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

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

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

RemovedPART B – LABELLING OF DOSAGE INFORMATION

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

Removed1. The label of consumer laundry detergents shall contain the following information:

Removed(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]

Removed(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,

Removed(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]

Removed(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]

Removed2. 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.

Removed3. 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]

RemovedPART C – DIGITAL LABELLING

RemovedThe 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:

Removed(a) anionic surfactants;

Removed(b) cationic surfactants;

Removed(c) amphoteric surfactants;

Removed(d) non-ionic surfactants;

Removed(e) phosphates;

Removed(f) phosphonates;

Removed(g) soap. [Am. 142]

RemovedPART D – SIMPLIFIED DOSAGE INFORMATION FOR CONSUMER LAUNDRY DETERGENTS

RemovedThe simplified dosage grid shall contain the following information:

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

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

Removed(c) an indication of the washing machine load.

RemovedPoints (1)(c) and (d) of Part B shall also apply where the simplified dosage information is provided. [Am. 144]

RemovedAnnex VI

RemovedPRODUCT PASSPORT

RemovedThe product passport shall include the following information:

Removed(a) the unique product identifier of the detergent or surfactant;

Removed(b) the name, the postal and email address of the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s authorised representative as well the manufacturer’s unique operator identifier; [Am. 145]

Removed(c) the identification of detergent or surfactant allowing traceability, including a colour image of sufficient clarity to enable the identification of the detergent or surfactant;

Removed(d) the commodity code under which the detergent or surfactant is classified at the moment the product passport is created, as set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/871;

Removed(e) references to Union legal acts that the detergent or surfactant complies with;

Removed(f) a full list of substances intentionally added in the detergent or surfactant and of preservatives labelled in accordance with part A, point 3, first subparagraph, point (b), of Annex V, using the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients, or where it is not available, the European Pharmacopoeia name and, when also the latter is not available, the common chemical name or International Union of Pure and Applied Chemists name. [Am. 146]

Removed(fa) the technical documentation and results of the conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 7(2); [Am. 147]

Removed(fb) where applicable, the results of the test carried out by the manufacturer in accordance with point 9 of Annex II and the third party verification statement of those tests; [Am. 148]

Removed(fc) where applicable, a link to the digital label referred to in Article 16(1). [Am. 149]

RemovedThe information referred to in point (fa) shall only be available to market surveillance authorities of the Member States and the Commission. [Am. 150]

RemovedThe obligation referred to in point (f) shall not apply to professional detergents, or to surfactants for professional detergents, for which a safety data sheet referred to in Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 is available.

RemovedAnnex VII

RemovedTEST METHODS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 22(2)

Removed1. Reference method (confirmatory test)

Removed1.1. Definition

RemovedThis method describes a laboratory model of the activated sludge and secondary settler which is designed to simulate municipal sewage treatment. Improved state-of-the-art operating conditions can be applied to this test method as described in EN ISO 11733.

Removed1.2. Equipment needed for measurement

RemovedThe method of measurement employs the small-activated sludge plant shown in Figure 1, and in greater detail in Figure 2. The equipment consists of a sewage vessel A for synthetic sewage, dosing pump B, aeration vessel C, settling vessel D, air-lift pump E to recycle the activated sludge, and vessel F for collecting the treated effluent.

RemovedVessels A and F must be of glass or suitable plastic and hold at least twenty-four litres. Pump B must provide a constant flow of synthetic sewage to the aeration vessel; this vessel, during normal operation, contains three litres of mixed liquor. A sintered aeration cube G is suspended in the vessel C at the apex of the cone. The quantity of air blown through the aerator shall be monitored by means of a flow meter H.

Removed1.3. Synthetic sewage

RemovedA synthetic sewage is employed for the test. Dissolve in each litre of tap water:

Removed- 160 mg peptone;

Removed- 110 mg meat extract;

Removed- 30 mg urea, CO(NH2)2;

Removed- 7 mg sodium chloride, NaCl;

Removed- 4 mg calcium chloride, CaCl2.2H2O;

Removed- 2 mg magnesium sulphate, MgSO4.7H2O;

Removed- 28 mg of di-potassium hydrogen phosphate, K2HPO4;

Removed- and 10 ± 1 mg of the surfactant.

RemovedThe synthetic sewage is freshly prepared daily.