (24 circular movements, edges lifted twice). Carefully insert a new sheet of filter paper between the bottom sheet  and the one above it and allow the prills to roll onto the new sheet by lifting the edges of the upper sheet. Cover the prills with a new sheet of filter paper and repeat the same procedure as described above. Immediately after rolling, pour the prills  into a tared dish and reweigh to the nearest 0,01 gram to determine the weight of the quantity of gas oil retained.  6.4.  Repeating the rolling procedure and reweighing If the quantity of gas oil retained in the portion is found to be greater than 2,00 grams, place the portion on a fresh set of filter papers and repeat the rolling procedure, lifting the corners in accordance with section 6.3 (two times eight circular  movements, lifting once). Then reweigh the portion.  7.  Expression of results 7.1.  Method of calculation and formula The oil retention, from each determination (6.0) expressed as a percentage by mass of the sieved test portion, is given by the equation:  Oil retention =  m2-m1   Oil retention = m2-m1 m1  × 100  where:  m1 is the mass, in grams, of the sieved test portion (6.1);  m2 is the mass, in grams, of the test portion according to section 6.3 or 6.4 respectively as the result of the last weighing.  Take as the result the arithmetic mean of the two individual determinations.    METHOD 3. DETERMINATION OF THE COMBUSTIBLE INGREDIENTS  1.  Scope and field of application This document defines the procedure for the determination of the combustible content of straight ammonium nitrate fertilizers of high nitrogen content.  2.  Principle The carbon dioxide produced by inorganic fillers is removed in advance with an acid. The organic compounds are oxidized by means of a chromic acid/sulphuric acid mixture. Carbon dioxide formed is absorbed in a barium hydroxide solution. The precipitate  is dissolved in a solution of hydrochloric acid and measured by back-titration with sodium hydroxide solution.  3.  Reagents 3.1.  Analytical-grade chromium trioxide Cr2O3;  3.2.  Sulphuric acid density at 20 °C = 1,83 g/ml: 60 % by volume pour 360 ml of water into a one-litre beaker and carefully add 640 ml of sulphuric acid.  3.3.  Silver nitrate: 0,1 M solution;  3.4.  Barium hydroxide:  weigh out 15 grams of barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)2.8H2O), and dissolve completely in hot water. Allow to cool and transfer to a one-litre flask. Fill up to the mark and mix. Filter through a pleated filter paper.  3.5.  Hydrochloric acid: 0,1 M standard solution;  3.6.  Sodium hydroxide: 0,1 M standard solution;  3.7.  Bromophenol blue: solution of 0,4 grams per litre in water;  3.8.  Phenolphthalein: solution of 2 grams per litre in 60 % by volume ethanol;  3.9.  Soda lime: particle dimensions, about 1,0 to 1,5 mm.  3.10.  Demineralized water, freshly boiled to remove carbon dioxide.  4.  Apparatus 4.1.  Standard laboratory equipment, in particular:  - filter crucible with a plate of sintered glass and a capacity of 15 ml; plate diameter: 20 mm; total height: 50 mm; porosity 4 (pore diameter from 5 to 15 mm);  - 600-ml beaker.  4.2.  Compressed nitrogen supply.  4.3.  Apparatus made up of the following parts and assembled, if possible, by means of spherical ground joints (see Figure 2).  4.3.1.  Absorption tube A about 200 mm long and 30 mm in diameter filled with soda lime (3.9) kept in place by fibreglass plugs.  4.3.2.  500-ml reaction flask B with side arm and a round bottom.  4.3.3.  Vigreux fractionating column about 150 mm long (Cm).  4.3.4.  Double-surface condenser C, 200 mm long.  4.3.5.  Drechsel bottle D acting as a trap for any excess acid which may distill over.  4.3.6.  Ice bath E to cool the Drechsel bottle.  4.3.7.  Two absorption vessels F1 and F2, 32 to 35 mm in diameter, the gas distributor of which comprises a 10 mm disc of low-porosity sintered glass.  4.3.8.  Suction pump and suction regulating device G comprising a T-shaped glass piece inserted into the circuit, the free arm of which is connected to the fine capillary tube by a short rubber tube fitted with a screw clamp.  Caution:  The use of boiling chromic acid solution in an apparatus under reduced pressure is a hazardous operation and requires appropriate precautions.  5.  Procedure 5.1.  Sample for analysis Weigh approximately 10 grams of ammonium nitrate to the nearest 0,001 grams.  5.2.  Removal of carbonates Place the sample for analysis in the reaction flask B. Add 100 ml of H2SO4 (3.2). The prills dissolve in about 10 minutes at ambient temperature. Assemble the apparatus as indicated in the diagram: connect one end of the absorption tube (A) to the  nitrogen source (4.2) via a non-return flow device containing 5 to 6 mm of mercury and the other end to the feed tube which enters the reaction flask. Place the Vigreux fractionating column (Cm) and the condenser (C) with cooling water supply in  position. Adjust the nitrogen to provide a moderate flow through the solution, bring the solution to boiling point and heat for two minutes. At the end of this time there should be no more effervescence. If bubbles are seen continue heating for 30  minutes. Allow solution to cool for at least 20 minutes with the nitrogen flowing through it.  Complete assembly of the apparatus as indicated in the diagram by connecting the condenser tube to the Drechsel bottle (D) and the bottle to the absorption vessels F1 and F2. The nitrogen must continue to pass through the solution during the assembly  operation. Rapidly introduce 50 ml of barium hydroxide solution (3.4) into each of the absorption vessels (F1 and F2).  Bubble a stream of nitrogen through for about 10 minutes. The solution must remain clear in the absorbers. If this does not happen, the carbonate removal process must be adjusted.  5.3.  Oxidation and absorption After withdrawing the nitrogen feed tube, rapidly introduce 20 grams of chromium trioxide (3.1) and 6 ml of silver nitrate solution (3.3) via the side arm of the reaction flask (B). Connect the apparatus to the suction pump and adjust the nitrogen flow so that a steady stream of gas bubbles passes through the sintered-glass absorbers F1 and F2.  Heat the reaction flask (B) until the liquid boils and keep it boiling for one-and-a-half hours (¹). It may be necessary to adjust the suction-regulating valve (G) to control the nitrogen flow since it is possible that the barium carbonate precipitated  during the test may block the sintered-glass discs. The operation is satisfactory when the barium hydroxide solution in the absorber F2 remains clear. Otherwise repeat the test. Stop heating and dismantle the apparatus. Wash each of the distributors  both inside and outside to remove barium hydroxide and collect the washings in the corresponding absorber. Place the distributors one after the other in a 600-ml beaker which will subsequently be used for the determination.  Rapidly filter under vacuum firstly the contents of absorber F2 and then of absorber F1 using the sintered-glass crucible. Collect the precipitate by rinsing the absorbers with water (3.10) and wash the crucible with 50 ml of the same water. Place the  crucible in the 600 ml beaker and add about 100 ml of water. Introduce 50 ml of boiled water into each of the absorbers and pass nitrogen through the distributors for five minutes. Combine the water with that from the beaker. Repeat the operation once  to ensure that the distributors are rinsed thoroughly.  5.4.  Measurement of the carbonates originating from organic material Add five drops of phenolphthalein (3.8) to the contents of the beaker. The solution becomes red in colour. Titrate with hydrochloric acid (3.5) until the pink colour just disappears. Stir the solution well in the crucible to check that the pink colour  does not reappear. Add five drops of bromphenol blue and titrate with hydrochloric acid until the solution turns yellow. Add a further 10 ml of hydrochloric acid.  Heat the solution to boiling point and continue boiling for a maximum of one minute. Check carefully that no precipitate remains in the liquid.  Allow to cool and back titrate with the sodium hydroxide solution (3.6).  6.  Blank test Carry out a blank test following the same procedure and using the same quantities of all reagents.  7.  Expression of results The content of combustible ingredients (C), expressed as carbon, as a percentage by mass of the sample, is given by the formula:  C % = 0,06 ×  V1-V2 C % = 0,06 × V1-V2 E  where:  E1 = the mass in grams of the test portion;  V1 = the total volume in ml of 0,1 M hydrochloric acid added after the change in colour of the phenolphthalein;  V2 = the volume in ml of the 0,1 M sodium hydroxide solution used for back titration.  (¹) A reaction time of one-and-a-half hours, is sufficient in the case of most of the organic substances in the presence of silver nitrate catalyst.  EWG:L888UMBE02.96 FF: 8UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 1522 mm;   244 Zeilen;   15840 Zeichen;  Bediener: WILU   Pr.: C;  Kunde:     METHOD 4. DETERMINATION OF THE pH VALUE  1.  Scope and field of application This document defines the procedure for measuring the pH value of a solution of a straight ammonium nitrate fertilizer of high nitrogen content.  2.  Principle Measurement of the pH of an ammonium nitrate solution by means of a pH meter.  3.  Reagents Distilled or demineralized water, free from carbon dioxide.  3.1.  Buffer solution, pH 6,88 at 20 °C Dissolve 3,40 ± 0,01 grams of potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate (KH2PO4) in approximately 400 ml of water. Then dissolve 3,55 ± 0,01 gram of disodium hydrogen orthophosphate (Na2HPO4) in approximately 400 ml of water. Transfer the two solutions  without loss into a 1 000-ml standard flask, make up to the mark and mix. Keep this solution in an airtight vessel.  3.2.  Buffer solution, pH 4,00 at 20 °C Dissolve 10,21 ± 0,01 grams of potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHC8O4H4) in water, transfer without loss into a 1 000-ml standard flask, make up to the mark and mix.  Keep this solution in an airtight vessel.  3.3.  Commercially available pH standard solutions may be used.  4.  Apparatus pH meter, equipped with glass and calomel electrodes or equivalent, sensitivity 0,05 pH unit.  5.  Procedure 5.1.  Calibration of the pH meter.  Calibrate the pH meter (4) at a temperature of 20 (± 1) °C, using the buffer solutions (3.1), (3.2) or (3.3). Pass a slow stream of nitrogen onto the surface of the solution and maintain this throughout the test.  5.2.  Determination Pour 100,0 ml of water onto 10 (± 0,01) grams of the sample in a 250-ml beaker. Remove the insolubles by filtering, decanting or centrifuging the liquid. Measure the pH value of the clear solution at a temperature of 20 (± 1) °C according to the same  procedure as for the calibration of the meter.  6.  Expression of results Express the result in pH units, to the nearest 0,1 unit, and state the temperature used.    METHOD 5. DETERMINATION OF THE PARTICLE SIZE  1.  Scope and field of application This document defines the procedure for the test sieving of straight ammonium nitrate fertilizers of high nitrogen content.  2.  Principle The test sample is sieved on a nest of three sieves, either by hand or by mechanical means. The mass retained on each sieve is recorded and the percentage of material passing the required sieves are calculated.  3.  Apparatus 3.1.  200-mm-diameter woven-wire test sieves with apertures of 2,0 mm, 1,0 mm and 0,5 mm respectively of standard ranges. One lid and one receiver for these sieves.  3.2.  Balance to weigh to 0,1 gram.  3.3.  Mechanical sieve shaker (if available) capable of imparting both vertical and horizontal motion to the test sample.  4.  Procedure 4.1.  The sample is divided representatively into portions of approximately 100 grams.  4.2.  Weigh one of these portions to the nearest 0,1 gram.  4.3.  Arrange the nest of sieves in ascending order; receiver, 0,5 mm, 1 mm, 2 mm and place the weighed test portion on the top sieve. Fit the lid to the top of the nest of sieves.  4.4.  Shake by hand or machine, imparting both a vertical and horizontal motion and if by hand, tapping occasionally. Continue this process for 10 minutes or until the quantity passing through each sieve in one minute is less than 0,1 gram.  4.5.  Remove the sieves from the nest in turn and collect the material retained, brush gently from the reverse side with a soft brush, if necessary.  4.6.  Weigh the material retained on each sieve and that collected in the receiver, to the nearest 0,1 gram.  5.  Evaluation of the results 5.1.  Convert the fraction masses to a percentage of the total of the fraction masses (not of the original charge).  Calculate the percentage in the receiver (i.e. <  0,5 mm): A % Calculate the percentage retained on the 0,5 mm sieve: B % Calculate the percentage passing 1,0 mm, i.e. (A + B) % The sum of the fraction masses should be within 2 % of the initial mass taken.  5.2.  At least two separate analyses should be carried out and the individual results for A should not differ by more than 1,0 % absolute and for B by more than 1,5 % absolute. Repeat the test if this is not the case.  6.  Expression of results Report the mean of the two values for A and for A + B.    METHOD 6. DETERMINATION OF THE CHLORINE CONTENT (AS CHLORIDE ION)  1.  Scope and field of application This document defines the procedure for the determination of the chlorine content (as chloride ion) of straight ammonium nitrate fertilizers with a high nitrogen content.  2.  Principle Chloride ions dissolved in water are determined by potentiometric titration with silver nitrate in an acidic medium.  3.  Reagents Distilled or demineralized water, free from chloride ions.  3.1.  Acetone.  3.2.  Concentrated nitric acid (density at 20 °C = 1,40 g/ml) 3.3.  Silver nitrate 0,1 M standard solution. Store this solution in a brown glass bottle.  3.4.  Silver nitrate 0,004 M standard solution - prepare this solution at the time of use.  3.5.  Potassium chloride. 0,1 M standard reference solution. Weigh, to the nearest 0,1 mg, 3,7276 grams of analytical-grade potassium chloride, previously dried for one hour in an oven at 130 °C and cooled in a desiccator to ambient temperature. Dissolve in a  little water, transfer the solution without loss into a 500 ml standard flask, dilute to the mark and mix.  3.6.  Potassium chloride, 0,004 M standard reference solution - prepare this solution at the time of use.  4.  Apparatus 4.1.  Potentiometer with silver indicating electrode and calomel reference electrode, sensitivity 2 mV, covering the range -500 to + 500 mV.  4.2.  Bridge, containing a saturated potassium nitrate solution, connected to the calomel electrode (4.1), fitted at the ends with porous plugs.  Note: This bridge is not necessary if silver and mercury (1) sulphate electrodes are used.  4.3.  Magnetic stirrer, with a Teflon-coated rod.  4.4.  Microburette with fine-pointed tip, graduated in 0,01 ml divisions.  5.  Procedure 5.1.  Standardization of the silver nitrate solution Take 5,00 ml and 10,00 ml of the standard reference potassium chloride solution (3.6) and place in two low-form beakers of convenient capacity (for example 250 ml). Carry out the following titration of the contents of each beaker.  Add 5 ml of the nitric acid solution (3.2), 120 ml of the acetone (3.1) and sufficient water to bring the total volume to about 150 ml. Place the rod of the magnetic stirrer (4.3) in the beaker and set the stirrer in motion. Immerse the silver electrode  (4.1) and the free end of the bridge (4.2) in the solution. Connect the electrodes to the potentiometer (4.1) and, after verifying the zero of the apparatus, note the value of the starting potential.  Titrate, using the microburette (4.4), adding initially 4 or 9 ml respectively of the silver nitrate solution corresponding to the standard reference potassium chloride solution used. Continue the addition in 0,1 ml portions for the 0,004 M solutions and in 0,05 ml portions for the 0,1 M solutions. After each addition, await the stabilization of the potential.  Record the volumes added and the corresponding values of the potential in the first two columns of a table.  In a third column of the table, record the successive increments (D1E) of the potential E. In a fourth column, record the differences (D2E) positive or negative, between the potential increments (D1E). The end of the titration corresponds to the  addition of the 0,1 or 0,05 ml portion (V1) of the silver nitrate solution which gives the maximum value of D1E.  In order to calculate the exact volume (Veq) of the silver nitrate solution corresponding to the end of the reaction, use the formula:   Veq = V0 + (V1 × b  Veq = V0 + (V1 × b B  )  where:  V0 is the total volume, in ml, of the silver nitrate solution immediately lower than the volume which gives the maximum increment of D1E;  V1 is the volume, in ml, of the last portion of the silver nitrate solution added (0,1 or 0,05 ml);  b is the last positive value of D2E;  B is the sum of the absolute values of the last positive values of D2E and the first negative value of D2E (see example in Table 1).  5.2.  Blank test Carry out a blank test and take account thereof when calculating the final result.  The result V4 of the blank test on the reagents is given, in ml, by the formula:  V4 = 2V3 - V2 where:  V2 is the value, in ml, of the exact volume (Veq) of the silver nitrate solution corresponding to the titration of 10 ml of the potassium chloride standard reference solution used;  V3 is the value, in ml, of the exact volume (Veq) of the silver nitrate solution corresponding to the titration of 5 ml of the potassium chloride standard reference solution used.  5.3.  Check test The blank test can at the same time serve as a check that the apparatus is functioning satisfactorily and that the test procedure is being implemented correctly.  5.4.  Determination Take a portion of sample in the range 10 to 20 grams and weigh to the nearest 0,01 gram. Transfer quantitatively to a 250-ml beaker. Add 20 ml of water, 5 ml of nitric acid solution (3.2), 120 ml of acetone (3.1) and sufficient water to bring the total  volume to about 150 ml.  Place the rod of the magnetic stirrer (4.3) in the beaker, place the beaker on the stirrer and set the stirrer in motion. Immerse the silver electrode (4.1) and the free end of the bridge (4.2) in the solution, connect the electrodes to the  potentiometer (4.1) and, after having verified the zero of the apparatus, note the value of the starting potential.  Titrate with the silver nitrate solution, by additions from the microburette (4.4) in increments of 0,1 ml. After each addition, await the stabilization of the potential.  Continue the titration as specified in 5.1, starting from the fourth paragraph: 'Record the volumes added and the corresponding values of the potential in the first two columns of a table . . . .'.  6.  Expression of results Express the result of the analysis as the percentage of chlorine contained in the sample as received for analysis.  Calculate the percentage of chlorine (C1) content from the formula:  Cl % =  0,03545 × T x (V5-V4) × 100   Cl % = 0,03545 × T × (V5-V4) × 100 m  where:  T4 is the molarity of silver nitrate solution used;  V4 is the result, in ml, of the blank test (5.2);  V5 is the value, in ml, of Veq corresponding to the determination (5.4);  m4 is the mass, in grams, of the test portion.  Table 1 EXAMPLE     Volume of the silver nitrate solution V Potential  E ml mV D1 E D2 E 4,80 176 35 4,90 211 +37 72 5,00 283 -49 23 5,10 306 -10 13 5,20 319  Veq = 4,9 + 0,1 ×  37 + 49  = 4,943   Veq = 4,9 + 0,1 × 37 37 + 49  = 4,943    METHOD 7. DETERMINATION OF COPPER  1.  Scope and field of application This document defines the procedure for the determination of copper content of straight ammonium nitrate fertilizers of high nitrogen content.  2.  Principle The sample is dissolved in dilute hydrochloric acid and the copper content is determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry.  3.  Reagents 3.1.  Hydrochloric acid (density at 20 °C = 1,18 g/ml).  3.2.  Hydrochloric acid, 6 M solution.  3.3.  Hydrochloric acid 0,5 M solution.  3.4.  Ammonium nitrate.  3.5.  Hydrogen peroxide, 30 %.  3.6.  Copper solution (;) (stock): weigh, to the nearest 0,001 gram, 1 gram of pure copper, dissolve in 25 ml 6 M hydrochloric acid solution (3.2), add 5 ml of hydrogen peroxide (3.5) in portions and dilute to 1 litre with water. 1 ml of this solution contains 1 000 mgof copper (Cu).  3.6.1.  Copper solution (dilute): dilute 10 ml of stock solution (3.6) to 100 ml with water and then dilute 10 ml of the resulting solution, to 100 ml with water, 1 ml of the final dilution contains 10 mg of copper (Cu).  Prepare this solution at the time of use.  4.  Apparatus Atomic absorption spectrophotometer with a copper lamp (324,8 nm).  (;) Commercially available standard copper solution may be used.      5.  Procedure 5.1.  Preparation of the solution for analysis Weigh, to the nearest 0,001 gram, 25 grams of the sample, place it in a 400 ml beaker, add carefully 20 ml of hydrochloric acid (3.1) (there may be a vigorous reaction due to carbon dioxide formation). Add more hydrochloric acid, if necessary. When effervescence has stopped, evaportate to dryness on a steam bath, stirring occasionally with a glass rod.  Add 15 ml 6 M hydrochloric acid solution (3.2) and 120 ml of water. Stir with the glass rod, which should be left in the beaker, and cover the beaker with a watch glass. Boil the solution gently until dissolution is complete and then cool.  Transfer the solution quantitatively into a 250 ml graduated flask, by washing the beaker with 5 ml 6 M hydrochloric acid (3.2), and twice with 5 ml of boiling water. make up to the mark with 0,5 M hydrochloric acid (3.3) and mix carefully.  Filter through a copper-free filter paper (;), discarding the first 50 ml.  5.2.  Blank solution Prepare a blank solution from which only the sample has been omitted and allow for this in the calculation of the final results.  5.3.  Determination 5.3.1.  Preparation of sample and blank test solutions Dilute the sample solution (5.1) and the blank test solution (5.2) with 0,5 M hydrochloric acid solution (3.3) to a concentration of copper within the optimal measuring range of the spectrophotometer. Normally no dilution is needed.  5.3.2.  Preparation of the calibration solutions By diluting the standard solution 3.6 with 0,5 M hydrochloric acid solution (3.3), prepare at least five standard solutions corresponding to the optimal measuring range of the spectrophotometer (0 to 5,0 mg/l Cu). Before making up to the mark, add to every solution ammonium nitrate (3.4) to give concentration of 10 % weight volume.  5.4.  Measurement Set up the spectrophotometer (4) at a wavelength of 324,8 nm using an oxidizing air-acetylene flame. Spray successively, in triplicate, the calibration solution (5.3.2), the sample solution and the blank solution (5.3.1), washing the instrument through  with distilled water between each spraying. Plot the calibration curve using the mean absorbances of every standard used as the ordinates and the corresponding concentrations of copper in mg/ml as the abscissae Determine the concentration of copper in the final sample and blank solutions by reference to the calibration curve.  6.  Expression of the results Calculate the copper content of the sample taking into account the weight of the test sample, the dilutions carried out in the course of the analysis and the value of the blank. Express the result as mg Cu/kg.  (;) Whatman 541 or equivalent.  EWG:L888UMBE03.97 FF: 8UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 1522 mm;   276 Zeilen;   14632 Zeichen;  Bediener: WILU   Pr.: C;  Kunde:      ANNEX III   DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE TO DETONATION  1.  Scope and field of application This document defines the procedure for the determination or resistance to detonation of straight ammonium nitrate fertilizers of high nitrogen content.  2.  Principle The test sample is confined in a steel tube and subjected to detonation shock from an explosive booster charge. Propagation of the detonation is determined from the degree of compression of lead cylinders on which the tube rests horizontally during the  test.  3.  Materials 3.1.  Plastic explosive containing 83 to 86 % penthrite Density: 1 500 to 1 600 kg/m= Detonation velocity: 7 300 to 7 700 m/s Weight: 500 ± 1 gram 3.2.  Seven lengths of flexible detonating cord with non-metallic sleeve Filling weight: 11 to 13 g/m Length of each cord: 400 ± 2 mm 3.3.  Compressed pellet of secondary explosive, recessed to receive detonator Explosive: hexogen/wax 95/5 or tetryl or similar secondary explosive, with or without added graphite Density: 1 500 to 1 600 kg/m= Diameter: 19 to 21 mm Height: 19 to 23 mm Central recess to receive detonator: diameter 7 to 7,3 mm, depth 12 mm 3.4.  Seamless steel tube as specified in ISO 65 - 1981 - Heavy Series, with nominal dimensions DN 100 (4mm) Outside diameter: 113,1 to 115,0 mm Wall thickness: 5,0 to 6,5 mm Length: 1 005 (± 2) mm 3.5.  Bottom plate Material: steel of good weldable quality Dimensions: 160 × 160 mm Thickness: 5 to 6 mm 3.6.  Six lead cylinders Diameter: 50 (± 1) mm Height: 100 to 101 mm Materials: refined lead, at least 99,5 % purity 3.7.  Steel block Length: at least 1 000 mm Width: at least 150 mm Height: at least 150 mm Weight: at least 300 kg if there is no firm base for the steel block 3.8.  Plastic or cardboard cylinder for booster charge Wall thickness: 1,5 to 2,5 mm Diameter: 92 to 96 mm Height: 64 to 67 mm 3.9.  Detonator (electric or non-electric) with initiation force 8 to 10 3.10.  Wooden disc Diameter: 92 to 96 mm. Diameter to be matched to the internal diameter of the steel tube (3.4) Thickness: 20 mm 3.11.  Wooden rod of same dimensions as detonator (3.9) 3.12.  Dressmaking pins (maximum length 20 mm) and staple gun 4.  Procedure 4.1.  Preparation of booster charge for insertion into steel tube There are two methods of initiation of the explosive in the booster charge, depending on the availability of equipment.  4.1.1.  Seven-point simultaneous initiation The booster charge prepared for use is shown in Figure 1.  4.1.1.1.  Drill holes in the wooden disc (3.10) parallel to the axis of the disc through the centre and through six points symmetrically distributed around a concentric circle 55 mm in diameter. The diameter of the holes must be 6 to 7 mm (see Section A-B in  Figure 1), depending on the diameter of the detonating cord used (3.2).  4.1.1.2.  Cut seven lengths of flexible detonating cord (3.2) each 400 mm long, avoiding any loss of explosive at each end by making a clean cut and immediately sealing the end with adhesive. Push each of the seven lengths through the seven holes in the wooden  disc (3.10) until their ends project a few cm on the other side of the disc. Then insert a small dressmaking pin (3.12) transversally into the textile sleeve of the lengths of cord 5 to 6 mm from each of their ends and apply adhesive around the outside  of the lengths of cord in a band 2 cm wide adjacent to the pin. Finally, pull the long piece of each cord to bring the pin into contact with the wooden disc.  4.1.1.3.  Shape the plastic explosive (3.1) to form a cylinder 92 to 96 mm in diameter, depending on the diameter of the cylinder (3.8). Stand this cylinder upright on a level surface and insert the shaped explosive. Then insert the wooden disc (;) carrying the  seven lengths of detonating cord into the top of the cylinder and press it down onto the explosive. Adjust the height of the cylinder (64 to 67 mm) so that its top edge does not extend beyond the level of the wood. Finally, fix the cylinder to the  wooden disc with staples around its entire circumference.  4.1.1.4.  Group the free ends of the seven lengths of detonating cord around the circumference of the wooden rod (3.11) so that their ends are all level in a plane perpendicular to the rod. Secure them in a bundle around the rod by means of adhesive tape ($).  4.1.2.  Central initiation by a compressed pellet The booster charge prepared for use is shown in Figure 2.  4.1.2.1.  Preparing a compressed pellet Taking the necessary safety precautions, place 10 grams of a secondary explosive (3.3) in a mould with an inside diameter of 19 to 21 mm and compress to the correct shape and density.  (The ratio of diameter: height should be roughly 1:1.) In the centre of the bottom of the mould there is a peg, 12 mm in height and 7,0 to 7,3 mm in diameter (depending on the diameter of the detonator used), which forms a cylindrical recess in the compressed cartridge for subsequent insertion of the  detonator.  4.1.2.2.  Preparing the booster charge Place the plastic explosive into the cylinder (3.8) standing upright on a level surface, then press it down with a wooden die to give the explosive a cylindrical shape with a central recess. Insert the compressed pellet into this recess. Cover the  cylindrically shaped explosive containing the compressed pellet with a wooden disc having a central hole 7,0 to 7,3 mm in diameter for insertion of a detonator. Fix the wooden disc and the cylinder together with a cross of adhesive tape. Ensure that the  hole drilled in the disc and the recess in the compressed pellet are coaxial by inserting the wooden rod.  (;) The diameter of the disc must always correspond to the inside diameter of the cylinder.  ($) NB: When the six peripheral lengths of cord are taut after assembly, the central cord must remain slightly slack.  4.2.  Preparing steel tubes for the detonation tests At one end of the steel tube (3.4), drill two diametrically opposed holes 4 mm in diameter perpendicularly through the side wall at a distance of 4 mm from the edge.  Butt weld the bottom plate (3.5) to the opposite end of the tube, completely filling the right angle between the bottom plate and the wall of the tube with weld metal around the entire circumference of the tube.  4.3.  Filling and charging the steel tube (See figures 1, 2 and 3) 4.3.1.  The test sample, the steel tube and the booster charge must be conditioned to temperatures of 20 (± 5) gC. 16 to 18 kg of the test sample are needed for two detonation tests.  4.3.2.  Place the tube upright with its square bottom plate resting on a firm, flat surface, preferably concrete. Fill the tube to about one-third of its height with the test sample and drop it 10 cm vertically onto the floor five times to compact the prills or  granules as densely as possible in the tube. To accelerate compaction, vibrate the tube by striking the side wall with a 750- to 1 000-gram hammer between drops for a total of 10 times.  Repeat this charging method with another rotation of the test sample. Finally, a further addition shall be made such that, after compaction by raising and dropping the tube 10 times and a total of 20 intermittent hammer blows, the charge fills the tube  to a distance of 70 mm from its orifice.  The filling height of the sample must be adjusted in the steel tube so that the booster charge (4.1.1 or 4.1.2) to be inserted later will be in close contact with the sample over its entire surface.  4.3.3.  Insert the booster charge into the tube so that it is in contact with the sample; the top surface of the wooden disc must be 6 mm below the end of the tube. Ensure essential close contact between explosive and test sample by adding or removing small  quantities of sample. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, split pins should be inserted through the holes near the open end of the tube and their legs opened flat against the tube.  4.4.  Positioning of the steel tube and lead cylinders 4.4.1.  Number the bases of the lead cylinders (3.6) 1 to 6. Make six marks 150 mm apart on the centre line of a steel block (3.7) lying on a horizontal base, with the first mark at least 75 mm from the edge of the block. Place a lead cylinder upright on each  of these marks, with the base of each cylinder centred on its mark.  4.4.2.  Lay the steel tube prepared according to 4.3 horizontally on the lead cylinders so that the axis of the tube is parallel to the centre line of the steel block and the welded end of the tube extends 50 mm beyond lead cylinder No 6. To prevent the tube  from rolling, insert small wooden wedges between the tops of the lead cylinders and the tube wall (one on each side) or place a cross of wood between the tube and the steel block.  Note: Make sure that the tube is in contact with all six lead cylinders; a slight curvature of the tube surface can be compensated for by rotating the tube about its longitudinal axis; if any of the lead cylinders is too tall (100 mm) tap the cylinder  in question carefully with a hammer until it is the required height.  4.5.  Preparation for detonation 4.5.1.  Set up the apparatus according the 4.4 in a bunker or suitably prepared underground site (e.g. mine or tunnel). Ensure that the temperature of the steel tube is kept at 20 (± 5) gC before detonation.  Note: Should such firing sites not be available, the work can, if necessary, be done in a concrete-lined pit covered over with wooden beams. Detonation can cause steel fragments to be projected with high kinetic energy, therefore, firing must be carried  out at a suitable distance from dwellings or thoroughfares.  4.5.2.  If the booster charge with seven-point initiation is used, ensure that the detonation cords are stretched out as described in the footnote to 4.1.1.4 and arranged as horizontally as possible.  4.5.3.  Finally, remove the wooden rod and replace with the detonator. Do not carry out firing until the danger zone has been evacuated and the test personnel have taken cover.  4.5.4.  Detonate the explosive.  4.6.  Allow sufficient time for the fumes (gaseous and sometimes toxic decomposition products such as nitrous gases) to disperse, then collect the lead cylinders and measure their heights with a vernier caliper.  Record, for each of the marked lead cylinders, the degree of compression expressed as a percentage of the original height of 100 mm. If the cylinders are crushed obliquely, record the highest and the lowest values and calculate the average.  4.7.  If required, a probe for continuous measurement of the detonation velocity can be used; the probe should be inserted longitudinally to the axis of the tube or along its side wall.  4.8.  Two detonation tests per sample are to be carried out.  5.  Test report Values for the following parameters are to be given in the test report for each of the detonation tests - the values actually measured for the outside diameter of the steel tube and for the wall thickness,  - the Brinell hardness of the steel tube,  - the temperature of the tube and the sample shortly before firing,  - the apparent density (kg/m=) of the sample in the steel tube,  - the height of each lead cylinder after firing, specifying the corresponding cylinder number,  - method of initiation employed for the booster charge.  5.1.  Evaluation of test results If, in each firing, the compression of at least one lead cylinder does not exceed 5 %, the test shall be considered conclusive and the sample in conformity with the requirements of Annex II to Directive 80/876/EEC.


title: Commission Directive 2009/6/EC of 4 February 2009 amending Council Directive 76/768/EEC, concerning cosmetic products, for the purpose of adapting Annexes II and III thereto to technical progress (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
               5.2.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 36/15

      COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2009/6/EC
   of 4 February 2009
   amending Council Directive 76/768/EEC, concerning cosmetic products, for the purpose of adapting Annexes II and III thereto to technical progress
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,
   After consulting the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Following restrictive measures taken by one Member State on the basis of Article 12 of Directive 76/768/EEC regarding the use of diethylene glycol (DEG) in cosmetic products, the SCCP was consulted. Considering that this scientific committee is of the opinion that DEG should not be used as an ingredient in cosmetic products, but that a maximum concentration of up to 0,1 % of DEG from impurities in the finished cosmetic products can be considered to be safe, this substance should be banned for use in cosmetic products and its traces limit should be fixed at 0,1 %.

               (2)

               Following restrictive measures taken by one Member State on the basis of Article 12 of Directive 76/768/EEC regarding the use of phytonadione in cosmetic products, the SCCP was consulted. The scientific committee is of the opinion that use of phytonadione in cosmetic products is not safe, since it may cause cutaneous allergy and individuals so affected may be denied an important therapeutic agent. Therefore the substance should be banned.

               (3)

               Directive 76/768/EEC prohibits the use in cosmetic products of substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (hereinafter, CMR substances), of category 1, 2 and 3, under Annex I 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 (2). However, the use of substances classified in category 3 pursuant to Directive 67/548/EEC may be allowed subject to evaluation and approval by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP).

               (4)

               The SCCP considers that toluene, a substance classified as a CMR substance of category 3 under Annex I to Directive 67/548/EEC, is safe from the general toxicological point of view when present up to 25 % in nail products; however its inhalation by children should be avoided.

               (5)

               Following restrictive measures decided by one Member State on the basis of Article 12 of Directive 76/768/EEC regarding the use of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DEGBE) and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) in cosmetic products, the SCCP was consulted. This scientific committee is of the opinion that the use of DEGBE as a solvent in hair dye products at a concentration up to 9,0 % does not pose a risk to the health of consumer. Moreover, the committee considers that the use EGBE as a solvent at a concentration up to 4,0 % in oxidative hair dye products and up to 2,0 % in non-oxidative hair dye products does not pose a risk to the health of the consumer. However, the SCCP did not consider the use of these substances safe when the product is presented in aerosol/spray; this potential use should therefore be banned.

               (6)

               Directive 76/768/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.

               (7)

               The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
   Article 1
   Annexes II and III to Directive 76/768/EEC are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive.
   Article 2
   1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 5 August 2009 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.
   They shall apply those provisions from 5 November 2009.
   However, they shall apply the provisions concerning the substance toluene as set out in point 2 of the Annex under reference number 185 from 5 February 2010.
   When Member States adopt the provisions referred to in the first subparagraph, 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, 4 February 2009.

            For the Commission

         Günter VERHEUGEN

            Vice-President

      (1)  OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169.

      (2)  OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1.

      ANNEX
      Directive 76/768/EEC is amended as follows:

                  1.

                  In Annex II, the following reference numbers are added:

                              Reference number

                              Chemical name

                              CAS number
                              EC number

                              ‘1370

                              Diethylene glycol (DEG), for traces level see Annex III
                              2,2′-oxydiethanol

                              CAS No 111-46-6
                              EC No 203-872-2

                              1371

                              Phytonadione [INCI], phytomenadione [INN]

                              CAS No 84-80-0/81818-54-4;
                              EC No 201-564-2’

                  2.

                  In Part 1 of Annex III, the following reference numbers 185 to 188 are added:

                              Reference number

                              Substance

                              Restrictions

                              Conditions of use and warnings which must be printed on the label

                              Field of application and/or use

                              Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product

                              Other limitations and requirements

                              a

                              b

                              c

                              d

                              e

                              f

                              ‘185

                              Toluene
                              CAS No 108-88-3
                              EC No 203-625-9

                              Nail products

                              25 %

                              Keep out of reach of children
                              To be used by adults only

                              186

                              Diethylene glycol (DEG)
                              CAS No 111-46-6
                              EC No 203-872-2
                              2,2′-oxydiethanol

                              Traces in ingredients

                              0,1 %

                              187

                              Butoxydiglycol
                              CAS No 112-34-5
                              EC No 203-961-6
                              diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DEGBE)

                              Solvent in hair dye products

                              9 %

                              No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

                              188

                              Butoxyethanol
                              CAS No 111-76-2
                              EC No 203-905-0
                              ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)

                              Solvent in oxidative hair dye products

                              4,0 %

                              No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

                              Solvent in non-oxidative hair dye products

                              2,0 %

                              No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)’