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 (BCR)
Date: 1991-02-25
Institutions: European Economic Community, Sweden
Subjects: Sweden, cooperation agreement, metrology, research and development













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21991A0307(07)

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 (BCR)  


Official Journal L 061 , 07/03/1991 P. 0038 





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 (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 Decision 88/418/EEC, the Council of the European Communities, hereinafter called '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 (BCR), 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: Article 1 Sweden is hereby associated, as from 1 January 1989, with the implementation of the Community programme as set out in Annex A. Article 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 statistical data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).  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 to 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 define 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 No 84/338/Euratom/ECSC/ EEC (1).   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 European Parliament, to the Council and to 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 its 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 is 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 after its adoption by the Community. The  Contracting Parties shall notify each other within three months after the Community decision has been adopted if any termination of the Agreement is envisaged.  2.  Where the Community adopts a new research and development programme in the field of applied metrology and chemical analysis, this Agreement may be renegotiated or renewed under mutually agreed conditions.  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 form 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.  (1) OJ No L 177, 4. 7. 1984, p. 25.   ANNEX A   COMMUNITY PROGRAMME IN THE FIELD OF APPLIED METROLOGY AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (1988 to 1992) (BCR)  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 viewpoint.  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, bacterial contamination);  (b) analyses related to the environment, in particular:  - determination of traces of dangerous compounds in various matrices,  - determination of air pollutants at the work place,  - 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 characterization of surface states,  - mechanical parameters, such as force and pressure,  - 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 sound-proofing,  - measurements relating to ultrasonics,  - 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 characterization 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 advertizing of the reference materials and promotion of their sale.   ANNEX B   FINANCIAL PROVISIONS  Article 1 The amount estimated as necessary to carry out the Community programme shall be ECU 59 200 000. Article 2 Sweden's financial contribution for the execution of the Community programme is estimated to be ECU 1 951 045. Article 3 The timetable of the commitment estimates and of Sweden's financial contribution is given in the following table.     Timetable of the commitments estimated as necessary for the execution of the Community programme (commitment appropriations) and of Sweden's contribution  (in ecus)  Year Commitments for Sweden's contribution Management and administrative operation Contracts Total Management and administrative operation Contracts Total 1988  2 530 150  3 507 850  6 038 000 - - - 1989  3 480 500 10 019 500 13 500 000 127 734   367 716   495 450 1990  4 050 000 11 250 000 15 300 000 148 635   412 875   561 510 1991  4 200 000 10 200 000 14 400 000 154 140   374 340   528 480 1992  4 300 000  5 662 000  9 962 000 157 810   207 795   365 605 Grand total 18 560 650 40 639 350 59 200 000 588 319   362 726 1 951 045   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 provided under the Agreement.  This contribution shall be expressed both in ecus and in the Swedish currency, the composition of the ecu being defined in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/78. The value in Swedish currency of the contribution in ecus 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 obtaining 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 No 84/338/Euratom/ECSC/EEC. 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 of the Community programme shall be prepared and transmitted to Sweden for information.