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of28May1999
establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to detergents for
dishwashers
(notified under document number C(1999) 1377)
(TextwithEEArelevance)
(1999/427/EC)
(OJ L 167, 2.7.1999, p. 38)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
►M1Commission Decision 2003/31/EC of 29 November 2002 L 9 11 15.1.2003
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COMMISSIONDECISION
of28May1999
establishingtheecologicalcriteriafortheawardoftheCommunity
eco-label todetergentsfordishwashers
(notified under document number C(1999) 1377)
(TextwithEEArelevance)
(1999/427/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 of 23 March
1992 on a Community eco-label award scheme (1), and in particular
the second subparagraph of Article 5(1) thereof,
(1)Whereas the first subparagraph of Article 5(1) of Regulation(EEC) No 880/92 providesthat the conditionsfor the award ofthe Community eco-label shall be defined by product group;
(2)WhereasArticle 10(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 s tatesthat environmental performance of a product shall be assessed
by reference to the specific criteria for product groups;
(3)WhereasArticle 4(2)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 s tates
that an eco-label shall not be awarded to products which are
substances or preparations classified as dangerous in accordance
with Council Directive 67/548/EEC (2) aslas t ameded by
Commission Directive 98/73/EC (3) and Council Directive 88/
379/EEC (4), as last amended by Commission Directive 96/65/
EC (5), but it may be awarded to productscontaining s uch
substances or preparations in so far as they meet the objectives
of the Community eco-label award scheme;
(4)Whereas detergents for dishwashers contain substances or
preparations classified as dangerous in accordance with the
abovementioned Directives;
(5)Whereas the ecological criteria established by this Decisioninclude, in particular, hurdlesand s coreslimiting to a minimumthe content of substances and preparations classified asdangerousin the detergentswhich may be awarded an eco-label;
(6)Whereasdetergentscomplying with thes e criteria have thereforea reduced environmental impact and meet the objectivesof theCommunity eco-label award scheme;
(7)Whereasin accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No880/92 the Commission has consulted the principal interestgroupswithin a cons ultation forum;
(8)Whereasthe committee s et up by Article 7(1) of Regulation(EEC) No 880/92 hasnot delivered an opinion on the meas ureslaid down in a draft Commission Decision;
(9)Whereas the Commission has therefore proposed these measuresto the Council on 27 January 1999 in accordance with Article7(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92;
(10)Whereasthe Council hasnot acted within three monthsfrom thedate of referral to it;
(11)Whereasin accordance with Article 7(5) of Regulation (EEC)No 880/92 the measures should now be adopted by the Commis-sion,1999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 2
(1) OJ L 99, 11.4.1992, p. 1.
(2) OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p.1.
(3) OJ L 305, 16.11.1998, p. 1.
(4) OJ L 187, 16.7.1988, p. 14.
(5) OJ L 265, 18.10.1996, p. 15.
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HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The product group ‘detergents for dishwashers’ means all detergents
which are intended to be used exclusively in automatic domestic dish-washers.
Article 2
The environmental performance and the fitness for use of the product
group, as defined in Article 1, shall be assessed by reference to the
specific ecological and performance criteria set out in the Annex and
Appendix IA, IB, II, III and IV.
Article 3
The product group definition and the specific ecological criteria for the
product group shall be valid until 31 May 2004.
Article 4
For administrative purposes the product group code number assigned to
thisproduct group s hall be ‘15’.
Article 5
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.1999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 3
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ANNEX
FRAMEWORK
The general requirements established by Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 on a
Community eco-label award scheme and the specific criteria of this Annex shall
apply for the awarding of an eco-label to detergents for dishwashers.
These criteria aim at promoting:
— the reduction of water pollution both by reducing the quantity of deter-
gent used and by limiting the quantity of harmful ingredients,
— the minimisation of waste production by reducing the amount of primary
packaging and promoting itsre-us ability and/or recyclability,
— the reduction of energy use by promoting low temperature detergents.
Additionally, the criteria enhance the consumers' environmental awareness.
1.FUNCTIONALUNITANDREFERENCEDOSAGE
1.1.Functionalunit
The functional unit shall be the quantity of product required to wash 12 place
settings with a standard soil (as defined by DIN or ISO standards).
1.2.Reference dosage
The dosage recommended by the manufacturer to consumers for normally soiled
dishes and 12 place settings is taken as a reference dosage under standard condi-
tions.
2.KEYCRITERIA
2.1.Ecological criteria oningredients
Key parameters
The following parametersare cons idered:
— total chemicals,
— critical dilution volume, toxicity (CDVtox),
— phosphates (as STPP) (1),
— non-biodegradable organics(aerobic) (NBDO aerobic),— non-biodegradable organics(anaerobic) (NBDO anaerobic),
Appendix II presents the definition of the parameters used in the calculations.
These parameters are calculated and expressed as g/wash, or l/wash, where
appropriate. They are aggregates and assessed as a whole, according to the
approach presented in this document.
Scoring/weighting factors
The following table summarises the selected criteria, their exclusion hurdles,
their weighting factors and the maximum achievable scoring result. The scoring
system formulae to be used to calculate the score in respect of each criterion are
presented in point 2.3.
Detergentsfordishwashers'scoring/weightingcalculationsystem
CriterionScore Exclu-
sion
hurdleWeigh-
ting
factorSum
4321
Total chemicals16,5 18 19,5 21 22,5 3 121999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 4
(1) Inclusion of this provisional criterion is aimed at taking into account the potential of
certain detergentsto contribute to eutrophication Cons ideration will be given to repla-cing this criterion with an impact-based criterion when revising this Decision, in thelight of future developmentsin s cientific knowledge, availability of relevant data and
the factual situation.
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CriterionScore Exclu-
sion
hurdleWeigh-
ting
factorSum
4321
Critical dilution volume, tox. 60 120 180 240 250 8 32
Phosphates (as STPP) 0 3 6 9 10 2 8Non-biodegradable organic
(aerobic)0 0,05 0,10 0,15 1 1 4
Non-biodegradable organic (anae-
robic)0 0,05 0,10 0,15 0,2 1,5 6
Total 62
Minimum score required 26
Notes:
All values are expressed in g/wash, except the CDVtox, value which is expressed in l/wash.
Wfactor= weighting factor HEXCI.= hurdle.
2.2.Pass/faillevel forawardinganeco-label
The sum of the scores related to the five criteria concerning the ingredients shall
be equal to or greater than 26.
The exclusion hurdle value should not be exceeded on any criterion. The
product shall also be in compliance with the criteria set out in other parts of
thisAnnex.
2.3.Calculationsrelatedtoecological criteria oningredients
Detergent Ingredient database (DID-list)
Appendix I.A presents-the detergent ingredients database (DID-list) which shall
be used for calculations concerning the ingredient criteria. Data on loading
factor, toxicity, non-biodegradability (aerobic) non-biodegradability (anaerobic)
are listed for the major ingredients in Appendix I.A and these data must be
used for the calculation concerning these ingredients.
The criteria:
— total chemicals
— non biodegradable (aerobic/anaerobic)— phosphates (as STPP)
are calculated for each ingredient by considering the dosage per wash, water
content and mass percentage in the formulation and they are added up for each
product formulation.
The criterion on critical dilution volume toxicity iscalculated for each ingre-
dient by the equation:
kfv
tox
kfvTOX¼dosage /C2loading factor
long term effectx 1000
Procedure for the calculation of criteria and scores
For the calculatlon of scores, the following equations are used:
Total chemicals (TC):
Iftc> 22,5 g/wash then EXCLUSION
Iftc≤21 g/wash then Score = 15 - tc/1,5
If 22,5≥tc> 21 g/wash then Score = 0
Iftc≤16,5 g/wash then Score = 41999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 5
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Maximum score = 4
Critical dilution volume toxicity (CDVtox):
Ifcdvtox> 250 l/wash then EXCLUSION
Ifcdvtox≤240 l/wash then Score = 5 − cdvtox/60
If 250≥cdvtox> 240 l/wash then Score = 0
Ifcdvtox≤60 l/wash then Score = 4
Maximum score = 4
Phosphates (P):
Ifp> 10 g/wash then EXCLUSION
Ifp≤9 g/wash then Score = 4 - p/3
If 10≥p> 9 g/wash then Score = 0
Maximum score = 4
Aerobic non-biodegradable organics (aNBDO):
If anbdo> 1 g/wash then EXCLUSION
If anbdo≤0,15 g/wash then Score = 4 - a nbdo/0,05
If 1≥anbdo> 0,15 g/wash then Score = 0
Maximum score = 4
Anaerobic non-biodegradable organics (anNBDO):
If annbdo> 0,2 g/wash then EXCLUSION
If annbdo≤0,15 g/wash then Score = 4 - an nbdo/0,05
If 0,2≥annbdo> 0,15 g/wash then Score = 0
Maximum score = 4
New chemical additional ingredients
(a) In the case of new chemicals or additional ingredients which are not listed
in the detergent ingredient database the approach described here in
Appendix I.B shall be followed.
Experimental data have to be submitted by the applicant to the competent
body.
The data on anaerobic biodegradability (ECETOC test No 28, June 1988)
have to be provided.
All the available documentation hasto be provided concerning the data
which are presented on biodegradation, removal, long-term effects (NOEC
data) on fish, daphina magna, algae.
The reference for the relevant tests shall be the appropriate Annexes to
Council Directive 67/518/EEC (1)
The provisions of Appendix I.B. shall apply, as appropriate.
In particular, if complete data concerning long-term effects(NOEC) are not
available, the relevant simplified procedures described in Appendix I.B may
be applied.
(b) A different approach may be followed if it is recognised by the Commission
to be equivalent to the one referred to above, for the specific objectives of
assessing compliance with the relevant criteria, at the request of a competent
body or an interest group represented in the eco-label Consultation Forum
(Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92).1999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 6
(1) OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1.
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2.4.Otherecological criteria related toingredients
Certain specific ingredients shall not exceed a maximum content in the deter-
gent formulation or are excluded ass pecified below:
(a) the surfactant alkylphenothoxylate (APEO), the perfumes containing the
aromatic nitro compoundsreferred to in Appendix Il, the complex formation
agent EDTA and ingredients(1) classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or
teratogenic asdefined in Directives67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC are
excluded;
(b) phosphonates shall not exceed 0,2 g/wash;
(c) total chlorine compoundss hall not exceed 0,l %. (2)
2.5.Ecological criteria onproductpackaging
Only primary packaging iscons idered. The packaging may not exceed 2,5
grams per functional unit. The packaging should be made of reusable and/or
recyclable materials. The cardboard packaging shall be 80 % recycled material
and the plastic packaging shall be labelled according to ISO 1043.
3.PERFORMANCECRITERIA
The product shall have a satisfactory washing performance at the recommended
dosage according to the standard test developed by IKW. It should work best at
55 ºC or at a lower temperature. Thishasto be documented by the manufac-
turer.
4.TESTING
4.1.Test on purity of enzymes to verify the absence of production organ-
isms
A test on the purity of enzymes has to be performed on enzymes that are
produced by biotechnological processes and used in detergents for dishwashers
applying for the eco-label. It is the aim of this test to ensure that production
organisms are not contained in the final enzyme preparation.
The growth of micro-organisms is tested together with specific antibiotics. The
test procedure on purity must ensure that no production organism is detected in
a 20 ml standard test sample of the final enzyme product.
4.2.Testinglaboratories
The testing shall be performed at the expense of the applicant by laboratories
that meet the general requirementslaid out in the EN 45001 s tandardsor any
equivalent systems.
5.CONSUMERINFORMATION
5.1.Informationonthepackaging
The following information shall appear on the product:‘Asageneralrule:
— use detergents that work at temperatures lower than 65 ºC,
— select low temperature washing cycles on the dishwasher,
— wash full loads,
— do not exceed the recommended dosage,— this will minimise both energy and water consumption and reduce water
pollution’..
‘This product has been awarded the European Union eco-label because it
helpstoreducewaterpollution,wasteproductionandenergyconsumption ’.
For more information about the European Union eco-label, contact the European
Commission:
Internet:http://europa.eu.int/ecolabel
By post: European Commission DG XI E4Rue de la Loi 200, B-1049 Bruxelles/Westraat 200, B-1049 Brussel.1999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 7
(1) ‘Ingredients’ means either substances or preparations.
(2) On the occasion of the future revision of the criteria. particular attention will be given
to the issu,: of chlorine compounds with a view to considering their ultimate inclusion.
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5.2.Dosageinstructions.
Dosage instructions shall appear on the product packages. The recommended
dosages must be specified for ‘normally’ and ‘heavily’ soiled dishes. The
instructions shall specify how to make best use of the product according to the
soil.
5.3.Informationandlabellingofingredients
Commission Recommendation 89/542/EEC of 13 September 1989 concerning
the labelling of detergentsand cleaning agents(1) must be applied:
The following groupsof ingredientss hall be labelled:
— Enzymes: indication of the type of enzymes.
— Preservation agents: characterisation and labelling according to IUPAC
nomenclature.
— If the product containsperfume, it s hall be indicated on the packaging.1999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 8
(1) OJ L 291, 10.10.1989, p. 55.
Appendix I
DETERGENTINGREDIENTSDATABASEANDAPPROACHTOBEFOLLOWEDFORINGREDIENTSNOTLISTEDINTHEDATABASE
A.Thedatagivenbelowonthemostcommonlyuseddetergentingredientsaretobeusedforthecalculationoftheecological criteria (seefollowingtable ):
DETERGENT INGREDIENTS DATABASE
DID
NoIngredientsToxicity
Loading
factorAnaerobic
Non-biodegradableAerobic
Non-biode-
gradableSoluble Inor-
ganicsInsoluble
InorganicsTHODNOEC
MeasuredLTE
Anionicsurfactants
1 C 10-13 LAS (NA ∅11.5-11,8, C 14 < 1 %) 0,3 0,3 0,05 Y, CF = 0,75 0 0 0 2,3
2 Other LAS (C 14 > 1 %) 0,12 0,12 0,05 Y, CF = 1,5 0 0 0 2,3
3 C 14/17 Alkylsulfonate 0,27 0,27 0,03 Y, CF = 0,75 0 0 0 2,54 C 8/10 Alkylsulphate EC50 = 2,9 0,15 0,02 0 0 0 0 1,9
5 C 12/15 AS 0,1 0,1 0,02 0 0 0 0 2,2
6 C 12/18 AS LC50 = 3 0,15 0,02 0 0 0 0 2,37 C 16-18 FAS 0,55 0,55 0,02 0 0 0 0 2,5
8 C 12/15 A 1-3 EO sulphate 0,15 0,15 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,1
9 C 16/18 A 3-4 EO sulphate No valid data 0,1 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,2
10 C 8-Dialkylsulfosuccinate LC50 = 7,5 0,4 0,5 Y, CF = 1,5 0 0 0 2
11 C 12/14 sulpho-fat.-acid methylester EC50 = 5 0,25 0,05 Y, CF = 0,75 0 0 0 2,1
12 C 16/18 sulpho-fat.-acid methylester 0,15 0,15 0,05 Y, CF = 0,75 0 0 0 2,313 C 14/16 alpha olefine sulphonate LC50 = 2,5 0,13 0,05 Y, CF = 0,75 0 0 0 2,3
14 C 14-18 alpha olefien sulphonate LC50 = 1,4 0,07 0,05 Y, CF = 2,0 0 0 0 2,4
15 C 12-22 SOAPS ECO = 1,6 1,6 0,05 0 0 0 0 2,9
Non-ionicsurfactants
16 C 9/11 A > 3-6 EO lin. or mono br. EC50 = 3,3 0,7 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,4▼B1999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 9
DID
NoIngredientsToxicity
Loading
factorAnaerobic
Non-biodegradableAerobic
Non-biode-
gradableSoluble Inor-
ganicsInsoluble
InorganicsTHODNOEC
MeasuredLTE
17 C 9/11 A > 6-9 EO lin. or mono br. EC50 = 5,4 1,1 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,2
18 C 12-15 A 2-6 EO lin. or mono br. 0,18 0,18 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,519 C 12-15 (Avg. C < 14) A > 6-9 EO lin. or mono br. 0,24 0,24 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,320 C 12-15 (Avg. C > 14) A > 6-9 EO lin. or mono br. 0,17 0,17 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,321 C 12-15 A > 9-12 EO LC50 = 0,8 0,3 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,222 C 12-15 A > 20-30 EO EC50 = 13 0,65 0,05 0 0 0 0 223 C 12-15 A > 30 EO LC50 = 130 6,5 0,75 0 0 Y 0 0* (
1)
24 C 12/18 A 0-3 EO No data 0,01 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,925 C 12-18 A 9 EO 0,2 0,2 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,426 C 16/18 A 2-6 EO 0,03 0,03 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,627 C 16/18 A > 9-12 EO LC50 = 0,5 0,05 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,328 C 16/18 A 20-30 EO EC50 = 18 0,36 0,05 0 0 0 0 2,129 C 16/18 A > 30 EO LC50 = 50 2,5 0,75 0 Y 0 0 0* (
1)
30 C 12/14 Glucose Amide 4,3 4,3 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,231 C 16/18 Glucose Amide 0,116 0,116 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,5
32 C 12/14 Alkylpolyglucoside 1 1 0,03 0 0 0 0 2,3
Amphotericsurfactants
33 C 12-15 Alkyldimethylbetaine 0,03 0,03 0,05 Y, CF = 2,5 0 0 0 2,9
34 Alkyl (C 12-18) amidopropylbetaine 0,03 0,03 0,05 Y, CF = 2,5 0 0 0 2,8
Sudcontrollers
35 Silicone EC50 = 241 4,82 0,4 Y, CF = 0,75 Y 0 0 0,0
36 Paraffin No data 100 0,4 0 Y 0 0 0* (
1)
Fabricsoftening
37 Glycerol LC50 > 5-10 gl 1 000 0,13 0 0 0 0 1,2▼B1999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 10
DID
NoIngredientsToxicity
Loading
factorAnaerobic
Non-biodegradableAerobic
Non-biode-
gradableSoluble Inor-
ganicsInsoluble
InorganicsTHODNOEC
MeasuredLTE
Builders
38 Phosphate, as STPP 1 000 0,6 0 0 Y 0 0,039 Zeolite A 120 120 0,05 0 0 0 Y 0,0
40 Citrate EC50 = 85 85 0,07 0 0 0 0 0,6
41 Polycarboxylatesand related derivates 124 124 0,4 Y, CF = 0,1 Y 0 0 0* (
1)
42 Clay 1 000 0,05 0 0 0 Y 0,0
43 Carbonate/bicarbonate LC50 = 250 250 0,8 0 0 Y 0 0,044 Fatty acid (C > = 14) EC0 = 1,6 1,6 0,05 0 0 0 0 2,9
45 Silicate/disilicate EC50 > 1 000 1 000 0,8 0 0 Y 0 0,0
46 NTA 19 19 0,13 0 0 0 0 0,6
47 Polyaspartic acid, Na salt 125 12,5 0,13 Y, CF = 0,1 0 0 0 1,2
Bleaching
48 Perborate mono (asborate) 1-10 6 1 0 0 Y 0 0,0
49 Perborate tetra (asborate) 1-10 6 1 0 0 Y 0 0,050 Percarbonate (see carbonate) LC50 = 250 250 0,8 0 0 Y 0 0,0
51 TAED EC0 = 500 EC0 = 500 0,13 0 0 0 0 2,0
Solvents
52 C 1-C 4 alcoholsLC50 = 8 000 100 0,13 0 0 0 0 2,3
53 Monoethanolamine 0,78 0,78 0,13 0 0 0 0 2,7
54 Diethanolamine 0,78 0,78 0,13 0 0 0 0 2,3
55 Triethanolamine 0,78 0,78 0,13 0 0 0 0 2
Miscellaneus
56 Polyvinylpyrrolidon (PVP/PVNO/PVPVT) EC50 > 100 100 0,75 Y, CF = 0,1 Y 0 0 0* (
1)
57 Phosphonates 7,4 7 0,4 Y, CF = 0,5 Y 0 0 0* (1)▼B1999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 11
DID
NoIngredientsToxicity
Loading
factorAnaerobic
Non-biodegradableAerobic
Non-biode-
gradableSoluble Inor-
ganicsInsoluble
InorganicsTHODNOEC
MeasuredLTE
58 EDTA LOEC = 11 11 1 Y, CF = 0,1 Y 0 0 0* (1)
59 CMC LC50 > 250 250 0,75 Y, CF = 0,1 Y 0 0 0* (1)
60 Na Sulphate EC50 = 2 460 1 000 1 0 0 Y 0 0,0
61 Mg Sulphate EC50 = 788 800 1 0 0 Y 0 0,0
62 Na Chloride EC50 = 650 650 1 0 0 Y 0 0,0
63 Urea LC50 > 10 000 100 0,13 0 0 0 0 2,164 Maleic acid LC50 = 106 2,1 0,13 0 0 0 0 0,8
65 Malic acid LC50 = 106 2,1 0,13 0 0 0 0 0,6
66 Ca formiate 100 0,13 0 0 0 0 2,0
67 Silica 100 0,05 0 0 0 Y 0,0
68 Higg MW polymersPEG > 4 000 100 0,4 0 Y 0 0 0* (
1)
69 Low MW polymersPEG < 4 000 100 0,13 0 0 0 0 1,1
70 Cumene sulphonate LC50 = 66 6,6 0,13 Y, CF = 0,25 0 0 0 1,7
71 Xylene sulphonate LC50 = 66 6,6 0,13 Y, CF = 0,25 0 0 0 1,6
72 Toluene sulphonate LC50 = 66 6,6 0,13 Y, CF = 0,25 0 0 0 1,473 Na-/Mg-/KOH 100 1 0 0 Y 0 0,0
74 EnzymesLC50 = 25 25 0,13 0 0 0 0 2,0
75 Perfume mixturesasus ed LC50 = 2-10 0,02 0,1 Y, CF = 3,0 Y 0 0 0* (
1)
76 DyesLC50 = 10 0,1 0,4 Y, CF = 3,0 Y 0 0 0* (1)
77 Starch no data 250 0,1 0 0 0 0 0,97
78 Zn Phtalocyanine sulphonate NOEC = 0,16 0,016 0,07 (2) Y, CF = 2,5 Y 0 0 0* (1)
79 Anionic Polyester (Soil release polyester) NOEC = 310 310 0,4 Y, CF = 0,1 Y 0 0 0* (1)
80 Iminodisuccinate 23 2,3 0,13 Y, CF = 0,25 0 0 0 1,1
Opticalbrighteners(FWA)
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DID
NoIngredientsToxicity
Loading
factorAnaerobic
Non-biodegradableAerobic
Non-biode-
gradableSoluble Inor-
ganicsInsoluble
InorganicsTHODNOEC
MeasuredLTE
82 FWA 5 (4) 3,13 3,13 0,4 Y, CF = 0,5 Y 0 0 0* (1)
Additionalingredients
83 Alkyl Aminoxides(C 12-18) EC0 = 0,08 0,08 0,05 Y, CF = 2,5 0 0 0 3,2
84 Glycereth (C 6-17) EO cocoate EC50 = 32 1,6 0,05 0 0 0 0 2,1
85 Phosphate esters (C 12-18) EC50 = 38 1,9 0,05 Y, CF = 0,25 0 0 0 2,3
(1) 0* = THOD for aerobic non-degradable organic substances is set to zero.
(2) Rapid photodegradation.
(3) FWA 1 = Disodium 4,4 ′-bis(4-anilino-5-morpholino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl) amino s tilbene-2,2 ′-disulfonate.
(4) FWA 5 = Disodium 4,4 ′-bis (2-sulfostyryl) biphenyl.
Notes:
Y = Yes
CF = Correction factor, to be applied to the dosage Expressed in g/wash
0 = not to be used
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B.Thefollowingapproachapplies,asappropriateinthecaseofingredients
thatarenotlistedontheDID-list
Aquatic toxicity
The lowest validated long-term effect (LTE) data on fish, daphnia magna or
algae should be considered for the calculation of the critical dilution volume
criterion (toxicity).
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.
In the absence of LTE data the following procedure has to be applied in order to
estimate the LTE data by using the specified uncertainty factor (UF) on the data
of the most sensitive species:
Non-surfactants
DATA AVAILABLE UF TO BE USED
At least two acute LC50on fish ordaphnia or
algae100
1 NOEC on fish, daphnia or algae 10
2 NOEC on fish, daphnia or algae 5
3 NOEC on fish, daphnia or algae 1
Take lowest validated NOEC
Deviation from thisrule may be admitted if evidence can be provided that lower
factors or data can be scientifically justified.
Surfactants
DATA AVAILABLE UF TO BE USED
At least two NOEC on fish or daphnia or algae 1 (lowest NOEC)
1 NOEC on fish daphnia or algae 1 (NOEC - if species is most sensitive in acute
toxicity)
3L C50on fishdaphnia or algae 20 (lowest LC50)
At least one LC50on fish,daphnia or algae 50 (lowest LC50)
or 20 in specific cases (see below)
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(LC50in case of fish toxicity, EC50in case of
daphnia or algal 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 should
be emphasised that the LTEs (long-term effects) used must be consistent within
a group of homologueswith res pect to the influence of length of alkyl chain for
LAS (linear alkylbenzene sulphonate) or number of EOs (ethoxy groups) for
alcohol-ethoxylate if such QSARs can be established.
Any deviation from the above described scheme has to be well-reasoned for the
specific chemical.
Loading factors
Loading factors shall be established according to Commission Directive 93/67/
EEC of 20 July 1993 laying down the principles for assessment of risk to man
and the enviroment of substances notified in accordance with Council Directive
67/548/EEC (1) and to Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 (2)1999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 14
(1) OJ L 227, 8.9.1993, p. 9.
(2) OJ L 84, 5.4.1993, p. 1.
Non-bidegradable organics (anaerobic): flow diagram to define correction factors (CF) (1)
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(1) The correction factors are to be established on the basis of the ingredient properties and applied to the dosage expressed in g/wash.
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Appendix II
DEFINITIONSRELATEDTOTHEECOLOGICALCRITERIA
1.Totalchemicals
Total chemicals are the dosage minus water content in g/wash.
2.Critical dilutionvolumetoxicity(CDVtox)
The CDVtoxiscalculated for each ingredient i in the formulation according to
the respective data for loading factors (LF) and long-term effects (LTE) in
the DID-list in l/wash:
CDV toxðingredient i Þ¼weight =washðiÞ/C2LFðiÞ/C21000
LTEðiÞ
The CDVtoxof the product isthe s um of all ingredientsCDVtoxin l/wash.
3.Phosphates(asSTPP)
Weight per wash of all inorganic phosphates expressed as STPP, in g/wash.
4.Non-biodegradableorganics(aerobic)
Weight per wash of all ingredients which are aerobically non-biodegradable
organics (see DID-list) in g/wash.
5.Non-biodegradableorganics(anaerobic)
Weight per wash of all ingredients which are non-biodegradable using
respective correction factors (see DID-list) in g/wash.
6.Nitromusk
Musk xylene: 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xyleneMusk 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-dinitrobenzeneMusk ketone: 4 ′-tert-butyl-2 ′,6′-dimethyl-3 ′,5′-dinitroacetaphenone1999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 16
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Appendix III
DATA AND INFORMATION TO BE REQUIRED FROM THE APPLI-
CANTBYTHECOMPETENTBODYRECEIVINGTHEAPPLICATION
FORANECO-LABEL
1.1.Declarationofproductformulationandcalculationofcriteria
The competent body shall require from the manufacturer applying for the
eco-label submission of:
— the exact formulation of the product,
— the exact chemical description of ingredients (e.g. identification
according to IUPAC, CAS No, sum and structural formulae, purity,
type and percentage of impurities, additives; for mixtures, for example
surfactants: DID number, composition and spectrum of distribution
homologues, isomers, and trade names); analytical evidence of the
composition of surfactants,
— the exact tonnage of product which isput on the market (reporting on 1
March, related to the year before),
— the detailed calculation of the criteria,— a summary test report on the purity of enzymes according to point 4 of
the Annex to thisDecis ion and a certification on the non-content of
production organisms has to be provided,
— a declaration that:
— The product doesnot contain the s urfactant alkylphenothoxylate
(APEO), the perfumescontaining the aromatic nitro compounds
referred to in Appendix II, the complex formation agent EDTA
and ingredients classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic
asdefined in Directives67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC.
— Phosphonates do not exceed 0,2 g/wash.
1.2.Washingperformancetest
The applicant shall submit the results of the washing performance test to
the competent body.
1.3.Dosageequipment,packagingandconsumerinformation
In order to prove compliance with the abovementioned requirements, the
packages of the product and dosage device shall be required by the compe-
tent body from the applicant for the product considered.
In case of differences with respect to different national markets, and
different packaging sizes, all these data will be required.
1.4.Applicationfortheeco-label ondetergents
The national competent body may audit the applying company on site and
visit the production and packaging facilities.
The competent body itself shall ensure that applications are presented
according to the relevant requirementsof Regulation (EEC) No 880/92
and the procedural requirements.1999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 17
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Appendix IV
TABLEOFABBREVIATIONS
APEO: alkyl phenol ethoxylates
BCF: bio-concentration factorsin fis h
CDVtox: critical dilution volume (toxicity)
CEN: European StandardsOrganis ationCF: correction factor
DIN: Deutsches Institut für Normung
EOs: ethoxy groupsEC
50: effect concentration (concentration at which 50 % of the organisms
show an effect in defined time)
ECETOC: European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of ChemicalsEDTA: ethylene diamine tetra acetate
EN: European Standard
H
excl: exclusion hurdle
IUPAC: International Union of Pure and Applied ChemistryISO: International StandardsOrganis ation
LF: loading factor
LC
50: lethal concentration (concentration at which 50 % of test organisms
show lethal effect in defined time)
LTE: long-term effectNOEC: no observed effect concentration (in a chronic test)P
ow: partition coefficient octanol/water
QSARs: quantitative structure activity relationships
RB: ready biodegradabilitySTPP: sodium tripolyphosphateTHOD: theoretical oxygen demand
UF: uncertainty factor
WF: weighting factor1999D0427 — EN — 01.01.2003 — 001.001 — 18