2001/596/EC: Commission Decision of 8 January 2001 amending Decisions 95/467/EC, 96/578/EC, 96/580/EC, 97/176,EC, 97/462/EC, 97/556/EC, 97/740/EC, 97/808/EC, 98/213/EC, 98/214/EC, 98/279/EC, 98/436/EC, 98/437/EC, 98/599/EC, 98/600/EC, 98/601/EC, 1999/89/EC, 1999/90/EC, 1999/91/EC, 1999/454/EC, 1999/469/EC, 1999/470/EC, 1999/471/EC, 1999/472/EC, 2000/245/EC, 2000/273/EC and 2000/447/EC on the procedure for attesting the conformity of certain construction products pursuant to Article 20 of Council Directive 89/106/EEC (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2000) 3695)
Date: 2001-01-08
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: building materials, product quality, product safety, quality label, technical standard

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COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 8 January 2001

amending Decisions 95/467/EC, 96/578/EC, 96/580/EC, 97/176,EC, 97/462/EC, 97/556/EC, 97/
740/EC, 97/808/EC, 98/213/EC, 98/214/EC, 98/279/EC, 98/436/EC, 98/437/EC, 98/599/EC, 98/600/EC,
98/601/EC, 1999/89/EC, 1999/90/EC, 1999/91/EC, 1999/454/EC, 1999/469/EC, 1999/470/EC, 1999/
471/EC, 1999/472/EC, 2000/245/EC, 2000/273/EC and 2000/447/EC on the procedure for attesting
the conformity of certain construction products pursuant to Article 20 of Council Directive
89/106/EEC

(notified under document number C(2000) 3695)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2001/596/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

flues and specific products, gypsum products and
structural bearings),

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21
December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and
the Member States relating to
administrative provisions of
construction products (1),
amended by Directive 93/
68/EEC (2), and in particular Article 13(4) thereof,

as

Whereas:

(1)

The European classification system for reaction to fire
described in Commission Decision 94/611/EC of 9
September 1994 implementing Article 20 of Directive
89/106/EEC on construction products (3) has been
adapted to technical progress and replaced by Commis-
sion Decision 2000/147/EC of 8 February 2000 imple-
menting Council Directive 89/106/EEC as regards the
classification of
the reaction to fire performance of
construction products (4). This new Decision necessitates
the adaptation of the following Commission Decisions
on attesting the conformity of construction products
pursuant to Article 20(2) of Directive 89/106/EEC where
those Decisions make reference to the European classi-
fication system for reaction to fire:

— Decision 95/467/EC of 24 October 1995 imple-
menting Article 20(2) of Council Directive 89/
106/EEC on construction products (5)
(chimneys,

— Decision 96/578/EC of 24 June 1996 on the proce-
dure for attesting the conformity of construction
to Article 20(2) of Council
products pursuant
Directive 89/106/EEC as
sanitary appli-
ances (6),

regards

— Decision 96/580/EC of 24 June 1996 on the proce-
dure for attesting the conformity of construction
to Article 20(2) of Council
products pursuant
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards curtain walling (7),

— Decision 97/176/EC of 17 February 1997 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards structural timber
products and ancillaries (8),

— Decision 97/462/EC of 27 June 1997 on the proce-
dure for attesting the conformity of construction
to Article 20(2) of Council
products pursuant
regards wood-based
Directive
panels (9),

89/106/EEC as

— Decision 97/556/EC of 14 July 1997 on the proce-
dure for attesting the conformity of construction
to Article 20(2) of Council
products pursuant
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards external
thermal
insulation composite systems/kits with rendering
(ETICS) (10),

(1) OJ L 40, 11.2.1989, p. 12.
(2) OJ L 220, 30.8.1993, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 241, 16.9.1994, p. 25.
(4) OJ L 50, 23.2.2000, p. 14.
(5) OJ L 268, 10.11.1995, p. 29.

(6) OJ L 254, 8.10.1996, p. 49.
(7) OJ L 254, 8.10.1996, p. 56.
(8) OJ L 73, 14.3.1997, p. 19.
(9) OJ L 198, 25.7.1997, p. 27.
(10) OJ L 229, 20.8.1997, p. 14.

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— Decision 97/740/EC of 14 October 1997 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as
regards masonry and
related products (1),

— Decision 97/808/EC of 20 November 1997 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards floorings (2), as last
amended by Decision 1999/453/EC (3),

— Decision 98/213/EC of 9 March 1998 on the proce-
dure for attesting the conformity of construction
products pursuant
to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards internal partition
kits (4),

— Decision 98/214/EC of 9 March 1998 on the proce-
dure for attesting the conformity of construction
products pursuant
to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards structural metallic
products and ancillaries (5),

— Decision 98/279/EC of 5 December 1997 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards non-load-bearing
permanent shuttering kits/systems based on hollow
blocks or panels of insulating materials and, some-
times, concrete (6),

— Decision 98/436/EC of 22 June 1998 on the proce-
dure for attesting the conformity of construction
products pursuant
to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards roof coverings,
rooflights, roof windows and ancillary products (7),

— Decision 98/437/EC of 30 June 1998 on the proce-
dure for attesting the conformity of construction
to Article 20(2) of Council
products pursuant
and
regards
Directive 89/106/EEC as
external wall and ceiling finishes (8),

internal

— Decision 98/599/EC of 12 October 1998 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council

Directive 89/106/EEC as regards liquid applied roof
waterproofing kits (9),

— Decision 98/600/EC of 12 October 1998 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as
self-supporting
translucent roof kits (except glass-based kits) (10),

regards

— Decision 98/601/EC of 13 October 1998 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards road construction
products (11),

— Decision 1999/89/EC of 25 January 1999 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards prefabricated stair
kits (12),

— Decision 1999/90/EC of 25 January 1999 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards membranes (13),

— Decision 1999/91/EC of 25 January 1999 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards thermal insulating
products (14),

— Decision 1999/454/EC of 22 June 1999 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards fire stopping, fire
sealing and fire protective products (15),

— Decision 1999/469/EC of 25 June 1999 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards products related to
concrete, mortar and grout (16),

— Decision 1999/470/EC of 29 June 1999 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards construction adhe-
sives (17),

(1) OJ L 299, 4.11.1997, p. 42.
(2) OJ L 331, 3.12.1997, p. 18.
(3) OJ L 178, 14.7.1999, p. 50.
(4) OJ L 80, 18.3.1998, p. 41.
(5) OJ L 80, 18.3.1998, p. 46.
(6) OJ L 127, 29.4.1998, p. 26.
(7) OJ L 194, 10.7.1998, p. 30.
(8) OJ L 194, 10.7.1998, p. 39.

(9) OJ L 287, 24.10.1998, p. 30.
(10) OJ L 287, 24.10.1998, p. 35.
(11) OJ L 287, 24.10.1998, p. 41.
(12) OJ L 29, 3.2.1999, p. 34.
(13) OJ L 29, 3.2.1999, p. 38.
(14) OJ L 29, 3.2.1999, p. 44.
(15) OJ L 178, 14.7.1999, p. 52.
(16) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 27.
(17) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 32.

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— Decision 1999/471/EC of 29 June 1999 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards space heating appli-
ances (1),

— Decision 1999/472/EC of 1 July 1999 on the proce-
dure for attesting the conformity of construction
products pursuant
to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards pipes, tanks and
ancillaries not in contact with water intended for
human consumption (2),

— Decision 2000/245/EC of 2 February 2000 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards flat glass, profiled
glass and glass block products (3),

— Decision 2000/273/EC of 27 March 2000 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards seven products for
European Technical Approvals without Guide-
line (4),

— Decision 2000/447/EC of 13 June 2000 on the
procedure for attesting the conformity of construc-
tion products pursuant to Article 20(2) of Council
Directive 89/106/EEC as regards prefabricated wood-
based load-bearing stressed skin panels and self-
supporting composite light weight panels (5).

(2)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in
accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee
on Construction,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annexes
to Decisions 95/467/EEC, 96/578/EC, 96/
580/EC, 97/176/EC, 97/462/EC, 97/556/EC, 97/740/EC, 97/
808/EC, 98/213/EC, 98/214/EC, 98/279/EC, 98/436/EC, 98/
437/EC, 98/599/EC, 98/600/EC, 98/601/EC, 1999/89/EC,
1999/90/EC, 1999/91/EC, 1999/454/EC, 1999/469/EC, 1999/
470/EC, 1999/471/EC, 1999/472/EC, 2000/245/EC, 2000/
273/EC and 2000/447/EC are amended as set out in the Annex
to this Decision.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Article 2

Done at Brussels, 8 January 2001.

For the Commission

Erkki LIIKANEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 37.
(2) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 42.
(3) OJ L 77, 28.3.2000, p. 13.
(4) OJ L 86, 7.4.2000, p. 15.

(5) OJ L 180, 19.7.2000, p. 40.

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ANNEX

The Annexes to the following Decisions are amended as follows:

1. Decision 95/467/EC:

1. In Annex 2, the text of the second subparagraph is replaced by ‘Plasterboards and ceiling elements with thin
laminations, fibrous gypsum boards and composite panels,
including relevant ancillary products, falling into
classes A1 (3), A2 (3), B (3), C (3) and intended to be used in walls, ceilings (or linings thereof) subject to reaction to
‘(5) Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the
fire requirements’ and a footnote is added:
production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material).’

2. In the table of product family (1/1) for ‘CHIMNEYS, FLUES AND SPECIFIC PRODUCTS’ in Annex 3, the text ‘A’ is
replaced by ‘Any’, the text ‘A — B’ is replaced with ‘Any’ and the text ‘Commission Decision 94/611/EC (OJ L 241,
16.9.1994, p. 25)’ in footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Commission Decision 2000/147/EC (OJ L 50, 23.2.2000, p. 14)’.

3. In the table of product family (1/4) for ‘GYPSUM PRODUCTS’ in Annex 3, the text ‘A — B — C (2)’ is replaced by
‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2)’, the text ‘A — B — C (3)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (3), A2 (3), B (3), C (3), D, E’ and the text ‘D, E,
F’

is replaced with ‘(A1 to E) (7), F’.

4. Also in the table of product family (1/4) for ‘GYPSUM PRODUCTS’ in Annex 3, the text of footnote (2) is replaced
by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in any improvement
of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, the text of
footnote 3 is replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote (2)’, the text ‘Commission Decision 94/
611/EC’ in footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Commission Decision 2000/147/EC (OJ L 50, 23.2.2000, p. 14)’ and a
footnote is added: ‘(7) Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials
of Classes A1 according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

2. Decision 96/578/EC:

1. The second paragraph of Annex I is replaced by ‘Modular public toilets and toilet pods other than those specified

in Annex II.’

2. The only paragraph of Annex II is replaced by ‘Modular public toilets and toilet pods with finishes using materials
falling into classes A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1).’ and a footnote is added: ‘(1) Products/materials for which a clearly
identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an
addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’

3. In the table of product family (1/1) of Annex III, the text ‘A, B, or C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2)’,
the text ‘A, B, or C (3)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (3), A2 (3), B (3), C (3), D, E’ and the text ‘D, E, F’ is replaced by ‘(A1 to
E) (7), F’.

4. Also in the table of product family (1/1) of Annex III, the text of footnote 2 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, the text of footnote 3 is replaced
by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 2’,
‘Commission Decision 94/611/EC (OJ L 241,
16.9.1994, p. 25)’ in footnote (1) is replaced by ‘Commission Decision 2000/147/EC (OJ L 50, 23.2.2000, p. 14)’
(7) Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g.
and a footnote is added:
Products/materials of Classes A1 according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).

the text

3. Decision 96/580/EC:

1. The text of Annex II is replaced by ‘CURTAIN WALLING: Curtain wall kits to be used as external walls subject to
reaction to fire requirements and falling into classes A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’ and a footnote is added:
‘(1)
Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of
the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’

2. In the table of product family (1/1) of Annex III, the text ‘A, B, C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2)’ and

the text ‘A, B, C (3), D, E or F’

is replaced by ‘A1 (3), A2 (3), B (3), C (3), D, E, (A1 to E) (6), F’.

3. Also in the table of product family (1/1) of Annex III, the text of footnote 2 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, the text of footnote 3 is replaced
by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 2’,
‘Commission Decision 94/611/EC (OJ L 241,
16.9.1994, p. 25)’ in footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Commission Decision 2000/147/EC (OJ L 50, 23.2.2000, p. 14)’
‘(6) Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g.
and a footnote is added:
Products/materials of Classes A1 according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

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4. Decision 97/176/EC:

1. In the table of product family (1/3) of Annex III, the text ‘A, B, C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’ and
is replaced by the text ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2), D, E, (A1 to E) (3), F’.

the text ‘A, B, C (2), A (3), D, E, F’

2. Also in the table of product family (1/3) of Annex III, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, the text of footnote 2 is replaced
by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1’ and the text of footnote 3 is replaced by ‘Products/materials that
do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to Commission
Decision 96/603/EC).’

5. Decision 97/462/EC:

1. In Annex I, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by the text ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 2 in Annex
II.’, the text ‘B (1), C (1), D, E or F’ is replaced by the text ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1), D, E, (A1 to E) (3), F’ and a new
footnote 3 is added with ‘Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/
materials of Classes A1 according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC)’.

2. In Annex II, the text of footnote 2 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the
production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material)’ and the text ‘B (2) or C (2)’ is replaced by the text ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2),
C (2).’

3. In the table of product family (1/2) of Annex III, the text ‘B — C (1)’ is replaced by the text ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1),
C (1)’, the text ‘B — C (2), D, E, F’ is replaced by the text ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2), D, E, (A1 to E) (2a), F’, the text of
footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clealy identifiable stage in the production process results
in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic
material).’, the text of footnote 2 is replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1’, and a new footnote
2a is added with the text ‘Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/
materials of Classes A1 according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC.’

4. In the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text ‘B — C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’, the
text ‘B — C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2), D, E’, the text ‘D, E, F’ is replaced by ‘A1 to E) (3), F’, the
text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clealy identifiable stage in the production process
results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of
organic material).’, the text of footnote 2 is replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1’, and a new
footnote 3 is added with the text ‘Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g.
Products/materials of Classes A1 according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC.’

6. Decision 97/556/EC:

1. In Annex I, the text of footnote 2 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the
production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered
by footnote (2)’, the text ‘A (1), B (1) or C (1) and A (without testing), D, E or F’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1),
C (1), D, E, (A1 to E) (3), F’, the text ‘A (2), B (2) or C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2)’ and a footnote (3) is
added with the text ‘Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials
of Classes A1 according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

2. In the table of product family (1/1) of Annex II, the text ‘A (1) — B (1) — C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1),
C (1)’, and the text ‘A (2) — B (2) — C (2), A (without testing), D — E — F’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2),
D, E, (A1 to E) (3), F’.

3. Also in the table of product family (1/1) of Annex II, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which as clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, the text of footnote 2 is replaced
by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1.’, and a footnote 3 is added with the text ‘Products/materials that
do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to Commission
Decision 96/603/EC).’

7. Decision 97/740/EC:

1. The text of the second subparagraph of Annex II is replaced by ‘special masonry units of category I or II with
incorporated thermal insulating materials falling into classes A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1) to be used in walls and
partitions subject to reaction to fire regulations, but only where this material is susceptible to be exposed to fire in
its end use application’, and a footnote 1 is added with the text ‘Products/materials for which a cleary identifiable
stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of
fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’

2. In the table of product family (3/3) of Annex III, the text ‘A, B or C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2)’, the
text ‘A, B or C (3)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (3), A2 (3), B (3), C (3), D, E’ and the text ‘D, E or F’ is replaced by ‘(A1 to E) (4),
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3. Also in the table of product family (3/3) of Annex III, the text of footnote 2 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, the text of footnote 3 is replaced
by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 2’,
‘Commission Decision 94/611/EC (OJ L 241,
16.9.1994, p. 25).’ in footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Commission Decision 2000/147/EC (OJ L 50, 23.2.2000, p. 14).’,
and a footnote 4 is added with the text ‘Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g.
Products/materials of Classes A1 according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

the text

8. Decision 97/808/EC:

1. In Annex I, the text ‘of reaction to fire classes A

, B

susceptible to change during the production, of reaction to fire classes D
according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC do not require to be tested for reaction to fire’
everywhere by ‘other than those specified in Annex II’.

or F

FL

FL

for which the reaction to fire performance is not
that
FL
is replaced

and also of class A

, E

FL

or C

FL

FL

FL

2. In Annex II, the text ‘classes A

FL, BFL or CFL for which the reaction to fire performance is susceptible to change
during the production in general those subject to chemical modification, e.g. fire retardant, or where changes of
composition may lead to changes in reaction to fire performance’ is replaced everywhere by ‘classes A1FL (1),
A2FL (1), BFL (1), CFL (1).’, and a footnote 1 is added with the text ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable
stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of
fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’

3. In the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text ‘A

FL

(1), B

A2
— C
EFL’ and the text ‘AFL (5) — DFL — EFL — FFL’

(1)’, the text ‘A

(1), C

— B

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

— B
(3)’ is replaced everywhere by ‘A1
(3), B
is replaced everywhere by ‘(A1FL to EFL) (5), FFL’.

(3), A2

— C

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

(1)’ is replaced everywhere by ‘A1

(3), C

FL

FL
(3), D

(1),
,

FL

4. Also in the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, the text of footnote 3 is replaced
by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1.’, and the text of footnote 5 is replaced by ‘Products/materials
that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to Commission
Decision 96/603/EC).’

9. Decision 98/213/EC:

1. In Annex I, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 2 in Annex II’, the
text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1), A (without testing), D, E and F’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1), D, E, (A1 to E) (3), F’
and a footnote 3 is added with the text ‘Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g.
Products/materials of Classes A1 according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

2. In Annex II, the text of footnote 2 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the
production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, and the text ‘A (2), B (2), C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2).’

3. In the table of product family (1/5) of Annex III, the text ‘A (1), B (1) and C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1),
C (1)’, the text ‘A (3), B (3) and C (3)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (3), A2 (3), B (3), C (3), D, E’ and the text ‘A (without testing),
D, E, F’

is replaced by the text ‘A1 to E) (6), F’.

4. Also in the table of product family (1/5) of Annex III, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote 3 is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote (1).’, and a footnote 6 is added with the text ‘Products/
materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to
Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

10. Decision 98/214/EC:

1. In the table of product family (2/4) of Annex II, the text ‘(A, B, C) (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2)’ and

the text ‘(A, B, C) (4), D, E, F, A (5)’

is replaced by ‘A1 (4), A2 (4), B (4), C (4), D, E, (A1 to E) (5), F’.

2. Also in the table of product family (2/4) of Annex II, the text of footnote 2 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote 4 is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 2.’, and the text of footnote 5 is replaced by ‘Products/
materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to
Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

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11. Decision 98/279/EC:

1. In the table of product family (1/1) of Annex II, the text ‘A (*), B (*), C (*)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (*), A2 (*), B(*), C (*)’
and the text ‘A (**), B (**), C (**), A (***), D, E, F’ is replaced by ‘A1 (**), A2 (**), B (**), C (**), D, E, (A1 to E) (***),
F’.

2. Also in the table of product family (1/1) of Annex II, the text of footnote (*) is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote (**) is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote (*).’, and the text of
is replaced by
‘Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1
according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’.

footnote (***)

12. Decision 98/436/EC:

1. In Annexes I and II, the text of footnote (*) is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage
in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, and the text ‘(A, B, C) (*)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (*), A2 (*), B (*), C (*).’

2. In the table of product family (2/6) of Annex III, the text ‘(A, B, C) (*)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (*), A2 (*), B (*), C (*)’, the
text ‘(A, B, C) (**)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (**), A2 (**), B (**), C (**), D, E’ and the text ‘A (***), D, E, F,’ is replaced by
‘(A1 to E) (***), F’.

3. Also in the table of product family (2/6) of Annex III, the text of footnote (*) is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote (**) is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote (*).’, and the text of
is replaced by
‘Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1
according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

footnote (***)

13. Decision 98/437/EC:

1. In Annex I, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1 in Annex II.’, the
text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1), A (without testing), D, E and F’ is replaced everywhere by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1), D, E, (A1
to E) (4), F’ and a footnote 4 is added with the text ‘Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction
to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’.

2. In Annex II, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the
production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material)’ and the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced everywhere by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1),
B (1), C (1)’.

3. In the table of product family (3/5) of Annex III, the text ‘A (*), B (*) and C (*)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (*), A2 (*), B (*),
C (*)’, the text ‘A (**), B (**) and C (**)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (**), A2 (**), B (**), C (**), D, E’ and the text ‘A (without
testing), D, E and F’

is replaced by ‘(A1 to E) (***), F’.

4. Also in the table of product family (3/5) of Annex III, the text of footnote (*) is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, the text of footnote (**) is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote (*)’ and a footnote (***) is added with the text ‘Products/
materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to
Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

14. Decision 98/599/EC:

1. In Annexes I and II, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage
in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material)’ and the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’.

2. In the table of product family (3/3) of Annex III, the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’,
the text ‘A (2), B (2), C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2), D, E’ and the text ‘A (3), D, E, F’ is replaced by
‘(A1 to E) (3), F’.

3. Also in the table of product family (3/3) of Annex III, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by the text ‘Products/mate-
rials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to
fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, the text of footnote 2 is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1.’, and the text of footnote 3 is replaced by ‘Products/
materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to
Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

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15. Decision 98/600/EC:

1. In Annexes I and II, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage
in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, and the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’.

2. In the table of product family (3/3) of Annex III, the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’,
the text ‘A (2), B (2), C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2), D, E’ and the text ‘A (3), D, E, F’ is replaced by
‘(A1 to E) (3), F’.

3. Also in the table of product family (3/3) of Annex III, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, the text of footnote 2 is replaced
by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1.’, and the text of footnote 3 is replaced by ‘Products/materials
that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to Commission
Decision 96/603/EC).’

16. Decision 98/601/EC:

1. In the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text ‘AFL (1), BFL (1), CFL (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1FL (1), A2FL (1),
BFL (1), CFL (1)’, the text ‘AFL (2), BFL (2), CFL (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1FL (2), A2FL (2), BFL (2), CFL (2), DFL, EFL’ and the text
’.
‘A

is replaced by ‘A1

) (3), F

(3), D

to E

, E

, F

’

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

2. Also in the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote 2 is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1.’, and the text of footnote 3 is replaced by ‘Products/
materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to
Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

17. Decision 1999/89/EC:

1. In the table of product family (2/2) of Annex II, the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’,
the text ‘A (2), B (2), C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2), D, E’ and the text ‘A (3), D, E, F’ is replaced by
‘(A1 to E) (3), F’.

2. Also in the table of product family (2/2) of Annex II, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote 2 is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1.’, and the text of footnote 3 is replaced by ‘Products/
materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to
Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

18. Decision 1999/90/EC:

1. In Annexes I and II, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage
in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, and the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’.

2. In the table of product family (2/3) of Annex III, the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’,
the text ‘A (2), B (2), C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2), D, E’ and the text ‘A (3), D, E, F’ is replaced by
‘(A1 to E) (3), F’.

3. Also in the table of product family (2/3) of Annex III, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, the text of footnote 2 is replaced
by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1.’, and the text of footnote 3 is replaced by ‘Products/materials
that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to Commission
Decision 96/603/EC).’

19. Decision 1999/91/EC:

1. In Annexes I and II, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage
in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, and the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’.

2. In the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’,
the text ‘A (2), B (2), C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2), D, E’ and the text ‘A (3), D, E, F’ is replaced by
‘(A1 to E) (3), F’.

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3. Also in the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote 2 is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1.’, and the text of footnote 3 is replaced by ‘Products/
materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to
Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

20. Decision 1999/454/EC:

1. In the table of product family (2/2) of Annex II, the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’,
the text ‘A (2), B (2), C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2), D, E’ and the text ‘A (3), D, E, F’ is replaced by
‘(A1 to E) (3), F’.

2. Also in the table of product family (2/2) of Annex II, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote 2 is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1.’, and the text of footnote 3 is replaced by ‘Products/
materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to
Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

21. Decision 1999/469/EC:

1. In Annex I, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the
production process process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, and the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’.

2. In the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’,
the text ‘A (2), B (2), C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2), D, E’ and the text ‘A (3), D, E, F’ is replaced by
‘(A1 to E) (3), F’.

3. Also in the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote 2 is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1.’, and the text of footnote 3 is replaced by the text
‘Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1
according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

22. Decision 1999/470/EC:

1. In Annexes I and II, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage
in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material)’ and the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’.

2. In the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by the text ‘A1 (1), A2 (1),
B (1), C (1)’, the text ‘A (2), B (2), C (2)’ is replaced by the text ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2), D, E’ and the text ‘A (3), D, E,
F’

is replaced by the text ‘(A1 to E) (3), F’.

3. Also in the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote 2 is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1.’, and the text of footnote 3 is replaced by ‘Products/
materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to
Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

23. Decision 1999/471/EC:

1. In Annexes I and II, the text of footnote 2 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage
in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, and the text ‘A (2), B (2), C (2)’ is replaced everywhere by ‘A1 (2),
A2 (2), B (2), C (2)’.

2. In the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’,
the ‘A (2), B (2), C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2), D, E’ and the text ‘A (3), D, E, F’ is replaced by ‘(A1 to
E) (3), F’.

3. Also in the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote 2 is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1.’, and the text of footnote 3 is replaced by the text
‘Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1
according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

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24. Decision 1999/472/EC:

1. In Annex II, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the
production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, and the text ‘A (1), B (1) or C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1),
C (1).’

2. In the table of product family (4/5) of Annex III, the text ‘A (1), B (1), C (1)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (1), A2 (1), B (1), C (1)’,
the text ‘A (2), B (2), C (2)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (2), A2 (2), B (2), C (2), D, E’ and the text ‘A (3), D, E, F’ is replaced by
‘(A1 to E) (3), F’.

3. Also in the table of product family (4/5) of Annex III, the text of footnote 1 is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote 2 is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote 1.’, and the text of footnote 3 is replaced by ‘Products/
materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to
Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

25. Decision 2000/245/EC:

In the table of product familiy (2/6) of Annex III, the text ‘A, B, C’ is replaced by ‘A1, A2, B, C, D, E’, the text ‘A (1), D,
E, F’ is replaced by ‘(A1 to E) (1), F’, and the text of footnote 1 is replaced by the text ‘Products/materials that do not
require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1 according to Commission Decision
96/603/EC).’

26. Decision 2000/273/EC:

1. In Annexes I and II, the text of footnote (*) is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage
in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text ‘A (*), B (*), C (*)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (*), A2 (*), B (*), C (*)’
and the text ‘AFL (*), BFL (*), CFL (*)’

is replaced by ‘A1FL (*), A2FL (*), BFL (*), CFL (*)’.

2. In the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text ‘A (*), B (*), C (*)’ is replaced by ‘(A1 (*), A2 (*), B (*),
C (*)’, the text ‘A (**), B (**), C (**)’ is replaced by ‘A1 (**), A2 (**), B (**), C (**), D, E’, the text ‘A (***), D, E, F’ is
(*)’, the text
replaced by ‘(A1 to E) (***), F’, the text ‘A
(*), C
FL
(**), B
‘A
,
(***), D
(**)’ is replaced by ‘A1
FL
F
is replaced by ‘(A1FL to EFL) (***), FFL’.
FL’

(*), C
FL
’ and the text ‘A

(*)’ is replaced by ‘A1

(*), B
FL
FL
(**), A2

FL
(**), B

(*), A2

(**), D

(**), C

(**), C

, E

, E

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

3. Also in the table of product family (2/2) of Annex III, the text of footnote (*) is replaced by ‘Products/materials for
which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire
classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote (**) is
replaced by ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote (*).’, and the text of
is replaced by
‘Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1
according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

footnote (***)

27. Decision 2000/447/EC:

1. In Annexes I and II, the text of footnote (*) is replaced by ‘Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage
in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire
retardants or a limiting of organic material)’, the text ‘A (*), B (*), C (*), AFL (*), BFL (*), CFL (*)’ is twice replaced by
‘A1 (*), A2 (*), B (*), C (*), A1FL (*), A2FL (*), BFL (*), CFL (*)’ and the text ‘A (*), B (*), C (*)’ is twice replaced by ‘A1 (*),
A2 (*), B (*), C (*)’.

FL

FL

FL
, E

(**), B
, F

(*)’, the text ‘A
(***), D

2. In the table of product family (3/6) of Annex III, the text ‘A (*), B (*), C (*)’ is twice replaced by ‘A1 (*), A2 (*), B (*),
C (*)’, the text ‘A (**), B (**), C (**)’ is twice replaced by ‘A1 (**), A2 (**), B (**), C (**), D, E’, the text ‘A (***), D, E,
D, F’ is twice replaced by ‘(A1 to E) (***), F’, the text ‘AFL (*), BFL (*), CFL (*)’ is replaced by ‘A1FL (*), A2FL (*), BFL (*),
C
’ and the
text ‘A

(**), C
is replaced by ‘(A1

FL
3. Also in the table of product family (3/6) of Annex III, the text of footnote (*) is replaced by the text ‘Products/
materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction
to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).’, the text of footnote (**) is
replaced by the text ‘Products/materials not covered by footnote (*).’, and the text of footnote (***) is replaced by
‘Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1
according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).’

(**)’ is replaced by ‘A1

(**), A2
’.

FL
) (***), F

(**), D

(**), C

(**), C

(**), B

to E

, E

FL
’

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL

FL