Changes from plenary report to adopted text

AddedLABELLING REQUIREMENTS

AddedPART A – LABELLING OF CONTENTS

AddedThe information to be included on the labels of detergents and surfactants made available on the market

Added1. The weight percentage ranges ‘less than 5 %’, ‘5 % or over but less than 15 %’, ‘15 % or over but less than 30 %’, ‘30 % and more’, shall be used to indicate the content of the constituents listed below where they are added in a concentration above 0,2 % by weight:

Added(a) phosphates,

Added(b) phosphonates,

Added(c) anionic surfactants, [Am. 133]

Added(d) cationic surfactants, [Am. 134]

Added(e) amphoteric surfactants, [Am. 135]

Added(f) non-ionic surfactants, [Am. 136]

Added(g) oxygen-based bleaching agents,

Added(h) chlorine-based bleaching agents,

Added(i) EDTA and salts thereof,

Added(j) NTA (nitrilotriacetic acid) and salts thereof,

Added(k) phenols and halogenated phenols,

Added(l) paradichlorobenzene,

Added(m) aromatic hydrocarbons,

Added(n) aliphatic hydrocarbons,

Added(o) halogenated hydrocarbons,

Added(p) soap,

Added(q) zeolites,

Added(r) polycarboxylates.

Added2. The following classes of constituents, if added, shall be listed irrespective of their concentration:

Added(a) enzymes,

Added(b) micro-organisms,

Added(c) optical brighteners,

Added(d) perfumes.

Added3. Preservatives shall be listed, using where possible the system referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, irrespective of their concentration, provided that they meet the following conditions:

Added(a) contribute to the qualification of the detergent as a treated article within the meaning of Article 3(1), point (l), of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012;

Added(b) are labelled on a constituent of the detergent.

AddedThe condition listed in point (b) of the first subparagraph does not have to be met where preservatives do not exceed the elicitation thresholds referred to in point 3.4.3.3. / table 3.4.6. of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 or they no longer have a preservation function in the final product even in synergies with other preservatives.

AddedWhere a digital label is provided in accordance with Article 16(1) of this Regulation, the preservatives shall be listed, using where possible the system referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, irrespective of their concentration. [Am. 137]

Added4. If added at concentrations exceeding 0,01 % by weight, the allergenic fragrances that are listed in entries 45, 67-92 and [X] to [X] of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, shall be labelled using the system referred to in Article 33 of that Regulation. The first sentence shall not apply to allergenic fragrances that meet the labelling thresholds under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.

Added5. The requirements referred to in points 1 to 4 shall not apply to professional detergents and surfactants, provided that the equivalent information to that required in those points is provided in section 15 of the safety data sheet drawn up in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

Added6. In addition to the information listed in points 1 to 5, as applicable, the label of detergents containing micro-organisms shall bear the following information:

Added(a) an indication or a precautionary statement that the product is not to be used on surfaces in contact with food;

Added(b) an indication of the shelf life of the product;

Added(c) use instructions or special precautions, where relevant.

AddedPART B – LABELLING OF DOSAGE INFORMATION

AddedThe information to be included on the label of consumer laundry detergents and consumer automatic dishwasher detergents

Added1. The label of consumer laundry detergents shall contain the following information:

Added(a) the recommended quantities and/or dosage instructions expressed in millilitres or grams or, where relevant, number of units appropriate to a standard washing machine load, for soft, medium and hard water hardness levels and making provision for one or two cycle washing processes, [Am. 138]

Added(b) for heavy-duty detergents, the number of standard washing machine loads of ‘normally soiled’ fabrics, and, for detergents for delicate fabrics, the number of standard washing machine loads of ‘lightly soiled’ fabrics, that can be washed with the contents of the package using water of medium hardness, corresponding to 2,5 millimoles CaCO3/l,

Added(c) the capacity of any measuring cup, if provided, shall be indicated in millilitres or grams, and clearly visible markings shall be provided that significantly contrast the colour of the measuring cup to indicate the dose of detergent appropriate for a standard washing machine load for soft, medium and hard water hardness levels, [Am. 139]

Added(ca) for detergents packed in bottles, the dose of detergent appropriate for a standard washing machine load at least for soft and medium water hardness level shall be provided by clearly visible markings on the lid, that significantly contrast the colour of the lid. [Am. 140]

Added2. For the purposes of point 1, the standard washing machine loads shall be 4,5 kg dry fabric for heavy-duty detergents and 2,5 kg dry fabric for light-duty detergents. A detergent shall be considered to be a heavy-duty detergent unless the claims of the manufacturer predominantly promote fabric care, namely low temperature wash, delicate fibres and colours.

Added3. The label of consumer automatic dishwasher detergents shall indicate the standard dosage expressed in grams or millilitres or number of tabletsunits for the main washing cycle for normally soiled tableware in a fully loaded 12 place settings dishwasher, adjusting the standard dosage, where relevant, for soft, medium, and hard water hardness. [Am. 141]

AddedPART C – DIGITAL LABELLING

AddedThe following content information referred to in part A, may be provided on the digital label only, in accordance with Article 16(1), second subparagraph, in the manner specified in that part:

Added(a) anionic surfactants;

Added(b) cationic surfactants;

Added(c) amphoteric surfactants;

Added(d) non-ionic surfactants;

Added(e) phosphates;

Added(f) phosphonates;

Added(g) soap. [Am. 142]

AddedPART D – SIMPLIFIED DOSAGE INFORMATION FOR CONSUMER LAUNDRY DETERGENTS

AddedThe simplified dosage grid shall contain the following information:

Added(a) basic instructions for use, where relevant;

Added(b) the recommended quantities based on medium/averagemedium water hardness and different degrees of fabric soiling; and [Am. 143]