(2011/383/EU). Their aim is to promote cleaning detergents that represent the best 1020% of the products available on the EC market in terms of environmental performance considering the whole life cycle (from production, through use and until disposal). These criteria are foreseen to expire in December 2016. The framework that sets out the EU Ecolabel criteria for APCs defines the aims of the criteria as promoting products that have a reduced impact on aquatic ecosystems, contain a limited amount of hazardous substances and have a tested performance. are currently criteria for each of the following aspects of all-purpose cleaners and sanitary cleaners (in the following sections APC is used as a collective term to describe both of these): Toxicity to aquatic organisms Biodegradability of surfactants Excluded or limited substances and mixtures Fragrances Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Phosphorous Packaging requirements Fitness for use User instructions Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel Professional training This questionnaire is the first stage in the process of revising the criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for APCs. Its aim is to find out whether the current scope definition is still appropriate regarding the current market conditions and state of the art of the technology, and which criteria need to be amended, maintained or withdrawn. One of the goals of the revision is to obtain simplified criteria addressing the most important environmental impacts of APCs from a life cycle perspective. The views of relevant stakeholders are of utmost importance. 1.2 Confidentiality and contact details All responses received through this questionnaire will be treated as confidential. Where data is published, it will be in an aggregated format only. Comments will not be attributed to an individual person or organisation unless this is specifically requested. We rely heavily on stakeholder consultation, so your time and expertise are greatly appreciated and valued. For further information regarding this questionnaire, please contact us by writing to Josie Arendorf at the following e-mail address: josie.arendorf@oakdenehollins.co.uk. Once you have completed this survey, please email it to: Thank you for taking part! 2. QUESTIONNAIRE 2.1 Your contact details First name: Family name:
Window cleaners None permissible Sanitary cleaners < 1.0 g (P)/100 g of product Are the current limits set for the maximum amounts of phosphorus strict enough for APCs available on the market? Yes No If no, please explain why and/or propose modification. Are the current limits effective in distinguishing between the and the best environmental performing products in the APC product group? Yes No If no, please explain why and/or propose modification. Should phosphorus compounds such as phosphates and phosphonates be banned from this product group? Yes No If yes, please explain why and/or propose modification. Criterion 7: Packaging requirements The existing criteria specify the following requirements on packaging: Sprays containing propellants must not be used Plastics that are used for the main container must be marked in accordance with EC Directive 94/62/EC or DIN 6120 part 1 and 2 in connection with DIN 7728 part 1 If the primary packaging is made of recycled material, any indication of this on the packaging be in conformity with the ISO 14021 standard Products packaged in trigger sprays must be sold as part of a refillable system Only phthalates that at the time of application have been risk assessed and have not been classified according to Criterion 3c may be used in the plastic packaging The weight utility ratio (for primary packaging) must not exceed the following values: Product type WUR Concentrated products, including liquid concentrates and solids that are diluted in water prior to use. 1.2 g/ l use solution (washing Ready-to-use products, i.e. products used without further dilution. g/ l use solution (washing Do you think that is it necessary to have a criterion on packaging requirements for this product group? Yes No If no, please explain why and/or propose modification. Are the WUR limits acceptable for APCs currently on the market? Yes No If no, please explain why and/or propose modification.