ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
Household dishwashers consume significant amounts of electricity and are subject to minimum energy efficiency requirements and energy labelling. As a result of those requirements and technological progress, most dishwashers currently on the market fall within the three highest categories of energy labelling (A+ or higher). While this is a positive development, it also means that consumers are not in a position to differentiate sufficiently between the performance of appliances on the market and may therefore end up purchasing A+ class dishwashers without realising that far from being a top performing dishwasher these are in fact the lowest performing appliances currently on the market. The resulting lack of market advantage for more efficient appliances means manufacturers are no longer incentivised to develop innovative and energy efficient appliances. In spite of the current ecodesign requirements and energy labelling, the energy consumption of household dishwashers in the Union has constantly increased in recent years and is expected to continue increasing because of the penetration rate in EU households. It is therefore important to update the current requirements on energy and water consumption, and benefit of technological progress to limit their increase. The current Ecodesign Regulation lack requirements on resource efficiency, such as for durability, reparability, and recyclability, which could help reverse the decline in the average lifetime of dishwashers and contribute to circular economy objectives. However, dishwashers, like many other products, can be significantly improved in terms of circular economy aspects, such as the availability and cost of spare parts and their delivery, access to repair and maintenance information and easier treatment at the end-of-life of appliances: measures that could be progressively achieved through Ecodesign measures. The objective of the revision on ecodesign requirements for household dishwashers is to trigger a change in market conditions and appliances optimisation, without damaging the increasing penetration rate of dishwashers into the EU market experienced during the last years.
Impact assessment for the Regulation laying down ecodesign requirements for light sources and separate control gears and repealing Regulations (EC) No 244/2009, (EC) No 245/2009 and (EU) No 1194/2012 and the Regulation establishing an energy label for light sources and repealing Regulation (EU) No 874/2012

Lighting products are still one of the largest electricity consumers in the European Union (around 12 % of all gross electricity production in the EU28). Electricity savings due to the existing requirements were expected to reach 110 TWh in 2020, but according to the latest estimates they will be limited to 70 TWh. Following the evaluation at the basis of the impact assessment, the expected savings might not be reached because of: (1)outdated energy efficiency requirements; (2)burdensome implementation and surveillance, due to: a) complex legislation; b) unclear and ambiguous scope and exemptions; c) too many parameters to verify by market surveillance authorities and too expensive/long verification testing required; (3)the recent appearance on the market of ‘fully-integrated luminaires’ (from which the light source cannot be removed for verification): clarity is lacking about whether these lighting products are in scope of the existing legislation and about the rules to verify compliance. Energy savings from these lighting products risk to be limited.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Brussels, 20.12.2021

SWD(2021) 399 final

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT

on grants and direct actions

Accompanying the document

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL

on the implementation of Article 45 of Regulation (EU) N° 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on information measures relating to the common agricultural policy

{COM(2021) 822 final}
What is the problem and why is it a problem at EU level?

3.The communication on chemical hazards is sub-optimal, which results in a lack of knowledge on hazardous properties of chemicals. This leads to a situation where consumers and businesses cannot base their purchase decisions on robust knowledge that enables them to minimise environmental and health risks, leading to potential exposure of consumers, workers and the environment to unnecessary risks. There is a high level of non-compliance with the CLP obligations in the context of e-commerce Information on hazardous mixtures submitted to poison centres for their emergency health response is insufficient in certain cases.

2.Member State Competent Authorities and the European Chemicals Agency (‘ECHA’) operate on the limit of their resources to prepare proposals (in the case of Member State Competent Authorities) and Opinions (in the case of ECHA) for harmonised classification and labelling of substances. As a consequence, they do not have the optimal tools to implement homogenous risk management measures for all hazardous chemicals. It also risks fragmenting the single market and un-levelling the playing field for companies operating on it.

1.Hazardous chemicals are not comprehensively identified and classified. That is true in particular for chemicals that have endocrine disrupting (‘ED’), persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (‘PBT’), very persistent and very bioaccumulative (‘vPvB’), persistent, mobile and toxic (‘PMT’), or very persistent and very mobile (‘vPvM’) properties, since there is currently no duty to systematically examine and classify such properties.

The problem addressed by the initiative is that the current version of the CLP Regulation insufficiently protects humans and the environment from intrinsic hazards of certain chemicals moving freely within the EU’s single market. This problem manifests itself in three areas:

3.To make sure that the rules on chemicals hazard classification and communication are applied equally by all relevant actors in the supply chain.

2.To make chemical hazard communication simpler for economic operators and more accessible and understandable for users of chemicals; and

1.To ensure that critically hazardous chemicals, including those with ED, PBT, vPvB, PMT and vPvM properties, are classified adequately and homogenously throughout the EU;

What is the value added of action at the EU level (subsidiarity)?

Action at EU level is crucial to preserve free movement of chemicals on the single market. Different actions at national level would impose additional administrative burdens on large operators and SMEs, obstructing free movement. Furthermore, chemical pollution is transboundary in nature and societal costs negatively impact the EU wellbeing and economy. Inaction in one Member State leads to costs in others.

What are the various options to achieve the objectives? Is there a preferred option?
The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference M.8539 — KPS/DexKo, to the following address:
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 220/54

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8510 — Robert Tönnies/Clemens Tönnies/Zur Mühlen Group and Asset Group)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 220/06)

On 27 June 2017, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32017M8510. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference M.8498 — Toray/Mitsui/Soda, to the following address:
The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— for DB: owning interests in communications infrastructure companies.

— for PSPIB: managing pension investment of the pension plans of the Canadian Federal Public Service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. It manages a diversified global portfolio including stocks, bonds and other fixed-income securities as well as investments in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private debt.

— for TIAA: providing investment products and services to those who work in the academic, research, medical and cultural fields in the United States.

— for Vantage: owning and operating five fully leased data centres across two campuses in: (i) Santa Clara, California; and (ii) Quincy, Washington, United States, for a total capacity of approximately 56 MW.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 223/2

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8505 — NN Group/ATP/Hotel)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 223/04)

On 30 June 2017, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32017M8505 — NN Group/ATP/Hotel. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— for Carlyle: global alternative asset manager, which manages funds that invest globally across four investment disciplines: corporate private equity; real assets; global market strategies; and solutions,

— for GTCR: private equity firm founded focused on investing in growth companies in the financial services and technology, healthcare, technology, media and telecommunications and growth business services industries,

— for AMRI: global contract research and manufacturing organization providing customers integrated drug discovery, development, and manufacturing services.
4.

In particular, The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission’s conclusions that: 4.1. As the Notified transaction would significantly impede effective competition under any product market definition, it can be left open whether industrial chocolate should be segmented between liquid and solid chocolate. 4.2. As it is unlikely that the Notified Transaction will significantly impede effective competition even under the narrowest feasible product market definition, the exact product market definition concerning compound chocolate or fat-based coatings can be left open. 4.3. The relevant geographic market for industrial chocolate corresponds to circular-shaped catchment areas of 500 km distance drawn around the Parties’ plants or around the Parties’ customers or is national. 4.4. As it is unlikely that the Notified Transaction will significantly impede effective competition even under the narrowest feasible geographic market definition, the exact geographic market definition concerning compound chocolate or fat-based coatings can be left open.
The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference M.8545 — Bain Capital Investors/REIFF Tyre, to the following address:
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 244/1

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8516 — EPH/Centrica Language and Centrica SHB)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 244/01)

On 20 July 2017, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32017M8516. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 259/1

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8560 — HAPM/Magna/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 259/01)

On 2 August 2017, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32017M8560. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for P7S1: the holding company of one of Germany’s major free-to-air television networks. The core business of P7S1 and its subsidiaries is free-to-air television financed by advertising offered in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In addition, P7S1 is mainly active in the areas of multimedia and merchandising, — for TF1: the holding company of one of France’s major free-to-air television networks. TF1 and its subsidiaries operate French-language free-to-air and pay-TV channels and are engaged in various business activities related to the audio-visual sector. TF1 is part of the Bouygues Group, a diversified group of companies with activities in the construction, telecoms and media sectors, — for Mediaset: the holding company of one of Italy’s major television networks. Through its controlling stake in Mediaset España Comunicación S.A., Mediaset also holds one of Spain’s major TV networks. They operate Italian-language and Spanish-language free-to-air television and pay-TV channels and are engaged in various business activities related to the audio-visual sector including the sale of advertising across various distribution platforms. Mediaset is part of the Fininvest group of companies with activities in the media, publishing, sports and financial sectors, — for the JV: international marketing and sale of video advertising inventory served before, during and after video content available on digital media operated by the Parties or by third parties.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 279/1

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.7873 — Worldline/Equens/Paysquare)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 279/01)

On 20 April 2016, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) in conjunction with Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32016M7873. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
The Commission invites interested third parties to submit to it their observations on the proposed operation.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of publication of this notification. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference M.8587 — Bridgepoint/Groupe Primonial, to the following address:
The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— for Daimler: the manufacture and distribution of passenger cars and commercial vehicles, and also the provision of financial services, including financing, leasing, insurance and fleet management services,

— for VCI: serving Volkswagen’s retail customers and dealers in the United States, offering financial products and services including retail leasing and financing for new and used vehicles,

— for AutoGravity: the provision to consumers in the United States of a comparison app for vehicle financing and leasing, accessible via smartphone or via AutoGravity’s website.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 284/3

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8568 — Total/Atos/Intouch Corp/Intouch SAS)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 284/05)

On 22 August 2017, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in French and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes.

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32017M8568. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
On 30 August 2017, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

— DENSO Corporation (Japan),

— Fujitsu Ten Limited (Japan), belonging to the group Fujitsu Limited.

DENSO Corporation acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Fujitsu Ten Limited.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 292/2

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8573 — CVC Group/Arzignanese/Pasubio)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 292/03)

On 21 August 2017, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes.

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32017M8573. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 310/2

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8513 — Infineon Technologies/SAIC Motor/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 310/02)

On 12 September 2017, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32017M8513. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 303/1

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8598 — BNPP/Starwood/Hotel Portfolio)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 303/01)

On 30 August 2017, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32017M8598. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.