CELEX: 32014D0391
Language: en
Date: 2014-06-23 00:00:00
Title: 2014/391/EU: Commission Decision of 23 June 2014 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for bed mattresses (notified under document C(2014) 4083)  Text with EEA relevance

25.6.2014   
            
            
               EN
            
            
               Official Journal of the European Union
            
            
               L 184/18
            
         COMMISSION DECISION
   of 23 June 2014
   establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for bed mattresses
   
      
         (notified under document C(2014) 4083)
      
   
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   
      (2014/391/EU)
   
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the EU Ecolabel (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,
   After consulting the European Union Eco-labelling Board,
   Whereas:
   
               (1)
            
            
               Under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010, the EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a reduced environmental impact during their entire life cycle.
            
         
               (2)
            
            
               Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 provides that specific EU Ecolabel criteria are to be established according to product groups.
            
         
               (3)
            
            
               Commission Decision 2009/598/EC (2) has established the ecological criteria and the related assessment and verification requirements for bed mattresses, which are valid until 30 June 2014.
            
         
               (4)
            
            
               In order to better reflect the state of the art of the market for this product group and take into account the innovation of the last years, it is considered appropriate to modify the scope of the product group and to establish a revised set of ecological criteria.
            
         
               (5)
            
            
               The revised criteria, as well as the related assessment and verification requirements should be valid for four years from the date of adoption of this Decision, taking into account the innovation cycle for this product group. These criteria aim at using of materials produced in a more sustainable way (considering a life cycle analysis approach), limiting the use of hazardous compounds, the levels of hazardous residues and the contribution of mattresses to indoor air pollution and promoting a durable and high-quality product that is easy to repair and disassembly.
            
         
               (6)
            
            
               Decision 2009/598/EC should therefore be replaced by this Decision.
            
         
               (7)
            
            
               A transitional period should be allowed for producers whose products have been awarded the EU Ecolabel for bed mattresses on the basis of the criteria set out in Decision 2009/598/EC, so that they have sufficient time to adapt their products to comply with the revised criteria and requirements.
            
         
               (8)
            
            
               The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 66/2010,
            
         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   1.   The product group ‘bed mattresses’ shall comprise products consisting of a cloth cover that is filled with materials and that can be placed on an existing supporting bed structure or designed for free standing in order to provide a surface to sleep or rest upon for indoor use.
   2.   The product group shall not include wooden and upholstered bed bases, inflatable mattresses and water mattresses, as well as mattresses classified under Council Directive 93/42/EEC (3).
   Article 2
   For the purpose of this Decision, the following definitions shall apply:
   
               (1)
            
            
               ‘Cot mattress’ means a mattress with the length shorter than 1 400 mm;
            
         
               (2)
            
            
               ‘Eliminable substance’ means a substance that shows 80 % degradation of dissolved organic carbon within 28 days using one of the following test methods: OECD 303A/B, ISO 11733;
            
         
               (3)
            
            
               ‘Inherently biodegradable substance’ means a substance that shows 70 % degradation of dissolved organic carbon within 28 days or 60 % of theoretical maximum oxygen depletion or carbon dioxide generation within 28 days using one of the following test methods: ISO 14593, OECD 302 A, ISO 9887, OECD 302 B, ISO 9888, OECD 302 C;
            
         
               (4)
            
            
               ‘Readily biodegradable substance’ means a substance that shows 70 % degradation of dissolved organic carbon within 28 days or 60 % of theoretical maximum oxygen depletion or carbon dioxide generation within 28 days using one of the following test methods: OECD 301 A, ISO 7827, OECD 301 B, ISO 9439, OECD 301 C, OECD 301 D, ISO 10708, OECD 301 E, OECD 301 F, ISO 9408;
            
         
               (5)
            
            
               ‘Semi-volatile organic compound (SVOC)’ means any organic compound eluting in a gas chromatographic column between n-hexadecane (excluded) and n-docosane (included) and with a boiling point approximately higher than 287 °C, where the measurement is carried out using a capillary column coated with 5 % phenyl/95 % methyl-polysiloxane;
            
         
               (6)
            
            
               ‘Very volatile organic compound (VVOC)’ means any organic compound eluting in a gas chromatographic column before n-hexane and with a boiling point approximately lower than 68 °C, where the measurement is carried out using a capillary column coated with 5 % phenyl/95 % methyl-polysiloxane;
            
         
               (7)
            
            
               ‘Volatile organic compound (VOC)’ means any organic compound eluting in a gas chromatographic column between, and including, n-hexane and n-hexadecane with a boiling point in the range of approximately 68 °C to 287 °C, where the measurement is carried out using a capillary column coated with 5 % phenyl/95 % methyl-polysiloxane.
            
         Article 3
   In order to be awarded the EU Ecolabel under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010, a product shall fall within the product group ‘bed mattresses’ as defined in Article 1 of this Decision and shall comply with the criteria as well as the related assessment and verification requirements set out in the Annex.
   Article 4
   The criteria for the product group ‘bed mattresses’, as well as the related assessment and verification requirements, shall be valid for four years from the date of adoption of this Decision.
   Article 5
   For administrative purposes, the code number assigned to the product group ‘bed mattresses’ shall be ‘014’.
   Article 6
   Decision 2009/598/EC is repealed.
   Article 7
   1.   By derogation from Article 6, applications for the EU Ecolabel for products falling within the product group ‘bed mattresses’ submitted before the date of adoption of this Decision shall be evaluated in accordance with the conditions laid down in Decision 2009/598/EC.
   2.   Applications for the EU Ecolabel for products falling within the product group ‘bed mattresses’ submitted within two months from the date of adoption of this Decision may be based either on the criteria set out in Decision 2009/598/EC or on the criteria set out in this Decision.
   Those applications shall be evaluated in accordance with the criteria on which they are based.
   3.   EU Ecolabel licenses awarded in accordance with the criteria set out in Decision 2009/598/EC may be used for 12 months from the date of adoption of this Decision.
   Article 8
   This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
   
      Done at Brussels, 23 June 2014.
      
         
            For the Commission
         
         Janez POTOČNIK
         
            Member of the Commission
         
      
   
   
      (1)  OJ L 27, 30.1.2010, p. 1.
   
      (2)  Commission Decision 2009/598/EC of 9 July 2009 on establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community Ecolabel for bed mattresses (OJ L 203, 5.8.2009, p. 65).
   
      (3)  Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices (OJ L 169, 12.7.1993, p. 1).
   
      ANNEX
      
         FRAMEWORK
      
      
         Assessment and verification requirements
      
      The specific assessment and verification requirements are indicated within each criterion.
      Where the applicant is required to provide declarations, documentation, analyses, test reports, or other evidence to show compliance with the criteria, these may originate from the applicant and/or his supplier(s) and/or their suppliers, etc., as appropriate.
      Competent bodies shall preferentially recognise tests which are accredited according to ISO 17025 and verifications performed by bodies which are accredited under the EN 45011 standard or an equivalent international standard.
      Where appropriate, test methods other than those indicated for each criterion may be used if the competent body assessing the application accepts their equivalence.
      Where appropriate, competent bodies may require supporting documentation and may carry out independent verifications.
      As pre-requisite, the product must meet all respective legal requirements of the country (countries) in which the product is intended to be placed on the market. The applicant shall declare the product's compliance with this requirement.
      
         EU ECOLABEL CRITERIA
      
      Criteria for awarding the EU Ecolabel to bed mattresses:
      
                  1.
               
               
                  Latex foam
               
            
                  2.
               
               
                  Polyurethane (PUR) foam
               
            
                  3.
               
               
                  Wire and springs
               
            
                  4.
               
               
                  Coconut fibres
               
            
                  5.
               
               
                  Textiles (fabrics and fibres used as mattress cover and/or filling materials)
               
            
                  6.
               
               
                  Glues and adhesives
               
            
                  7.
               
               
                  Flame retardants
               
            
                  8.
               
               
                  Biocides
               
            
                  9.
               
               
                  Plasticizers
               
            
                  10.
               
               
                  Excluded or limited substances and mixtures
               
            
                  11.
               
               
                  Emission of specified volatile organic compounds (SVOCs, VOCs, VVOCs) from the mattress
               
            
                  12.
               
               
                  Technical performance
               
            
                  13.
               
               
                  Design for disassembly and recovery of materials
               
            
                  14.
               
               
                  Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel
               
            
                  15.
               
               
                  Additional information to consumers
               
            The Ecolabel criteria reflect the best environmental performing products on the market of bed mattresses.
      Whilst the use of chemical products and release of pollutants is part of the production process, the use of hazardous substances are excluded whenever possible or limited to the minimum necessary to provide an adequate function and at the same time strict quality and safety standards to the mattress. For this purpose, derogation conditions for specific substances/groups of substances are granted in exceptional circumstances, in order not to shift the environmental burden to other life cycle phases or impacts and only when there are no viable alternatives existing on the market.
      
         Criterion 1. Latex foam
      
      
         Note: The following requirements need to be met only if latex foam contributes to more than 5 % of the total weight of the mattress.
      1.1.   Restricted substances
      
      The concentrations in the latex foam of the substances listed below shall not exceed the following values:
      
                  Group of substances
               
               
                  Substance
               
               
                  Limit value (ppm)
               
               
                  Assessment and verification conditions
               
            
                  Chlorophenols
               
               
                  mono- and di-chlorinated phenols (salts and esters)
               
               
                  1
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Other chlorophenols
               
               
                  0,1
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Heavy metal
               
               
                  As (Arsenic)
               
               
                  0,5
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Cd (Cadmium)
               
               
                  0,1
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Co (Cobalt)
               
               
                  0,5
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Cr (Chromium), total
               
               
                  1
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Cu (Copper)
               
               
                  2
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Hg (Mercury)
               
               
                  0,02
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Ni (Nickel)
               
               
                  1
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Pb (Lead)
               
               
                  0,5
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Sb (Antimony)
               
               
                  0,5
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Pesticides (1)
                  
               
               
                  Aldrin
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  o,p-DDE
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  p,p-DDE
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  o,p-DDD
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  p,p-DDD
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  o,p-DDT
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  p,p-DDT
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Diazinone
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Dichlorfenthion
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Dichlorvos
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Dieldrin
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Endrin
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Heptachlor
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Heptachlorepoxide
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Hexachlorobenzene
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Hexachlorocyclohexane
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  α-Hexachlorocyclohexane
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  β-Hexachlorcyclohexane
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  γ-Hexachlorocyclohexane (Lindane)
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  δ-Hexachlorocyclohexane
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Malathion
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Methoxichlor
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Mirex
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Parathion-ethyl
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Parathion-methyl
               
               
                  0,04
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Other specific substances that are restricted
               
               
                  Butadiene
               
               
                  1
               
               
                  D
               
            
         Assessment and verification:
      
      
               
                  A.
               
               
                  For clorophenols the applicant shall provide a report presenting the results of the following test procedure. 5 g of sample shall be milled and clorophenols shall be extracted in the form of phenol (PCP), sodium salt (SPP) or esters. The extracts shall be analysed by means of gas chromatography (GC). Detection shall be made with mass spectrometer or electron capture detector (ECD).
               
            
               
                  B.
               
               
                  For heavy metals the applicant shall provide a report presenting the results of the following test procedure. Milled sample material is eluted in accordance with DIN 38414-S4 or equivalent in a ratio of 1:10. The resultant filtrate shall be passed through a 0,45 μm membrane filter (if necessary by pressure filtration). The solution obtained shall be examined for the content of heavy metals by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), also known as inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES), or by atomic absorption spectrometry using a hydride or cold vapour process.
               
            
               
                  C.
               
               
                  For pesticides the applicant shall provide a report presenting the results of the following test procedure: 2 g of sample is extracted in an ultrasonic bath with a hexane/dichloromethane mixture (85/15). The extract is cleaned up by acetonitrile agitation or by adsorption chromatography over florisil. Measurement and quantification are determined by gas chromatography with detection on an electron capture detector or by coupled gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The testing on pesticides is requested for latex foams with a content of at least 20 % natural latex.
               
            
               
                  D.
               
               
                  For butadiene the applicant shall provide a report presenting the results of the following test procedure. Following milling and weighing of the latex foam, headspace sampling shall be performed. Butadiene content shall be determined by gas chromatography with detection by flame ionisation.
               
            1.2.   Emission of specified volatile organic compounds (SVOCs, VOCs, VVOCs)
      
      The room concentrations of the substances reported below, calculated through the test chamber method, shall not exceed the following values after a period of 24 hours.
      
                  Substance
               
               
                  Limit value (mg/m3)
               
            
                  1,1,1 — trichloroethane
               
               
                  0,2
               
            
                  4-Phenylcyclohexene
               
               
                  0,02
               
            
                  Carbon Disulphide
               
               
                  0,02
               
            
                  Formaldehyde
               
               
                  0,005
               
            
                  Nitrosamines (2)
                  
               
               
                  0,0005
               
            
                  Styrene
               
               
                  0,01
               
            
                  Tetrachloroethylene
               
               
                  0,15
               
            
                  Toluene
               
               
                  0,1
               
            
                  Trichlorethylene
               
               
                  0,05
               
            
                  Vinyl chloride
               
               
                  0,0001
               
            
                  Vinyl cyclohexene
               
               
                  0,002
               
            
                  Aromatic hydrocarbons (total)
               
               
                  0,3
               
            
                  VOCs (total)
               
               
                  0,5
               
            
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a report presenting the results of the following test procedure. A test chamber analysis shall be performed in accordance with the standard ISO 16000-9. The wrapped sample shall be stored at room temperature at least for 24 hours. After this period the sample shall be unwrapped and immediately transferred into the test chamber. The sample shall be placed on a sample holder, which allows air access from all sides. The climatic factors shall be adjusted according to ISO 16000-9. For comparison of test results, the area specific ventilation rate (q = n/l) shall be 1. The ventilation rate shall be between 0,5 and 1. The air sampling shall be done 24 ± 1 h after loading of the chamber during 1 hour on DNPH cartridges for the analysis of formaldehyde and other aldehydes and on Tenax TA for the analysis of other volatile organic compounds. Sampling duration for other compounds may be longer but shall be completed before 30 hours.
      The analysis of formaldehyde and other aldehydes shall comply with the standard ISO 16000-3. Unless specified differently, the analysis of other volatile organic compounds shall comply with the standard ISO 16000-6.
      Testing following the standard CEN/TS 16516 shall be considered equivalent to those of the ISO 16000 series of standards.
      The analysis of nitrosamines shall be done by means of gas chromatography in combination with a thermal energy analysis detector (GC-TEA), in accordance with the BGI 505-23 method (formerly: ZH 1/120.23) or equivalent.
      1.3.   Dyes
      
      Should dyes be used, criterion 5.5 shall be respected.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide either a declaration of non-use of dyes from the manufacturer of the foam or, in case of use, a declaration of compliance with this criterion, together with supporting documentation.
      
         Criterion 2. Polyurethane (PUR) foam
      
      
         Note: The following requirements need to be met only if PUR foam contributes to more than 5 % of the total weight of the mattress.
      2.1.   Restricted substances
      
      The concentrations in the PUR foam of the substances listed below shall not exceed the following values:
      
                  Group of substances
               
               
                  Substance (acronym, CAS number, element symbol)
               
               
                  Limit value
               
               
                  Assessment and verification conditions
               
            
                  Biocides
               
               
                  Substances restricted according to criterion 8.1
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Heavy Metals
               
               
                  As (Arsenic)
               
               
                  0,2 ppm
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Cd (Cadmium)
               
               
                  0,1 ppm
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Co (Cobalt)
               
               
                  0,5 ppm
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Cr (Chromium), total
               
               
                  1,0 ppm
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Cr VI (Chromium VI)
               
               
                  0,01 ppm
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Cu (Copper)
               
               
                  2,0 ppm
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Hg (Mercury)
               
               
                  0,02 ppm
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Ni (Nickel)
               
               
                  1,0 ppm
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Pb (Lead)
               
               
                  0,2 ppm
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Sb (Antimony)
               
               
                  0,5 ppm
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Se (Selenium)
               
               
                  0,5 ppm
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  Plasticizers
               
               
                  Di-iso-nonylphthalate (DINP, 28553-12-0)
               
               
                  0,01 % w/w (sum)
               
               
                  C
               
            
                  Di-n-octylphthalate (DNOP, 117-84-0)
               
               
                   
               
               
                   
               
            
                  Di (2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP, 117-81-7)
               
            
                  Di-iso-decylphthalate (DIDP, 26761-40-0)
               
            
                  Butylbenzylphthalate (BBP, 85-68-7)
               
            
                  Dibutylphthalate (DBP, 84-74-2)
               
            
                  Phthalates
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  TDA and MDA
               
               
                  2,4 Toluenediamine (2,4-TDA, 95-80-7)
               
               
                  5,0 ppm
               
               
                  D
               
            
                  4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane
               
               
                  5,0 ppm
               
               
                  D
               
            
                  (4,4'-MDA, 101-77-9)
               
               
                   
               
               
                   
               
            
                  Tinorganic substances
               
               
                  Tributyltin (TBT)
               
               
                  50 ppb
               
               
                  E
               
            
                  Dibutyltin (DBT)
               
               
                  100 ppb
               
               
                  E
               
            
                  Monobutyltin (MBT)
               
               
                  100 ppb
               
               
                  E
               
            
                  Tetrabutyltin (TeBT)
               
               
                  —
               
               
                  —
               
            
                  Monooctyltin (MOT)
               
               
                  —
               
               
                  —
               
            
                  Dioctyltin (DOT)
               
               
                  —
               
               
                  —
               
            
                  Tricyclohexyltin (TcyT)
               
               
                  —
               
               
                  —
               
            
                  Triphenyltin (TPhT)
               
               
                  —
               
               
                  —
               
            
                  Sum
               
               
                  500 ppb
               
               
                  E
               
            
                  Other specific susbstances that are restricted
               
               
                  Chlorinated or brominated dioxines or furans
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Chlorinated hydrocarbons (1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, Pentachloroethane, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethylene)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Chlorinated phenols (PCP, TeCP, 87-86-5)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Hexachlorocyclohexane (58-89-9)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Monomethyldibromo–Diphenylmethane (99688-47-8)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Monomethyldichloro-Diphenylmethane (81161-70-8)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Nitrites
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB, 59536-65-1)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Pentabromodiphenyl Ether (PeBDE, 32534-81-9)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Octabromodiphenyl Ether (OBDE, 32536-52-0)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB, 1336-36-3)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Polychlorinated Terphenyls (PCT, 61788-33-8)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (TRIS, 126-72-7)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Trimethylphosphate (512-56-1)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Tris-(aziridinyl)-phosphinoxide (TEPA, 545-55-1)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Tris(2-chloroethyl)-phosphate (TCEP, 115-96-8)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  Dimethyl methylphosphonate (DMMP, 756-79-6)
               
               
                  Not added intentionally
               
               
                  A
               
            
         Assessment and verification:
      
      
               
                  A.
               
               
                  For biocides, phthalates and other specific substances that are restricted the applicant shall provide a declaration supported by declarations from manufacturers of the foam confirming that the listed substances have not been added intentionally to the foam formulation.
               
            
               
                  B.
               
               
                  For heavy metals the applicant shall provide a report presenting the results of the following test procedure. Milled sample material is eluted in accordance with DIN 38414-S4 or equivalent in a ratio of 1:10. The resultant filtrate shall be passed through a 0,45 μm membrane filter (if necessary by pressure filtration). The solution obtained shall be examined for the content of heavy metals by atomic emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-AES or ICP-OES) or by atomic absorption spectrometry using a hydride or cold vapour process.
               
            
               
                  C.
               
               
                  For the total amount of plasticizers the applicant shall provide a report presenting the results of the following test procedure. The sample shall be a composite of 6 pieces to be taken from beneath each samples face (to a maximum of 2 cm from the surface). Extraction shall be performed with dichloromethane using validated method and followed by analysis with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC/MS) or high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC/UV).
               
            
               
                  D.
               
               
                  For TDA and MDA the applicant shall provide a report presenting the results of the following test procedure. The sample shall be a composite of 6 pieces to be taken from beneath each samples face (to a maximum of 2 cm from the surface). Extraction shall be performed with 1 % aqueous acetic acid solution. Four repeat extractions of the same foam sample shall be performed maintaining the sample weight to volume ratio of 1:5 in each case. The extracts shall be combined, made up to a known volume, filtered and analysed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC-UV) or HPLC-MS. If HPLC-UV is performed and interference is suspected, reanalysis with high performance liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) shall be performed.
               
            
               
                  E.
               
               
                  For tinorganic substances the applicant shall provide a report presenting the results of the following test procedure. The sample shall be a composite of 6 pieces to be taken from beneath each sample face (to a maximum of 2 cm from the surface). Extraction shall be performed for 1 hour in an ultrasonic bath at room temperature. The extracting agent shall be a mixture composed as it follows: 1 750 ml methanol + 300 ml acetic acid + 250 ml buffer (pH 4,5). The buffer shall be a solution of 164 g of sodium acetate in 1 200 ml of water and 165 ml acetic acid, to be diluted with water to a volume of 2 000 ml. After extraction the alkyl tin species shall be derivatized by adding sodium tetraethylborate solution in tetrahydrofuran (THF). The derivative shall be extracted with n-hexane and the sample shall be submitted to a second extraction procedure. Both hexane extracts shall be combined and further used to determine the organotin compounds by gas chromatography with mass selective detection in SIM modus.
               
            2.2.   Emission of specified volatile organic compounds (SVOCs, VOCs, VVOCs)
      
      The room concentrations of the substances reported below, calculated through the test chamber method, shall not exceed the following values after a period of 72 hours.
      
                  Substance (CAS number)
               
               
                  Limit value (mg/m3)
               
            
                  Formaldehyde (50-00-0)
               
               
                  0,005
               
            
                  Toluene (108-88-3)
               
               
                  0,1
               
            
                  Styrene (100-42-5)
               
               
                  0,005
               
            
                  Each detectable compound classified as categories C1A or C1B according to the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3)
                  
               
               
                  0,005
               
            
                  Sum of all detectable compound classified as categories C1A or C1B according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
               
               
                  0,04
               
            
                  Aromatic hydrocarbons
               
               
                  0,5
               
            
                  VOCs (total)
               
               
                  0,5
               
            
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a report presenting the results of the following test procedure. The foam sample is placed on the bottom of an emission test chamber and is conditioned for 3 days at 23 °C and 50 % relative humidity, applying an air exchange rate n of 0,5 per hour and a chamber loading L of 0,4 m2/m3 (= total exposed surface of sample in relation to chamber dimensions without sealing edges and back) in accordance with ISO 16000-9 and ISO 16000-11. Sampling shall be done 72 ± 2 h after loading of the chamber during 1 hour on Tenax TA and DNPH cartridges for respectively VOC and formaldehyde analysis. The emissions of VOC are being trapped on Tenax TA sorbent tubes and subsequently analysed by means of thermo-desorption-GC-MS in accordance to ISO 16000-6. Results are semi-quantitatively expressed as toluene equivalents. All specified individual components are reported from a concentration limit ≥ 1 μg/m3. Total VOC value is the sum of all components with a concentration ≥ 1 μg/m3 and eluting within the retention time window from n-hexane (C6) to n-hexadecane (C16), both included. The sum of all detectable compounds classified as categories C1A or C1B according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 is the sum of all these substances with a concentration ≥ 1 μg/m3. In case the test results exceed the standard limits, substance specific quantification needs to be performed. Formaldehyde can be determined by collection of the sampled air onto DNPH cartridge and subsequent analysis by HPLC/UV in accordance to ISO 16000-3.
      Testing following the standard CEN/TS 16516 shall be considered equivalent to those of the ISO 16000 series of standards.
      
         Note:
      
      
                  —
               
               
                  Chamber volume shall be 0,5 or 1 m3.
               
            
                  —
               
               
                  1 sample (25 cm × 20 cm × 15 cm) shall be used in a test chamber of 0,5 m3 standing vertically on one 20 cm × 15 cm side.
               
            
                  —
               
               
                  2 samples (25 cm × 20 cm × 15 cm) shall be used in a 1 m3 test chamber standing vertically on one 20 cm × 15 cm side; in this case both samples shall be placed in the test chamber with 15 cm distance in between.
               
            2.3.   Dyes
      
      Should dyes be used, criterion 5.5 shall be respected.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide either a declaration of non-use of dyes from the manufacturer of the foam or, in case of use, a declaration of compliance with this criterion, together with supporting documentation.
      2.4.   Total chlorine content of isocyanates
      
      Should mixed isomers of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) be used in the production of the PUR foam, the total chlorine content of these isocyanates shall not exceed 0,07 % by weight.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide either a declaration of non-use from the manufacturer of the foam or the results of the test methods carried-out in accordance with ASTM D4661-93 or equivalent.
      2.5.   Blowing agents
      
      Halogenated organic compounds shall not be used as blowing agents or as auxiliary blowing agents.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a declaration of non-use from the manufacturer of the foam.
      
         Criterion 3. Wire and springs
      
      
         Note: The following requirements need to be met only if wire and springs contribute to more than 5 % of the total weight of the mattress.
      3.1.   Degreasing
      
      If degreasing and/or cleaning of wire and/or springs is carried out with organic solvents, use shall be made of a closed cleaning/degreasing system.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a corresponding declaration from the manufacturer of wire and/or springs.
      3.2.   Galvanisation
      
      The surface of springs shall not be covered with a galvanic metallic layer.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a corresponding declaration from the manufacturer of wire and/or springs.
      
         Criterion 4. Coconut fibres
      
      
         Note: The following requirement needs to be met only if coconut fibre contribute to more than 5 % of the total weight of the mattress.
      Criteria for latex foam shall be considered if coconut fibre material is rubberised using latex.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall either provide a declaration of non-use of rubberised coconut fibres, or the test reports required in criterion 1 for latex foam.
      
         Criterion 5. Textiles (fabrics and fibres used as mattress cover and/or filling materials)
      
      
         Notes:
      
      
                  (1)
               
               
                  All the requirements (5.1 to 5.11) shall be respected for the mattress cover (i.e. ticking).
               
            
                  (2)
               
               
                  Filling materials (i.e. padding) shall respect requirement 5.1. Where wool is used as filling material, requirements 5.1, 5.2 and 5.8 shall be respected.
               
            
                  (3)
               
               
                  All textiles which have been awarded the EU Ecolabel, as established in Commission Decision 2014/350/EU (4), are considered being automatically compliant with requirements 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.10 and 5.11. Nevertheless, in order to allow mattresses to be awarded the EU Ecolabel, it shall be demonstrated that also criterion 5.9 is satisfied for the mattress cover.
               
            5.1.   General requirements on hazardous substances (including flame retardants, biocides and plasticizers) (Applicability: all textiles)
      
      
         All textiles: criteria 7 (flame retardants), 8 (biocides), 9 (plasticizers) and 10 (hazardous substances) shall be respected by all textiles.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion, together with the supporting documentation required in the respective criterion (7, 8, 9 and 10).
      5.2.   Auxiliaries used in preparations and formulations (Applicability: covers made of any fibres and filling materials made of wool)
      
      
         All covers: The following substances shall not be used in any preparations or formulations used for the production of all mattress covers. Limit values for the presence of Alkylophenols and APEOs on the cover shall be respected.
      
         Filling materials made of wool: Alkylophenols and APEOs shall not be used in any preparations or formulations used for the production of filling materials made of wool and limit values for their presence in the filling material shall be respected.
      
                  Substance (CAS number/Acronym)
               
               
                  Limit value (mg/kg)
               
               
                  Assessment and verification conditions
               
            
                  Alkylphenols:
               
               
                  25 (sum)
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              Nonylphenol, mixed isomers (25154-52-3)
                           
                        
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              4-Nonylphenol (104-40-5)
                           
                        
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              4-Nonylphenol, branched (84852-15-3)
                           
                        
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              Octylphenol (27193-28-8)
                           
                        
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              4-Octylphenol (1806-26-4)
                           
                        
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              4-tert-Octylphenol (140-66-9)
                           
                        
            
                  Alkylphenolethoxylates (APEOs) and their derivatives
               
               
                   
               
               
                   
               
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              Polyoxyethylated octyl phenol (9002-93-1)
                           
                        
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              Polyoxyethylated nonyl phenol (9016-45-9)
                           
                        
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              Polyoxyethylated p-nonyl phenol (26027-38-3)
                           
                        
            
                  bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl) dimethyl ammonium chloride (DTDMAC)
               
               
                  Not used
               
               
                  B
               
            
                  distearyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DSDMAC)
               
            
                  di(hardened tallow) dimethyl ammonium chloride (DHTDMAC)
               
            
                  ethylene diamine tetra acetate (EDTA)
               
            
                  diethylene triamine penta acetate (DTPA)
               
            
                  4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol
               
            
                  1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
               
            
                  Nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA)
               
            
         Assessment and verification:
      
      
               
                  A.
               
               
                  The applicant shall provide a report presenting the results of the final product testing which shall be performed through solvent extraction followed by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
               
            
               
                  B.
               
               
                  The applicant shall provide a declaration of non-use from the supplier supported by safety data sheets for all production stages.
               
            5.3.   Surfactants, fabric softeners and complexing agents in wet processes (Applicability: covers made of any fibres)
      
      
         All surfactants, softeners and complexing agents: At least 95 % by weight of surfactants, softeners and complexing agents shall comply with one of the following conditions:
      
                  (a)
               
               
                  they shall be readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions;
               
            
                  (b)
               
               
                  they shall be inherently biodegradable or eliminable in wastewater treatment plants.
               
            
         Non-ionic and cationic surfactants: All non-ionic and cationic surfactants shall also be readily biodegradable under anaerobic conditions.
      The latest revision of the Detergents Ingredients Database should be used as a reference point for biodegradability:
      http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/documents/did_list/didlist_part_a_en.pdf
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide appropriate documentation through safety data sheets and declarations from suppliers.
      For all surfactants, softeners and complexing agents, this shall be supported by results of appropriate OECD or ISO tests for:
      
                  —
               
               
                  Readily biodegradability (OECD 301 A, ISO 7827, OECD 301 B, ISO 9439, OECD 301 C, OECD 301 D, ISO 10708, OECD 301 E, OECD 301 F, ISO 9408)
               
            
                  —
               
               
                  Inherently biodegradability (ISO 14593, OECD 302 A, ISO 9887, OECD 302 B, ISO 9888, OECD 302 C)
               
            
                  —
               
               
                  Eliminability (OECD 303A/B, ISO 11733)
               
            For non-ionic and cationic surfactants, this shall be supported by results of appropriate OECD or ISO tests (ISO 11734, ECETOC No 28 (June 1988), OECD 311).
      5.4.   Bleaching of pulp, yarns, fabrics and end products (Applicability: covers made of any fibres)
      
      Chlorine agents shall not be used for the bleaching of any yarns, fabrics or end-products with the exception of man-made cellulose fibres.
      Pulp used to manufacture man-made cellulose fibres (e.g. viscose) shall be bleached without the use of elemental chlorine. The resulting total amount of chlorine and organically bound chlorine in the finished fibres (OX) shall not exceed 150 ppm or in the wastewater from pulp manufacturing (AOX) shall not exceed 0,170 kg/ADt pulp.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a declaration of non-use of chlorinated bleaching agents from the supplier.
      For man-made cellulose fibres, the applicant shall provide a test report showing compliance with either the OX or the AOX requirement, using the appropriate test method:
      
                  —
               
               
                  OX: ISO 11480 (controlled combustion and microcoulometry)
               
            
                  —
               
               
                  AOX: ISO 9562
               
            5.5.   Dyes (Applicability: covers made of any fibres)
      
      The following restrictions apply to dyes.
      The use of dyes in textiles shall be also compliant with criterion 10 on hazardous substances and thus the related derogation conditions shall apply. Derogation conditions relate to the handling of dyes in the dye house, the dyeing process and colour removal from wastewater from dye houses.
      
                  Group of substances
               
               
                  Criterion
               
               
                  Assessment and verification
               
            
                  
                              (i)
                           
                           
                              Halogenated carriers
                           
                        
               
                  Where disperse dyes are used, halogenated dyeing accelerants (carriers) shall not be used to dye polyester, acrylic or polyamide fibres and fabrics made of these fibres or polyester-wool blends (Examples of carriers include: 1,2-dichlorobenzene, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene, chlorophenoxyethanol).
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  
                              (ii)
                           
                           
                              Azo dyes
                           
                        
               
                  Azo dyes that may cleave to aromatic amines that are known to be carcinogenic shall not be used in acrylic, cotton, polyamide and wool fibres and fabrics made of these fibres. The limit value for the content of each arylamine in the final product shall be 30 mg/kg.
               
               
                  B
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Arylamine
               
               
                  CAS number
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  4-aminodiphenyl
               
               
                  92-67-1
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Benzidine
               
               
                  92-87-5
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  4-chloro-o-toluidine
               
               
                  95-69-2
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  2-naphtylamine
               
               
                  91-59-8
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  o-amino-azotoluene
               
               
                  97-56-3
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  2-amino-4-nitrotoluene
               
               
                  99-55-8
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  p-chloroaniline
               
               
                  106-47-8
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  2,4-diaminoanisol
               
               
                  615-05-4
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane
               
               
                  101-77-9
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  3,3′-dichlorobenzidine
               
               
                  91-94-1
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  3,3′-dimethoxybenzidine
               
               
                  119-90-4
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  3,3′-dimethylbenzidine
               
               
                  119-93-7
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  3,3′-dimethyl-4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane
               
               
                  838-88-0
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  p-cresidine
               
               
                  120-71-8
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  4,4′-methylene-bis-(2-chloroaniline)
               
               
                  101-14-4
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  4,4′-oxydianiline
               
               
                  101-80-4
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  4,4′-thiodianiline
               
               
                  139-65-1
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  o-toluidine
               
               
                  95-53-4
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  2,4-diaminotoluene
               
               
                  95-80-7
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  2,4,5-trimethylaniline
               
               
                  137-17-7
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  o-anisidine (2-Methoxyanilin)
               
               
                  90-04-0
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  2,4-Xylidine
               
               
                  95-68-1
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  2,6-Xylidine
               
               
                  87-62-7
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  4-aminoazobenzene
               
               
                  60-09-3
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  An indicative list of azodyes that may cleave to arylamines is provided in the following.
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Disperse dyes that may cleave to aromatic amines
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Disperse Orange 60
               
               
                  Disperse Yellow 7
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Disperse Orange 149
               
               
                  Disperse Yellow 23
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Disperse Red 151
               
               
                  Disperse Yellow 56
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Disperse Red 221
               
               
                  Disperse Yellow 218
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Basic dyes that may cleave to aromatic amines
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Basic Brown 4
               
               
                  Basic Red 114
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Basic Red 42
               
               
                  Basic Yellow 82
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Basic Red 76
               
               
                  Basic Yellow 103
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Basic Red 111
               
               
                   
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Acid dyes that may cleave to aromatic amines
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  CI Acid Black 29
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 24
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 128
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  CI Acid Black 94
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 26
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 115
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  CI Acid Black 131
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 26:1
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 128
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  CI Acid Black 132
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 26:2
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 135
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  CI Acid Black 209
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 35
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 148
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  CI Acid Black 232
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 48
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 150
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  CI Acid Brown 415
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 73
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 158
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  CI Acid Orange 17
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 85
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 167
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  CI Acid Orange 24
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 104
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 170
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  CI Acid Orange 45
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 114
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 264
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 4
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 115
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 265
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 5
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 116
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 420
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 8
               
               
                  CI Acid Red 119:1
               
               
                  CI Acid Violet 12
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct dyes that may cleave to aromatic amines
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Black 4
               
               
                  Basic Brown 4
               
               
                  Direct Red 13
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Black 29
               
               
                  Direct Brown 6
               
               
                  Direct Red 17
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Black 38
               
               
                  Direct Brown 25
               
               
                  Direct Red 21
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Black 154
               
               
                  Direct Brown 27
               
               
                  Direct Red 24
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 1
               
               
                  Direct Brown 31
               
               
                  Direct Red 26
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 2
               
               
                  Direct Brown 33
               
               
                  Direct Red 22
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 3
               
               
                  Direct Brown 51
               
               
                  Direct Red 28
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 6
               
               
                  Direct Brown 59
               
               
                  Direct Red 37
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 8
               
               
                  Direct Brown 74
               
               
                  Direct Red 39
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 9
               
               
                  Direct Brown 79
               
               
                  Direct Red 44
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 10
               
               
                  Direct Brown 95
               
               
                  Direct Red 46
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 14
               
               
                  Direct Brown 101
               
               
                  Direct Red 62
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 15
               
               
                  Direct Brown 154
               
               
                  Direct Red 67
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 21
               
               
                  Direct Brown 222
               
               
                  Direct Red 72
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 22
               
               
                  Direct Brown 223
               
               
                  Direct Red 126
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 25
               
               
                  Direct Green 1
               
               
                  Direct Red 168
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 35
               
               
                  Direct Green 6
               
               
                  Direct Red 216
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 76
               
               
                  Direct Green 8
               
               
                  Direct Red 264
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 116
               
               
                  Direct Green 8.1
               
               
                  Direct Violet 1
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 151
               
               
                  Direct Green 85
               
               
                  Direct Violet 4
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 160
               
               
                  Direct Orange 1
               
               
                  Direct Violet 12
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 173
               
               
                  Direct Orange 6
               
               
                  Direct Violet 13
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 192
               
               
                  Direct Orange 7
               
               
                  Direct Violet 14
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 201
               
               
                  Direct Orange 8
               
               
                  Direct Violet 21
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 215
               
               
                  Direct Orange 10
               
               
                  Direct Violet 22
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 295
               
               
                  Direct Orange 108
               
               
                  Direct Yellow 1
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Blue 306
               
               
                  Direct Red 1
               
               
                  Direct Yellow 24
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Brown 1
               
               
                  Direct Red 2
               
               
                  Direct Yellow 48
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Brown 1:2
               
               
                  Direct Red 7
               
               
                   
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Direct Brown 2
               
               
                  Direct Red 10
               
               
                   
               
               
                   
               
            
                  
                              (iii)
                           
                           
                              CMR dyes
                           
                        
               
                  Dyes that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction shall not be used in all fibres and fabrics.
               
               
                  A
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Dyes that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction
               
               
                  CAS number
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Acid Red 26
               
               
                  3761-53-3
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Basic Red 9
               
               
                  569-61-9
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Basic Violet 14
               
               
                  632-99-5
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Direct Black 38
               
               
                  1937-37-7
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Direct Blue 6
               
               
                  2602-46-2
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Direct Red 28
               
               
                  573-58-0
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Blue 1
               
               
                  2475-45-8
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Orange 11
               
               
                  82-28-0
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Yellow 3
               
               
                  2832-40-8
               
               
                   
               
            
                  
                              (iv)
                           
                           
                              Potentially sensitising dyes
                           
                        
               
                  Dyes that are potentially sensitising shall not be used in acrylic, polyamide and polyester fibres and fabrics made of these fibres.
               
               
                  A
               
            
                   
               
               
                  Disperse dyes that are potentially sensitising
               
               
                  CAS number
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Blue 1
               
               
                  2475-45-8
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Blue 3
               
               
                  2475-46-9
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Blue 7
               
               
                  3179-90-6
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Blue 26
               
               
                  3860-63-7
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Blue 35
               
               
                  12222-75-2
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Blue 102
               
               
                  12222-97-8
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Blue 106
               
               
                  12223-01-7
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Blue 124
               
               
                  61951-51-7
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Brown 1
               
               
                  23355-64-8
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Orange 1
               
               
                  2581-69-3
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Orange 3
               
               
                  730-40-5
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Orange 37
               
               
                  12223-33-5
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Orange 76
               
               
                  13301-61-6
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Red 1
               
               
                  2872-52-8
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Red 11
               
               
                  2872-48-2
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Red 17
               
               
                  3179-89-3
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Yellow 1
               
               
                  119-15-3
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Yellow 3
               
               
                  2832-40-8
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Yellow 9
               
               
                  6373-73-5
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Yellow 39
               
               
                  12236-29-2
               
               
                   
               
            
                   
               
               
                  C.I. Disperse Yellow 49
               
               
                  54824-37-2
               
               
                   
               
            
                  
                              (v)
                           
                           
                              Chrome mordant dyes
                           
                        
               
                  Chrome mordant dyes shall not be used in polyamide and wool fibres and fabrics made of these fibres.
               
               
                  A
               
            
                  
                              (vi)
                           
                           
                              Metal complex dyes
                           
                        
               
                  Metal complex dyes based on copper, chromium and nickel shall only be permitted for dyeing wool, polyamide or blends of these fibres with man-made cellulose fibres (e.g. viscose).
               
               
                  A
               
            
         Assessment and verification:
      
      
               
                  A.
               
               
                  The applicant shall provide a declaration of non-use from the supplier supported by safety data sheets.
               
            
               
                  B.
               
               
                  The applicant shall provide a report presenting the results of the final product testing. Content of azo dyes in the final product shall be tested according to EN 14362-1 and 14362-3. Limit value is 30 mg/kg for each arylamine. (Note: false positives may be possible with respect to the presence of 4-aminoazobenzene, and confirmation is therefore recommended).
               
            5.6.   Extractable metals (Applicability: covers made of any fibres)
      
      The following limit values shall apply:
      
                  Metal
               
               
                  Limit values (mg/kg)
               
            
                  Covers for cot mattresses
               
               
                  All other products
               
            
                  Antimony (Sb)
               
               
                  30,0
               
               
                  30,0
               
            
                  Arsenic (As)
               
               
                  0,2
               
               
                  1,0
               
            
                  Cadmium (Cd)
               
               
                  0,1
               
               
                  0,1
               
            
                  Chromium (Cr):
               
               
                   
               
               
                   
               
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              Textiles dyed with metal complex dyes
                           
                        
               
                  1,0
               
               
                  2,0
               
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              All other textiles
                           
                        
               
                  0,5
               
               
                  1,0
               
            
                  Cobalt (Co)
               
               
                   
               
               
                   
               
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              Textiles dyed with metal complex dyes
                           
                        
               
                  1,0
               
               
                  4,0
               
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              All other textiles
                           
                        
               
                  1,0
               
               
                  1,0
               
            
                  Copper (Cu)
               
               
                  25,0
               
               
                  50,0
               
            
                  Lead (Pb)
               
               
                  0,2
               
               
                  1,0
               
            
                  Nickel (Ni):
               
               
                   
               
               
                   
               
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              Textiles dyed with metal complex dyes
                           
                        
               
                  1,0
               
               
                  1,0
               
            
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              All other textiles
                           
                        
               
                  0,5
               
               
                  1,0
               
            
                  Mercury (Hg)
               
               
                  0,02
               
               
                  0,02
               
            
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a report presenting the results of the final product testing as verification for the limit values. The tests shall be extraction according to ISO 105-E04 (acid sweat solution) and detection with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) or inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES, also referred to as ICP-AES).
      5.7.   Water, stain and oil repellents (Applicability: covers made of any fibres)
      
      Fluorinated water, stain and oil repellent treatment shall not be used. This shall include perfluorinated and polyfluorinated carbon treatments.
      Non-fluorinated treatments shall be readily biodegradable and non-bioaccumulative in the aquatic environment including aquatic sediment. They shall additionally comply with criterion 10 on hazardous substances.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a declaration of non-use from the supplier supported by safety data sheets and compliance with criterion 10 shall be demonstrated accordingly.
      5.8.   Wastewater discharges from wet processing (Applicability: covers made of any fibres and filling materials made of wool)
      
      Wastewater discharges to the environment shall not exceed 20 g COD/kg textile processing. This requirement shall apply to weaving, dyeing, printing and finishing processes used to manufacture the product(s). The requirement shall be measured downstream of on-site wastewater treatment plant or off-site wastewater treatment plant receiving wastewater from those processing sites.
      If the effluent is treated on site and discharged directly to surface waters, it shall also meet the following requirements:
      
                  (i)
               
               
                  pH between 6 and 9 (unless the pH of the receiving water is outside this range)
               
            
                  (ii)
               
               
                  Temperature of less than 35 °C (unless the temperature of the receiving water is above this value)
               
            If colour removal is required by a derogation condition in criterion 10(a) then the following spectral absorption coefficients shall be met:
      
                  (i)
               
               
                  7 m–1 at 436 nm (yellow sector)
               
            
                  (ii)
               
               
                  5 m–1 at 525 nm (red sector)
               
            
                  (iii)
               
               
                  3 m–1 at 620 nm (blue sector).
               
            
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide detailed documentation and test reports, using ISO 6060 for determination of COD and ISO 7887 for determination of colour, and showing compliance with this criterion on the basis of monthly averages for the six months preceding the application, together with a declaration of compliance. The data shall demonstrate compliance by the production site or, if the effluent is treated off-site, by the wastewater treatment operator.
      5.9.   Mechanical resistance (Applicability: covers made of any fibre)
      
      Mattress cover shall achieve satisfactory mechanical properties, which are defined by the following testing standards:
      
                  Property
               
               
                  Requirement
               
               
                  Test method
               
            
                  Tear strength
               
               
                  Woven fabrics ≥ 15 N
                  Nonwoven fabrics ≥ 20 N
                  Knitted fabrics: not applicable
               
               
                  ISO 13937-2 (woven fabrics)
                  ISO 9073-4 (nonwoven)
               
            
                  Seam slippage
               
               
                  Woven fabrics ≥ 16 picks: maximum 6 mm
                  Woven fabrics < 16 picks: maximum 10 mm
                  Knitted fabrics and nonwovens: not applicable
               
               
                  ISO 13936-2 (under a load of 60 N for all woven fabrics)
               
            
                  Tensile strength
               
               
                  Woven fabrics ≥ 350 N
                  Knitted fabrics and nonwovens: not applicable
               
               
                  ISO 13934-1
               
            
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide reports describing the results of the tests performed according to ISO 13937-2 or ISO 9073-4 for tear strength, ISO 13936-2 (under a load of 60 N) for seam slippage and ISO 13934-1 for tensile strength.
      5.10.   Durability of flame retardant function (Applicability: covers made of any fibre)
      
      Removable and washable covers shall retain their functionality after 50 wash and tumble dry cycles at a minimum of 75 °C. Covers that are not intended to be removed and washed shall retain their functionality after a soak test.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide reports from tests carried out according to the following standards, as appropriate:
      
                  —
               
               
                  ISO 6330 in combination with ISO 12138 for domestic wash cycles and ISO 10528 for industrial laundry cycles in case of removable and washable covers.
               
            
                  —
               
               
                  BS 5651 or equivalent in case the cover is not intended to be removed and washed.
               
            5.11.   Dimensional change (Applicability: removable covers made of any fibres)
      
      For mattress covers that are removable and washable, the dimensional changes after washing and drying at either domestic or industrial washing temperatures and conditions shall not exceed:
      
                  —
               
               
                  Woven fabrics: ± 3 %
               
            
                  —
               
               
                  Nonwoven fabrics: ± 5 %
               
            This criterion does not apply to fabrics that are not promoted as ‘washable’.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide test reports referring to appropriate standards. ISO 6330 in combination with EN 25077 shall be used as test method. Unless the cover states otherwise, the default conditions shall be washing 3A (60 °C), drying C (flat drying) and ironing according to the composition of the fabric.
      
         Criterion 6. Glues and adhesives
      
      Glues containing organic solvents shall not be used. Glues and adhesives used for assembling the product shall be also compliant with criterion 10 on hazardous substances.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a declaration of non-use or a declaration from suppliers together with supporting documentation and compliance with criterion 10 shall be demonstrated accordingly.
      
         Criterion 7. Flame retardants
      
      The following flame retardants shall not be added intentionally to the product, any article of it and any homogeneous part of it:
      
                  Name
               
               
                  CAS number
               
               
                  Acronym
               
            
                  Decabromodiphenlyether
               
               
                  1163-19-5
               
               
                  decaBDE
               
            
                  Hexabromocyclododecane
               
               
                  25637-99-4
               
               
                  HBCD/HBCDD
               
            
                  Octabromodiphenylether
               
               
                  32536-52-0
               
               
                  octaBDE
               
            
                  Pentabromodiphenylether
               
               
                  32534-81-9
               
               
                  pentaBDE
               
            
                  Polybrominated biphenyls
               
               
                  59536-65-1
               
               
                  PBBs
               
            
                  Short chain chlorinated paraffins (C10-C13)
               
               
                  85535-84-8
               
               
                  SCCP
               
            
                  Tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl)-phosphate
               
               
                  126-72-7
               
               
                  TRIS
               
            
                  Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate
               
               
                  115-96-8
               
               
                  TCEP
               
            
                  Tris-(aziridinyl)-phosphinoxide
               
               
                  545-55-1
               
               
                  TEPA
               
            The use of any flame retardant shall be compliant with criterion 10 on hazardous substances.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide and shall make suppliers to provide a declaration of non-use confirming that the listed flame retardants have not been included in the product, any article of it and any homogeneous part of it. A list of substances added to enhance the flame retarding properties shall be also provided, including concentrations and related H statements/R phrases, and compliance with criterion 10 shall be demonstrated accordingly.
      
         Criterion 8. Biocides
      
      8.1.   Production
      
      The use of any biocidal active substance in the product shall have to be authorised under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5) (list available at: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/biocides/annexi_and_ia.htm) and shall be compliant with criterion 10 on hazardous substances.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide either declarations of non-use or evidence that the use of biocides is authorised under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012. A list of biocidal products added to the product shall be also provided, including concentrations and related H statements/R phrases, and compliance with criterion 10 shall be demonstrated accordingly.
      8.2.   Transportation
      
      Chlorophenols (their salts and esters), polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), organo-tin compounds (including TBT, TPhT, DBT and DOT) and diemthyl fumarate (DMFu) shall not be used during the transportation or storage of the product, any article of it and any homogeneous part of it.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide and shall make suppliers to provide a declaration of non-use, as appropriate, confirming that the listed substances have not been used during the transportation or storage of the product, any article and any homogeneous part of it. A list of biocidal products added to the product shall be also provided, including concentrations and related H statements/R phrases, and compliance with criterion 10 shall be demonstrated accordingly.
      
         Criterion 9. Plasticizers
      
      The following plasticizers shall not be added intentionally to the product, any article of it and to any homogeneous part of it:
      
                  Name
               
               
                  CAS number
               
               
                  Acronym
               
            
                  Di-iso-nonylphtalate (6)
                  
               
               
                  28553-12-0; 68515-48-0
               
               
                  DINP
               
            
                  Di-n-octylphthalate
               
               
                  117-84-0
               
               
                  DNOP
               
            
                  Di(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate
               
               
                  117-81-7
               
               
                  DEHP
               
            
                  Diisodecylphthalate (6)
                  
               
               
                  26761-40-0; 68515-49-1
               
               
                  DIDP
               
            
                  Butylbenzylphthalate
               
               
                  85-68-7
               
               
                  BBP
               
            
                  Dibutylphthalate
               
               
                  84-74-2
               
               
                  DBP
               
            
                  Di-iso-butylphthalate
               
               
                  84-69-5
               
               
                  DIBP
               
            
                  Di-C6-8-branched alkylphthalates
               
               
                  71888-89-6
               
               
                  DIHP
               
            
                  Di-C7-11-branched alkylphthalates
               
               
                  68515-42-4
               
               
                  DHNUP
               
            
                  Di-n-hexylphthalate
               
               
                  84-75-3
               
               
                  DHP
               
            
                  Di-(2-methoxyethyl)-phthalate
               
               
                  117-82-8
               
               
                  DMEP
               
            The sum of the prohibited plasticizers shall be lower than 0,10 % by weight. The use of any plasticizer shall be compliant with criterion 10 on hazardous substances.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide and shall make suppliers to provide a declaration of non-use confirming that the listed substances have not been used in the product, any article of it and any homogeneous part of it. Safety data sheets for the formulation of polymers may be requested to confirm that the listed substances have not been included in the product. A list of plasticizers added to the product shall be provided, including concentrations and related H statements/R phrases, and compliance with criterion 10 shall be demonstrated accordingly. Additional verification for the total content of phthalates may be required in accordance with ISO 14389 when quality of information is considered insufficient.
      
         Criterion 10. Excluded or limited substances and mixtures
      
      (a)   Hazardous substances and mixtures
      The EU Ecolabel may not be awarded if the product or any article of it, as defined in Article 3(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (7), or any homogenous part of it contains a substance or mixture meeting the criteria for classification with the hazard statements or risk phrases specified in the table below, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 or Council Directive 67/548/EEC (8), or contains a substance or mixture referred to in Article 57 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, unless specific derogation has been granted.
      The most recent classification rules adopted by the Union shall take precedence over the listed hazard classifications and risk phrases. Applicants shall therefore ensure that any classifications are based on the most recent classification rules.
      The hazard statements and the risk phrases in the table below generally refer to substances. However, if information on substances cannot be obtained, the classification rules for mixtures apply.
      The use of substances or mixtures which change their properties upon processing (e.g. become no longer bioavailable or undergo chemical modification) so that the identified hazards no longer apply are exempted from the above requirements. This shall include for instance modified polymers and monomers or additives which become covalently bonded within plastic coatings.
      
                  Hazard Statement (9)
                  
               
               
                  Risk Phrase (10)
                  
               
            
                  H300 Fatal if swallowed
               
               
                  R28
               
            
                  H301 Toxic if swallowed
               
               
                  R25
               
            
                  H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
               
               
                  R65
               
            
                  H310 Fatal in contact with skin
               
               
                  R27
               
            
                  H311 Toxic in contact with skin
               
               
                  R24
               
            
                  H330 Fatal if inhaled
               
               
                  R23/26
               
            
                  H331 Toxic if inhaled
               
               
                  R23
               
            
                  H340 May cause genetic defects
               
               
                  R46
               
            
                  H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
               
               
                  R68
               
            
                  H350 May cause cancer
               
               
                  R45
               
            
                  H350i May cause cancer by inhalation
               
               
                  R49
               
            
                  H351 Suspected of causing cancer
               
               
                  R40
               
            
                  H360F May damage fertility
               
               
                  R60
               
            
                  H360D May damage the unborn child
               
               
                  R61
               
            
                  H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child
               
               
                  R60/61/60-61
               
            
                  H360Fd May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child
               
               
                  R60/63
               
            
                  H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility
               
               
                  R61/62
               
            
                  H361f Suspected of damaging fertility
               
               
                  R62
               
            
                  H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child
               
               
                  R63
               
            
                  H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
               
               
                  R62-63
               
            
                  H362 May cause harm to breast fed children
               
               
                  R64
               
            
                  H370 Causes damage to organs
               
               
                  R39/23/24/25/26/27/28
               
            
                  H371 May cause damage to organs
               
               
                  R68/20/21/22
               
            
                  H372 Causes damage to organs
               
               
                  R48/25/24/23
               
            
                  H373 May cause damage to organs
               
               
                  R48/20/21/22
               
            
                  H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
               
               
                  R50
               
            
                  H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
               
               
                  R50-53
               
            
                  H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
               
               
                  R51-53
               
            
                  H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
               
               
                  R52-53
               
            
                  H413 May cause long-lasting effects to aquatic life
               
               
                  R53
               
            
                  EUH059 Hazardous to the ozone layer
               
               
                  R59
               
            
                  EUH029 Contact with water liberates toxic gas
               
               
                  R29
               
            
                  EUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
               
               
                  R31
               
            
                  EUH032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
               
               
                  R32
               
            
                  EUH070 Toxic by eye contact
               
               
                  R39-41
               
            
                  H317 (Sub-category 1A): May cause allergic skin reaction (trigger concentration ≥ 0,1 % w/w) (11)
                  
               
               
                  R43
               
            
                  H317 (Sub-category 1B): May cause allergic skin reaction (trigger concentration ≥ 1,0 % w/w) (11)
                  
               
            
                  H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
               
               
                  R42
               
            
            In accordance with Article 6(7) of Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 the following substances are specifically derogated from the requirements set out in criterion 10(a) and in accordance with the derogation conditions set out below. For each substance all derogation conditions shall be met for the specified hazard classifications.
      
                  Substances/Groups of substances
               
               
                  Derogated classification
               
               
                  Derogation conditions
               
            
                  Antimony Trioxide — ATO
               
               
                  H351
               
               
                  ATO shall be used as catalyst in polyester or as flame retardant synergist in textiles for backcoatings.
                  Emissions to air in the workplace where ATO is applied shall meet an eight hour occupational exposure limit value of 0,5 mg/m3.
               
            
                  Nickel
               
               
                  H317, H351, H372
               
               
                  Nickel shall be contained in stainless steel.
               
            
                  Dyestuff for dyeing and non-pigment printing in textiles
               
               
                  H301, H311, H331, H317, H334
               
               
                  Dust free dye formulations or automatic dosing and dispensing of dyes shall be used by dye houses and printers to minimise worker exposure.
               
            
                   
               
               
                  H411, H412, H413
               
               
                  The use of reactive, direct, vat, sulphur dyes with these classifications shall meet at least one of the following conditions:
                  
                              —
                           
                           
                              High affinity dyes are used;
                           
                        
                              —
                           
                           
                              Colour matching instrumentation is used;
                           
                        
                              —
                           
                           
                              Standard Operating Procedures for the dyeing process are used;
                           
                        
                              —
                           
                           
                              Colour removal is used in wastewater treatment (see criterion 5.8).
                           
                        
                              —
                           
                           
                              Solution dyeing processes are used;
                           
                        
                              —
                           
                           
                              Digital inkjet printing processes are used;
                           
                        The use of solution dyeing and/or digital printing are exempted from these conditions.
               
            
                  Flame retardants used in textiles
               
               
                  H317 (1B), H373, H411, H412, H413
               
               
                  The product shall be designed in order to meet fire protection requirements in ISO, EN, Member State or public sector procurement standards and regulations.
                  The product shall meet the requirements for durability of function (see criterion 5.10)
               
            
                  Optical brighteners
               
               
                  H411, H412, H413
               
               
                  Optical brighteners shall only be applied as additives during the production of acrylic, polyamide and polyester fibres.
               
            
                  Water, dirt and stain repellents
               
               
                  H413
               
               
                  The repellent and its degradation products shall be readily biodegradable and non-bioaccumulative in the aquatic environment, including aquatic sediment.
               
            
                  Auxiliaries used in textiles (comprising: Carriers, Levelling agents, Dispersing agents, Surfactants, Thickeners, Binders)
               
               
                  H301, H371, H373, H334, H411, H412, H413, EUH070
               
               
                  Recipes shall be formulated using automatic dosing systems and processes shall follow Standard Operating Procedures.
               
            
                  H311, H331, H317 (1B)
               
               
                  Residual auxiliaries classified accordingly shall not be present at concentrations of greater than 1,0 % w/w on the final product.
               
            
                  Glues and adhesives
               
               
                  H304, H341, H362, H371, H373, H400, H410, H411, H412, H413, EUH059, EUH029, EUH031, EUH032, EUH070, H317, H334
               
               
                  Glue and adhesives shall respect conditions set in criterion 6.
               
            
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide the bill of materials of the product, including a list with all articles and homogeneous part of it.
      The applicant shall screen the presence of substances and mixtures that may be classified with the hazard statements or risk phrases reported above in the criterion. The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with requirement 10(a) for the product, any article of it or any homogenous part of it.
      Applicants shall select the appropriate forms of verification. The main forms of verification are foreseen as follows:
      
                  —
               
               
                  Articles manufactured according to a specific chemical formulation (e.g. latex and PUR foams): Safety Data Sheets shall be provided for the final article or for the substances and mixtures composing the final article above a cut-off limit of 0,10 % w/w.
               
            
                  —
               
               
                  Homogenous parts and any associated treatments or impurities (e.g. plastic and metal parts): Safety Data Sheets shall be provided for the materials composing that part of the product and for substances and mixtures used in the formulation and treatment of the materials remaining in the final part above a cut-off limit of 0,10 % w/w.
               
            
                  —
               
               
                  Chemical recipes used to impart a specific function to the product or to textile components of the product (e.g. glues and adhesives, flame retardants, biocides, plasticizers, dyes): Safety Data Sheets shall be provided for substances and mixtures used in the assembly of the final product or substances and mixtures applied to textile components during production, dyeing, printing and finishing processes and remaining in the textile components.
               
            The declaration shall include related documentation, such as declarations of compliance signed by the suppliers, on the non-classification of the substances, mixtures or materials with any of the hazard classes associated to the hazard statements or risk phrases referred in the list above in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, as far as this can be determined, as a minimum, from the information meeting the requirements listed in Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
      The information provided shall relate to the forms or physical states of the substances or mixtures as used in the final product.
      The following technical information shall be provided to support the declaration of classification or non-classification for each substance and mixture:
      
                  (i)
               
               
                  For substances that have not been registered under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 or which do not yet have a harmonised CLP classification: information meeting the requirements listed in Annex VII to that Regulation;
               
            
                  (ii)
               
               
                  For substances that have been registered under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and which do not meet the requirements for CLP classification: information based on the REACH registration dossier confirming the non-classified status of the substance;
               
            
                  (iii)
               
               
                  For substances that have a harmonised classification or are self-classified: Safety Data Sheets where available. If these are not available or the substance is self-classified then information shall be provided relevant to the substances hazard classification according to Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006;
               
            
                  (iv)
               
               
                  In the case of mixtures: Safety Data Sheets where available. If these are not available then calculation of the mixture classification shall be provided according to the rules under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 together with information relevant to the mixtures hazard classification according to Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
               
            Safety Data Sheets (SDS) shall be completed in accordance with the guidance in Section 10, 11 and 12 of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (Requirements for the Compilation of Safety Data Sheets). Incomplete SDS shall require supplementing with information from declarations by chemical suppliers.
      Information on intrinsic properties of substances may be generated by means other than tests, for instance through the use of alternative methods such as in vitro methods, by quantitative structure activity models or by the use of grouping or read-across in accordance with Annex XI to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. The sharing of relevant data across the supply chain is strongly encouraged.
      Where substances used are derogated, then the declaration shall specifically identify those derogated substances and provide supporting evidence showing how the derogation conditions are met.
      (b)   Substances listed in accordance with Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
      No derogation from the exclusion in Article 6(6) of Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 shall be given concerning substances identified as substances of very high concern and included in the list provided for in Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, present in mixtures, in an article or in any homogeneous part of the product in concentrations > 0,10 % by weight.
      
         Assessment and verification: reference to the latest list of substances of very high concern shall be made on the date of application. The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with requirement 10(b), together with related documentation, including declarations of compliance signed by the material suppliers and copies of relevant Safety Data Sheets for substances or mixtures in accordance with Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. Concentration limits shall be specified in the safety data sheets in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 for substances and mixtures.
      
         Criterion 11. Emission of specified volatile organic compounds (SVOCs, VOCs, VVOCs) from the mattress
      
      The contribution of mattresses to the VOC content of the indoor air shall not exceed the final values reported below, for a period of 7 days or, alternatively, 28 days.
      Values are calculated with the emission test chamber method and with reference to the European Reference Room, by analogy with the procedure specified in the ‘Health-related Evaluation Procedure for Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions from Building Products’ developed by the AgBB (2012 version available at http://www.umweltbundesamt.de/sites/default/files/medien/377/dokumente/agbb_evaluation_scheme_2012.pdf)
      
                  Substance
               
               
                  Final value
                  7th day
               
               
                  Final value
                  28th day
               
            
                  Formaldehyde
               
               
                  < 0,06 mg/m3
                  
               
               
                  < 0,06 mg/m3
                  
               
            
                  Other aldehydes
               
               
                  < 0,06 mg/m3
                  
               
               
                  < 0,06 mg/m3
                  
               
            
                  VOCs (total)
               
               
                  < 0,5 mg/m3
                  
               
               
                  < 0,2 mg/m3
                  
               
            
                  SVOCs (total)
               
               
                  < 0,1 mg/m3
                  
               
               
                  < 0,04 mg/m3
                  
               
            
                  Each detectable compound classified as categories C1A or C1B according to the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
               
               
                  < 0,001 mg/m3
                  
               
               
                  < 0,001 mg/m3
                  
               
            
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall perform a test chamber analysis in accordance with the standard EN ISO 16000-9. The analysis of formaldehyde and other aldehydes shall comply with the standard ISO 16000-3; the analysis of VOCs and SVOCs shall comply with the standard ISO 16000-6. Testing following the standard CEN/TS 16516 shall be considered equivalent to those of the ISO 16000 series of standards.
      Test results shall be calculated for an area specific ventilation rate ‘q’ = 0,5 m3/m2h, corresponding to a loading factor ‘L’ of 1 m2/m3 and an air change rate ‘n’ of 0,5 per hour. In all these cases, the total surface of all surfaces (upside, downside and edges) of the mattress determine the area used for calculation of the loading factor. The test shall be performed on an entire mattress. Should this not be possible for any reason, any of the following alternative procedures of testing may be applied:
      
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                  Performing the test on a representative sample of the mattress (i.e. one half, one quarter or one eighth); cut edges shall be closed airtight by appropriate means. In order to provide a conservative estimation of the concentration values expected from the entire mattress, concentrations registered with the sample shall be scaled-up by volume (i.e. emissions shall be multiplied by a factor 2, 4 or 8);
               
            
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                  Performing the test for each separate element forming part of the mattress. In order to provide a conservative estimation of the concentration values expected from the entire mattress, contributions registered with single components shall be combined using this formula CM = Σ ωi·Ci; where:
                  
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                              ‘CM’ (μg·m–3) is the overall contribution from the entire mattress;
                           
                        
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                              ‘Ci’ (μg·m–3·kgi
                                 –1) is the contribution per unit of mass given by each element ‘i’ forming part of the mattress;
                           
                        
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                              ‘ωi’ (kgi) is the weight of the element ‘i’ in the entire mattress.
                           
                        The emissions of all elements of the mattress shall be summed up without taking into account any adsorption or barrier effects (worst-case approach).
               
            
         Criterion 12. Technical performance
      
      12.1.   Quality
      
      The mattress shall be designed in a way that a quality product meeting the needs of the consumer is placed on the market.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a report describing the approach followed and the actions taken in order to ensure the quality of the product, the fulfilment of specific functional characteristics and the respect of thermo-hygrometric wellness requirements. The following aspects should be taken into consideration: research and development, selection of materials, internal testing and verification procedures for demonstrating the fulfilment of functional characteristics and the respect of thermo-hygrometric wellness requirements.
      12.2.   Durability
      
      Mattresses shall present the following functional characteristics:
      
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                  Loss of height < 15 %
               
            
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                  Loss of firmness < 20 %
               
            
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a test report describing the results obtained following the test method EN 1957. The losses of height and firmness refer to the difference between the measurements made initially (at 100 cycles) and after the completion (30 000 cycles) of the durability test.
      12.3.   Warranty
      
      A list of recommendations on how to use, maintain and dispose the mattress shall be reported in the warranty documentation. The warranty for the mattress shall be valid for a period of at least 10 years. This prescription shall not be required for cot mattresses.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide documentation attesting the implementation of the warranty scheme.
      
         Criterion 13. Design for disassembly and recovery of materials
      
      The manufacturer shall demonstrate that the mattress can be dismantled for the following purposes:
      
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                  undertaking repairs and replacements of worn-out parts,
               
            
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                  upgrading older or obsolete parts,
               
            
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                  separating parts and materials for the potential recycle of them.
               
            
         Assessment and verification: a report shall be submitted with the application detailing the dismantling of the mattress and the possible disposal of each part. For instance, the following actions could facilitate the dismantling of the mattress: preferring sewing to the application of glue; using removable covers; using single and recyclable materials for each homogeneous part.
      
         Criterion 14. Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel
      
      The EU Ecolabel can be applied both on the packaging and on the product. If the optional label with text box is used, it shall contain the following text:
      
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                  ‘High-quality long-lasting product’
               
            
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                  ‘Hazardous substances restricted’
               
            
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                  ‘Indoor air pollution reduced’
               
            The following text shall moreover appear:
      ‘For more information on why this product has been awarded the EU Ecolabel, please visit http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/’
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance and visual evidence.
      
         Criterion 15. Additional information to consumers
      
      The applicant shall provide consumers in written or audiovisual form with a list of recommendations on how to use, maintain and dispose the mattress.
      
         Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance and visual evidence.
      
         (1)  Only for foams composed of natural latex for at least 20 % by weight.
      
         (2)  N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), N-nitrosomethylethylamine (NMEA), N-nitrosodi-i-propylamine (NDIPA), N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine (NDPA), N-nitrosodi-n-butylamine (NDBA), N-nitrosopyrrolidinone (NPYR), N-nitrosopiperidine (NPIP), N-nitrosomorpholine (NMOR).
      
         (3)  Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1).
      
         (4)  Commission Decision 2014/350/EU of 5 June 2014 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for textile products (OJ L 174, 13.6.2014, p. 45).
      
         (5)  Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1).
      
         (6)  only for cot mattresses.
      
         (7)  Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
      
         (8)  Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1).
      
         (9)  According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
      
         (10)  According to Directive 67/548/EEC and Directives 2006/121/EC and 1999/45/EC.
      
         (11)  According to Commission Regulation (EU) No 286/2011 of 10 March 2011 amending, for the purposes of its adaptation to technical and scientific progress, Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 83, 30.3.2011, p. 1).