title: Commission Directive 2007/35/EC of 18 June 2007 amending, for the purposes of its adaptation to technical progress, Council Directive 76/756/EEC concerning the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles and their trailers   (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
               19.6.2007

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 157/14

      COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2007/35/EC
   of 18 June 2007
   amending, for the purposes of its adaptation to technical progress, Council Directive 76/756/EEC concerning the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles and their trailers
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (1), and in particular the second indent of Article 13(2) thereof,
   Having regard to Council Directive 76/756/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles and their trailers (2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Directive 76/756/EEC is one of the separate Directives in the context of the EC type-approval procedure established by Directive 70/156/EEC. The provisions of Directive 70/156/EEC relating to systems, components and separate technical units for vehicles therefore apply to Directive 76/756/EEC.

               (2)

               In order to increase road safety by improving the conspicuity of large trucks and their trailers the obligation for fitting retro reflective marking on these vehicles should be introduced into Directive 76/756/EEC.

               (3)

               In order to take into account further amendments to UN/ECE Regulation No 48 (3) on which the Community has already voted upon, it is appropriate to adapt Directive 76/756/EEC to technical progress by aligning it to the technical requirements of this UN/ECE Regulation. In the interest of clarity Annex II to Directive 76/756/EEC should be replaced.

               (4)

               Directive 76/756/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.

               (5)

               The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Adaptation to Technical Progress,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
   Article 1
   Annex II to Directive 76/756/EEC is replaced by the Annex to this Directive.
   Article 2
   With effect from 10 July 2011, if the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC, as amended by this Directive, are not complied with, Member States, on grounds related to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices, shall consider Certificates of Conformity which accompany new vehicles in accordance with the provisions of Directive 70/156/EEC to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 7(1) of that Directive.
   Article 3
   1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 9 July 2008, at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.
   They shall apply those provisions from 10 July 2008.
   When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.
   2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.
   Article 4
   This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   Article 5
   This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

      Done at Brussels, 18 June 2007.

            For the Commission

         Günter VERHEUGEN

            Vice-President

      (1)  OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/96/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 81).

      (2)  OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 97/28/EC (OJ L 171, 30.6.1997, p. 1).

      (3)  OJ L 137, 30.5.2007, p. 1.

      ANNEX

            ‘ANNEX II

                        1.

                        The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 2, 5 and 6 of UN/ECE Regulation No 48 (1) and Annexes 3 to 9 thereto.

                        2.

                        For the purposes of the application of the provisions referred to in point 1, the following shall apply:

                                    (a)

                                    “Unladen vehicle” means a vehicle the mass of which is described in point 2.6 of Appendix 1 of Annex I to this Directive, without driver;

                                    (b)

                                    “Communication form” shall be understood as the type-approval-certificate set out in Appendix 2 of Annex I to this Directive;

                                    (c)

                                    “Contracting Parties to the respective regulations” shall be understood as Member States;

                                    (d)

                                    the reference to Regulation No 3 shall be construed as reference to Directive 76/757/EEC;

                                    (e)

                                    footnote (2) in paragraph 2.7.25 shall not apply;

                                    (f)

                                    footnote (8) in paragraph 6.19 shall not apply;

                                    (g)

                                    footnote (1) in Annex 5 shall be understood as follows: “For definitions of the categories, see Annex II A to Directive 70/156/EEC”.

                        3.

                        Without prejudice to the requirements of Article 8(2)(a) and (c) and (3) of Directive 70/156/EEC, of this Annex and to any requirements in any of the separate directives, the installation of any other lighting or light-signalling device than those defined in paragraph 2.7 of UN/ECE Regulation No 48 is prohibited.

         (1)  OJ L 137, 30.5.2007, p. 1.’


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Seventh Commission Directive 76/372/EEC of 1 March 1976 establishing Community methods of analysis for the official control of feedingstuffs

Official Journal L 102 , 15/04/1976 P. 0008 - 0018 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 7 P. 0048  Greek special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 15 P. 0031  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 7 P. 0048  Spanish special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 10 P. 0044  Portuguese special edition Chapter 03 Volume 10 P. 0044

SEVENTH COMMISSION DIRECTIVE  of 1 March 1976  establishing Community methods of analysis for the official control of feedingstuffs  (76/372/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to the Council Directive of 20 July 1970 on the introduction of Community methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feedingstuffs (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession (2), and in particular Article 2 thereof,  Whereas that Directive requires that official control of feedingstuffs be carried out using Community methods of sampling and analysis for the purpose of checking compliance with requirements arising under the provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action concerning the quality and composition of feedingstuffs;  Whereas Commission Directives 71/250/EEC of 15 June 1971 (3), 71/393/EEC of 18 November 1971 (4), 72/199/EEC of 27 April 1972 (5), 73/46/EEC of 5 December 1972 (6), 74/203/EEC of 25 March 1974 (7) and 75/84/EEC of 20 December 1974 (8) have already established a number of Community methods of analysis ; whereas the progress of work since then makes it advisable to adopt a seventh set of methods;  Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee for Feedingstuffs,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 The Member States shall require that analyses for official controls of feedingstuffs, as regards their content of aflatoxin B1, be carried out in accordance with the methods described in the Annex to this Directive.  The general provisions set out in Part 1 (Introduction) of the Annex to first Commission Directive 71/250/EEC of 15 June 1971, with the exception of the part dealing with preparation of the sample to be analyzed, shall be applicable to the methods described in the Annex to this Directive.   Article 2 The Member States shall, not later than 1 October 1976, bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith notify the Commission thereof.   Article 3 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 1 March 1976.  For the Commission  P.J. LARDINOIS  Member of the Commission  (1)OJ No L 170, 3.8.1970, p. 2. (2)OJ No L 73, 27.3.1972, p. 14. (3)OJ No L 155, 12.7.1971, p. 13. (4)OJ No L 279, 20.12.1971, p. 7. (5)OJ No L 123, 29.5.1972, p. 6. (6)OJ No L 83, 30.3.1973, p. 21. (7)OJ No L 108, 22.4.1974, p. 7. (8)OJ No L 32, 5.2.1975, p. 26.     ANNEX DETERMINATION OF AFLATOXIN B1  A. ONE-DIMENSIONAL THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHOD    1. Purpose and scope  The method makes it possible to determine the level of aflatoxin B1 in the following feedingstuffs : groundnut, copra, linseed, soya, sesame, babassu palm and maizegerm oil cakes, cereals and cereal products, pea meal, potato pulp and starch. The lower limit of determination is 0 701 mg/kg (10 ppb).  If the presence of interfering substances hinders the determination, it is necessary to start the analysis again using method B (two-dimensional thin layer chromatography).       2. Principle  The sample is subjected to extraction with chloroform. The extract is filtered, and an aliquot portion taken and purified by column chromatography on silica gel. The eluate is evaporated and the residue redissolved in a specific volume of chloroform or of a mixture of benzene and acetonitrile. An aliquot portion of this solution is subjected to thin-layer chromatography (TLC). The quantity of aflatoxin B1 is determined under UV irradiation of the chromatogram, either visually or by fluorodensitometry, by comparison with known quantities of standard aflatoxin B1. The identity of the aflatoxin B1 extracted from the feedingstuff must be confirmed by the procedure indicated.       3. Reagents  NB : All the reagents must be of "analytical reagent" quality unless otherwise stated.      3.1. Acetone.           3.2. Chloroform, stabilized with 0 75 to 1 70 % of 96 % ethanol (v/v).           3.3. N-hexane.           3.4. Methanol.           3.5. Anhydrous diethyl ether, free from peroxides.           3.6. Mixture of benzene and acetonitrile : 98/2 (v/v).           3.7. Mixture of chloroform (3.2) and methanol (3.4) : 97/3 (v/v).           3.8. Silica gel, for column chromatography, particle size 0 705 to 0 720 mm.           3.9. Absorbent cotton wool, previously defatted with chloroform, or glass wool.           3.10. Sodium sulphate, anhydrous, granular.           3.11. Inert gas, e.g. nitrogen.           3.12. 1 N Hydrochloric acid.           3.13. 50 % (v/v) sulphuric acid.           3.14. Kieselguhr (hyflosupercel), washed in acid.           3.15. Silica gel G-HR or equivalent, for TLC.           3.16. Standard solution with about 0 71 ¶g of aflatoxin B1 per ml in chloroform (3.2) or the benzene/acetonitrile mixture (3.6), prepared and checked as indicated in Section 7.            3.17. Standard solution for qualitative testing purposes containing about 0 71 ¶g of aflatoxin B1 and B2 per ml in chloroform (3.2) or the benzene/acetonitrile mixture (3.6). These concentrations are given as a guide. They must be adjusted so as to obtain the same intensity of fluorescence for both aflatoxins.           3.18. Developing solvents:        3.18.1. Chloroform (3.2)/acetone (3.1) : 9/1 (v/v), unsaturated tank;               3.18.2. Diethyl ether (3.5)/methanol (3.4)/water : 96/3/1 (v/v/v), unsaturated tank;               3.18.3. Diethyl ether (3.5)/methanol (3.4)/water : 94/4.5/1.5 (v/v/v), saturated tank;               3.18.4. Chloroform (3.2)/methanol (3.4) : 94/6 (v/v), saturated tank;               3.18.5. Chloroform (3.2)/methanol (3.4) : 97/3 (v/v), saturated tank.                                 4. Apparatus.      4.1. Grinder-mixer.           4.2. Shaking apparatus or magnetic stirrer.           4.3. Fluted filter papers, Schleicher and Schüll No 588 or equivalent, diameter : 24 cm           4.4. Glass tube for chromatography (internal diameter : 22 mm, length : 300 mm), with a PTFE cock and a 250-ml reservoir.           4.5. Rotary vacuum evaporator, with a 500-ml round-bottom flask.           4.6. 500-ml conical flasks, with ground-glass stoppers.           4.7. TLC apparatus.           4.8. Glass plates for TLC, 200 × 200 mm, prepared as follows (the quantities indicated are sufficient to cover five plates). Put 30 g of silica gel G-HR (3.15) into a conical flask. Add 60 ml water, stopper and shake for a minute. Spread the suspension on the plates so as to obtain a uniform layer 0 725 mm thick. Leave to dry in the air and then store in a desiccator containing silica gel. At the time of use, activate the plates by keeping them in the oven at 110 ºC for one hour.  Ready-to-use plates are suitable if they give results similar to those obtained with the plates prepared as indicated above.           4.9. Long-wavelength (360 nm) UV lamp. The intensity of irradiation must make it possible for a spot of 1 ng of aflatoxin B1 to be still clearly distinguished on a TLC plate at a distance of 10 cm from the lamp.           4.10. 10 ml graduated tubes with polyethylene stoppers.           4.11. UV spectrophotometer.           4.12. Fluorodensitometer (optional).                  5. Procedure      5.1. Preparation of the sample (see under "Observations", Part C, point 1).  Grind the sample so that the whole of it will pass through a sieve with a 1-mm mesh (in accordance with recommendation ISO R 565).           5.2. Extraction  Put 50 g of ground, homogenized sample into a 500-ml conical flask (4.6). Add 25 g of Kieselguhr (3.14), 25 ml of water and 250 ml of chloroform (3.2). Stopper the flask, shake or stir for 30 minutes with the apparatus (4.2) and filter through a fluted filter paper (4.3). Discard the first 10 ml of the filtrate and then collect 50 ml.            5.3. Column clean-up  Insert into the lower end of a chromatography tube (4.4) a cotton or glass wool plug (3.9), fill two-thirds of the tube with chloroform (3.2) and add 5 g of sodium sulphate (3.10).  Check that the upper surface of the sodium sulphate layer is flat, then add 10 g of silica gel (3.8) in small portions. Stir carefully after each addition to eliminate air bubbles. Leave to stand for 15 minutes and then carefully add 15 g of sodium sulphate (3.10). Let the liquid fall until it is just above the upper surface of the sodium sulphate layer.  Mix the 50 ml of extract collected in 5.2 with 100 ml of n-hexane (3.3) and quantitatively transfer the mixture to the column. Let the liquid fall until it is just above the upper surface of the sodium sulphate layer. Discard this washing. Then add 100 ml of diethylether (3.5) and again allow it to fall to the upper surface of the sodium sulphate layer. During these operations see that the rate of flow is 8 to 12 ml per minute and that the column does not run dry. Discard the liquid that comes out. Then elute with 150 ml of the chloroform/methanol mixture (3.7) and collect the whole of the eluate.  Evaporate the latter almost to dryness at a temperature not exceeding 50 ºC and under a stream of inert gas (3.11) with the rotary evaporator (4.5). Quantitatively transfer the residue, using chloroform (3.2) or the benzene-acetonitrile mixture (3.6), to a 10 ml graduated tube (4.10). Concentrate the solution under a stream of inert gas (3.11) and then adjust the volume to 2 ml with chloroform (3.2) or the benzene/acetonitrile mixture (3.6).           5.4. Thin-layer chromatography  Spot on a TLC plate (4.8), 2 cm from the lower edge and at intervals of 2 cm, the volumes indicated below of the standard solution and the extract:        - 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 ¶l of the standard aflatoxin B1 solution (3.16);               - 10 ¶l of the extract obtained in 5.3 and, superimposed on the same point, 20 ¶l of the standard solution (3.16);               - 10 and 20 ¶l of the extract obtained in 5.3.                 Develop the chromatogram in the dark with one of the developing solvents (3.18). The choice of the solvent must be made beforehand, by depositing 25 ¶l of the qualitative standard solution (3.17) on the plate and checking that, when developed, aflatoxin B1 and B2 are completely separated.  Let the solvents evaporate in the dark and then irradiate with UV light, placing the plate 10 cm from the lamp (4.9). The spots of aflatoxin B1 give a blue fluorescence.           5.5. Quantitative determinations  Determine either visually or by fluorodensitometry as indicated below.        5.5.1. Visual measurements  Determine the quantity of aflatoxin B1 in the extract by matching the fluorescence intensity of the extract spots with that of one of the standard solution spots. Interpolate if necessary. The fluorescence obtained by the superimposition of the extract on the standard solution must be more intense than that of the 10 ¶l of extract and there must not be more than one visible spot. If the fluorescence intensity given by the 10 ¶l of extract is greater than that of the 40 ¶l of standard solution, dilute the extract 10 or 100 times with chloroform (3.2) or the benzene/acetonitrile mixture (3.6) before subjecting it again to thin-layer chromatography.               5.5.2. Measurements by fluorodensitometry  Measure the fluorescence intensity of the aflatoxin B1 spots with the fluorodensitometer (4.12) at an excitation wavelength of 365 nm and an emission wavelength of 443 nm. Determine the quantity of aflatoxin B1 in the extract spots by comparison of their fluorescence intensities with that of the standard aflatoxin B1 spots.   5.6. Confirmation of the identity of aflatoxin B1  Confirm the identity of the aflatoxin B1 in the extract by the processes indicated below.       5.6.1. Treatment with sulphuric acid  Spray sulphuric acid (3.13) on to the chromatogram obtained in 5.4. The fluorescence of the aflatoxin B1 spots must turn from blue to yellow under UV irradiation.           5.6.2. Two-dimensional chromatography involving the formation of aflatoxin B1-hemiacetal (aflatoxin B2a)  NB : The operations described below must be carried out following carefully the diagram in figure 3.   5.6.2.1. Application of the solutions  Score two straight lines on the plate (4.8) parallel to two contiguous sides (6 cm in from each side) to limit migration of the solvent fronts. Spot the following solutions on the plate using capillary pipettes or microsyringes:        - on point A : a volume of purified extract of the sample, obtained in 5.3, containing about 2 75 nm of aflatoxin B1;               - on points B and C : 25 ¶l of the standard solution (3.16).                          5.6.2.2. Development  Develop the chromatogram in direction I, in the dark, using the developing solvent (3.18.1) (1 cm layer in an unsaturated tank) until the solvent front reaches the solvent limit line.  Remove the plate from the tank and allow to dry in the dark at ambient temperature for five minutes. Then spray hydrochloric acid (3.12) along a band 2 75 cm high, covering points A and B (indicated by the hatched area in figure 3) until it darkens, protecting the rest of the plate with a glass sheet. Allow to react for 10 minutes in the dark and dry with a stream of air at ambient temperature.  Next, develop the chromatogram in direction II, in the dark, using the developing solvent (3.18.1) (1 cm layer in an unsaturated tank) until the solvent front reaches the solvent limit line. Remove the plate from the tank and allow to dry at ambient temperature.           5.6.2.3. Interpretation of the chromatogram Examine the chromatogram under UV light (4.9) and check for the following features.      (a) Appearance of a blue fluorescent spot of aflatoxin B1 originating from the standard solution applied at C (migration in the direction I).           (b) Appearance of a blue fluorescent spot of unreacted (with the hydrochloric acid) aflatoxin B1 and a more intense blue fluorescent spot of aflatoxin B1-hemiacetal, both originating from the standard solution applied at B (migration in direction II).           (c) Appearance of spots matching those described in (b) ; originating from the sample extract applied at A. The position of these spots is defined first by the migration distance of the aflatoxin B1 from point A in direction I (the same as that travelled by the standard applied at C), and then by the migration distances from there in direction II of the aflatoxin B1-hemiacetal (same as those travelled by the standard applied at B). The fluorescence intensities of hemiacetal spots originating from the extract and from the standard applied at B should match.       6. Calculation of the results      6.1. From the visual measurements  The content in micrograms of aflatoxin B1 per kg of sample (ppb) is given by the formula: >PIC FILE= "T0009133">   in which:  Y and X are respectively the volumes in microlitres of the standard solution of aflatoxin B1 (3.16) and of the extract having a similar intensity of fluorescence;  S = concentration in micrograms of aflatoxin B1 per ml in the standard solution (3.16);   V = final volume of the extract in microlitres, allowing for any dilution that was necessary;  W = weight in grammes of the sample corresponding to the volume of extract subjected to column clean-up.           6.2. From the fluorodensitometric measurements  The content in micrograms of aflatoxin B1 per kg of sample is given by the formula: >PIC FILE= "T0009134">   in which:  Y = volume in microlitres of the extract spotted on the plate (10 or 20 ¶l);  S = quantity in nanograms of aflatoxin B1 in the extract spot (proportional to the value of Y taken), deduced from the measurements;  V = final volume of the extract in microlitres, allowing for any dilution that was necessary;  W = weight in grammes of the sample corresponding to the volume of extract subjected to column clean-up.    7. Preparation and testing of the standard solution (3.16)      7.1. Determination of the concentration of aflatoxin B1  Prepare a standard solution of aflatoxin B1 in the chloroform (3.2) or the benzene/acetonitrile mixture (3.6) with a concentration of 8 to 10 ¶g/ml. Determine the absorption spectrum between 330 and 370 nm with the aid of the spectrophotometer (4.11).  Measure the optical density (A) at 363 nm in the case of the chloroform solution ; or at 348 nm in the case of the solution in the benzene/acetonitrile mixture.  Calculate the concentration in micrograms of aflatoxin B1 per ml of solution from the formulae below: >PIC FILE= "T0009135">   Dilute as appropriate, away from day light, to obtain a working standard solution with a concentration of aflatoxin B1 of about 0 71 ¶g/ml. If kept in a refrigerator at 4 ºC, this solution is stable for two weeks.           7.2. Testing of chromatographic purity  Spot on a plate (4.8) 5 ¶l of the standard solution of aflatoxin B1 containing 8 to 10 ¶g/ml (7.1). Develop the chromatogram as indicated in 5.4. In UV light the chromatogram should show only one spot and no fluorescence must be perceptible in the original deposit zone.   8. Repeatability  The difference between the results of two parallel determinations carried out on the same sample by the same analyst should not exceed:      - 25 % related to the highest result for contents of aflatoxin B1 from 10 and up to 20 ¶g/kg;           - 5 ¶g, in absolute value, for contents greater than 20 and up to 50 ¶g/kg;           - 10 % related to the highest value for contents above 50 ¶g/kg.                  9. Reproducibility  See under "Observations", Part C, point 2.      >B TWO-DIMENSIONAL THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHOD    1. Purpose and scope  The method makes it possible to determine the level of aflatoxin B1 in feedingstuffs not falling within the scope of method A. The lower limit of determination is 0 701 mg/kg (10 ppb). The method is not applicable to feedingstuffs containing citrus pulp.       2. Principle  The sample is subjected to extraction with chloroform. The extract is filtered, and an aliquot portion taken and purified by column chromatography on silica gel. The eluate is evaporated and the residue redissolved in a specific volume of chloroform or of a mixture of benzene and acetonitrile. An aliquot portion of this solution is subjected to two-dimensional thin-layer chromatography (TLC). The quantity of aflatoxin B1 is determined under UV irradiation of the chromatogram, either visually or by fluorodensitometry, by comparison with known quantities of standard aflatoxin B1. The identity of the aflatoxin B1 extracted from the feedingstuff must be confirmed by the procedure indicated.       3. Reagents  NB : All the reagents must be of "analytical reagent" quality unless otherwise stated.      3.1. Acetone.           3.2. Chloroform, stabilized with 0 75 to 1 % of 96 % ethanol (v/v).           3.3. N-hexane.           3.4. Methanol.           3.5. Anhydrous diethyl ether, free from peroxides.           3.6. Mixture of benzene and acetonitrile : 98/2 (v/v).           3.7. Mixture of chloroform (3.2) and methanol (3.4) : 97/3 (v/v).           3.8. Silica gel, for column chromatography, particle size 0 705 to 0 720 mm.           3.9. Absorbent cotton wool, previously defatted with chloroform, or glass wool.           3.10. Sodium sulphate, anhydrous, granular.           3.11. Inert gas, e.g. nitrogen.           3.12. 1 n-hydrochloric acid.           3.13. Kieselguhr, (hyflosupercel), washed in acid.           3.14. Silica gel G-HR or equivalent, for TLC.           3.15. Developing solvents.        3.15.1. Diethyl ether (3.5)/methanol (3.4)/water : 94/4.5/1.5 (v/v/v), saturated tank.               3.15.2. Chloroform (3.2)/acetone (3.1) : 9/1 (v/v), unsaturated tank.                          3.16. Standard solution with about 0 71 ¶g aflatoxin B1 per ml in chloroform (3.2) or the benzene/acetonitrile mixture (3.6), prepared and checked as described in point 7 of method A.                  4. Apparatus See under point 4 of method A.   >PIC FILE= "T0009136">   5.4. Two dimensional TLC    5.4.1. Application of the solutions (follow the diagram in figure 1)  Score two straight lines on a plate (4.8) parallel to two contiguous sides (5 and 6 cm from each side respectively), to limit migration of the solvent fronts. Spot the following solutions on the plate using capillary pipettes or micro-syringes:      - on point A, 20 ¶l of the purified sample extract obtained in 5.3;           - on point B, 20 ¶l of the standard solution (3.16);           - on point C, 10 ¶l of the standard solution (3.16);           - on point D, 20 ¶l of the standard solution (3.16);           - on point E, 40 ¶l of the standard solution (3.16).  Dry in a slow stream of air or inert gas (3.11). The spots obtained must have a diameter of about 5 mm.   5.4.2. Development (follow the diagram in figure 1)  Develop the chromatogram in direction I, in the dark, using the developing solvent (3.15.1) (1-cm layer in a saturated tank) until the solvent front reaches the solvent limit line. Remove the plate from the tank and allow to dry in the dark at ambient temperature for 15 minutes.  Then develop the chromatogram in direction II, in the dark, using the developing solvent (3.15.2) (1-cm layer in an unsaturated tank) until the solvent front reaches the solvent limit line. Remove the plate from the tank and allow to dry, in the dark, at ambient temperature.       5.4.3. Interpretation of the chromatogram (follow the diagram in figure 2)  Irradiate the chromatogram with UV light by placing the plate 10 cm from the (4.9). Locate the position of the blue fluorescent spots B, C, D and E of the aflatoxin B1 from the standard solution. Project two imaginary lines passing through these spots and at right angles to the development directions. The intersection P of these lines is the location in which to expect to find the aflatoxin B1 spot originating from the sample extract applied at A (figure 1). However, the actual location of the aflatoxin B1 spot may be at a point Q at the intersection of two imaginary straight lines forming an angle of about 100º between them and passing through spots B and C respectively. Determine the quantity of aflatoxin B1 in the sample extract as indicated in 5.5.       5.4.4. Supplementary chromatography  Score two straight lines on a new plate (4.8) parallel to two contiguous sides, as indicated in the diagram in figure 1, and apply on point A (see figure 1) 20 ¶l of the purified sample extract obtained in 5.3 and, superimposed on it, 20 ¶l of the standard solution (3.16). Develop as indicated in 5.4.2. Irradiate the chromatogram with UV light (4.9) and check that:    - the aflatoxin B1 spots from the extract and the standard solution are superimposed,       - the fluorescence of this spot is more intense than that of the aflatoxin B1, spot developed at Q on the first plate.     5.5. Quantitative determinations  Determine either visually or by fluorodensitometry as indicated below.    5.5.1. Visual measurements  Determine the quantity of aflatoxin B1 in the extract by matching the fluorescence intensity of the extract spot with that of spots C, D and E of the standard solution. Interpolate if necessary. If the fluorescence intensity given by the 20 ¶l of extract  is greater than that of the 40 ¶l of standard solution, dilute the extract 10 or 100 times with chloroform (3.2) or the benzene/acetonitrile mixture (3.6) before subjecting it again to thin-layer chromatography.       5.5.2. Measurements by fluorodensitometry  Measure the fluorescence intensity of the aflatoxin B1 spots with the fluorodensitometer (4.12), using an excitation wavelength of 365 nm and an emission wavelength of 443 nm.  Determine the quantity of aflatoxin B1 in the extract spot by comparison of its fluorescence intensity with that of spots C, D and E of the standard solution.  5.6. Confirmation of the identity of aflatoxin B1  See under point 5.6 of method A.   6. Calculation of the results  See under point 6 of method A.  7. Repeatability  See under point 8 of method A.  8. Reproducibility  See under "Observations", Part C, point 2.    C. OBSERVATIONS CONCERNING METHODS A AND B    1. Defatting  Samples containing more than 5 % fats must be defatted with light petroleum (bp 40 to 60 ºC) after the preparation indicated in 5.1.  In such cases, the analytical results must be expressed in terms of the weight of the non-defatted sample.       2. Reproducibility of the results  The reproducibility of the results, i.e. the variation between the results obtained by two or more laboratories on the same sample has been estimated at:  ± 50 % of the mean value for mean values of aflatoxin B1 from 10 and up to 20 ¶g/kg;  ± 10 ¶g/kg on the mean value for mean values greater than 20 and up to 50 ¶g/kg;  ± 20 % of the mean value for mean values above 50 ¶g/kg.     Appendix to Annex >PIC FILE= "T0009137">    >PIC FILE= "T0009138">


title: Directive 2009/63/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on certain parts and characteristics of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (codified version) (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
               19.8.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 214/23

      DIRECTIVE 2009/63/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

   of 13 July 2009
   on certain parts and characteristics of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors
   (codified version)
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),
   Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Council Directive 74/151/EEC of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to certain parts and characteristics of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (3) has been substantially amended several times (4). In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Directive should be codified.

               (2)

               Directive 74/151/EEC is one of the separate Directives of the EC type-approval system provided for in Council Directive 74/150/EEC of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to type-approval of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors, as replaced by Directive 2003/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on type-approval of agricultural or forestry tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical units (5) and lays down technical prescriptions concerning the design and construction of agricultural or forestry tractors with regard, inter alia, to their maximum permissible laden mass, the location and fixing of rear registration plates, tanks for liquid fuel, ballast weights, audible warning devices, permissible sound levels and the exhaust system (silencer). Those technical prescriptions seek to approximate the laws of the Member States to enable the EC type-approval procedure provided for in Directive 2003/37/EC to be applied in respect of each type of tractor. Consequently, the provisions laid down in Directive 2003/37/EC relating to agricultural and forestry tractors, their trailers, and their interchangeable towed machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical units, apply to this Directive.

               (3)

               This Directive should be without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States concerning the time-limits for transposition into national law and application of the Directives set out in Annex VII, Part B,

         HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
   Article 1
   1.   ‘Tractor’ (agricultural or forestry) means any motor vehicle, fitted with wheels or endless tracks and having at least two axles, the main function of which lies in its tractive power and which is specially designed to tow, push, carry or power certain tools, machinery or trailers intended for agricultural or forestry use. It may be equipped to carry a load and passengers.
   2.   This Directive shall apply only to tractors defined in paragraph 1 which are equipped with pneumatic tyres and have a maximum design speed of between 6 and 40 km/h.
   Article 2
   1.   No Member State may refuse to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval in respect of a type of tractor on grounds relating to the following parts and characteristics, if these satisfy the requirements set out in Annexes I to VI:

               —

               the maximum permissible laden mass,

               —

               the location and fitting of the rear registration plates,

               —

               fuel tanks,

               —

               ballast weights,

               —

               audible warning devices,

               —

               the permissible sound level and exhaust system (silencer),

         2.   With respect to vehicles which do not comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive, and on grounds relating to the subject-matter of this Directive, Member States:

               —

               shall no longer grant EC type-approval,

               —

               may refuse to grant national type-approval,

         3.   With respect to new vehicles which do not comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive, and on grounds relating to the subject-matter of this Directive, Member States:

               —

               shall consider certificates of conformity which accompany those new vehicles in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2003/37/EC to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 7(1) of that Directive,

               —

               may refuse the registration, sale or entry into service of those new vehicles.

         Article 3
   No Member State may refuse registration, or prohibit the sale, entry into service or use of tractors on grounds relating to the parts and characteristics listed in Article 2(1) if these satisfy the requirements set out in Annexes I to VI.
   Article 4
   The amendments necessary to adapt to technical progress the requirements of Annexes I to VI, apart from those set out at points 1.1 and 1.4.1.2 of Annex VI, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 20(3) of Directive 2003/37/EC.
   Article 5
   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 6
   Directive 74/151/EEC, as amended by the Directives listed in Part A of Annex VII, is repealed, without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States concerning the time-limits for transposition into national law and application of the Directives listed in Annex VII, Part B.
   References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as references to this Directive and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex VIII.
   Article 7
   This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   It shall apply from 1 January 2010.
   Article 8
   This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

      Done at Brussels, 13 July 2009.

            For the European Parliament

            The President

         H.-G. PÖTTERING

            For the Council

            The President

         E. ERLANDSSON

      (1)  OJ C 161, 13.7.2007, p. 36.

      (2)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 19 June 2007 (OJ C 146 E, 12.6.2008, p. 74) and Council Decision of 22 June 2009.

      (3)  OJ L 84, 28.3.1974, p. 25.

      (4)  See Annex VII, Part A.

      (5)  OJ L 171, 9.7.2003, p. 1.

      ANNEX I

         MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LADEN MASS

                  1.

                  The technically permissible maximum laden mass as stated by the manufacturer shall be accepted by the competent administration as the maximum permissible laden mass provided that:

                              1.1.

                              the results of any tests which that administration makes, in particular those in respect of braking and steering, are satisfactory;

                              1.2.

                              the maximum permissible laden mass and the maximum permissible mass per axle depending on the vehicle category does not exceed the values given in Table 1.

                                 Table 1

                                 Maximum Permissible Laden Mass and Maximum Permissible Mass per Axle Depending on the Vehicle Category

                                          Vehicle category

                                          Number of axles

                                          Maximum permissible mass
                                          (t)

                                          Maximum permissible mass per axle

                                          Driven axle
                                          (t)

                                          Non-driven axle
                                          (t)

                                          T1, T2, T4.1

                                          2

                                          18 (laden)

                                          11,5

                                          10

                                          3

                                          24 (laden)

                                          11,5

                                          10

                                          T3

                                          2 or 3

                                          0,6 (unladen)

                                              (1)

                                              (1)

                                          T4.3

                                          2, 3 or 4

                                          10 (laden)

                                              (1)

                                              (1)

                  2.

                  Whatever the state of loading of the tractor, the mass transmitted to the road by the wheels on the forward axle must not be less than 20 % of the unladen mass of that tractor.

         (1)  It is not necessary to establish an axle limit for vehicle categories T3 and T4,3, as they have by definition limitations on the maximum permissible laden and/or unladen mass.

      ANNEX II
      1.   SHAPE AND DIMENSIONS OF THE SPACE FOR MOUNTING REAR REGISTRATION PLATES

      The space for mounting shall comprise an even or virtually even rectangular surface with the following minimum dimensions:

                  —

                  length: 255 or 520 mm,

                  —

                  width: 165 or 120 mm,

            The choice must take account of the dimensions in force in the Member States of destination.
      2.   LOCATION OF THE SPACE FOR MOUNTING AND THE FIXING OF THE PLATES

      The space for mounting shall be such that, after correct fixing, the plates shall have the following characteristics:
      2.1.   Lateral position of the plate

      The centre of the plate may not be further to the right than the plane of symmetry of the tractor.
      The left lateral edge of the plate may not be further to the left than the vertical plane parallel to the plane of symmetry of the tractor and tangent to the point where the cross section of the tractor is at its widest.
      2.2.   Position of the plate in relation to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the tractor

      The plate shall be perpendicular or practically perpendicular to the plane of symmetry of the tractor.
      2.3.   Position of the plate in relation to the vertical plane

      The plate shall be vertical within a tolerance of 5°. However, where the shape of the tractor so requires, it may be inclined to the vertical:

                  2.3.1.

                  at not more than 30° when the surface bearing the registration number is inclined upwards, provided that the height of the upper edge of the plate is not more than 1,2 metres from the ground.

                  2.3.2.

                  at not more than 15° when the surface bearing the registration number is inclined downwards, provided that the height of the upper edge of the plate is more than 1,2 metres from the ground.

            2.4.   Height of the plate from the ground

      The height of the lower edge of the plate above ground may not be less than 0,3 metres; the height of the upper edge of the plate above ground must not exceed 4 metres.
      2.5.   Determination of the height of the plate from the ground

      The heights given in points 2.3 and 2.4 shall be measured with the tractor unladen.

      ANNEX III

         TANKS FOR LIQUID FUEL

                  1.

                  Fuel tanks must be made so as to be corrosion resistant. They must satisfy the leakage tests carried out by the manufacturer at a pressure equal to double the working pressure but in any event not less than 0,3 bar. Any excess pressure or any pressure exceeding the working pressure must be automatically compensated by suitable devices (vents, safety valves etc.). The vents must be designed in such a way as to prevent any fire risk. The fuel must not escape through the fuel-tank cap or through the devices provided to compensate excess pressure even if the tank is completely overturned: a drip shall be tolerated.

                  2.

                  Fuel tanks must be installed in such a way as to be protected from the consequences of an impact to the front or to the rear of the tractor; there shall be no protruding parts, sharp edges etc. near the tanks.
                  The fuel supply pipework and the filler orifice must be installed outside the cab.

      ANNEX IV

         BALLAST WEIGHTS

      If the tractor is to be fitted with ballast weights in order to meet the other requirements of EC approval, those ballast weights must be supplied by the manufacturer of the tractor, be intended for fitting, and bear the manufacturer’s mark and a statement of their mass in kilograms to an accuracy of ± 5 %. Front ballast weights that have been designed for frequent removal/fitting must leave a safety clearance of at least 25 mm for the grab handles. The method of locating the ballast weights must be such that any inadvertent separation is avoided (e.g. in the event of tractor rollover).

      ANNEX V

         AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICE

      1.   The warning device must bear the EC approval mark prescribed by Council Directive 70/388/EEC of 27 July 1970 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to audible warning devices for motor vehicles (1).
      2.   Characteristics of the audible warning device when fitted to the tractor

      2.1.   Acoustic tests
      When a tractor is type approved, the characteristics of the warning device fitted to that type of tractor shall be tested as follows:

                  2.1.1.

                  The sound pressure level of the device when fitted to the tractor shall be measured at a point 7 metres in front of the tractor, at a site which is open and as level as possible. The engine of the tractor shall be stopped. The effective voltage shall be that laid down in point 1.2.1. of Annex I to Directive 70/388/EEC.

                  2.1.2.

                  Measurements shall be made on the ‘A’ weighting scale of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standard.

                  2.1.3.

                  The maximum sound pressure level shall be determined at a height between 0,5 and 1,5 metres above ground level.

                  2.1.4.

                  The maximum value for the sound-pressure level must be at least 93 dB(A) and at the most 112 dB(A).

         (1)  OJ L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 12.

      ANNEX VI
      1.   PERMISSIBLE SOUND LEVELS

      1.1.   Limits

      The sound level of the tractors referred to in Article 1 of this Directive, when measured under the conditions set out in this Annex, may not exceed the following levels:

                  —

                  89 dB (A) for tractors with an unladen weight exceeding 1,5 metric tons,

                  —

                  85 dB (A) for tractors with an unladen weight not exceeding 1,5 metric tons.

            1.2.   Measuring instruments

      The noise emitted by tractors shall be measured by means of a sound-level meter of the type described in Publication 179, 1st Edition (1965) of the International Electrotechnical Commission.
      1.3.   Conditions of measurement

      Measurements shall be made on unladen tractors in a sufficiently silent and open area (ambient noise and wind noise at least 10 dB (A) below the noise being measured).
      This area may take the form, for instance, of an open space of 50 metres radius having a central part of at least 20 metres radius which is practically level; it may be surfaced with concrete, asphalt, or similar material and may not be covered with powdery snow, tall grass, loose soil or ashes.
      The surface of the test track shall be such as not to cause excessive tyre noise. This condition applies only to measurement of the noise made by tractors in motion.
      Measurement shall be carried out in fine weather with little wind. No person other than the observer taking the readings from the apparatus may remain near the tractor or the microphone, as the presence of spectators near either the tractor or the microphone may considerably affect the readings from the apparatus. Marked fluctuations of the pointer which appear to be unrelated to the characteristics of the general sound level shall be ignored in taking readings.
      1.4.   Method of measurement

      1.4.1.   Measurement of noise of tractors in motion (for type-approval).
      At least two measurements shall be made on each side of the tractor. Preliminary measurements may be made for adjustment purposes but shall be disregarded.
      The microphone shall be situated 1,2 metres above ground level at a distance of 7,5 metres from the path of the tractor’s centre line, CC, measured along the perpendicular PP’ to that line (figure 1).
      Two lines AA’ and BB’, parallel to line PP’ and situated respectively 10 metres forward and 10 metres rearward of the line, shall be marked out on the test track. Tractors shall approach line AA’ at a steady speed, as specified below. The throttle shall then be fully opened as rapidly as practicable and held in the fully opened position until the rear of the tractor (1) crosses line BB’; the throttle shall then be closed again as rapidly as possible.
      The maximum sound level recorded shall constitute the result of the measurement.
      1.4.1.1.   The test speed shall be three-quarters of the maximum speed which can be attained in the highest gear used for road movement.
      1.4.1.2.   Interpretation of results
      1.4.1.2.1.   To take account of inaccuracies in the measuring instruments, the result obtained from each measurement shall be determined by deducting 1 dB (A) from the meter reading.
      1.4.1.2.2.   Measurements shall be considered valid if the difference between two consecutive measurements on the same side of the tractor does not exceed 2 dB (A).
      1.4.1.2.3.   The highest sound level measured shall constitute the test result. Should that result exceed by 1 dB (A) the maximum permissible sound level for the category of tractor tested, two further measurements shall be made. Three of the four measurements thus obtained must fall within the prescribed limits.

         Measuring positions for tractors in motion

      1.4.2.   Measurement of noise with tractor stationary (not for type-approval, but must be recorded).
      1.4.2.1.   Position of sound-level meter
      Measurements shall be made at point X (shown in figure 2) at a distance of 7 metres from the nearest surface of the tractor.
      The microphone shall be situated 1,2 metres above ground level.
      1.4.2.2.   Number of measurements
      At least two measurements shall be made.
      1.4.2.3.   Tractor test conditions
      The engine of a tractor without a speed governor shall be run at three-quarters of the rpm speed at which, according to the tractor manufacturer, it develops its maximum power. The rpm speed of the engine shall be measured by means of an independent instrument, e.g. a roller bed and a tachometer. If the engine is fitted with a governor preventing the engine from exceeding the speed at which it develops its maximum power, it shall be run at the maximum speed permitted by the governor.
      Before taking any measurements, the engine shall be brought to its normal running temperature.
      1.4.2.4.   Interpretation of results
      All sound-level readings recorded shall be given in the report.
      The method used to calculate the engine power shall also be shown where possible. The state of loading of the tractor must also be given.
      The measurements shall be considered valid if the difference between two consecutive measurements on the same side of the tractor does not exceed 2 dB (A).
      The maximum figure recorded shall constitute the result of the measurement.

         Measuring positions for stationary tractors

      2.   EXHAUST SYSTEM (SILENCER)

      2.1.   If the tractor is fitted with a device designed to reduce the exhaust noise (silencer), the requirements of this Item 2 shall apply. If the inlet of the engine is fitted with an air filter which is necessary in order to ensure compliance with the permissible sound level, the filter shall be considered to be part of the silencer, and the requirements of this Item 2 shall also apply to that filter.
      The exhaust tailpipe must be positioned in such a way that the exhaust gases cannot penetrate inside the cab.
      2.2.   A drawing of the exhaust system must be annexed to the tractor type-approval certificate.
      2.3.   The silencer must be marked with a reference to its make and type which is clearly legible and indelible.
      2.4.   The use of fibrous absorbent material is permitted in the construction of silencers only if the following conditions are fulfilled:

                  2.4.1.

                  the fibrous absorbent material may not be placed in those parts of the silencer through which gases pass;

                  2.4.2.

                  suitable devices must ensure that the fibrous absorbent material is kept in place for the whole time that the silencer is being used;

                  2.4.3.

                  the fibrous absorbent material must be resistant to a temperature at least 20 % higher than the operating temperature (degrees C) which may occur in the region of the silencer where those fibrous absorbent materials are situated.

         (1)  If the tractor includes a trailer, this shall not be taken into account in determining when line BB’ is crossed.

      ANNEX VII
      PART A

         Repealed Directive with its successive amendments (referred to in Article 6)

         (referred to in Article 6)

                  Council Directive 74/151/EEC
                  (OJ L 84, 28.3.1974, p. 25).

                  Council Directive 82/890/EEC
                  (OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 45).

                  Only as regards the references to Directive 74/151/EEC in Article 1(1)

                  Commission Directive 88/410/EEC
                  (OJ L 200, 26.7.1988, p. 27).

                  Directive 97/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
                  (OJ L 277, 10.10.1997, p. 24).

                  Only the references to Directive 74/151/EEC in the first indent of Article 1

                  Commission Directive 98/38/EC
                  (OJ L 170, 16.6.1998, p. 13).

                  Commission Directive 2006/26/EC
                  (OJ L 65, 7.3.2006, p. 22).

                  Only Article 1

            PART B

         List of time-limits for transposition into national law and application

         (referred to in Article 6)

                  Directive

                  Time-limit for transposition

                  Date of application

                  74/151/EEC

                  8 September 1975

                  —

                  82/890/EEC

                  22 June 1984

                  —

                  88/410/EEC

                  30 September 1988 (1)

                  —

                  97/54/EC

                  22 September 1998

                  23 September 1998

                  98/38/EC

                  30 April 1999 (2)

                  —

                  2006/26/EC

                  31 December 2006 (3)

                  —

         (1)  Pursuant to Article 2 of Directive 88/410/EEC:

         ‘1.   From 1 October 1988, no Member State may:

                     —

                     refuse, in respect of a type of tractor, to grant EEC type approval, to issue the document referred to in Article 10(1), final indent of Directive 74/150/EEC, or to grant national type approval, or,

                     —

                     prohibit the entry into service of tractors,

               if the liquid-fuel tanks, ballast weights and permissible sound levels of that type of tractor or tractors comply with the provisions of this Directive.
         2.   From 1 October 1989, Member States:

                     —

                     may no longer issue the document referred to in Article 10(1), final indent, of Directive 74/150/EEC for a type of tractor of which the liquid-fuel tanks, ballast weights and permissible sound levels do not comply with the provisions of this Directive,

                     —

                     may refuse to grant national type-approval in respect of a type of tractor of which the fuel tanks, ballast weights and permissible sound levels do not comply with the provisions of this Directive.’.

         (2)  Pursuant to Article 2 of Directive 98/38/EC:

         ‘1.   From 1 May 1999 no Member State may:

                     —

                     refuse, in respect of a type of tractor, to grant EC type-approval, to issue the document referred to in Article 10(1), final indent, of Directive 74/150/EEC, or to grant national type-approval, or,

                     —

                     prohibit the entry into service of tractors,

               if these tractors meet the requirements of Directive 74/151/EEC, as amended by this Directive.
         2.   From 1 October 1999, Member States:

                     —

                     may no longer issue the document referred to in Article 10(1), final indent, of Directive 74/150/EEC for a type of tractor that does not meet the requirements of Directive 74/151/EEC as amended by this Directive,

                     —

                     may refuse to grant national type approval in respect of a type of tractor if this does not meet the requirements of Directive 74/151/EEC as amended by this Directive.’.

         (3)  Pursuant to Article 5 of Directive 2006/26/EC:

         ‘1.   With effect from 1 January 2007, with respect to vehicles which comply with the requirements laid down respectively in Directives 74/151/EEC, 78/933/EEC, 77/311/EEC and 89/173/EEC as amended by this Directive, Member States shall not, on grounds relating to the subject-matter of the Directive concerned:

                     (a)

                     refuse to grant EC type-approval or to grant national type-approval;

                     (b)

                     prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of such a vehicle.

               2.   With effect from 1 July 2007, with respect to vehicles which do not comply with the requirements laid down respectively in Directives 74/151/EEC, 78/933/EEC, 77/311/EEC and 89/173/EEC as amended by this Directive, and on grounds relating to the subject-matter of the Directive concerned, Member States:

                     (a)

                     shall no longer grant EC type-approval;

                     (b)

                     may refuse to grant national type-approval.

               3.   With effect from 1 July 2009, with respect to vehicles which do not comply with the requirements laid down respectively in Directives 74/151/EEC, 78/933/EEC, 77/311/EEC and 89/173/EEC as amended by this Directive, and on grounds relating to the subject-matter of the Directive concerned, Member States:

                     (a)

                     shall consider certificates of conformity which accompany new vehicles in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2003/37/EC to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 7(1);

                     (b)

                     may refuse the registration, sale or entry into service of those new vehicles.’.

      ANNEX VIII

         Correlation table

                  Directive 74/151/EEC

                  Directive 2006/26/EC

                  This Directive

                  Article 1

                  Article 1

                  Article 2(1)

                  Article 2(1)

                  Article 5(2)

                  Article 2(2)

                  Article 5(3)

                  Article 2(3)

                  Article 3

                  Article 3

                  Article 4

                  Article 4

                  Article 5(1)

                  —

                  Article 5(2)

                  Article 5

                  —

                  Article 6

                  —

                  Article 7

                  Article 6

                  Article 8

                  Annex I to VI

                  Annex I to VI

                  —

                  Annex VII

                  —

                  Annex VIII


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Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue

Official Journal L 327 , 22/12/2000 P. 0074 - 0083

Council Directive 2000/75/ECof 20 November 2000laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongueTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animal diseases and specific measures relating to swine vesicular disease(1), and in particular the second indent of Article 15 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 15 of Directive 92/119/EEC, specific measures to control and eradicate bluetongue should be introduced.(2) The epidemiological characteristics of bluetongue are comparable to those of African horse sickness.(3) The Council has adopted Directive 92/35/EEC laying down control rules and measures to combat African horse sickness(2).(4) To combat bluetongue, therefore, the overall measures laid down by Directive 92/35/EEC to combat African horse sickness should be used as a model, making appropriate adjustments due to the characteristics of the rearing of species susceptible to bluetongue.(5) Rules should be laid down on the movement of susceptible species and their semen, ova and embryos from areas subject to restrictions arising from an outbreak of the disease.(6) Article 3 of Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(3), applies in the event of an outbreak of bluetongue.(7) A procedure for close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission must be introduced,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:Article 1This Directive lays down control rules and measures to combat and eradicate bluetongue.Article 2For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions shall apply:(a) "holding": agricultural or other establishment where animals of species susceptible to bluetongue are permanently or temporarily reared or kept;(b) "susceptible species": all ruminants;(c) "animal(s)": animal(s) belonging to a susceptible species, excluding wild animals with regard to which specific provisions may adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20(2);(d) "owner" or "holder": the natural or legal person(s) owning the animals or responsible for their upkeep, whether in return for payment or not;(e) "vector": an insect of the species Culicoides imicola or any other insect of the genus Culicoides capable of transmitting bluetongue, to be identified according to the procedure laid down in Article 20(2), on the advice of the Scientific Veterinary Committee;(f) "suspicion": appearance of any clinical sign suggesting bluetongue in a susceptible species, together with a set of epidemiological data enabling such a possibility to be reasonably envisaged;(g) "confirmation": the declaration by the competent authority, based on laboratory results, that the bluetongue virus is circulating in a specific area; however, in the event of an epidemic, the competent authority may also confirm the presence of the disease on the basis of clinical and/or epidemiological results;(h) "competent authority": the central authority of the Member State competent to conduct veterinary checks, or any other veterinary authority to which it has delegated this competence;(i) "official veterinarian": the veterinarian designated by the competent authority.Article 3Member States shall ensure the immediate, compulsory notification to the competent authority if circulation of the bluetongue virus is suspected or confirmed.Article 41. If a holding located in a region not subject to restrictions within the meaning of this Directive has one or more animals suspected of being infected with bluetongue, Member States shall ensure that the official veterinarian immediately implements official methods of investigation to confirm or rule out the presence of the disease.2. As soon as notification is given of suspected presence, the official veterinarian:(a) shall place the suspect holding or holdings under official surveillance;(b) shall:(i) compile an inventory of the animals, indicating for each species the number of animals already dead, infected or likely to be infected, and update this inventory to take account of the animals which are born or die during the period in which the disease is suspected; the data from this inventory must be produced on request and may be checked during each visit;(ii) compile an inventory of places likely to facilitate the survival of or to harbour the vector and, in particular, of the sites conducive to its reproduction;(iii) carry out an epidemiological survey in accordance with Article 7;(c) shall make regular visits to the holding or holdings and, on each occasion, conduct a detailed clinical examination or an autopsy of animals that are dead or suspected of infection and confirm the disease, if necessary by means of laboratory tests;(d) shall ensure that:(i) any movement of animals from or to the holding or holdings is prohibited;(ii) the animals are confined at times when the vectors are active, where he considers that the means required for implementing this measures are available;(iii) the animals, the buildings used to house them and their surroundings (in particular habitats in which the Culicoides populations thrive) are regularly treated with authorised insecticides. To prevent infestations by the vectors as far as possible, the rate of treatment shall be fixed by the competent authority, taking account of the persistence of the insecticide used and the climatic conditions;(iv) the carcases of the dead animals at the holding are destroyed, eliminated, incinerated or buried in accordance with Council Directive 90/667/EEC of 27 November 1990 laying down the veterinary rules for the disposal and processing of animal waste, for its placing on the market and for the prevention of pathogens in feedingstuffs of animal or fish origin and amending Directive 90/425/EEC(4).3. Pending implementation of the measures referred to in paragraph 2, the owner or the holder of any animal suspected of being infected with the disease shall take all precautionary measures to comply with the provisions of paragraph 2(d)(i) and (ii).4. The competent authority may apply the measures referred to in paragraph 2 to other holdings in the event that their location, geographical situation or contacts with the holding where the disease is suspected provides grounds for suspecting the possibility of contamination.5. In addition to the provisions of paragraph 2, specific provisions may be laid down, according to the procedure provided for in Article 20(2), for nature reserves in which animals live freely.6. The measures referred to in this Article shall not be lifted by the official veterinarian until the suspected presence of bluetongue has been ruled out by the competent authority.Article 5Vaccination against bluetongue may be carried out only in accordance with the provisions laid down in this Directive.Article 61. When the presence of bluetongue is officially confirmed, the official veterinarian shall:(a) proceed, informing the Commission thereof, with the slaughter deemed necessary to prevent extension of the epidemic;(b) order the destruction, elimination, incineration or burial of the carcases of those animals, in accordance with Directive 90/667/EEC;(c) extend the measures provided for in Article 4 to holdings located within a radius of 20 kilometres (including the protection zone defined in Article 8) around the infected holding or holdings;(d) implement the measures adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20(2), in particular with regard to the introduction of any vaccination programme or other, alternative measure; if need be, the competent authorities of a Member State may, informing the Commission thereof, take the initiative of starting a vaccination programme;(e) carry out an epidemiological survey in accordance with Article 7.However, by way of derogation from subparagraph (c), provisions applicable to movements of animals in the zone may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20(2).2. The zone referred to in paragraph 1(c) may be extended or reduced on the basis of epidemiological, geographical, ecological or meteorological circumstances by the competent authority which shall notify the Commission thereof.3. Where the zone referred to in paragraph 1(c) is located on the territory of more than one Member State, the competent authorities of the Member States concerned shall cooperate in order to demarcate the zone. If necessary, the zone shall be demarcated according to the procedure laid down in Article 20(2).Article 71. The epidemiological survey shall concern:(a) the duration of the period for which bluetongue may have been present at the holding;(b) the possible origin of bluetongue at the holding and the identification of other holdings which have animals that may have been infected or contaminated from the same source;(c) the presence and distribution of vectors of the disease;(d) movements of animals from or to the holdings in question or any departure of animal carcases from those holdings.2. A crisis unit shall be established to carry out the overall coordination of all the measures necessary for ensuring the eradication of bluetongue as soon as possible and to conduct the epidemiological survey.General rules concerning the national crisis units and the Community crisis unit shall be laid down according to the procedure provided for in Article 20(2).Article 81. Member States shall ensure that, in addition to the measures referred to in Article 6, the competent authority demarcates a protection zone and a surveillance zone. Demarcation of the zones must take account of geographical, administrative, ecological and epizootiological factors connected with bluetongue and of the control arrangements.2. (a) The protection zone shall consist of a part of the Community territory having a radius of at least 100 kilometres around the infected holding.(b) The surveillance zone shall consist of a part of the Community territory with a depth of at least 50 kilometres extending beyond the limits of the protection zone and in which no vaccination has been carried out during the previous twelve months.(c) Where the zones are located on the territory of more than one Member State, the competent authorities of the Member States concerned shall cooperate for the purpose of demarcating the zones referred to in subparagraphs (a) and (b).(d) However, the protection and surveillance zones shall if necessary be demarcated according to the procedure laid down in Article 20(2).3. On receipt of a duly substantiated request from a Member State, a decision may be taken, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20(2), to change the demarcation of the zones defined in paragraph 2, in the light of:(a) their geographical location and ecological factors;(b) meteorological conditions;(c) the presence and distribution of the vector;(d) the results of epizootiological studies carried out pursuant to Article 7;(e) the results of laboratory tests;(f) the application of countermeasures, in particular disinsectisation.Article 91. Member States shall ensure that the following measures are applied in the protection zone:(a) the identification of all holdings with animals inside the zone;(b) the implementation by the competent authority of an epidemiosurveillance programme based on the monitoring of sentinel groups of bovine animals (or, in their absence, of other species of ruminant) and vector populations; this programme may be laid down according to the procedure provided for in Article 20(2);(c) a ban on animals leaving the zone. However, under the procedure laid down in Article 20(2), exemptions from the exit ban may be decided on in particular for animals situated in part of the zone where there is a proven absence of viral circulation or of vectors.2. In addition to the measures laid down in paragraph 1, the vaccination of animals against bluetongue and their identification in the protection zone may be decided on according to the procedure laid down in Article 20, or on the initiative of the Member State informing the Commission.Article 10Member States shall ensure that:1. the measures provided for in Article 9(1) apply in the surveillance zone;2. any vaccination against bluetongue is prohibited in the surveillance zone.Article 11The measures taken pursuant to Articles 6, 8, 9 and 10 shall be amended or repealed in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20(2).Article 12By way of derogation from Articles 9 and 10, the provisions applicable to movements of animals in and from the protection and surveillance zones shall be determined in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20(2).When the decision referred to in the first paragraph is adopted, the rules applicable to trade shall be determined in accordance with the same procedure.Article 13If, in a given region, the bluetongue epidemic is of an exceptionally serious nature, any additional measures to be taken by the Member States concerned shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20(2).Article 14Member States shall ensure that the competent authority takes all the necessary measures so that all persons in the protection and surveillance zones are fully informed of the restrictions in force and make any arrangements required for the proper implementation of the measures in question.Article 151. Each Member State shall designate a national laboratory responsible for carrying out the laboratory tests provided for by this Directive. These national laboratories, as well as their powers and obligations, are listed in Annex I.2. The national laboratories listed in Annex I shall cooperate with the Community reference laboratory referred to in Article 16.Article 16The Community reference laboratory for bluetongue is indicated in Annex II. Without prejudice to the provisions laid down in Decision 90/424/EEC, in particular Article 28 thereof, the tasks of this laboratory are set out in Annex II(B).Article 17Experts from the Commission may, where necessary in order to ensure the uniform application of this Directive and in collaboration with the competent authorities, carry out on-the-spot checks. For this purpose they may inspect a representative percentage of holdings in order to verify whether the competent authorities monitor compliance with the provisions of this Directive. The Commission shall notify the Member States of the results of the checks carried out.The Member State on whose territory a check is carried out shall provide the experts with all the necessary assistance in the performance of their task.The general implementing rules for this article shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 20(2).Article 181. Each Member State shall draw up a contingency plan indicating the means by which it applies the measures laid down in this Directive.This plan must provide for access to plant, equipment, personnel and any other appropriate facility necessary for the swift and effective eradication of the disease.2. The criteria to be applied for drawing up the plans referred to in paragraph 1 are set out in Annex III.Plans drawn up pursuant to these criteria shall be submitted to the Commission no later than three months after the entry into force of this Directive.The Commission shall examine the plans, in order to determine whether they enable the desired objective to be attained, and shall suggest to the Member State concerned any modification required, inter alia, in order to guarantee that they are compatible with those of the other Member States.The Commission shall approve the plans, if necessary with modifications, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20(2).The plans may subsequently be modified or supplemented, in accordance with the same procedure, to take account of developments in the situation.Article 19This Directive may if necessary be amended by the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission.The Annexes shall be amended in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20(2).Any detailed rules necessary for the implementation of this Directive shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20(2).Article 201. The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Veterinary Committee.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC(5) shall apply.The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at 15 days.3. The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure.Article 21Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20(2), the Commission may adopt, for a period of two years, the transitional measures necessary for facilitating the changeover to the new arrangements provided for by this Directive.Article 221. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 January 2002. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by the Member States.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 23This Directive is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 20 November 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. Glavany(1) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 69. Directive as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 19. Directive as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(3) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).(4) OJ L 363, 27.12.1990, p. 51. Directive as last amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(5) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 2.ANNEX IA. LISTA DE LOS LABORATORIOS NACIONALES DE LA FIEBRE CATARRAL OVINA/LISTE OVER NATIONALE LABORATORIER FOR BLUETONGUE/LISTE DER FÜR DIE BLAUZUNGENKRANKHEIT ZUSTÄNDIGEN NATIONALEN LABORATORIEN/ΚΑΤΑΛΟΓΟΣ ΕΘΝΙΚΩΝ ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΩΝ ΓΙΑ ΤΟΝ ΚΑΤΑΡΡΟΪΚΟ ΠΥΡΕΤΟ ΤΟΥ ΠΡΟΒΑΤΟΥ/LIST OF THE NATIONAL BLUETONGUE LABORATORIES/LISTE DES LABORATOIRES NATIONAUX POUR LA FIÈVRE CATARRHALE DU MOUTON/ELENCO DEI LABORATORI NAZIONALI PER LA FEBBRE CATARRALE DEGLI OVINI/LIJST VAN DE NATIONALE LABORATORIA VOOR BLUETONGUE/LISTA DOS LABORATÓRIOS NACIONAIS EM RELAÇÃO À FEBRE CATARRAL OVINA/LUETTELO KANSALLISISTA LAMPAAN BLUETONGUE-TAUTIA VARTEN NIMETYISTÄ LABORATORIOISTA/FÖRTECKNING ÖVER NATIONELLA LABORATORIER FÖR BLUETONGUEBelgium:Centrum voor Onderzoek in Diergeneeskunde en Agrochemie (CODA)//Centre d'études et de recherches vétérinaires et agrochimiques (CERVA) Groeselenbergstraat 99//Rue Groeselenberg 99 B - 1180 Brussel//Bruxelles Tel. (32-2) 375 44 55 Fax (32-2) 375 09 79 E-mail: piker@var.fgov.beDenmark:Statens Veterinære Institut for Virusforskning Lindholm DK - 4771 Kalvehave Tlf. (45) 55 86 02 00 Fax (45) 55 86 03 00 E-post: sviv@vetvirus.dkGermany:Bundesforschungsanstalt für Viruskrankheiten der Tiere Anstaltsteil Tübingen Postfach 11 49 D - 72001 Tübingen Tel. (49) 70 71 96 72 55 Fax (49) 70 71 96 73 03Greece:Ministry of AgricultureCentre of Athens Veterinary InstitutionsVirus Department Neapoleos Str. 25 GR - 15310 Ag. Paraskevi Athens Tel. (30-1) 601 14 99/601 09 03 Fax (30-1) 639 94 77Spain:Centro de Investigación en Sanidad Animal INIA-CISA D. José Manuel Sánchez Vizcaíno Carretera de Algete-El Casar, km 8, Valdeolmos E - 20180 Madrid Tel. (34) 916 20 22 16 Fax (34) 916 20 22 47 E-mail: vizcaino@inia.esFrance:CIRAD-EMVT Campus international de Baillarguet BP 5035 F - 34032 Montpellier Cedex 1 Tel. (33-4) 67 59 37 24 Fax (33-4) 67 59 37 98 E-mail: bastron@cirad.frIreland:Central Veterinary Research Laboratory AbbotstownCastleknockDublin 15 Ireland Tel. (353-1) 607 26 79 Fax (353-1) 822 03 63 E-mail: reillypj@indigo.ieItaly:CESME presso IZS Via Campo Boario I - 64100 Teramo Tel. (39) 0861 33 22 16 Fax (39) 0861 33 22 51 E-mail: Cesme@IZS.itLuxembourg:Centre d'études et de recherches vétérinaires et agrochimiques (CERVA) Rue Groeselenberg 99 B - 1180 Bruxelles Tel. (32-2) 375 44 55 Fax (32-2) 375 09 79 E-mail: piker@var.fgov.beNetherlands:ID-DLO Edelhertweg 15 8219 PH Lelystad Nederland Tel. (0031-0320) 23 82 38 Fax (0031-0320) 23 80 50 E-mail: postkamer@id.dlo.nlAustria:Bundesanstalt für Virusseuchenbekämpfung bei Haustieren Robert Kochgasse 17 A - 2340 Mödling Tel. (43-2) 236 466 40-0 Fax (43-2) 236 466 40-941 E-mail: BATSB VetMoedling@compuserve.comPortugal:Laboratório Nacional de Investigação Veterinária Estrada de Benfica, 701 P - 1549-011 Lisboa Tel. (351) 21 711 52 00 Fax (351) 21 711 53 836 E-mail: dir.Inlv@mail.telepac.ptFinland:Danish Institute for Virus Research Lindholm DK - 4771 Kalvehave Tlf. (45) 55 86 02 00 Fax (45) 55 86 03 00 E-mail: sviv@vetvirus.dkSweden:Statens veterinärmedicinska anstalt, SVA S - 751 89 Uppsala Tfn (00-46) 18 67 40 00 Fax (00-46) 18 30 91 62 E-post: sva@sva.seUnited Kingdom:Institute for Animal Health Pirbright Laboratory Ash RoadPirbrightWokingSurrey GU24 ONF United Kingdom Tel. (44-1483) 23 24 41 Fax (44-1483) 23 24 48 E-mail: philip-mellor@bbsrc.ac.ukB. TASKS OF THE NATIONAL LABORATORIES FOR BLUETONGUEThe national laboratories for bluetongue are responsible for the coordination of the standards and diagnostic methods laid down by each diagnostic laboratory in the Member State, the use of reagents and the testing of vaccines. To this end:(a) they may supply diagnostic reagents to diagnostic laboratories which request them;(b) they check the quality of all the diagnostic reagents used in the Member State;(c) they organise comparative tests at regular intervals;(d) they preserve isolates of the bluetongue virus taken from confirmed cases in the Member State;(e) they ensure confirmation of positive results obtained in regional diagnostic laboratories.ANNEX IIA. LABORATORIO COMUNITARIO DE REFERENCIA DE LA FIEBRE CATARRAL OVINA/EF-REFERENCELABORATORIUM FOR BLUETONGUE/GEMEINSCHAFTLICHES REFERENZLABORATORIUM FÜR DIE BLAUZUNGENKRANKHEIT/ΚΟΙΝΟΤΙΚΟ ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ ΑΝΑΦΟΡΑΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΟΝ ΚΑΤΑΡΡΟΪΚΟ ΠΥΡΕΤΟ ΤΟΥ ΠΡΟΒΑΤΟΥ/COMMUNITY REFERENCE LABORATORY FOR BLUETONGUE/LABORATOIRE COMMUNAUTAIRE DE RÉFÉRENCE POUR LA FIÈVRE CATARRHALE DU MOUTON/LABORATORIO COMUNITARIO DI RIFERIMENTO PER LA FEBBRE CATARRALE DEGLI OVINI/COMMUNAUTAIR REFERENTIELABORATORIUM VOOR BLUETONGUE/LABORATÓRIO COMUNITÁRIO DE REFERÊNCIA EM RELAÇÃO À FEBRE CATARRAL OVINA/LAMPAAN BLUETONGUE-TAUTIA VARTEN NIMETTY YHTEISÖN VERTAILULABORATORIO/GEMENSKAPENS REFERENSLABORATORIUM FÖR BLUETONGUEAFRC Institute for Animal Health Pirbright Laboratory Ash RoadPirbrightWokingSurrey GU24 ONF United Kingdom Tel. (44-1483) 23 24 41 Fax (44-1483) 23 24 48 E-mail: philip-mellor@bbsrc.ac.ukB. TASKS OF THE COMMUNITY REFERENCE LABORATORY FOR BLUETONGUEThe Community reference laboratory has the following tasks:1. coordinating, in consultation with the Commission, diagnostic methods for bluetongue in the Member States, in particular by:(a) specifying, holding and supplying strains of the bluetongue virus for the purpose of serological tests and the preparation of antiserum;(b) the provision of reference sera and other reference reagents to the national reference laboratories for the purpose of standardising the tests and the reagents used in each Member State;(c) the establishment and conservation of a collection of strains and isolates of the bluetongue virus;(d) the regular organisation of Community comparative testing of diagnostic procedures;(e) the collection and collation of data and information concerning the diagnostic methods used and the results of the tests carried out in the Community;(f) the classification of isolates of the bluetongue virus, using the most advanced methods, in order to provide a better understanding of the epizootiology of bluetongue;(g) monitoring developments worldwide in the area of surveillance, epizootiology and prevention of bluetongue;2. actively assisting in the identification of centres of bluetongue infection in the Member States by studying viral isolates sent to it for confirmation of diagnosis, classification and epizootiological studies;3. facilitating the provision of training and refresher courses for experts in laboratory diagnostics with a view to harmonising diagnostic techniques throughout the Community;4. mutual and reciprocal information exchange with the World Bluetongue Laboratory designated by the International Office for Epizootics (OIE), in particular concerning global developments with regard to bluetongue.ANNEX IIIMINIMUM CRITERIA APPLICABLE TO CONTINGENCY PLANSThe contingency plans must provide for at least the following:1. the establishment at national level of a crisis unit to coordinate all emergency measures in the Member State concerned;2. a list of local emergency centres adequately equipped for the purpose of coordinating control measures at local level;3. detailed information on the personnel responsible for emergency measures, their qualifications and their responsibilities;4. the possibility, for each local centre, of swiftly contacting persons or organisations directly or indirectly affected by an outbreak;5. the availability of the equipment and materials necessary for the proper implementation of emergency measures;6. precise instructions regarding the steps to be taken, including means of destroying carcases, when cases of infection or contamination are suspected and confirmed;7. training programmes for updating and enhancing knowledge of procedures on the ground and administrative procedures;8. for the diagnostic laboratories, an autopsy function, the capability required for conducting serological and histological tests, etc., and the updating of rapid diagnostic techniques (provisions on the swift transportation of samples should be laid down for this purpose);9. information concerning the quantity of vaccines against bluetongue deemed necessary in case emergency vaccination needs to be reintroduced;10. regulatory provisions for implementing the contingency plans.