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Europaudvalget 2000-01
EUU Alm.del Bilag 1044
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Europaudvalget

(Alm. del - bilag 1044)

miljøministerråd

(Offentligt)

Medlemmerne af Folketingets

Europaudvalg og deres stedfortrædere

Bilag

Journalnummer

400.C.2-0

Kontor

EU-sekr.

3. april 2001

Til underretning for Folketingets Europaudvalg vedlægges Miljø- og Energiministeriets notat samt grundnotat om

Kommissionens forslag om forlængelse af gyldigheden af miljøkriterier for tildeling af EF-miljømærke til

universalrengøringsmidler.

MILJØstyrelsen

Den 30.marts 2001

Internationalt kontor J.nr M 1034-0051

OK/6

NOTAT TIL FOLKETINGETS EUROPAUDVALG

om forslag til Kommissionens beslutning om miljøkriterier for tildeling af EU-miljømærket til universalrengøringsmidler.

Kommissionen har fremlagt et forslag om miljøkriterier for tildeling af EU-miljømærket til universalrengøringsmidler.

Formålet med den frivillige positive miljømærkeordning er at fremme udformningen, frem-stillingen, markedsføringen og anvendelsen af

produkter, som har mindsket indvirkning på miljøet gennem hele deres livscyklus samt give forbrugerne bedre information om produkters

indvirkning på miljøet.

Dette sker gennem fastlæggelse af en række kriterier, som skal overholdes for at kunne anvende miljømærket.

Beslutningsforslaget indeholder kriterier for tildeling af miljømærket Blomsten til universalrengøringsmidler.

Kommissionen har, med Østrig som ledende kompetent organ, udarbejdet forslaget.

Forslaget har været i høring i EF-specialudvalget for miljø.

Der stemmes om forslaget den 6.april 2001.

Danmark agter at stemme for forslaget idet der dog lægges afgørende vægt på kriterieforslagets krav om anaerob nedbrydelighed

bibeholdes, som det er foreslået i udkastet.

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MILJØstyrelsen

30. marts 2001

Kontoret for Renere Produkter J. nr. M 1034-0051

BHC/10

Grundnotat

om forslag til Kommissionens beslutning om miljøkriterier for tildeling af EU-miljømærket til rengøringsmidler

(universalrengøringsmidler og sanitetsrengøringsmidler)

1. Indledning

Kommissionen har den 26. februar 2001 fremsendt endeligt forslag til Kommissionens beslutning om etablering af miljøkriterier for

tildeling af EU-miljømærket til rengøringsmidler (Dok. ENV/2001/0044, draft 21 February 2001, engelsk udgave foreligger og er

vedlagt).

Forslaget udgør en opfølgning af artikel 4 og 6 i Europa-Parlamentets og Rådets forordning nr. 1980/2000 af 17. juli 2000 om en

revideret ordning for tildeling af EF-miljømærke. I disse artikler bestemmes det, at der fastsættes specifikke miljømærkekriterier for hver

produktgruppe for en given gyldighedsperiode. Kriterier og gyldighedsperiode fastlægges i overensstemmelse med fremgangsmåden i art.

17, som er en forskriftsudvalgsprocedure, ef ter høring af Det Europæiske Miljømærkenævn.

Det er planlagt at Forskriftsudvalget skal stemme om sagen d. 6. april 2001. Det er dog endnu uklart om der vil blive truffet en endelig

afgørelse på denne dag. Der er udeståender omkring afstemningsproceduren i den nyligt reviderede forordning nr. 1980/2000 af 17. juli

2000.

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Formål og indhold

Formålet med den frivillige positive miljømærkeordning er at fremme udformningen, fremstillingen, markedsføringen og

anvendelsen af produkter, som har mindsket indvirkning på miljøet gennem hele deres livscyklus samt give forbrugerne bedre

information om produkters indvirkning på miljøet.

Nærværende beslutningsforslag indeholder kriterier for tildeling af miljømærket Blomsten til rengøringsmidler. Kommissionen har,

med Østrig som ledende kompetent organ, udarbejdet forslaget. Undervejs i processen har repræsentanter for medlemslandene og

interesseorganisationerne været hørt.

Definition af produktgruppen

Produktgruppen opdeles i to undergrupper, som defineres som følger:

Universal rengøringsmidler: Produkter med detergenter beregnet til rutinemæssig rengøring af gulve, vægge og andre

fastgjorte overflader og som opløses eller fortyndes i vand før brug.

Sanitetsrengøringsmidler: Produkter med detergenter beregnet for rutinemæssig fjernelse (inklusiv ved skuring) af snavs

og/eller aflejringer i sanitære indretninger såsom vaskerum, badeværelser, brusere, toiletter og køkkener. Produkter som

automatisk bruges ved toiletskyl, for eksempel "selv-doserende" produkter såsom toiletblokke, eller produkter til brug i

en toiletcisterne, er ikke inkluderet. Produkter som ikke har anden rengøringseffekt e nd fjernelse af kalk er ikke

inkluderet. Desinfektionsmidler er ikke inkluderet.

Produktgruppen inkluderer ikke blot produkter som kan anvendes af private forbrugere men også produkter som kan

anvendes professionelt. Produkter for meget specifikke rengøringsopgaver, såsom ovnrens, vinduespudsning, gulvpolish,

polishfjerner, afløbsrens etc. er ikke inkluderet.

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Definitionen af produktgruppen og kriterierne for produktgruppen foreslås at gælde for en periode på 5 år regnet fra

den første dag i den måned, der følger efter kommissionsbeslutningens ikrafttræden. Kommissionen ønsker nye kriterier

fastsat 1 år før gyldigheden af de eksisterende ophører. Det vil i givet fald sige, at der skal foreligge nyt kriterieforslag

igen om 4 år.

Funktionel enhed

Der defineres en funktionel enhed for universalrengøringsmidler som anvendes i forbindelse med fastsættelsen af

kriterierne. En funktionel enhed er den dose i gram af produktet, som producenten anbefaler til en liter

rengøringsopløsning.

For sanitetsrengøringsmidler defineres ingen funktionel enhed. I stedet relateres kriterierne til 100 gram af

produktet.

Kriterier

Der er kriterier for nedenstående områder. De detaljerede krav kan ses i det vedlagte engelsksprogede kriterieforslag. "Nr." henviser til

kriterieforslagets nummer.

Nr. Dansk

Øko-toksicitet og Bionedbrydelighed

Fosfor og fosfonater

Anaerob bionedbrydelighed af

overfladeaktive stoffer

Farlige og giftige stoffer opdelt på 4a

ingredienser der udelukkes og 4b

klassificeringer der udelukkes

Flygtige organiske stoffer

Farvestoffer

Parfumestoffer opdelt på 7a Moskus-

forbindelser og 7b Udvalgte parfumer

Hudsensibilisering (overfølsomhed)

Biocider

Engelsk

Eco-toxicity and biodegradability

Phosphorus and phosphonates

Anaerobic biodegradability of surfactants

Dangerous, hazardous or toxic substances

or preparations. 4a ingredients not included

4b classified not included in product

Volatile Organic Compounds

Dyes or colouring agents

Fragrances. 7a Musk, 7b Fragrances

concerned

Skin sensitisation

Biocides

Packaging requirements

Fitness for use

Consumer information. 12a Information on

the packaging, 12b Safety advice, 12c

Dosage indstructions, 12d Information and

labelling of ingredients.

Information appearing on the eco-label

Professional training

10 Emballage

11 Brugsegnethed

12 Forbrugerinformation opdelt på 12a

Information på emballagen, 12b Råd om

sikkerhed, 12c Doseringsanvisninger, 12d

Information og mærkning af ingredienser.

13 Information knyttet til miljømærket

14 Professionel oplæring

3. Nærheds- og proportionalitetsprincippet

Kommissionen har ikke redegjort for nærheds- og proportionalitetsprincippet. Der er tale om en gennemførelsesforanstaltning af en

allerede vedtaget rådsretsakt.

4. Forslagets konsekvenser for Danmark.

Lovgivningsmæssige konsekvenser

Forslaget medfører ingen lovgivningsmæssige konsekvenser for Danmark.

Økonomiske konsekvenser

Den europæiske miljømærkningsordning er frivillig. Erhvervelse af miljømærket indebærer udgifter for producenter og importører, men

disse udgifter forventes opvejet af de konkurrencemæssige fordele ved anvendelsen af miljømærket. Forslaget forventes ikke at medføre

statsfinancielle eller administrative konsekvenser.

Miljømæssige konsekvenser

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Forslaget er første generation af kriterier for produktgruppen.

Miljøbelastningen fra de produkter, der kan tildeles licens, vil på grund af kravene være mindre end gennemsnittet for tilsvarende

produkter. Forslaget forventes derfor at få miljøbeskyttelsesmæssigt positive konsekvenser, såfremt de miljømærkede produkter udbredes

på markedet.

1. Høring

Forslaget har været i høring i Miljømærkenævnet. Her sidder repræsentanter for Dansk Industri, Det Danske Handelskammer,

Dansk Handel & Service, Danmarks Naturfredningsforening, Forbrugerrådet, WWF Verdensnaturfonden i Danmark, LO, HK

Industri, Forbrugerstyrelsen, Statens og Kommunernes Indkøbsservice, Direktoratet for Arbejdstilsynet, to udvalgte

detailhandelsrepræsentanter samt Miljø- og Energiministeriet v. Miljøstyrelse n. Nævnet var delt med hensyn til spørgsmålet om

parfumestoffer. NGO{{PU2}}erne ønskede ikke parfumestoffer tilladt, industri- og handelsrepræsentanterne ønskede

parfumestoffer tilladt.

Forslaget har desuden været i høring i EF-miljøspecialudvalget. Her indkom høringssvar fra Miljøkontrollen, SiD og Greenpeace.

Miljøkontrollen og SiD har ingen bemærkninger.

Greenpeace har følgende bemærkninger:

Kriterie 7 Parfumestoffer: Parfumestoffer bør ikke være tilladt. Greenpeace fremfører, at forbrugere, der køber miljømærkede

produkter netop køber dem for at få noget, der er bedre for miljø og sundhed.

Kriterie 9 Biocider: Det er uacceptabelt at biocider, der er "meget giftige for organismer der lever i vand, samt kan forårsage

uønskede langtidsvirkninger i vandmiljøet samt er giftige for organismer, der lever i vand" bliver tilladt i miljømærkede produkter.

Kriterie 8 Hudsensibilisering: Hudsensibiliserende stoffer bør ikke tillades i mængder op til 1% i et miljømærket produkt.

Kriterie 10 Emballage: Det er uacceptabelt at der ikke er et direkte forbud mod PVC i emballagen. PVC er forbudt i andre

miljømærkede produkter. En fortsat aktiv fravælgelse af PVC hos producenterne bør fremmes.

draft 21 February 2001, ENV/2001/0044

COMMISSION DECISION

establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to all-purpose cleaners and cleaners for sanitary facilities

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2001/--/---)

COMMISSION DECISION

establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to all-purpose cleaners and cleaners for sanitary facilities

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2001/--/---)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 on a revised Community

Eco-label award scheme, and in particular Articles 3, 4 and 6 thereof,

Whereas:

• Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides that the eco-label may be awarded to a product possessing characteristics which

enable it to contribute significantly to improvements in relation to key environmental aspects;

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•

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides that specific eco-label criteria shall be established according to product groups;

• the measures set out in this Decision have been developed and adopted under the procedures for the setting of eco-label criteria as laid

down in Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000;

• the measures set out in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the committee set up under Article 17 of Regulation (EC)

No 1980/2000,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The product group "all-purpose cleaners and cleaners for sanitary facilities" (hereinafter referred to as {{PU1}}the product group{{PU2}})

shall be subdivided into two sub-groups, which are defined as follows:

all-purpose cleaners: detergent products intended for the routine cleaning of floors, walls, ceilings and other fixed surfaces, and which are

dissolved or diluted in water prior to use.

cleaners for sanitary facilities: detergent products intended for the routine removal (including by scouring) of dirt and/or deposits in

sanitary facilities, such as laundry rooms, bathrooms, showers, toilets and kitchens. Products which are automatically used when a toilet is

flushed, for example {{PU1}}self-dosing-products{{PU2}} such as toilet blocks, or products for use in a toilet{{PU2}}s cistern, are not

included. Products which have no cleaning effects other than calcium carbonate e not included. Disinfectants are not included.

The product group includes not only products which can be used by private consumers but also those products which can be used

professionally. Products for very specific cleaning uses, such as oven or window cleaners, floor-strippers, polishes, drain cleaners, etc. are not

included.

Article 2

The environmental performance and the fitness for use of the product group shall be assessed by reference to the criteria set out in the annex

and its appendices.

Article 3

The product group definition and the criteria for the product group shall be valid for five years from the date on which this Decision takes

effect.

Article 4

For administrative purposes the code number assigned to the product group shall be {{PU1}}020{{PU2}}.

Done at Brussels, [{{NEL}}]

For the Commission

Margot WALLSTRÖM

Member of the Commission

ANNEX

FRAMEWORK

In order to qualify for an eco-label, the product as defined in Article 1 must comply with the criteria of this Annex, with tests carried out

on application as indicated in the criteria and the technical appendix. Where appropriate, other test methods may be used if their

equivalence is accepted by the Competent Body assessing the application. Competent Bodies should recognise tests and verification

performed by bodies which are accredited under the standards of EN 45 000 series or equivalent international standards. Where no tests

are mentioned, or are mentioned as being for use in verification or monitoring, Competent Bodies should rely as appropriate on

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declarations and documentation provided by the applicant and/or independent verifications. Where it is indicated that specific

documentation and/or declarations are required, these shall be provided by the applicant and/or the manufacturer(s) and/or the supplier(s)

as appropriate.

The Competent Bodies are recommended to take into account the implementation of recognised environmental management schemes,

such as EMAS or ISO 14001, when assessing applications and monitoring compliance with the criteria in this Annex

(note: it is not

required to implement such management schemes.)

These criteria aim at promoting:

• the reduction of environmental impact by limiting the quantity of harmful ingredients, by reducing the quantity of detergent used

and by reducing packaging waste;

• the reduction or prevention of risks for the environment and for human health related to the use of hazardous substances;

• information that will enable the consumer to use the product in the way that is efficient and minimises environmental impact.

The criteria are set at levels that promote the labelling of all-purpose and sanitary cleaners that have a low environmental impact.

Functional Unit

For all purpose cleaners the functional unit (used in the criteria below) is the dosage in grams of the product recommended by the

manufacturer for 1 litre of suds (washing-up water).

For cleaners for sanitary facilities, no functional unit is defined (the relevant criteria below being calculated in relation to 100g of the product).

Ecological Criteria

1. Eco-toxicity and Biodegradability

The critical dilution volume toxicity (CDV

tox

) is calculated for each ingredient (i) using the following equation:

where weight (i) is the weight of the ingredient per functional unit (for all purpose cleaners ) or per 100g of product (cleaners for sanitary

facilities), LF is the loading factor and LTE is the long-term toxicity effect concentration of the ingredient. The values of the LF and LTE

parameters shall be as given in the Detergent Ingredient Database list (DID list) in appendix I A. If the ingredient in question is not included

in the DID list, the applicant shal l estimate the values following the approach described in appendix I B. The CDV

tox

is summed for each

ingredient, making the CDV

tox

for the product.

For all-purpose cleaners, the CDV

tox

for the product shall not exceed 400 l / functional unit.

For cleaners for sanitary facilities, the CDV

tox

for the product shall not exceed 4000 l / 100g product.

The exact formulation of the product shall be provided, together with the details of the CDV

tox

calculations showing compliance with this criterion.

2. Phosphorus and Phosphonates

The total quantity of elemental phosphorous in the product shall be calculated per functional unit (for all purpose cleaners) or per 100g of

product (for sanitary cleaners) taking into account all ingredients containing phosphorus.

For all-purpose cleaners, the total phosphorus content (P) shall not exceed 0.2 g / functional unit

For cleaners for sanitary facilities, the total phosphorus content (P) shall not exceed 2 g / 100g of product

Phosphonates (calculated as P) shall not exceed 0.02 g / functional unit in all-purpose cleaners and shall not exceed 0.2 g / 100g of product in

cleaners for sanitary facilities.

The exact formulation of the product shall be provided, together with the details of the calculations showing compliance with this criterion.

3. Anaerobic

Biodegradability of Surfactants

Each surfactant used in the product shall be biodegradable in anaerobic conditions.

The exact formulation of the product shall be provided. For each surfactant, the relevant information from the literature or other sources, or appropriate test results, shall

be provided. The reference test for anaerobic degradability shall be ISO 11734, ECETOC N°. 28 (June 1988) or equivalent test method, with the requirement of a

minimum of 60% degradability under anaerobic conditions.

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4. Dangerous, hazardous or toxic Substances or Preparations

a) The following ingredients shall not be included in the product, either as part of the formulation or as part of any preparation included in the

formulation:

- alkylphenolethoxylates (APEOs)

- nitromusks and polycyclic musks, including for example:

Musk xylene: 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene

Musk ambrette: 4-tert-butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluene

Moskene: 1,1,3,3,5-pentamethyl-4,6-dinitroindan

Musk tibetine: 1-tert-butyl-3,4,5-trimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzene

Musk ketone: 4{{PU2}}-tert-butyl-2{{PU2}},6{{PU2}}-dimethyl-3{{PU2}},5{{PU2}}-dinitroacetaphenone

HHCB: 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta(g)-2- benzopyran

AHTN: 6-Acetyl-1,1,2,4,4,7-hexamethyltetralin

- EDTA (ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetate)

- NTA (nitrilo-tri-acetate)

- quaternary ammonium compounds

- glutaraldehyde

- formaldehyde

- active chlorine compounds (such as hypochlorite and dichloro-iso-cyanurate)

The exact formulation of the product shall be provided, together with a declaration that none of the above substances have been included in the product,

either as individual ingredient or as part of any preparation included in the formulation.

b) No ingredient shall be included in the product that is classified as:

R40 (possible risks of irreversible effects),

R45 (may cause cancer),

R46 (may cause heritable genetic damage),

R49 (may cause cancer by inhalation),

R50+53 (very toxic to aquatic organism and may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment),

R 51+53 (toxic to aquatic organism and may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment),

R59 (dangerous to the ozone layer),

R60 (may impair fertility),

R61 (may cause harm to the unborn child),

R62 (possible risk of impaired fertility),

R63 (possible risk of harm to the unborn child),

R64 (may cause harm to breastfed babies),

or any combination thereof, according to Council Directive 67/548/EEC and its subsequent amendments.

Each ingredient of any preparation used in the formulation that exceeds 0.1% by weight of the preparation shall also meet the

above requirement.

Biocides that are used as to preserve the product (as allowed under the criterion on biocides below), and that are classified as

R50+53 or R51+53 are nevertheless permitted.

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The exact formulation of the product shall be provided, together with copies of the Material Safety Data Sheets of each ingredient which shall indicate the

classification or lack thereof of each ingredient, and a declaration that none of the above substances have been included in the product.

Similarly the suppliers of any preparation used in the formulation shall provide a declaration that their preparation complies with the above requirements.

5. Volatile Organic Compounds

The product shall not contain more than 10 % (by weight) of volatile organic compounds with a boiling point lower than 150 °C.

The exact formulation of the product shall be provided, together with copies of the Material Safety Data Sheets of each organic ingredient and a declaration of compliance

with this criterion.

6. Dyes or Colouring Agents

Any dyes or colouring agents used in the product must be permitted by Council Directive 76/768/EEC of on the approximation of the laws

of the Member States relating to cosmetic products and its subsequent amendments.

A declaration of compliance with this criterion shall be provided, together with a full list of all dyes used shall be provided.

7. Fragrances

a) The product shall not contain perfumes containing nitro-musks or polycyclic musks, as specified in the criterion above.

b) If the product contains one or more of the following fragrances, this shall be clearly indicated on the packaging, mentioning

the name or names of the fragrances concerned:

Common name CAS n° Common name CAS n°

Amyl cinnamal 122-40-7 Amylcinnamyl alcohol 101-85-9

Benzyl alcohol 100-51-6 Benzyl salicylate 118-58-1

Cinnamyl alcohol 104-54-1 Cinnamal 104-55-2

Citral 5392-40-5 Coumarin 91-64-5

Eugenol 97-53-0 Geraniol 106-24-1

Hydroxycitronellal 107-75-5 Hydroxymethyl 31906-04-4

Isoeugenol 97-54-1 penthylcyclohexenrcarboxaldehyde

c) Any ingredients added to the product as a fragrance must have been manufactured and/or handled following the code of

practice of the International Fragrance Association.

A declaration of compliance with each part of this criterion shall be provided.

8. Skin sensitisation

No ingredient classified as R42 (may cause sensitization by inhalation) or R43 (may cause sensitization by skin contact) according to Council

Directive 67/548/EEC and its subsequent amendments shall exceed 1% by weight of the total undiluted product.

The exact formulation of the product shall be provided, together with copies of the Material Safety Data Sheets of each ingredient which shall indicate the classification or

lack thereof of each ingredient, and also a declaration of compliance with this criterion.

9. Biocides

a) The product may only include biocides in order to preserve the product, and in the appropriate dosage for this purpose alone. This does not

refer to surfactants which may also have biocidal properties.

The exact formulation of the product shall be provided, together with copies of the Material Safety Data Sheets of any preservatives added, as well as information on the

dosage necessary to preserve the product. A declaration of compliance with this criterion shall also be provided.

b) It is prohibited to claim or suggest on the packaging or by any other communication that the product has an antimicrobial action.

The texts and layouts used on each packaging and/or an example of each different packaging shall be provided, together with a declaration of compliance with this

criterion.

10. Packaging Requirements

a) For all purpose cleaners, the water content shall be < 90% (w/w)

(in order to minimise packaging material)

b) Only recyclable materials may be used for packaging.

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c) Propellants may not be used

d) Plastics shall be marked according to EU-packaging directive 94/62/EEC or DIN 6120 Part 1 and 2 in connection with DIN 7728 Part 1.

The exact formulation of the product shall be provided, together with a sample of the product packaging, including the label. A declaration of compliance with each part

of this criterion shall also be provided.

FITNESS FOR USE

11. Fitness for use

The product shall be fit for use, meeting the needs of the consumers.

All relevant data shall be provided. This shall at least include the results of a performance test comparing the product (at the recommended dosage) with water and with

at least one other product (commonly available in the area where the eco-labelled product is to be marketed, and at its recommended dosage). The choice of the reference

product(s) and test protocol used for these comparisons shall be justified. The comparative performance shall be assessed for one or more typical surfac es for which the

product is promoted. The test parameters and soiling used should reflect realistic conditions, such as the use of aged-fat-soil when testing kitchen cleaners and the inclusion

of the parameter lime soap dispersing capacity when testing bathroom cleaners. For acidic toilet cleaners, the applicant may use, for example, the IKW-test for acidic

toilet cleaners published in SÖFW Journal 126 11-2000. For all-purpose cleaners the applicant may use the test method "Lavage des sols carrele s degraissage des

surfaces de cuisine", established by CTTN-IREN or any equivalent test.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

12. Information on the packaging

a) The following text (or equivalent text) shall appear on the packaging:

"For more information visit the EU Eco-label web- site:

http://europa.eu.int/ecolabel"

"Proper dosage saves costs and minimises environmental impacts".

Safety advice

The following safety advice (or equivalent text) shall appear on the product (in both text form and with an equivalent pictogram):

"Keep away from children"

"Do not mix different cleaners"

"Do not inhale aerosols"

(note: only for products that are packaged as sprays)

Dosage instructions

For all purpose cleaners, an exact dosage recommendation including a pictogram (such as 5 l tub and number of caps with ml) shall appear on

the packaging

In the case of a concentrated cleaner for sanitary facilities, it shall be clearly indicated on the packaging that only a small quantity of the

product is needed compared to normal (i.e. unconcentrated) products.

Information and labelling of ingredients

Commission Recommendation 89/542/EEC of 13 September 1989 for the labelling of detergents and cleaning products shall to be applied.

If the product contains perfumes, this shall be indicated on the packaging.

A sample of the product packaging, including the label, shall be provided, together with a declaration of compliance with each part of this criterion.

13. Information appearing on the eco-label

Box 2 of the eco-label shall contain the following text:

* reduced environmental impact

* clear dosage instructions

14. Professional training

For detergents which are used by professional users, the producer, its distributor or a third party has to offer a training or training materials for

cleaning staff. These shall include step-by-step instructions for proper dilution, use, disposal and the use of equipment.

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A sample of training material and/or a description of training courses shall be provided.

Appendix i

Detergents Ingredients database and approach to be follwed for ingredients not listed in the database

A. Detergent Ingredients Database (DID-list; version 29.09.98)

DID

Ingredients

NOEC

measured

Anionic surfactants

C 10-13 LAS (Na ø 11.5-11.8. C14<1 %)

other LAS (C14 > 1 %)

C 14/17 alk. sulfonate

C 8/10 Alkylsulfate

C 12-15 AS

C 12-18 AS

C 16/18 FAS

C 12-15 A 1-3 EO sulphate

C 16/18 A 3-4 EO sulphate

C 8 -Dialkylsulfosuccinate

C 12/14 sulpho-fat.-acid methylester

C 16/18 sulpho-fat.-acid methylester

C 14/16 alpha olefine sulphonate

C 14-18 alpha olefine sulphonate

soaps (C12 - 22)

Nonionic surfactants

C 9/11 A >3-6 EO lin. or mono br.

C 9/11 A > 6-9 EO lin. or mono br.

C 12-15 A 2-6 EO lin. or mono br.

C 12-15 (Avg. C<14) A >6-9 EO lin. or

mono br.

C 12-15 (Avg. C>14) A >6-9 EO

C 12-15 A >9-12 EO

C 12-15 A 20-30 EO

C 12-15 A > 30 EO

C 12/18 A 0-3 EO

C 12-18 A 9 EO

C 16/18 A 2-6 EO

C 16/18 A > 9-12 EO

C 16/18 A 20-30 EO

C 16/18 A > 30 EO

C 12/14 Glucose Amide

C 16/18 Glucose Amide

C 12/14 Alkylpolyglucoside

Amphoteric surfactants

C 12-15 Alkyl dimethylbetaine

C12-18 Alkyl amidopropylbetaine

Sud controllers

silicone

paraffin

EC0 = 241

no data

4.82

100

0.4

Y,CF = 0.75

0.0

0.03

0.05

Y, CF= 2.5

Y,CF = 2.5

2.9

2.8

EC50=3.3

EC50=5.4

0.18

0.24

0.17

LC50 = 0.8

EC50 = 13

LC50 = 130

no data

0.2

0.03

LC50 = 0.5

EC50 = 18

LC50 = 50

4.3

0.116

0.7

1.1

0.18

0.24

0.17

0.3

0.65

6.5

0.01

0.2

0.03

0.05

0.36

2.5

4.3

0.116

0.03

0.05

0.75

0.03

0.05

0.75

0.03

2.4

2.2

2.5

2.3

2.2

2.9

2.4

2.6

2.3

2.1

2.2

2.5

2.3

0.3

0.12

0.27

EC50= 2.9

0.1

LC50 = 3

0.55

0.15

no valid data

LC50 = 7.5

EC50 = 5

0.15

LC50 = 2.5

LC50 = 1.4

EC0 = 1.6

0.3

0.12

0.27

0.15

0.1

0.15

0.55

0.15

0.1

0.4

0.25

0.15

0.13

0.07

1.6

0.05

0.03

0.02

0.03

0.5

0.05

Y, CF = 0.75

Y, CF = 1.5

Y, CF = 0.75

Y, CF = 1.5

Y, CF = 0.75

Y, CF = 2.0

2.3

2.5

1.9

2.2

2.3

2.5

2.1

2.2

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.9

Toxicity

LTE

factor (LF)

Anaerobic Non-Bio-

degradable (an NBO)

Aerobic Non-Bio-

degradable (a NBO)

Soluble

Inorganics (SI)

Insoluble

Inorganics ( II)

THOD

Fabric Softening

Glycerol

Builders

phosphate as STPP

zeolite A

citrate

polycarboxylates and related derivates

clay

carbonate /bicarbonate

fatty acid (C >=14)

silicate

NTA

Polyaspartic acid. Na salt

Bleaching

perborate mono (as borate)

perborate tetra (as borate)

percarbonate (see carbonate)

TAED

Solvents

1 - 10

LC50 = 250

EC0 = 500

250

EC0 = 500

0.8

0.13

0.0

2.0

LC50 = 250

EC0=1.6

EC50 > 1000

125

120

EC50 = 85

124

1000

120

124

1000

250

1.6

1000

12.5

0.6

0.05

0.07

0.4

0.05

0.8

0.05

0.8

0.13

Y, CF = 0.1

Y,. CF=0.1

0.0

0.6

0.0

2.9

0.0

0.6

1.2

LC50 > 5-10 gl

1000

0.13

1.2

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C 1-C4 alcohols

Monoethanolamine

Diethanolamine

Triethanolamine

Miscellaneous

LC50 = 8000

0.78

100

0.78

0.13

2.3

2.4

2.3

Polyvinylpyrrolidon PVP / PVNO / PVPVI

Phosphonates

EDTA

CMC

Na sulphate

Mg Sulphate

Na chloride

urea

maleic acid

malic acid

Ca formiate

Silica

High MW polymers PEG > 4000

Low MW polymers PEG < 4000

cumenesulfonate

xylenesulfonate

toluene sulfonates

Na-/Mg-/KOH

enzymes

perfume formulation as used

dyes

Starch

Zn Phthalocyanine Sulfonate

Anionic Polyester (Soil release polymer)

Iminodisuccinate

Optical brighteners = FWA

EC50 > 100

7.4

LOEC = 11

LC50 > 250

EC50 = 2460

EC50 = 788

EC50 = 650

LC50>10000

LC50 = 106

100

250

1000

800

650

100

2.1

100

0.75

0.4

0.75

0.13

0.05

0.4

0.13

0.1

0.4

0.1

0.07**

0.4

0.13

Y, CF = 0.1

Y, CF = 0.5

Y, CF = 0.1

Y, CF = 0.25

Y, CF = 3.0

Y, CF=2.5

Y,CF=0.1

Y,CF=0.25

0.0

2.1

0.8

0.6

2.0

0.0

1.1

1.7

1.6

1.4

0.0

2.0

0.97

1.1

LC50 = 66

6.6

100

LC50 = 25

LC50 = 2-10

LC50 = 10

no data

0.16

EC50=310

0.02

0.1

250

0.016

310

2.3

FWA 1

FWA 5

LC0 = 10

3.13

1.0

3.13

0.4

Y, CF = 1.5

Y, CF = 0.5

Additional ingredients

C12-18 Alkyl Aminoxides

Glycereth (6-17EO) cocoate

C12-18 Phosphate esters

0.08

EC50=32

EC50=38

0.08

1.6

1.9

0.05

Y,CF = 2.5

Y,CF = 0.25

3.2

2.1

2.3

FWA 1 = Disodium 4.4'-bis (4-anilino-5-morpholino-1.3.5-triazin-2-yl)amino stilbene-2.2'-disulfonate.

FWA 5 = Disodium 4.4'-bis(2-sulfostryryl)biphenyl.

THOD for aerobically non degradable organic substances is set to zero.

rapid photodegradation

Notes:

NOEC = non observed effect concentration CF = correction factor for anaerobic non degradable substances

LTE = long term toxicity effect concentration THOD = Theoretical oxygen demand Remark:

Y = yes, criterion applies a NBO, SI, II, THOD are not used in the criteria for this product group

0 = no, criterion does not apply

B. Approach for ingredients which are not included in the DID-list

For ingredients which are not included in the DID-list, the applicant shall assess the data for criteria calculating in own responsibility. The

reference for the relevant tests shall be the appropriate annexes of council directive 67/548/EC. For assessing data for ingredients which are

not in the DID-list the applicant may use existing Chemical Databases such as IUCLD (International Uniform Chemical Database for the

Implementation of Council Regulat ion EEC 793/93).

The approach for estimating long-term-toxicity effect concentration (LTE) and loading factors (LF) is given below.

1) How to estimate long-term-toxicity-effect concentration (LTE)

As LTE the lowest validated long term toxicity concentration for fish,

daphnia magna

or algae shall be considered.

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In cases where data on homologues and/or QSARs (Quantitative Structure Activity Relationships) are used, a correction could be considered

for the finally selected LTE data. If long term toxicity data (such as NOEC) for one or more of the three species are missing, or only short

term toxicity data (such as LC50) are available, the following uncertainty factors (UF) shall be used:

1-1) Uncertainty factors (UF) for non-surfactants

data available UF to be used

3 NOEC on fish, daphnia or algae 1 (take lowest validated NOEC)

2 NOEC on fish or daphnia or algae 5

1 NOEC on fish or daphnia or algae 10

At least 2 acute LC50 on fish or daphnia or algae 100

Deviation from this rule may be admitted if evidence can be provided that lower factors or data can be scientifically justified.

1-2) Uncertainity factors (UF) for surfactants

data available UF to be used

At least 2 NOECs on fish or daphnia or algae 1 (lowest NOEC)

1 NOEC on fish or daphnia or algae 1 (if species is most sensitive in acute toxicity)

10 (if species is not the most sensitive in acute toxicity)

3 LC50 on fish or daphnia or algae 20 (lowest LC50)

At least 1 LC50 on fish, daphnia or algae 50 (lowest LC50) or 20 in specific cases *

* In the last case referred to above, an uncertainty factor of 20 may be used instead of 50 only if 1-2 L(E)C50 (LC 50 in case of fish toxicity,

EC50 in case of

daphnia magna

and algae toxicity) data are available and if it can be concluded from the information for other compounds that

the most sensitive species have been tested. Such a rule can be applied only within a group of homologues. It is emphasised that the LTEs

(long-term effects) used must be consistent within a group of homologues with respect to the influence of e.g. length of alkyl chain for LAS

(linear alkylbenzene sulphonate) or number of EOs (ethoxy groups) for alcohol-ethoxylate. Any deviation from the scheme described above

shall be well reasoned for the specific chemical.

2) How to estimate Loading factors (LF)

The loading factors (LF) for calculating the Critical dilution volume toxicity (CDV

tox

) reflect the bio-degradability of the substance.

2-1) Loading factors for organic substances

Degradability of substance sorption loading factor (LF)

Ready biodegradable Low 0.13

Medium 0.1

High 0.07

Inherent biodegradable Low 0.6

Medium 0.5

High 0.3

Non-biodegradable Low 1

Medium 0.75

High 0.4

Note: Sorption can be estimated by log P

(Partition Coefficient Octanol/Water), where P

<2 is seen as "low sorption, P

2<x<4 is

"medium sorption" and P

> 4 is "high sorption". In the case that no sorption data are available, low sorption is assumed.

2-2) Special approach for readily degradable surfactants

Type of surfactant Loading factor (LF) to be used

Readily degradable surfactants in general 0.05

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Alcohol ethoxylates (EO < 20) & Alcohol ethoxysulfates 0.03

Alcohol sulphates 0.02

2-3) Special approach for inorganic substances

Type of INorganic substance Loading factor (LF) to be used

soluble inorganic substances 1

insoluble inorganic substances 0.05