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31980L0052

Council Directive 80/52/EEC of 20 December 1979 amending Directive 66/403/EEC on the marketing of seed potatoes

Official Journal L 018 , 24/01/1980 P. 0029 - 0029 Greek special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 27 P. 0197  Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 11 P. 0196  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 11 P. 0196

****( 1 ) OJ NO C 303 , 4 . 12 . 1979 , P . 6 .  ( 2 ) OJ NO C 4 , 7 . 1 . 1980 , P . 76 .  ( 3 ) OJ NO 125 , 11 . 7 . 1966 , P . 2320/66 .  ( 4 ) OJ NO L 293 , 20 . 11 . 1979 , P . 16 .  ( 5 ) OJ NO L 26 , 31 . 1 . 1977 , P . 20 .    COUNCIL DIRECTIVE   OF 20 DECEMBER 1979   AMENDING DIRECTIVE 66/403/EEC ON THE MARKETING OF SEED POTATOES  ( 80/52/EEC )   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN   COMMUNITIES ,   HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLES 43 AND 100 THEREOF ,   HAVING REGARD TO THE PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION ( 1 ),   HAVING REGARD TO THE OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT  ( 2 ),   WHEREAS IT RESULTS FROM ARTICLE 15 OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 66/403/EEC OF 14 JUNE 1966 ON THE MARKETING OF SEED POTATOES  ( 3 ), AS LAST AMENDED BY DIRECTIVE 79/967/EEC ( 4 ), THAT , AFTER 1 JULY 1975 , MEMBER STATES MAY NO LONGER , IN PRINCIPLE , ESTABLISH UNDER THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY , THE EQUIVALENCE OF INSPECTIONS AND CHECKS CARRIED OUT IN THIRD COUNTRIES ;   WHEREAS , HOWEVER , MEMBER STATES HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF DECISIONS ON EQUIVALENCE ALREADY TAKEN BY THEM , SINCE THE DISCUSSIONS INTENDED TO ENABLE SUCH EQUIVALENCE TO BE ESTABLISHED AT COMMUNITY LEVEL HAVE NOT YET BEEN COMPLETED ; WHEREAS , IN PRACTICE , SUCH EXTENSION HAS BEEN APPLIED IN THE CASE OF CANADA ONLY ;   WHEREAS RECOURSE TO SUCH EXTENSION IS SUBJECT TO THE COMMUNITY RULES ON PLANT HEALTH ;   WHEREAS , BY VIRTUE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED RULES , SEED POTATOES ORIGINATING IN CANADA MAY AT PRESENT BE INTRODUCED INTO THE COMMUNITY ONLY BY WAY OF DEROGATION , SUBJECT TO STRINGENT CONDITIONS AND FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ;   WHEREAS , THEREFORE , IT WOULD BE POINTLESS TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY EQUIVALENCE WITH REGARD TO CANADA ;   WHEREAS , HOWEVER , THE PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF DECISIONS ON EQUIVALENCE ALREADY TAKEN BY MEMBER STATES SHOULD BE EXTENDED , THEREBY ENABLING RECOURSE TO BE HAD TO THE ABOVEMENTIONED LIMITED PERIOD ,   HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE :   ARTICLE 1   WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE PROVISIONS OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 77/93/EEC OF 21 DECEMBER 1976 ON PROTECTIVE MEASURES AGAINST THE INTRODUCTION INTO THE MEMBER STATES OF HARMFUL ORGANISMS OF PLANT OR PLANT PRODUCTS ( 5 ), THE DATE ' 30 JUNE 1979 '  IN ARTICLE 15 ( 2 ) ( A ) OF DIRECTIVE 66/403/EEC SHALL BE REPLACED BY ' 31 MARCH 1980 ' .   ARTICLE 2   MEMBER STATES SHALL BRING INTO FORCE THE LAWS , REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THIS DIRECTIVE WITH EFFECT FROM 1 JULY 1979 . THEY SHALL FORTHWITH INFORM THE COMMISSION THEREOF .   ARTICLE 3   THIS DIRECTIVE IS ADDRESSED TO THE MEMBER STATES .   DONE AT BRUSSELS , 20 DECEMBER 1979 .   FOR THE COUNCIL   THE PRESIDENT   J . TUNNEY


title: Commission Directive 2005/21/EC of 7 March 2005 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 72/306/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the measures to be taken against the emission of pollutants from diesel engines for use in vehiclesText with EEA relevance

text:
               8.3.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 61/25

      COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2005/21/EC
   of 7 March 2005
   adapting to technical progress Council Directive 72/306/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the measures to be taken against the emission of pollutants from diesel engines for use in vehicles
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to Council Directive 72/306/EEC of 2 August 1972 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the measures to be taken against the emission of pollutants from diesel engines for use in vehicles (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Directive 72/306/EEC is one of the separate directives under the type-approval procedure laid down by 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 (2).

               (2)

               Consequently the provisions laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC relating to vehicle systems, components and separate technical units apply to Directive 72/306/EEC.

               (3)

               Article 9(2) of Directive 70/156/EEC, as amended by Directive 92/53/EEC (3), provides for the equivalence between the separate Directives and the corresponding Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN-ECE). It is therefore necessary to align the technical requirements relating to the light source of the opacimeter used for the measurement of the opacity of the exhaust with UN-ECE Regulation 24 and international standards. It is also appropriate to align the fuel used for measuring the opacity of the exhaust with the fuel permitted for the measurement of emissions, as given in Council Directive 88/77/EEC (4).

               (4)

               The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Adaptation to Technical Progress established by Directive 70/156/EEC,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
   Article 1
   The Annexes to Directive 72/306/EEC are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive.
   Article 2
   With effect from 9 March 2006, Member States:

               —

               shall no longer grant EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4(1) of Directive 70/156/EEC, and

               —

               may refuse national type-approval,

         for a new type of vehicle on grounds relating to the emission of pollutants from diesel engines if it fails to comply with the provisions of Directive 72/306/EEC, as amended by this Directive.
   This Directive shall not invalidate any approval previously granted pursuant to Directive 72/306/EEC nor prevent extensions to such approvals under the terms of the Directive under which they were originally granted.
   Article 3
   1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 8 March 2006. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. They shall apply this Directive from 9 March 2006.
   When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.
   2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of the national law that they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.
   Article 4
   This Directive shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the Union.
   Article 5
   This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

      Done at Brussels, 7 March 2005.

            For the Commission

         Markos KYPRIANOU

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 190, 20.8.1972, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 97/20/EC (OJ L 125, 16.5.1997, p. 21).

      (2)  OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2004/104/EC (OJ L 337, 13.11.2004, p. 13).

      (3)  OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 36, 9.2.1988, p. 33. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2001/27/EC (OJ L 107, 18.4.2001, p. 10).

      ANNEX
      The list of Annexes between the Articles and Annex I is replaced by the following:

            ‘LIST OF ANNEXES

                        Annex I:

                     Definitions, application for EC type-approval, granting of EC type-approval, symbol of the corrected absorption coefficient, specifications and tests, modifications of the type, conformity of production

                           Appendix 1:

                     Information document

                           Appendix 2:

                     Type-approval certificate

                        Annex II:

                     Example of the symbol of the corrected absorption coefficient

                        Annex III:

                     Test at steady speeds over the full load curve

                        Annex IV:

                     Test under free acceleration

                        Annex V:

                     Limit values applicable in the test at steady speeds

                        Annex VI:

                     Characteristics of opacimeters

                        Annex VII:

                     Installation and use of the opacimeter’

      AMENDMENTS TO ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 72/306/EEC

                  1.

                              In section 5.2.2.1, ‘Annex VI’ is replaced by ‘Annex V’.

                              In section 5.3.2, ‘Annex VI’ is replaced by ‘Annex V’

                              In section 5.4, ‘Annex VII’ is replaced by ‘Annex VI’.

                              In section 7.2.1.2, ‘Annex VI’ is replaced by ‘Annex V’.

            AMENDMENTS TO ANNEX III TO DIRECTIVE 72/306/EEC

                  2.

                              Section 3.2 is replaced by the following:

                                 ‘3.2.   Fuel
                                 The reference fuel specified in Annex IV of Directive 88/77/EEC, as last amended, and which is appropriate to the emission limits against which the vehicle or engine is being type-approved, shall be used.’;

                              in section 3.4, ‘Annex VII’ is replaced by ‘Annex VI’ and ‘Annex VIII’ is replaced by ‘Annex VII’;

                              in section 4.2, ‘Annex VI’ is replaced by ‘Annex V’.

                  3.

                  Annex V is deleted.

                  4.

                  Annex VI becomes Annex V.

                  5.

                  Annex VII becomes Annex VI.
                  Section 3.3 is replaced by the following:
                  ‘3.3.   Light source
                  The light source shall be an incandescent lamp with a colour temperature in the range 2 800 to 3 250 K or a green light emitting diode (LED) with a spectral peak between 550 and 570 nm. The light source shall be protected against sooting by means that do not influence the optical path length beyond the manufacturer’s specifications.’

                  6.

                  Annex VIII becomes Annex VII.
                  In items 2.16, 2.17 and 2.2.3, ‘Annex VII’ is replaced by ‘Annex VI’.


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31988L0593

Council Directive 88/593/EEC of 18 November 1988 amending Directive 79/693/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to fruit jams, jellies and marmalades and chestnut purée

Official Journal L 318 , 25/11/1988 P. 0044 - 0047 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 17 P. 0142  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 17 P. 0142

*****COUNCIL  DIRECTIVE  of 18 November 1988  amending Directive 79/693/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to fruit jams, jellies and marmalades and chestnut purée  (88/593/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),  Whereas Directive 79/693/EEC (4), as amended by the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, lays down a number of technical rules in its Annexes;  Whereas the Directive also requires certain amendments not caused by technical development;  Whereas with regard to the completion of the internal market it is appropriate to subject products with a low dry-matter content to Community arrangements by 1 January 1993;  Whereas it is necessary to acknowledge the right of all consumers to be informed of a significant sulphur dioxide residue in a product to which Directive 79/693/EEC applies;  Whereas Council Directive 85/591/EEC of 20 December 1985 concerning the introduction of Community methods of sampling and analysis for the monitoring of foodstuffs intended for human consumption (5), because of its general and horizontal nature, makes it unnecessary to maintain a specific provision on sampling and analysis in Directive 79/693/EEC;  Whereas in the present state of Community food legislation the situation of certain food additives, the authorization of whose use in jams and similar products is provisionally left to Member States, must be reviewed not within the specific framework of Directive 79/693/EEC but in the wider framework of the general legislation on food additives;  Whereas there is no reason why the use of red fruit juices should not be authorized to enhance the colour not only of 'extra' jams but also of jams made from certain red fruits;  Whereas pursuant to Council Directive 86/102/EEC of 24 March 1986 amending for the fourth time Directive 74/329/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners and gelling agents for use in foodstuffs (6), amidated pectin has been put on the same footing as pectin; whereas Directive 79/693/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly;  Whereas the wording of certain provisions in Directive 79/693/EEC should also be clarified,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  Directive 79/693/EEC is hereby amended as follows:  1. in the English version of the Directive, the expression 'chestnut purée' appearing in:  - the title,  - the first, fourth and fifth recitals,  - Article 1 (6),  - Annex I (A) (6),  shall be replaced by 'sweetened chestnut purée'.  2. in the Spanish version, the term 'mermelada' appearing in:  - the title,  - the first, fourth and fifth recitals,  - Article 1 (5),  - Annex I (A) (5),  shall be replaced by 'marmalade'.  3. the second subparagraph of Article 3 (2) shall be replaced by the following:  'Before 1 January 1991 the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, shall decide on rules concerning the Community names applicable to such products.'  4. Article 7 (2) (d) shall be replaced by the following:  '(d) Where the residual sulphur dioxide content is more than 30 mg/kg, the words "sulphur dioxide" shall appear in the list of ingredients, according to the percentage by weight of the residue in the finished product.'  5. Article 7 (3) (b) shall be replaced by the following:  '(b) the words "total sugar content: . . . g per 100 g", the figure shown representing the value determined by refractometer at 20° C for the finished product, subject to a tolerance of ± 3 refractometric degrees.'  6. The following Article 8a shall be inserted:  'Article 8a  The amendments necessary to adapt the Annexes to technical progress shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13, with the exception of those concerning additives'.  7. Article 11 shall be replaced by the following:  'Article 11  The identity and purity criteria for products and substances appearing in Annexes II B and III B shall be determined where necessary in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13'.  8. Article 12 shall be deleted.  9. Article 13 shall be replaced by the following:  'Article 13  1. Where the procedure laid down in this Article is to be followed, the Chairman shall refer the matter to the Standing Committee for Foodstuffs either on his own initiative or at the request of the representative of a Member State.  2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote.  3. (a) The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged if they are in accordance with the opinion of the committee.  (b) If the measures envisaged are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, or if no opinion is delivered, the Commission shall, without delay, submit to the Council a proposal relating to the measures to be taken. The Council shall act by a qualified majority.  If, on the expiry of three months from the date of referral to the Council, the Council has not acted, the proposed measures shall be adopted by the Commission.'  10. Article 14 shall be deleted.  11. in Article 15, paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:  '2. The derogations in respect of additives provided for in paragraph 1 (a) shall cease to apply once rules on the matter become applicable at Community level'.  Paragraph 3 shall be deleted. 12. in Annex I (A) (1), the following shall be added at the end of the definition: 'rose hip extra jam may be obtained entirely or in part from rose hip purée'.  13. the second indent of Annex II (A) (1) shall be replaced by the following:  '- for the purposes of this Directive, tomatoes, the edible parts of rhubarb stalks, carrots and sweet potatoes are considered to be fruit'.  14. the fourth indent of Annex II (A) (1) shall be replaced by the following:  '- "ginger" means the edible root of the ginger plant'.  15. Annex II (A) (4) shall be replaced by the following:  '4. Fruit juice (juice)  Fruit juice, concentrated fruit juice and dehydrated fruit juice which comply with the requirements of Council Directive 75/726/EEC of 17 November 1975 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning fruit juices and certain similar products (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal.  (1) OJ No L 311, 1. 12. 1975, p. 40.'  16. in Annex II (A), the following point shall be inserted:  '5a. Citrus peel (peel)  The peel of citrus fruits, cleaned, with or without the endocarp removed'.  17. Annex II (B) shall be replaced by the following:  'B. RAW MATERIALS - AUTHORIZED TREATMENT  1. (a) The products defined in section A (1), (2), (3), (5) and (5a) may in all cases be treated in the following ways:  - heated, chilled or frozen,  - freeze-dried,  - concentrated, to the extent that it is technically possible.  (b) If the abovementioned products are intended for the manufacture of products are intended for the manufacture of products defined in Annex I (A) (2), (4) and (5), sulphur dioxide (E 220) or its salts E 221, E 222, E 223, E 224, E 226 and E 227 may also be added to them.  2. Ginger may be dried or preserved in syrup.  3. Apricots for the manufacture of the products defined in Annex I (A) (2) may also be treated by other dehydration processes apart from freeze drying.  4. Chestnuts may be soaked for a short time in an aqueous solution of sulphur dioxide or its salts E 221, E 222, E 223, E 224, E 226 and E 227.  5. (a) Fruit juice may also be subjected to the treatments provided for in Directive 75/726/EEC;  (b) it may also be subjected to the treatment provided for in 1 (b) where it is intended for the manufacture of the products defined in Annex I, points 4 and 5.  6. Citrus peel may be preserved in brine'. 18. the third indent of the table in Annex III (A) (1) shall be replaced by the following:  1.2 //  //  // '- Red fruit juices   // In the products defined in Annex I (A) (1) and (2) where they are obtained from one or more of the following fruits: rose hips, strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, redcurrants and plums'.   //   //  19. the first paragraph of Annex III (B) shall be replaced by the following:  1.2 //  //  // '- Pectin and amidated pectin (E 440)   // All the products defined in Annex I; the pectin and/or amidated pectin content of the finished product shall not exceed 1 %'.  //   //  Article 2  Member States shall amend their laws, regulations and administrative provisions in such a way as to:  - permit trade in products complying with this Directive by not later than 31 December 1989  - prohibit trade in products not complying with this Directive with effect from 1 January 1991.  They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  Article 3  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 18 November 1988.  For the Council  The President  V. PAPANDREOU  (1) OJ No C 25, 3. 2. 1987, p. 8.  (2) OJ No C 122, 9. 5. 1988, p. 39.  (3) OJ No C 180, 8. 7. 1987, p. 18.  (4) OJ No L 205, 13. 8. 1979, p. 5.  (5) OJ No L 372, 31. 12. 1985, p. 50.  (6) OJ No L 88, 3. 4. 1986, p. 40.


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31997L0029

Commission Directive 97/29/EC of 11 June 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/757/EEC relating to retro-reflectors for motor vehicles and their trailers (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 171 , 30/06/1997 P. 0011 - 0024

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 97/29/EC of 11 June 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/757/EEC relating to retro-reflectors for 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 relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (1), as last amended by European Parliament and Council Directive 96/79/EC (2), and in particular Article 13 (2) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 76/757/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to retro-reflectors for motor vehicles and their trailers (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas Directive 76/757/EEC is one of the separate Directives of the EC type-approval procedure which has been established by Directive 70/156/EEC; whereas, consequently, the provisions laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC relating to vehicle systems, components and separate technical units apply to this Directive;Whereas, in particular, Articles 3 (4) and 4 (3) of Directive 70/156/EEC require each separate Directive to have attached to it an information document and also a type-approval certificate based on Annex VI to that Directive in order that type-approval may be computerized; whereas the type-approval certificate provided for in Directive 76/757/EEC must be amended accordingly;Whereas the procedures need to be simplified in order to maintain the equivalence envisaged by Article 9 (2) of Directive 70/156/EEC between certain separate Directives and the corresponding regulations of the United Nations' Economic Commission for Europe when the said regulations are amended; whereas, as a first step, the technical requirements of Directive 76/757/EEC need to be replaced by those of Regulation No 3 by way of cross-reference;Whereas reference is made to Council Directive 76/756/EEC (4), as last amended by Commission Directive 97/28/EC (5);Whereas a discrepancy in the technical terminology used has been noted between the English version of Directive 76/757/EEC and the other language versions; whereas it is desirable to correct that language version;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Adaptation to Technical Progress established by Directive 70/156/EEC,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:Article 1Directive 76/757/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. The title term 'reflex reflector(s)` is replaced by the term 'retro-reflectors`.2. Article 1 (1) is replaced by the following:'1. Each Member State shall grant EC component type-approval for any type of retro-reflector which satisfies the construction and texting requirements laid down in the relevant Annexes.`3. The first paragraph of Article 2 is replaced by the following:'Member States shall, for each type of retro-reflector which they approve pursuant to Article 1, issue to the manufacturer an EC component type-approval mark conforming to the model shown in Annex I, Appendix 3.`4. Article 4 is replaced by the following:'Article 4The competent authorities of the Member States shall inform each other, by means of the procedure specified in Article 4 (6) of Directive 70/156/EEC, of each approval which they have granted, refused or withdrawn pursuant to this Directive.`5. Article 9 is replaced by the following:'Article 9For the purposes of this Directive, "vehicle" means any motor vehicle intended for use on the road, with or without bodywork, having at least four wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h, and its trailers, with the exception of vehicles which run on rails and of agricultural and forestry tractors and all mobile machinery.`6. The Annexes are replaced by the Annex to this Directive.Article 21. From 1 January 1998, or, if the publication of the texts referred to in Article 3 is delayed beyond 1 July 1997, six months after the actual date of publication of these texts, Member States may not, on grounds relating to retro-reflectors:- refuse, in respect of a type of vehicle or a type of retro-reflector, to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval, or- prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of vehicles, or the sale or entry into service of retro-reflectors,provided that the retro-reflectors comply with the requirements of Directive 76/757/EEC, as amended by this Directive, and that, as far as vehicles are concerned, they are installed in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC.2. From 1 October 1998 Member States:- shall no longer grant EC type-approval, and- may refuse to grant national type-approvalfor any type of vehicle on grounds relating to retro-reflectors, and for any type of retro-reflector, if the requirements of Directive 76/757/EEC, as amended by this Directive, are not fulfilled.3. From 1 October 1999 the requirements of Directive 76/757/EEC relating to retro-reflectors as components, as amended by this Directive, shall be applicable for the purposes of Article 7 (2) of Directive 70/156/EEC.4. Notwithstanding paragraphs 2 and 3 above, for the purposes of replacement parts Member States shall continue to grant EC type-approval of retro-reflectors, and to permit their sale and entry into service, in accordance with previous versions of Directive 76/757/EEC, provided that such retro-reflectors- are intended to be fitted to vehicles already in use, and- comply with the requirements of that Directive which were applicable when the vehicles were first registered.Article 3The paragraphs and annexes of UN-ECE Regulation No 3 referred to in Annex II, item 2.1, shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities before 1 July 1997.Article 41. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 January 1998; however, if the publication of the texts referred to in Article 3 is delayed beyond 1 July 1997, the Member States shall comply with this obligation six months after the actual date of publication of these texts. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.They shall apply those provisions from 1 January 1998, or, if the publication of the texts referred to in Article 3 is delayed beyond 1 July 1997, six months after the actual date of publication of those texts.When Member States adopt these provisions, they 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.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.Article 5This Directive shall enter into force on the 20 day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 6This Directive is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 11 June 1997.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 18, 21. 1. 1997, p. 7.(3) OJ No L 262, 27. 9. 1976, p. 32.(4) OJ No L 262, 27. 9. 1976, p. 1.(5) See p. 1 of this Official Journal.ANNEX 'LIST OF ANNEXESANNEX I: Administrative provisions for type-approvalAppendix 1: Information documentAppendix 2: Type-approval certificateAppendix 3: Models of the EC component type-approval markANNEX II: Scope and technical requirementsANNEX IADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TYPE-APPROVAL1. APPLICATION FOR EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL1.1. The application for EC component type-approval pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a type of retro-reflector shall be submitted by the manufacturer.1.2. A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1.1.3. The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests:1.3.1. in the case of retro-reflectors of either Class I A or III A,1.3.1.1. ten (10) samples of the colour specified by the manufacturer;1.3.1.2. if necessary, two samples in other colour(s) for simultaneous or subsequent extension of the approval to retro-reflectors in other colour(s);1.3.2. in the case of retro-reflectors of Class IV A, ten (10) samples and, if necessary, the means of fixation.2. MARKINGS2.1. The devices submitted for EC component type-approval must bear:2.1.1. the trade name or mark of the manufacturer;2.1.2. the mark "TOP" appearing horizontally at the top of the illuminating surface, if required to determine unequivocally the angle or angles of rotation specified by the manufacturer.2.2. These markings shall be clearly legible and indelible and shall be affixed to the illuminating surface, or to one of the illuminating surfaces, of the device. They shall be visible from the exterior when the device is fitted to the vehicle.2.3. Each device shall have sufficient space for the component type-approval mark. This space shall be indicated on the drawings referred to in Appendix I.3. GRANTING OF EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL3.1. If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4 (3) and, if applicable, 4 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted.3.2. A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2.3.3. An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each type of retro-reflector approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of retro-reflector.3.4. Where EC component type-approval is requested for a type of lighting and light-signalling device comprising a retro-reflector and other lamps, a single EC component type-approval number may be assigned provided that the retro-reflector complies with the requirements of this Directive and that each of the other lamps forming part of the lighting and light-signalling device for which EC component type-approval is requested complies with the separate Directive applying to it.4. EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK4.1. In addition to the markings referred to in item 2.1. every retro-reflector conforming to the type approved pursuant to this Directive shall bear an EC component type-approval mark.4.2. This mark shall consist of:4.2.1. a rectangle surrounding the letter "e" followed by the distinguishing number or letters of the Member State which has granted type-approval:>TABLE>4.2.2. in the vicinity of the rectangle the "base approval number" contained in section 4 of the type-approval number referred to in Annex VII of Directive 70/156/EEC, preceded by the two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to the most recent major technical amendment to Directive 76/757/EEC on the date EC type-approval was granted. In this Directive the sequence number is 02;4.2.3. an additional symbol as follows:4.2.3.1. "I A", "III A" or "IV A" denoting the class in which the retro-reflector was placed when approved.4.3. The EC component type-approval mark shall be affixed to the light-emitting surface of the retro-reflector in such a way as to be indelible and clearly legible even when the retro-reflector is fitted to the vehicle.4.4. Examples of the EC component type-approval mark are given in Appendix 3, Figure 1.4.5. Where a single EC component type-approval number is issued, as per item 3.4 above, for a type of lighting and light-signalling device comprising a retro-reflector and other lamps, a single EC component type-approval mark may be affixed, consisting of:4.5.1. a rectangle surrounding the letter "e" followed by the distinguishing number or letters of the Member State which has granted type-approval (see item 4.2.1);4.5.2. the base approval number (see item 4.2.2, first half-sentence);4.5.3. if necessary, the required arrow, in so far as it relates to the lamp assembly as a whole.4.6. This mark may be located anywhere on the lamps which are grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated, provided that:4.6.1. it is visible after the installation of the lamps;4.6.2. no light-transmitting components of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps can be removed without simultaneously removing the approval mark.4.7. The identification symbol for each lamp corresponding to each Directive pursuant to which EC component type-approval was granted, together with the sequence number (see item 4.2.2, second half-sentence) and, where necessary, the letter "D" and the required arrow shall be marked:4.7.1. either on the appropriate light-emitting surface;4.7.2. or in a group, in such a way that each of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps may be clearly identified.4.8. The dimensions of the components of this mark must not be less than the minimum dimensions specified for individual marks by the various Directives pursuant to which EC component type-approval was granted.4.9. Examples of an EC component type-approval mark for a lamp that is grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated with other lamps are given in Appendix 3, Figure 2.5. MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS5.1. In the case of modifications of the type approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply.5.2. Where type-approval is extended to a retro-reflector differing only in colour, the samples of each other colour, submitted in accordance with item 1.3.1.2 above, must meet only the colorimetric specifications; the other tests need not be repeated.This paragraph does not apply to class IV A retro-reflectors.6. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION6.1. As a general rule, measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.6.2. In mechanical and geometrical terms, conformity shall be considered satisfactory if the differences do not exceed the variations inherent in industrial production.6.3. Conformity of production shall not be invalidated if all the photometric measurements performed on a specimen selected at random meet at least 80 % of the specification.6.4. If the condition laid down in paragraph 6.3 is not met, a further sample of five units shall be selected at random. The average of each type of photometric measurement must meet the specification and no individual measurement may be less than 50 % of the specification.Appendix 1Information document No . . . relating to the EC component type-approval of retro-reflectors >START OF GRAPHIC>(Directive 76/757/EEC, as last amended by Directive . . ./. . ./EC)The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance must be supplied.0. GENERAL0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): .0.2. Type and general commercial description(s): .0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: .0.7. In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC approval mark: .0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s): .1. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE .1.1. Type of device: .1.1.1. Device function(s): .1.1.2. Category or class of device: .1.1.3. Colour of the light emitted or reflected: .1.2. Drawing(s) in sufficient detail to permit identification of the type of the device and showing .1.2.1. in what geometrical position the device is to be mounted on the vehicle (not applicable to rear registration plate lamps): .1.2.2. the axis of observation to be taken as the axis of reference in the tests (horizontal angle H = 0°, vertical angle V = 0°) and the point to be taken as the centre of reference in the said tests (not applicable to retro-reflecting devices and rear registration plate lamps): .1.2.3. the position intended for the EC component type-approval mark: .1.2.4. for rear registration plate lamps, the geometrical position in which the device is to be fitted in relation to the space to be occupied by the registration plate, and the outline of the area adequately illuminated: .1.2.5. for headlamps and front fog lamps, a frontal view of the lamps with details of lens ribbing, if any, and the cross section: .1.3. A brief technical description stating, in particular, with the exception of lamps with non-replaceable light sources, the category or categories of light sources prescribed which shall be one or more of those contained in Directive 76/761/EEC (not applicable to retro-reflecting devices):.1.4. Specific information .1.4.1. For rear registration plate lamps, a statement whether the device is intended to illuminate a wide/tall/both wide and tall plate: .1.4.2. For headlamps, .1.4.2.1. information whether the headlamp is intended to provide both a dipped beam and main beam or only one of those beams: .1.4.2.2. information in case the headlamp is intended to provide a dipped beam, if it is designed for both left-hand and right-hand traffic or for either left-hand or right-hand traffic only: .1.4.2.3. if the headlamp is equipped with an adjustable reflector, an indication of the mounting position(s) of the headlamp in relation to the ground and the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, if the headlamp is for use in that (those) position(s) only: .1.4.3. For position lamps, stop lamps and direction indicators, .1.4.3.1. if the device may also be used in an assembly of two lamps of the same category: .1.4.3.2. in the case of device with two levels of intensity (stop lamps and category 2b direction indicators) arrangement diagram and specification of the characteristics of the system ensuring the two levels of intensity: .1.4.4. For retro-reflecting devices, a brief description giving the technical specifications of the materials of the retro-reflecting optical unit: .1.4.5. For reversing lamps, a statement whether the device is intended to be installed on a vehicle exclusively in a pair of devices: .>END OF GRAPHIC>Appendix 2MODEL (maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)) EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE >START OF GRAPHIC>Stamp of administrationCommunication concerning the- type-approval (1)- extension of type-approval (1)- refusal of type-approval (1)- withdrawal of type-approval (1)of a type of a vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive . . ./. . ./EEC, as last amended by Directive . . ./. . ./ECType-approval number: .Reason for extension: .SECTION I0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): .0.2. Type and general commercial description(s): .0.3. Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) (2):.0.3.1. Location of that marking: .0.4. Category of vehicle (1) (3): .0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: .0.7. In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC approval mark: .0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s): .SECTION II1. Additional information (where applicable): See Addendum2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: .3. Date of test report: .4. Number of test report: .5. Remarks (if any): See Addendum6. Place: .7. Date: .8. Signature: .9. The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is attached.(1) Delete where not applicable.(2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this type-approval certificate such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol: "?" (e. g. ABC??123??).(3) As defined in Annex II A to Directive 70/156/EEC.Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No . . .concerning the component type-approval of a lighting and/or light-signalling device with regard to Directive(s) 76/757/EEC; 76/758/EEC; 76/759/EEC; 76/760/EEC; 76/761/EEC; 76/762/EEC; 77/538/EEC; 77/539/EEC and 77/540/EEC (1) as last amended by Directive(s) . . .1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION1.1. Where applicable, indicate for each lamp1.1.1. The category(ies) of the device(s): .1.1.2. The number and category of light sources (not applicable to retro-reflector) (2) .1.1.3. The colour of the light emitted or reflected: .1.1.4. Approval granted solely for use as a replacement part on vehicles already in service: Yes/No (1) ..1.2. Specific information for certain types of lighting or light-signalling devices .1.2.1. For retro-reflecting devices: In isolation/part of an assembly of devices (1) .1.2.2. For rear registration plate lamps: Device for illuminating a tall plate/a wide plate (1) .1.2.3. For headlamps: If equipped with an adjustable reflector, the mounting position(s) of the headlamp in relation to the ground and the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, if the headlamp is for use in that (those) position(s) only: .1.2.4. For reversing lamps: This device shall be installed on a vehicle type only as part of a pair of devices: Yes/No (1) .5. REMARKS5.1. Drawings5.1.1. For rear registration plate lamps: the attached drawing No . . . shows the geometric position in which the device is to be fitted in relation to the space to be occupied by the registration plate, and the outline of the area adequately illuminated;5.1.2. For retro-reflecting devices: the attached drawing No . . . shows the geometric position in which the device is to be fitted to the vehicle;5.1.3. For all other lighting and light-signalling devices: the attached drawing No . . . shows the geometric position in which the device is to be fitted to the vehicle, and the axis of reference and centre of reference of the device.5.2. For headlamps: Operating mode used during the test (item 5.2.3.9 of Annex I to Directive 76/761/EEC): .(1) Delete where not applicable.(2) For lamps with non-replaceable light sources, indicate the number and the total wattage of the light sources.>END OF GRAPHIC>Appendix 3EXAMPLES OF THE EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK Figure 1 >REFERENCE TO A GRAPHIC>The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a class I A retro-reflector, type approved in Germany (e1) pursuant to this Directive (02) under the base approval number 1471.Figure 2Simplified marking of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps when two or more lamps are part of the same assembly >REFERENCE TO A GRAPHIC>MODEL B>REFERENCE TO A GRAPHIC>MODEL C>REFERENCE TO A GRAPHIC>Note: The three examples of approval marks, models A, B, and C represent three possible variants of the marking of a lighting and light-signalling device when two or more lamps are part of the same unit of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps. This approval mark shows that the device was approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 1712 and comprises:A retro-reflector of class IA approved in accordance with Directive 76/757/EEC, sequence No 02;A rear direction indicator of category 2a approved in accordance with Council Directive 76/759/EEC (OJ No L 262, 27. 9. 1976, p. 71), sequence No 01;A red rear position lamp (R) approved in accordance with Annex II to Council Directive 76/758/EEC (OJ No L 262, 27. 9. 1976, p. 54), sequence No 02;A rear fog lamp (F) approved in accordance with Council Directive 77/538/EEC, sequence No 00;A reversing lamp (AR) approved in accordance with Council Directive 77/539/EEC (OJ No L 220, 29. 8. 1977, p. 60), sequence No 00;A stop lamp with two levels of intensity (S2) approved in accordance with Annex II to Directive 76/758/EEC, sequence No 02;A rear registration plate lamp (L) approved in accordance with Council Directive 76/760/EEC (OJ No L 262, 27. 9. 1976, p. 85), sequence No 00.ANNEX IISCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1. SCOPEThis Directive applies to retro-reflectors for motor vehicles and their trailers.2. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1. The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 2, 6 and 7 and Annexes 1 and 4 to 15 of UN-ECE Regulation No 3 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:- the 01 and 02 series of amendments (1);- the Supplement 1 to 02 series of amendments (2);- the Supplement 2 to 02 series of amendments (3);- the Supplement 3 to 02 series of amendments (4),except that:2.1.1. Where reference is made to "Regulation No 48", this shall be understood as "Directive 76/756/EEC".>TABLE>Technical requirements of Regulation No 3 of the United Nations' Economic Commission for Europe referred to in Article 3 and in Annex II, item 2.1 of Commission Directive 97/29/EC (1) adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/757/EEC relating to retro-reflectors for motor vehicles and their trailers 2. DEFINITIONS (2) For the purpose of this Regulation,2.1. The definitions given in Regulation No 48 and its series of amendments in force at the time of application for type approval shall apply to this Regulation.2.2. 'Retroreflection` means the reflection in which light is reflected in directions close to the direction from which it came. This property is maintained over wide variations of the illumination angle.2.3. 'Retroreflecting optical unit` means a combination of optical components producing retroreflection.2.4. 'Retroreflecting device` (3) means an assembly ready for use and comprising one or more retroreflecting optical units.Note:2.5. 'Angle of divergence` means the angle between the straight lines connecting the centre of reference to the centre of the receiver and to the centre of the source of illumination.2.6. 'Illumination angle` means the angle between the axis of reference and the straight line connecting the centre of reference to the centre of the source of illumination.2.7. 'Angle of rotation` means the angle through which the retroreflecting device is rotated about its axis of reference starting from one given position.2.8. 'Angular diameter of the retroreflecting device` means the angle subtended by the greatest dimension of the visible area of the illuminating surface, either at the centre of the source of illumination or at the centre of the receiver.2.9. 'Illumination of the retroreflecting device` is the abbreviated expression used conventionally to designate the illumination measured in a plane perpendicular to the incident rays and passing through the centre of reference.2.10. 'Coefficient of luminous intensity (CIL)` means the quotient of the luminous intensity reflected in the direction considered, divided by the illumination of the retroreflecting device for given angles of illumination, divergence and rotation.2.11. The symbols and units used in this Regulation are given in annex 1 to this Regulation.2.12. A type of 'retroreflecting device` is defined by the models and descriptive literature submitted with the application for approval. Retroreflecting devices can be considered as belonging to the same type if they have one or more 'retroreflecting optical units` which are identical with those of the standard model, or if not identical are symmetrical and suitable for mounting one on the left and one on the right side of the vehicle, and if their other parts differ from those of the standard model only in ways not affecting the properties to which this Regulation applies.2.13. Retroreflecting devices are divided into three classes according to their photometric characteristics: Class I A, Class III A and Class IV A.6. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 6.1. Retroreflecting devices must be so constructed that they function satisfactorily and will continue to do so in normal use. In addition, they must not have any defect in design or manufacture that is detrimental to their efficient operation or to their maintenance in good condition.6.2. The components of retroreflecting devices must not be capable of being easily dismantled.6.3. Retroreflecting optical units may not be replaceable.6.4. The outer surface of retroreflecting devices must be easy to clean. Hence it must not be a rough surface; any protuberances it may exhibit must not prevent easy cleaning.6.5. For devices of Class IV A their means of fixation shall be such that they allow a stable and durable connection between the device and the vehicle.7. SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS (TESTS) 7.1. Retroreflecting devices must also satisfy the conditions as to dimensions and shape, and the colorimetric, photometric, physical and mechanical requirements set forth in annexes 5 to 11 and 13 to this Regulation. The test procedures are described in annex 4 (Class I A and Class III A) and annex 14 (Class IV A).7.2. Depending on the nature of the materials of which the retroreflecting devices and, in particular, their optical units, are made, the competent authorities may authorize laboratories to omit certain unnecessary tests, subject to the express reservation that such omission must be mentioned under 'Remarks` on the form notifying approval.(1) Also called 'retroreflector(s)`.(2) OJ No L 171, 30. 6. 1997, p. 11.(3) The definitions of the technical terms (excluding the ones in Regulation No 48) are those adopted by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE).ANNEX 1 Retroreflecting device >TABLE>Retroreflectors Symbols >REFERENCE TO A GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>Elevation>END OF GRAPHIC>ANNEX 4 Test procedure - Class I A and Class III A 1. The applicant shall submit for approval ten samples which shall be tested in the chronological order indicated in annex 12.2. After verification of the general specifications (paragraph 6 of the Regulation) and the specifications of shape and dimensions (annex 5), the ten samples shall be subjected to the heat resistance test described in annex 10 to this Regulation and at least one hour after this test examined as to their colorimetric characteristics (annex 6) and CIL (annex 7) for an angle of divergence of 20' and an illumination angle V = H = 0° or if necessary, in the position defined in annex 7, paragraphs 4 and 4.1. The two retroreflecting devices giving the minimum and maximum values shall then be fully tested as shown in annex 7. These two samples shall be kept by the laboratories for any further checks which may be found necessary. The other eight samples shall be divided into four groups of two:>TABLE>3. After undergoing the tests referred to in the above paragraph, the retroreflecting devices in each group must have:3.1. a colour which satisfies the conditions laid down in annex 6. This shall be verified by a qualitative method and, in case of doubt, confirmed by a quantitative method.3.2. a CIL which satisfies the conditions laid down in annex 7. The verification shall be performed only for an angle of divergence of 20' and an illumination angle of V = H = 0° or, if necessary, in the position specified in annex 7, paragraphs 4 and 4.1.ANNEX 5 Specifications of shape and dimensions 1. SHAPE AND DIMENSIONS OF RETROREFLECTING DEVICES IN CLASS I A 1.1. The shape of the illuminating surfaces must be simple, and not easily confused at normal observation distances, with a letter, a digit or a triangle.1.2. The preceding paragraph notwithstanding, a shape resembling the letters or digits of simple form O, I, U or 8 is permissible.2. SHAPE AND DIMENSIONS OF RETROREFLECTING DEVICES IN CLASS III A (see appendix to this annex) 2.1. The illuminating surfaces of retroreflecting devices in Class III A must have the shape or an equilateral triangle. If the word 'TOP` is inscribed in one corner, the apex of that corner must be directed upwards.2.2. The illuminating surface may or may not have at its centre a triangular, non-retroreflecting area, with sides parallel to those of the outer triangle.2.3. The illuminating surface may or may not be continuous. In any case, the shortest distance between two adjacent retroreflecting optical units must not exceed 15 mm.2.4. The illuminating surface of a retroreflecting device shall be considered to be continuous if the edges of the illuminating surfaces of adjacent separate optical units are parallel and if the said optical units are evenly distributed over the whole solid surface of the triangle.2.5. If the illuminated surface is not continuous, the number of separate retroreflecting optical units including the corner units shall not be less than four on each side of the triangle.2.5.1. The separate retroreflecting optical units shall not be replaceable unless they consist of approved retroreflecting devices in Class I A.2.6. The outside edges of the illuminating surfaces of triangular retroreflecting devices in Class III A shall be between 150 mm and 200 mm long. In the case of devices of hollow-triangle type, the width of the sides, measured at right angles to the latter, shall be equal to at least 20 per cent of the effective length between the extremities of the illuminating surface.3. SHAPE AND DIMENSIONS OF RETROREFLECTING DEVICES IN CLASS IV A 3.1. The shape of the light emitting surfaces must be simple and not easily confused at normal observation distances with a letter, a digit or a triangle. However, a shape resembling the letters and digits of simple form, O, I, U and 8 is permissible.3.2. The light emitting surface of the retroreflecting device must be at least 25 cm².4. Compliance with the above specifications shall be verified by visual inspection.Appendix RETROREFLECTORS FOR TRAILERS - CLASS III A >REFERENCE TO A GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>150 mm ≤ A ≤ 200 mmB ≥ A 5C ≤ 15 mm>END OF GRAPHIC>>REFERENCE TO A GRAPHIC>Note: These sketches are for illustration purposes only.ANNEX 6 Colorimetric specifications 1. These specifications shall apply only to clear, red or amber retroreflecting devices.1.1. Retroreflecting devices may consist of a combined retroreflecting optical unit and filter, which must be so designed that they cannot be separated under normal conditions of use.1.2. The colouring of retroreflecting optical units and filters by means of paint or varnish is not permitted.2. When the retroreflecting device is illuminated by ICI standard illuminant A, with an angle of divergence of  ° and an illumination angle of V = H = 0°, or, if this produces a colourless surface reflection, an angle V = ±5°, H = 0°, the trichromatic coordinates of the reflected luminous flux must be within the following limits:>TABLE>2.1. In the case of red and amber, compliance with the colorimetric specifications shall be verified by a visual comparison test.2.2. If any doubt remains after this test, compliance with the colorimetric specifications shall be verified by determining the trichromatic coordinates of the most doubtful sample.3. Clear retroreflecting devices must not produce a selective reflection, that is to say, the trichromatic coordinates 'x` and 'y` of the standard illuminant 'A` used to illuminate the retroreflecting device must not undergo a change of more than 0.01 after reflection by the retroreflecting device.3.1. This shall be verified by the visual comparison test indicated above, the control field being illuminated by a light source of which the trichromatic coordinates differ by 0.01 from that of standard illuminant A.3.2. In case of doubt, the trichromatic coordinates for the most selective sample shall be determined.ANNEX 7 Photometric specifications 1. When applying for approval, the applicant shall specify the axis of reference. This corresponds to the illumination angle V = H = 0° in the table of coefficients of luminous intensity (CIL).2. For photometric measurements, only the illuminating surface contained within a circle of 200 mm diameter for Class I A shall be considered, and the illuminating surface itself shall be limited to 100 cm² though the surfaces of the retroreflecting optical units need not necessarily attain this area. The manufacturer shall specify the perimeter of the area to be used. In the case of Class III A and Class IV A, the whole of the illuminating surfaces shall be considered without limitation as to size.3. CIL VALUES3.1. Categories I A and III A3.1.1. The CIL values for red retroreflecting devices must be at least equal to those in the table below, expressed in millicandelas per lux, for the angles of divergence and illumination shown.>TABLE>CIL values lower than those shown in the last two columns of the above table are not permissible within the solid angle having the reference centre as its apex and bounded by the planes intersecting along the following lines:>TABLE>.3.1.2. CIL values for amber retroreflecting devices in Class I A must be at least equal to those in the table of paragraph 3.1.1. above multiplied by the coefficient 2.5.3.1.3. CIL values for colourless retroreflecting devices in Class I A must be at least equal to those in the table of paragraph 3.1.1. above multiplied by the coefficient 4.3.2. For devices of Class IV A the CIL values must be at least equal to those in the table below, expressed in millicandelas per lux, for the angles of divergence and illumination shown.>TABLE>4. When the CIL of a retroreflecting device is measured for an angle â of V = H = 0°, it shall be ascertained whether any mirror effect is produced by slightly turning the device. If there is any such effect, a reading shall be taken with an angle â of V = ±5°, H = 0°. The position adopted shall be that corresponding to the minimum CIL for one of these positions.4.1. With an illumination angle â of V = H = 0°, or the angle specified in paragraph 4 above, and an angle of divergence of 20', retroreflecting devices which are not marked 'TOP` shall be rotated about their axes of reference to the position of minimum CIL, which must conform to the value specified in paragraph 3 above. When the CIL is measured for the other angles of illumination and divergence, the retroreflecting device shall be placed in the position corresponding to this value of å. If the specified values are not attained, the device may be rotated about its axis of reference ±5° from that position.4.2. With an illumination angle â of V = H = 0°, or the angle specified in paragraph 4 above, and an angle of divergence of 20', retroreflecting devices marked 'TOP` shall be rotated about their axes ±5°. The CIL must not fall below the prescribed value in any position assumed by the device during this rotation.4.3. If for the direction V = H = 0°, and for å = 0° the CIL exceeds the specified value by 50 per cent or more, all measurements for all angles of illumination and divergence shall be made for å = 0°.ANNEX 8 Resistance to external agents 1. RESISTANCE TO PENETRATION OF WATER 1.1. Retroreflecting devices whether part of a lamp or not, shall be stripped of all removable parts and immersed for 10 minutes in water at a temperature of 50° ±5°C, the highest point of the upper part of the illuminating surface being 20 mm below the surface of the water. This test shall be repeated after turning the retroreflecting device through 180 °C, so that the illuminating surface is at the bottom and the rear face is covered by about 20 mm of water. These optical units shall then be immediately immersed in the same conditions in water at a temperature of 25° ±5°C.1.2. No water must penetrate to the reflecting surface of the retroreflecting optical unit. If visual inspection clearly reveals the presence of water, the device shall not be considered to have passed the test.1.3. If visual inspection does not reveal the presence of water or in case of doubt, the CIL shall be measured by the method described in annex 4, paragraph 3.2. or annex 14, paragraph 4.2., the retroreflecting device being first lightly shaken to remove excess water from the outside.2. RESISTANCE TO CORROSION 2.1. Retroreflecting devices must be so designed that they retain the prescribed photometric and colorimetric characteristics despite the humidity and corrosive influences to which they are normally exposed. The resistance of the front surface to tarnishing and of the protection of the rear face to deterioration shall be checked, particularly when an essential metal component seems liable to be attacked.2.2. The retroreflecting device, or the lamp if the device is combined with a light, shall be stripped of all removable parts and subjected to the action of a saline mist for a period of 50 hours, comprising two periods of exposure of 24 hours each, separated by an interval of two hours during which the sample is allowed to dry.2.3. The saline mist shall be produced by atomizing, at a temperature of 35° ±2°C, a saline solution obtained by dissolving 20 ±2 parts by weight of sodium chloride in 80 parts of distilled water containing not more than 0.02 per cent of impurities.2.4. Immediately after completion of the test, the sample must not show signs of excessive corrosion liable to impair the efficiency of the device.3. RESISTANCE TO FUELS The outer surface of the retroreflecting device and, in particular, of the illuminating surface, shall be lightly wiped with a cotton cloth soaked in a mixture of 70 vol. per cent of n-heptane and 30 vol. per cent of toluol. After about five minutes, the surface shall be inspected visually. It must not show any apparent surface changes, except that slight surface cracks will not be objected to.4. RESISTANCE TO LUBRICATING OILS The outer surface of the retroreflecting device and, in particular, the illuminating surface, shall be lightly wiped with a cotton cloth soaked in a detergent lubricating oil. After about five minutes, the surface shall be cleaned. The CIL shall then be measured (annex 4, paragraph 3.2. or annex 14, paragraph 4.2.).5. RESISTANCE OF THE ACCESSIBLE REAR FACE OF MIRROR-BACKED RETROREFLECTING DEVICES 5.1. After having brushed the rear face of the retroreflecting device with a hard nylon brush, a cotton cloth soaked in the mixture, defined in paragraph 3 shall be applied to the said rear face for one minute. The cotton cloth is then removed and the retroreflecting device left to dry.5.2. As soon as evaporation is completed, an abrasion test shall be made by brushing the rear face with the same nylon brush as before.5.3. The CIL shall then be measured (annex 4, paragraph 3.2. or annex 14, paragraph 4.2.) after the whole surface of the mirror-backed rear face has been covered with Indian ink.ANNEX 9 Stability in time of the optical properties of retroreflecting devices (1) 1. The authority which granted approval shall have the right to check the stability in time of the optical properties of a type of retroreflecting device in service.2. The competent authorities of countries other than the country in which approval was granted may carry out similar checks in their territory. If a type of retroreflector in use exhibits a systematic defect, the said authorities shall transmit any components removed for examination to the authority which granted approval, with a request for its opinion.3. In the absence of other criteria, the concept of 'systematic defect` of a type of retroreflector in use shall be interpreted in conformity with the intention of paragraph 6.1. of this Regulation.Note:(1) Despite the importance of tests to check the stability in time of the optical properties of retroreflecting devices, it is in the present state of the art not yet possible to assess this stability by laboratory tests of limited duration.ANNEX 10 Resistance to heat 1. The retroreflecting device shall be kept for 48 consecutive hours in a dry atmosphere at a temperature of 65 ±2°C.2. After this test, no cracking or appreciable distortion of the retroreflecting device and, in particular, of its optical component must be visible.ANNEX 11 Colour-fastness (1) 1. The authority which granted approval shall have the right to check the colour-fastness of a type of retroreflecting device in service.2. The competent authorities of countries other than the country in which approval was granted may carry out similar checks in their territory. If a type of retroreflector in use exhibits a systematic defect, the said authorities shall transmit any components removed for examination to the authority which granted approval, with a request for its opinion.3. In the absence of other criteria, the concept 'systematic defect` of a type of retroreflector in use shall be interpreted in conformity with the intention of paragraph 6.1. of this Regulation.Note:(1) Despite the importance of tests to check the colour-fastness of retroreflecting devices, it is in the present state of the art not yet possible to assess colour-fastness by laboratory tests of limited duration.ANNEX 12 >TABLE>ANNEX 13 Resistance to impact - Class IV A 1. The retroreflecting device shall be mounted in a manner similar to the way in which it is mounted on the vehicle, but with the lens faced horizontal and directed upwards.2. Drop a 13 mm diameter polished solid steel ball, once, vertically onto the central part of the lens from a height of 0.76 m. The ball may be guided but not restricted in free fall.3. When a retroreflecting device is tested at room temperature with this method, the lens shall not crack.ANNEX 14 Test procedure - Class IV A 1. The applicant shall submit for approval ten samples which shall be tested in the chronological order indicated in annex 15.2. After verification of the specifications in paragraphs 6.1. to 6.5. and the specifications of shape and dimensions (annex 5), the ten samples shall be subjected to the heat resistance test (annex 10) and one hour minimum after this test examined as to their colorimetric characteristics (annex 6) and CIL (annex 7) for an angle of divergence of 20' and an illumination angle V = H = 0° or, if necessary, in the positions defined in annex 7. The two retroreflecting devices giving the minimum and maximum values shall then be fully tested as shown in annex 7. These two samples shall be kept by the laboratories for any further checks which may be found necessary.3. Four samples out of the remaining eight samples shall be selected at random and divided into two groups of two in each group.First group:The two samples shall be subjected successively to the water-penetration resistance test (annex 8, paragraph 1) and then, if this test is satisfactory, to the tests for resistance to fuels and lubricating oils (annex 8, paragraphs 3 and 4).Second group:The two samples shall, if relevant, be subjected to the corrosion test (annex 8, paragraph 2), and then to the abrasive-strength test of the rear face of the retroreflecting device (annex 8, paragraph 5). These two samples shall also be subjected to the impact test (annex 13).4. After undergoing the tests referred to in the above paragraph, the retroreflecting devices in each group must have:4.1. A colour which satisfies the conditions laid down in annex 6. This shall be verified by a qualitative method and, in case of doubt, confirmed by a quantitative method;4.2. A CIL which satisfies the conditions laid down in annex 7. Verification shall be performed only for an angle of divergence of 20' and an illumination angle of V = H = 0° or, if necessary, in the positions specified in annex 7.5. The four remaining samples can be utilized, if necessary, for any other purpose.ANNEX 15 >TABLE>


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Commission Directive 2000/1/EC of 14 January 2000 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 89/173/EEC as regards certain components and characteristics of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 021 , 26/01/2000 P. 0016 - 0022

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2000/1/ECof 14 January 2000adapting to technical progress Council Directive 89/173/EEC as regards certain components and characteristics of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors(Text with EEA relevance)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 74/150/EEC of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors(1), as last amended by European Parliament and Council Directive 97/54/EC(2), and in particular Article 11 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 89/173/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to certain components and characteristics of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors(3), as last amended by Directive 97/54/EC, and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas:(1) In order to take account of technical progress, it is now necessary to revise certain provisions concerning dimensions and masses, and in particular those of the mechanical couplings, in order to make the best possible use of ISO standards; and, in order to improve safety, the testing arrangements should be specified in Directive 89/173/EEC, for all possible configurations.(2) The provisions of this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Adaptation to Technical Progress established by Article 12 of Directive 74/150/EEC,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:Article 1Annexes I, II, IV and V to Directive 89/173/EEC are hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive.Article 21. From 1 July 2000, Member States may not:- refuse to grant EC type-approval, to issue the document provided for in the third indent of Article 10(1) of Directive 74/150/EEC, or to grant national type-approval, in respect of a type of tractor, or- prohibit the entry into service of tractors,if the tractors in question meet the requirements of Directive 89/173/EEC, as amended by this Directive.2. From 1 January 2001, Member States:- may no longer issue the document provided for in the third indent of Article 10(1) of Directive 74/150/EEC in respect of a type of tractor which does not meet the requirements of Directive 89/173/EEC, as amended by this Directive,- may refuse to grant national type-approval in respect of a type of tractor which does not meet the requirements of Directive 89/173/EEC, as amended by this Directive.Article 31. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 30 June 2000 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.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 domestic law that they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.Article 4This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 5This Directive is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 14 January 2000.For the CommissionErkki LIIKANENMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 84, 28.3.1974, p. 10.(2) OJ L 277, 10.10.1997, p. 24.(3) OJ L 67, 10.3.1989, p. 1.ANNEXAnnexes I, II, IV and V to Directive 89/173/EEC are amended as follows:Annex I: In point 2.1.2, "2,5 m" is replaced by "2,55 m (ignoring any bulging of the part of the tyres that is in contact with the ground)".Annex II:1. In point 2.3.2.7.1: (a) The following sentence is inserted. "Where the lower links are directly activated by the lifting mechanism, the reference plane is determined by the median transverse vertifical plane of those links."(b) Figure 3 is replaced by the following figure: ">PIC FILE= "L_2000021EN.001702.EPS">>PIC FILE= "L_2000021EN.001703.EPS">".2. In point 2.3.2.15.2, Table 6, value "a" reduced from "50" to "40".Annex IV:1. The following point 2.8 is added: "2.8. Provided at least one mechanical coupling has received EC component type-approval, other types of mechanical link or coupling used in the Member States shall be authorised for a period of 10 years dating from the entry into force of this Directive without invalidating the EC type-approval of the tractor."2. The first sentence of point 3.4.1 is amended to read: "3.4.1. All tractors with a loaded mass exceeding 2,5 tonnes must be fitted with a trailer coupling having a ground clearance satisfying one of the following relations:>PIC FILE= "L_2000021EN.001801.EPS">or>PIC FILE= "L_2000021EN.001802.EPS">"3. In Appendix 1, Figure 1 is replaced by the following Figures 1a, 1b and 1c: ">PIC FILE= "L_2000021EN.001901.EPS">>PIC FILE= "L_2000021EN.001902.EPS">>PIC FILE= "L_2000021EN.002001.EPS">>PIC FILE= "L_2000021EN.002101.EPS">"4. In Appendix 2, point 3.2, the formula: ">PIC FILE= "L_2000021EN.002201.EPS">" is replaced by the following formula: ">PIC FILE= "L_2000021EN.002202.EPS">"5. In Appendix 4: (a) The introductory wording and text of the second indent are replced by the following: "The EC component type-approval mark consists of:- a rectangle surrounding the lower-case letter "e" followed by the distinguishing code (letter(s) or number) of the Member State which has granted the component type-approval:1 for Germany; 2 for France; 3 for Italy; 4 for the Netherlands; 5 for Sweden; 6 for Belgium; 9 for Spain; 11 for the United Kingdom; 12 for Austria; 13 for Luxembourg; 17 for Finland; 18 for Denmark; 21 for Portugal; 23 for Greece; 24 for Ireland."(b) In the second indent the words "below and" are deleted.Annex V: Point 2.1.3 is replaced by the following: "EC type-approval number:The EC type-approval number consists of the lower-case letter "e" followed by the distinguishing code (letter(s) or number) of the Member State which has granted the EC type-approval:1 for Germany; 2 for France; 3 for Italy; 4 for the Netherlands; 5 for Sweden; 6 for Belgium; 9 for Spain; 11 for the United Kingdom; 12 for Austria; 13 for Luxembourg; 17 for Finland; 18 for Denmark; 21 for Portugal; 23 for Greece; 24 for Ireland,and the type-approval number which corresponds to the number of the type-approval certificate issued for the type of vehicle.An asterisk is placed between the letter "e" followed by the distinguishing code of the country granting EC type-approval and the type-approval number."


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Commission Directive 92/10/EEC of 19 February 1992 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 070 , 17/03/1992 P. 0027 - 0027 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 41 P. 0097  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 41 P. 0097

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 92/10/EEC  of 19 February 1992  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 productsTHE  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 Commission Directive 91/661/EEC (2), and in  particular Article 13, second paragraph, fourth indent thereof,  Whereas, according to present scientific and technical knowledge, Pseudomonas glycinea, Diaporthe phaseolorum var. caulivora and var. sojae, Phialophora gregata and Phytophthora megasperma f.sp. glycinea, which are harmful organisms to Glycine max. L.  Merrill should no longer be considered as harmful organisms whose introduction may be prohibited in certain Member States; whereas it is no longer appropriate to maintain the current provisions of Directive 77/93/EEC relating to these harmful organisms,  taking into account the actual spread situation of the organisms concerned;  Whereas therefore the relevant Annexes to 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  Directive 77/93/EEC is amended as follows:  1. In Annex II, Part B, Section (b), entry 2 (Pseudomonas glycinea) is deleted.  2. In Annex II, Part B, Section (c), entries 3 (Diaporthe phaseolorum var. caulivora and var. sojae), 4 b (Phialophora gregata) and 6b (Phytophthora megasperma f.sp. glycinea) are deleted.  3. In Annex IV, Part B, entry 17 ('Seeds of soya bean (Glycine max. L. Merril) for planting') is deleted.  Article 2  Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 30 June 1992 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.  Article 3  This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 19 February 1992.For the Commission  Ray MAC SHARRY  Member of the Commission   (1) OJ No L 26, 31. 1. 1977, p. 20.  (2) OJ No L 363, 31. 12. 1991, p. 40.


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Council Directive 88/166/EEC of 7 March 1988 complying with the judgment of the Court of Justice in Case 131/86 (annulment of Council Directive 86/113/EEC of 25 March 1986 laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens kept in battery cages)

Official Journal L 074 , 19/03/1988 P. 0083 - 0087 Finnish special edition: Chapter 15 Volume 8 P. 0063  Swedish special edition: Chapter 15 Volume 8 P. 0063

*****COUNCIL  DIRECTIVE  of 7 March 1988  complying with the judgment of the Court of Justice in Case 131/86 (annulment of Council Directive 86/113/EEC of 25 March 1986 laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens kept in battery cages)  (88/166/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community and in particular Article 176 thereof,  Whereas, in its judgment of 23 February 1988 (1), the Court of Justice of the European Communities declared void Council Directive 86/113/EEC of 25 March 1986 laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens kept in battery cages owing to certain textual amendments made to the notified version of that act following its adoption;  Whereas, pursuant to Article 176 of the Treaty, the Institution whose act has been declared void is required to take the necessary measures to comply with the judgment of the Court of Justice; whereas it is sufficient for that purpose to confirm the text of the Directive declared void, as adopted by the Council,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  The text of Directive 86/113/EEC laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens kept in battery cages shall be deemed adopted in the form given in the Annex hereto.  Article 2  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 7 March 1988.  For the Council  The President  I. KIECHLE  (1) Judgment 131/86 not yet published  ANNEX  COUNCIL DIRECTIVE  laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens kept in battery cages  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),  Whereas most Member States have ratified the European Convention for the Protection of Animals kept for Farming Purposes, whereas the Community has also approved this Convention by Decision 78/923/EEC (3); whereas the keeping of laying hens in battery cages is the most widely used means of egg production in the Community and makes a very large contribution to the high productivity of this sector; whereas, however, this means of housing may, in certain cases, lead to unnecessary and excessive suffering on the part of the animal;  Whereas, however, the national laws at present in force in the field of the protection of animals kept for farming purposes present differences which may distort conditions of competition and in consequence interfere with the smooth running of the organization of the common market in eggs and poultry;  Whereas there is therefore a need to establish priority parameters and to define common minimum requirements applicable in all intensive housing systems, in order to enable the market to operate satisfactorily in comparison, in particular, with Article 39 of the Treaty, while bearing in mind the need to protect animals; whereas it is necessary for this purpose, as a first step, to establish Community measures for laying hens in battery cages;  Whereas, to provide the basis for further Community measures, the studies on poultry protection must be continued, not only as regards the keeping of poultry in battery cages but also in possible alternative systems of housing;  Whereas, in certain Member States, the adjustment of existing structures to the standards laid down by this Directive will entail a reduction in production; whereas such adjustment should therefore be facilitated under the conditions laid down in this Directive without creating structural and market imbalances,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  This Directive lays down the minimum standards for the protection of laying hens kept in battery cages.  Article 2  For the purpose of this Directive:  1. 'Laying hens' means adult hens of the species Gallus gallus which are kept for egg production.  2. 'Battery cage' means any enclosed space intended for laying hens in a battery system.  3. 'Battery system' means an arrangement of cages beside and/or on top of each other.  Article 3  1. Member States shall ensure that from 1 January 1988:  - all newly built cages for use within the Community,  - all cages brought into use for the first time,  at least comply with the following requirements:  (a) at least 450 cm2 of cage area, measured in a horizontal plane which may be used without restriction, in particular not including non-waste deflection plates liable to restrict the area available, shall be provided for each laying hen;  (b) a feed trough which may be used without restriction shall be provided. Its length shall be at least 10 cm multiplied by the number of animals in the cage;  (c) unless nipple drinkers or drinking cups are provided, each battery cage shall have a continuous drinking channel of the same length as the feed trough mentioned in point (b). Where drinking points are plumbed in, at least two nipple drinkers or two drinking cups shall be within reach of each cage;  (d) battery cages shall be at least 40 cm high over 65 % of the cage area and not less than 35 cm at any point;  (e) floors of battery cages must be constructed so as to support adequately each of the forward-facing claws of each foot. Floor slope shall not exceed 14 % or 8°. In the case of floors using other than rectangular wire mesh, Member States may permit steeper slopes.  2. Moreover, Member States shall ensure that from 1 January 1995, the minimum requirements laid down in points (a) to (e) of paragraph 1 apply to all battery cages.  Article 4  Member States shall ensure that conditions for laying hens kept in battery cages are in accordance with the general requirements laid down in the Annex.  Article 5  The provisions of the Annex may be amended in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8 in order to take account of scientific developments.  Article 6  Member States shall arrange for inspections to be made by the competent authority to ensure that this Directive, including the Annex, is complied with.  Article 7  1. Furthermore, in order to ensure that this Directive is complied with and that it is uniformly applied by the Member States, the Commission shall check on its application on the spot regularly and in an appropriate manner, in conjunction with the relevant national departments.  2. To that end, Commission experts shall carry out inspection operations jointly with national departments under inspection programmes adopted in cooperation with the competent authorities of the Member State concerned.  Where it is established that this Directive is not being complied with the Commission will inform the relevant national authorities.  The Commission will prepare periodical general reports on the results of the inspections carried out. Those reports shall be communicated to the Member States.  3. The Community shall in an appropriate manner bear the cost of participation by the Commission in the checks provided for in paragraph 1.  4. The general provisions for implementing this Article shall be determined in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8. In accordance with the same procedure, a code may be established containing the rules to be followed for the purpose of the checks provided for in paragraph 1 of this Article. Article 8  1. Where the procedure laid down in this Article is referred to, matters shall without delay be referred by the Chairman, either on his own initiative or at the request of a Member State, to the Standing Veterinary Committee (hereinafter called 'Committee').  2. Within the Committee the votes of Member States shall be weighted as provided in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty. The Chairman shall not vote.  3. The Commission representative shall submit a draft of the measures to be adopted. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on such measures within two days. Opinions shall be delivered by a qualified majority as provided in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty.  4. The Commission shall adopt the measures and apply them immediately where they are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee, If they are not in accordance with the opinion of the Committee or if no opinion is delivered, the Commission shall without delay submit to the Council a proposal concerning the measures to be adopted.  The Council shall adopt the measures by a qualified majority.  If, within three months of the date on which the proposal was submitted to it, the Council has not adopted any measures, the Commission shall adopt the proposed measures and apply them immediately save where the Council has decided by a simple majority agains those measures.  Article 9  Before 1 January 1993 the Commission shall submit a report on scientific developments regarding the welfare of hens under various systems of rearing and on the provisions in the Annex, accompanied by any appropriate adjustment proposals.  Article 10  From the date on which this Directive takes effect until the end of the transitional period, national aid intended for the functional extension of buildings housing the battery cages necessary for rearing the same number of hens may be considered compatible with the common market, under Articles 92 to 94 of the Treaty, account being taken also of the depreciation of these buildings.  Article 11  Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions required in order to comply with this Directive by 1 July 1987 at the latest. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.  Article 12  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  (1) OJ No C 125, 17. 5. 1982, p. 183.  (2) OJ No C 343, 31. 12. 1981, p. 48.  (3) OJ No L 323, 17. 11. 1978, p. 12.  ANNEX  1. The form and type of materials employed for constructing the cages and the construction and characteristics of the latter must be such as to prevent any injury to the animals to the extent possible in the existing state of technology.  2. The design and size of the cage opening must be such that an adult hen can be removed without causing unnecessary suffering or injury.  3. The cages must be suitably equipped to prevent the poultry escaping.  4. All poultry shall have access to adequate, nutritious and hygienic feed each day and to adequate fresh water at all times, except in the case of therapeutic or prophylactic treatment.  5. Insulation and ventilation of the building must ensure that air velocity, dust level, temperature, relative air humidity and gas concentrations are kept within limits that are not harmful to the poultry.  6. In the case of artificial lighting, the poultry must have an appropriate resting period each day during which the light intensity must be reduced in such a way that the poultry can rest properly.  7. It shall be ensured that the hens are cared for by a sufficient number of personnel with adequate knowledge and experience of laying hens and of the production system used.  8. The flock or group of poultry shall be inspected at least once a day and for this purpose a source of light shall be available which is strong enough for each bird to be seen clearly and, if need be, thoroughly inspected.  9. Accommodation comprising more than three tiers of cages shall be permitted only if suitable devices or measures make it possible to inspect all tiers without difficulty.  10. For poultry appearing not to be in good health, including behavioural changes, steps shall be taken to establish the cause and appropriate remedial measures shall be implemented, e.g. treatment, isolation, culling or attention to environmental factors. If the cause is traced to an environmental factor in the production unit which it is not essential to remedy immediately, this should be corrected when the accommodation is emptied and before the next batch of poultry is put in.  11. All automatic equipment essential for the animals' health and welfare must be inspected at least once daily. Where defects are discovered these must be rectified immediately or, if this is impracticable, appropriate steps taken to safeguard the health and welfare of the animals until the defect has been rectified. Alternative ways of feeding and of maintaining a satisfactory environment must be available for use in the event of a breakdown.  There must be an alarm system to warn the stock-keeper of failure of any essential automated ventilation equipment.  12. Those parts of the cage which are in contact with the poultry shall be thoroughly cleansed and disinfected every time the cage is emptied and before a new batch of poultry is brought in. While the cage is occupied, the surfaces and all equipment shall be kept satisfactorily clean.