COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
COM(90) 21 final _SYN 244 
Brussels, 10 May 1990 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European 
Economic Community and the Kingdom of Sweden on a research and development 
programme for the European Economic Community in the field of applied 
metrology and chemical analysis (B.C.R). 
(presented by the Commission) 
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
Subject: Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion of a 
Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and 
the Kingdom of Sweden on a research and development programme for 
the European Economic Community in the field of applied metrology 
and chemical analysis. 
1. By its Decision of 29 June 1988, the Council adopted a research and 
development programme for the European Economic Community in the field of 
applied metrology and chemical analysis (B.C.R, 1988 to 1992). Article 4 
of this Decision authorises the Commission to negotiate agreements with 
third countries and in particular with those European countries having 
concluded framework agreements for scientific and technical cooperation 
with the Community with a view to associate them wholly or partly with 
the programme. 
2. In the context of the implementation of the Framework Agreement for 
scientific and technical cooperation between the European Communities and 
the Kingdom of Sweden, the conclusion of which on behalf of the EEC was 
approved by the Council Decision of 9 February 1987, Sweden has expressed 
an interest in cooperating in the implementation of the above-mentioned 
programme. 
3. Considering that the association of Sweden with the implementation of the 
Community programme can be of mutual advantage and help to improve the 
efficacy of Europe's scientific and technical potential, the Commission 
has negotiated a draft cooperation agreement with Sweden. 
4. The draft agreement, which is annexed to the attached proposal for a 
Council decision, provides for: 
the association of Sweden with the implementation of the Community 
programme; 
a financial contribution from Sweden for the funding of the work to be 
carried out in the framework of research contracts and of the 
management and administrative operating expenditure for the Community 
programme; this financial contribution is proportional to Sweden's 
gross domestic product; 
the entitlement of Swedish persons and research bodies to submit 
research proposals and to conclude the related research contracts with 
the Commission; 
the enlargement of the Management and Coordination Advisory Committee 
(C.G.C) (Scientific and Technological Standards) to include Swedish 
representatives. 
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In view of the nature of the cooperation, any additional expenditure paid 
from the Community budget (relevant budget heading 7335) resulting from 
the implementation of this draft agreement will be covered by Sweden's 
financial contribution. 
The funds paid by Sweden will be credited to the Community budget 
(relevant budget article 602). 
The Commision proposes that the Council adopt the attached proposal for a 
decision. 
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Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European 
Economic Community and the Kingdom of Sweden on a research and development 
programme for the European Economic Community in the field of applied 
metrology and chemical analysis 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and 
in particular Article 130 Q (2) thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), 
In cooperation with the European Parliament (2), 
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), 
WHEREAS by Decision 88/418/EEC (4), the Council adopted a research and 
development programme for the European Economic Community in the field of 
applied metrology and chemical analysis (1988 to 1992); whereas Article 4 of 
this Decision authorises the Commission to negotiate agreements with third 
countries and in particular with those European countries having concluded 
framework agreements for scientific and technical cooperation with the 
Community with a view to associate them wholly or partly with the programme. 
(1) O.J. N° C 
(2) O.J. N° C 
(3) O.J. N° C 
(4) O.J. N° L 206, 30.07.1988, p. 29 
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WHEREAS by Decision 87/177/EEC (1), the Council approved the conclusion on 
behalf of the European Economic Community of the Framework Agreement for 
scientific and technical cooperation between the European Communities and, 
among others, the Kingdom of Sweden, 
WHEREAS the cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and 
the Kingdom of Sweden on a research and development programme for the 
European Economic Community in the field of applied metrology and chemical 
analysis should be approved, 
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
The Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the 
Kingdom of Sweden on a research and development programme for the European 
Economic Community in the field of applied metrology and chemical analysis, 
is hereby approved on behalf of the Community. 
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. 
Article 2 
The President of the Council shall carry out the notification as provided for 
in Article 11 of the Agreement. 
Done at 
For the Council 
The President 
(1) O.J. N° L 71, 14.03.1987, p. 29 
COOPERATION AGREEMENT 
BETWEEN 
THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY 
AND 
THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN 
ON 
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
IN THE FIELD OF 
APPLIED METROLOGY AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (BCR) 
T-
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COOPERATION AGREEMENT 
BETWEEN 
THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY 
AND 
THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN 
ON 
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
IN THE FIELD OF 
APPLIED METROLOGY AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (BCR) 
THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY, hereinafter called "the Community", 
and 
THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, hereinafter called "Sweden", 
both hereinafter called the "Contracting Parties", 
WHEREAS, by its Decision of 29 June 1988, the Council of the European 
Communities, hereinafter called "the Council", adopted a research and 
development programme in the field of applied metrology and chemical analysis 
(1988 to 1992), hereinafter called "the Community programme"; 
WHEREAS the Contracting Parties concluded a framework agreement for 
scientific and technical cooperation which entered into force on 27 August 
1987; 
WHEREAS the association of Sweden with the Community programme can help to 
improve the efficacy of the research carried out by the Contracting Parties 
in the field of applied metrology and chemical analysis, and can avoid the 
useless duplication of efforts; 
WHEREAS the Contracting Parties expect to obtain mutual benefit from Sweden's 
association with the Community programme; 
HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS : 
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Article 1 
Sweden is hereby associated, as from 1 January 1989, with the implementation 
of the Community programme as set out in Annex A. 
Art i cle 2 
The financial contribution of Sweden, deriving from its association with the 
implementation of the Community programme shall be established in proportion 
to the amount available each year in the general budget of the European 
Communities for appropriations covering commitments to meet financial 
obligations of the Commission of the European Communities, hereinafter 
referred to as "the Commission", resulting from work to be carried out in the 
framework of research contracts necessary to the implementation of the 
Community programme and from management and administrative operating 
expenditure for the Community programme. 
The proportionality factor governing Sweden's contribution shall be given by 
the ratio between Sweden's gross domestic product (GDP), at market prices, 
and the sum of gross domestic products, at market prices, of the Member 
States of the Community and of Sweden. This ratio shall be calculated on the 
basis of the latest available OECD statistical data. 
The funds estimated as necessary for the execution of the Community 
programme, the amount of Sweden's contribution and the timetable of the 
commitment estimates are set out in Annex B. 
The rules governing Sweden's financial contribution for the execution of the 
Community programme are set out in Annex C. 
Article 3 
For Swedish research and development bodies and persons, the terms and 
conditions for the submission and evaluation of proposals and the terms and 
conditions for the granting and conclusion of contracts under the Community 
programme shall be the same as those applicable to research and development 
bodies and persons in the Community. 
The contracts, drawn up by the Commission, shall show the rights and 
obligations of Swedish research and development bodies and persons, and in 
particular the methods of disseminating, protecting and exploiting the 
research results. 
Article 4 
The Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of the Community 
programme. It shall be assisted by the Management and Coordination Advisory 
Committee "Scientific and Technological Standards", hereinafter referred to 
as "the Committee", set up by Council Decision N° 84/338 (1). 
(1) OJ Nu L 177 of 04.07.1984, p. 25 
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The Committee shall be enlarged to include two representatives designated by 
Sweden who may be assisted or replaced by one Swedish expert. They shall 
participate solely in the work of the Committee which meets in its variable 
configuration to accomplish the tasks concerning the Community programme. 
Article 5 
At the end of 1990, the Commission shall address a report to the Council, the 
European Parliament and the Economic and Social Committee on the basis of an 
evaluation of the results so far achieved. This report shall be accompanied 
by suggestions for changes which may. be necessary in the light of these 
results. A copy of that report shall be transmitted to Sweden which, in 
addition, shall be informed of any possible suggestions for changes. 
Article 6 
Each Contracting Party undertakes, in accordance with their respective rules 
and regulations, to facilitate the movement and residence of research workers 
participating in Sweden and in the Community in the activities covered by 
this agreement. 
Article 7 
The Commission and the Swedish Council for Measurement and Testing shall 
ensure the implementation of this agreement. 
Article 8 
This agreement shall apply, on the one hand, to the territories in which the 
Treaty establishing the European Economic Community is applied and under the 
conditions laid down in that Treaty and, on the other hand, to the territory 
of the Kingdom of Sweden. 
Article 9 
1. This agreement shall be concluded for the duration of the Community 
programme. 
Should the Community revise the Community programme, the Agreement may be 
denounced under mutually agreed conditions. Sweden shall be notified of 
the exact content of the revised programme within one week of its 
adoption by the Community. The Contracting Parties shall notify each 
other within three months after the Community decision has been adopted 
if a termination of the agreement is envisaged. 
2. Where the Community adopts a new R&D programme in the field of applied 
metrology and chemical analysis, this Agreement can be renegotiated or 
renewed under mutually agreed conditions. 
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•3. Subject to paragraph 1, either Contracting Party may at any time 
terminate the agreement with six months' notice. The projects and work in 
progress at the time of termination and/or expiry of this agreement shall 
be continued until they are completed under the conditions laid down in 
this Agreement. 
Article 10 
The Annexes A, B and C to this agreement shall be an integral part thereof 
Article 11 
This agreement shall be approved by the Contracting Parties in accordance 
with their existing procedures. 
It shall enter into force on the date on which the Contracting Parties 
notify each other of the completion of the procedures necessary for this 
purpose. 
Article 12 
This agreement shall be drawn up in duplicate in the Danish, Dutch, English, 
French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish languages, each of 
these texts being equally authentic. 
Done at 
For the Council of the 
European Communities 
For the Kingdom of Sweden 
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ANNEX A 
COMMUNITY PROGRAMME IN THE FIELD OF 
APPLIED METROLOGY AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS 
(1988 to 1992) 
The objective of the programme is to improve the reliability of chemical 
analyses and physical measurements (applied metrology) so as to achieve 
agreement of results in all Member States. 
The projects will be chosen from those fields which are of priority 
importance for the Community as judged from an economic, environmental or 
public health view point. 
The priority fields are the following: 
(a) Analyses for food and agriculture, in particular: 
- analyses in livestock (foodstuffs, hormones, antibiotics, etc.) and 
of the quality of cereals, fruit and vegetables. 
- analyses of the quality of processed food (nutritional properties, 
presence of dangerous substances, bact'erial contamination); 
(b) Analyses related to the environment, in particular: 
- determination of traces of dangerous compounds in various matrices; 
- determination of air pollutants at the workplace, 
- mutagenicity of chemical substances; 
(c) Biomedical analyses, with priority for: 
- the determination of enzymes and hormones (in human serum), 
- haematological tests (e.g. blood coagulation), 
- analyses related to cardiovascular diseases, 
- analyses related to tumour markers and drugs in the human body; 
(d) Analyses of (essentially non-ferrous) metals and surface analysis of 
materials; 
(e) Applied metrology. The emphasis will be placed on the measurement and 
calibration of the most important parameters for test laboratories and 
industrial laboratories, in particular for quality control. The 
subjects covered will include in particular: 
- dimensional and mechanical metrology (in particular, measurements 
that are becoming increasingly necessary for the verification of 
automatic machines) and the characterisation of surface states; 
- mechanical parameters, such as force and pressure; 
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- study of the performance and accuracy of new temperature measuring 
devices; 
improvement of optical metrology in the visible, ultra-violet and 
infra-red ranges and in the field of fibre optics and lasers; 
- measurements of electrical magnitudes, in particular at high 
frequency; 
acoustic measurements, in particular as regards to sound-proofing; 
- measurements relating to ultrasoncis; 
liquid and gas flow measurements; 
- methods of measurement of physical and material properties, such as 
thermal conductivity, viscosity, etc.; 
- methods of determination of the mechanical properties of metals (the 
work will cover only the methods required for the accurate 
determination of these properties and not the characterisation of the 
materials); 
improvement of technological measurements in industry. 
The activities include in particular: 
- execution of measurement programmes involving the cooperation of 
laboratories in several Member States (intercomparisons); 
improvement of methods of analysis and measurement; 
- improvement of instruments necessary for high precision measurements; 
- development of transfer standards; 
- preparation and certification of reference materials; 
storage and distribution of reference materials; 
support for the setting-up at Community level of interlaboratory 
circuits for quality assurance; 
- research grants in subjects covered by the programme; 
- exchange and training of scientists in subjects covered by the 
programme, taking into account the needs of the Member States that 
wish to improve their capabilities in these fields; 
- dissemination of the results of the projects; 
- well-targeted advertising of the reference materials and promotion of 
their sale. 
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ANNEX B 
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 
Article 1 
The amount estimated as necessary to carry out the Community programme shall 
be 59 200 000 Ecu. 
Article 2 
Sweden's financial contribution for the execution of the Community programme 
is estimated to be 1 951 045 Ecu. 
Article 3 
The timetable of the commitment estimates and of Sweden's financial 
contribution is given in the following page. 
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TIMETABLE OF THE COMMITMENTS ESTIMATED AS 
NECESSARY FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE COMMUNITY 
PROGRAMME (COMMITMENT APPROPRIATIONS) 
AND OF SWEDEN'S CONTRIBUTION (ECU) 
| | COMMITMENTS FOR j SWEDEN'S CONTRIBUTION | 
| YEAR | MANAGEMENT AND | | | MANAGEMENT AND | | I 
I | ADMINISTRATIVE | CONTRACTS | TOTAL | ADMINISTRATIVE | CONTRACTS | TOTAL | 
I I OPERATION I I I OPERATION | | | 
I 1988 | 2 530 150 | 3 507 850 | 6 038 000 | 0 I • 0 I 0 | 
I 1989 | 3 480 500 | 10 019 500 | 13 500 000 | 127 734 | 367 716 | 495 450 | 
I 1990 | 4 050 000 | 11 250 000 | 15 300 000 | 148 635 I 412 875 | 561 510 | 
I 1991 j 4 200 000 j 10 200 000 i 14 400 000 | 154 140 \ 374 340 \ 528 480 | 
I 1992 | 4 300 000 | 5 662 000 | 9 962 000 | 157 810 | 207 795 | 365 605 | 
| JIJH I 18 560 650 | 40 639 350 | 59 200 000 | 588 319 | 1 362 726 | 1 951 045 | 
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ANNEX C 
FINANCING RULES 
Article 1 
These provisions lay down the financing rules for Sweden referred to in 
Article 2 of the agreement. 
Article 2 
At the beginning of each year, or whenever the Community programme is revised 
so as to involve an increase in the amount estimated as necessary for its 
implementation, the Commission shall send to Sweden a call for funds 
corresponding to its contribution to the costs under the agreement. 
This contribution shall be expressed both in ECU and in the Swedish currency, 
the composition of the ECU being defined in the Council Regulation 3180/78 
(1). The value in Swedish currency of the contribution in ECU shall be 
determined on the date of the call for funds. 
Sweden shall pay its contribution to the annual costs under the agreement at 
the beginning of each year and at the latest three months after the call for 
funds is sent. Any delay in the payment of the contribution shall give rise 
to the payment of interest by Sweden at a rate equal to the highest discount 
rate in force in the Member States of the Community on the due date. The rate 
shall be increased by 0.25 of a percentage point for each month of delay. 
The increased rate shall be applied to the entire period of delay. However, 
this interest shall be payable only if the contribution is paid more than 
three months after a call for funds has been made by the Commission. 
Travel costs of Swedish representatives and experts deriving from their 
participation in the work of the Committee referred to in Article 4 of the 
agreement shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the 
procedures currently in force for the representatives and experts of the 
Member States of the Community and, in particular, in accordance with Council 
Decision N° 84/338. 
Article 3 
The funds paid by Sweden shall be credited to the Community programme as 
budget receipts allocated to its appropriate heading in the statement of 
revenue of the general budget of the European Communities. 
Article 4 
The Financial Regulation in force applicable to the general budget of the 
European Communities shall apply to the management of the appropriations. 
Article 5 
At the end of each year, a statement of appropriations for the Community 
programme shall be prepared and transmitted to Sweden for information. AS 
(1) 0JITT L 379 of 30.12.1978, p.1 
FICHE D'IMPACT SUR LA COMPETITIVE ET L'EMPLOI 
Ce projet a trait à une décision ou Conseil concernant la conclusion d'un 
accord de coopération entre la CEE st la Suéde ralatif au programme de 
recherche et développement dans le domaine de la métrologie appliquée et des 
analyses chimiques (1988 - 1992) (BCR). 
En tant que tel, ce projet peut avoir an impact positif sur les PCIË, dans la 
mesure où il constitue un instrument facilitant l'application uniforme des 
normes et règlements techniques parniis des laboratoires communautaires et ceux 
de certains pays tiers. 
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