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1. For the assessment and verification of these requirements tests shall be conducted in accordance with testing procedure indicated in respective EN standards for the given kind of product see Table 2 The testing shall be conducted at a pressure of 1 5 3 0 and 4 5 bar 0 2 bar for products claimed to be suitable for high pressure installations typically 1 0 to 5 0 bar or 0 2 0 3 and 0 5 bar 0 02 bar for products claimed to be suitable for low pressure installations typically 0 1 to 0 5 bar Required documentation for Assessment and verification gt The applicant shall provide a declaration of the product s compliance with the requirement and specify the lowest maximum available water flow rate of the product submitted for the labelling procedure Declaration 3 Lowest maximum available water flow rate gt Results of tests conducted in accordance with testing procedure indicated in respective EN standards for the given kind of product see Table 2 gt Products marketed to be suitable for low pressure installations functioning typically at 0 1 to 0 5 bar Page 12 ie we Ecolabel jww ecolabel eu Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU c Temperature management Sanitary tapware shall be equipped with an advanced device or technical solution which allows for the management of temperature and or hot water by the end user for example by limiting the water temperature or the supply
2. cei Da Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU USER MANUAL FOR THE EU ECOLABEL kx Eu YE Ecolabe www ecolabel eu Guidance document and Application forms For Sanitary Tapware Version 1 0 May 2014 Commission Decision 2013 250 EU of 21 May 2013 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for sanitary tapware re Da Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Ecolabel Contents PartA General Information csicnenn aaa 2 l Introduction iaia iii ir 3 2 For which products can applications be Made 3 3 Who can apply for the EU Ecolabel ee ceseessecseceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeaeecaaecaaessaeesaeenaeen 3 4 What does an application contract COver 4 5 Choice of analytical laboratory eeeessecsseceeeceseeeseeeseeeeeeseeeceeecaeeeaeeeaeeeaaecaaesaeseaeseaeenaeee 4 6 Test period and test freQuency rneconistsriosianeonni aa iaaeaie iaaiaee oii iniaiaiai 6 7 Continuous control the responsibility of the applicant ee eee ii 6 8 Assessment of compliance with the criteria eeceeeeeeeeeeneeeneeeeecnaecsaecsaeseaeeseeseeeseeeeeeeeeas 6 9 Cossu ela 7 10 The application processi aiar ia 7 Part B Product Assessment and Verification iii 9 Criterion 1 Water consumption and related energy saving i 10 a Maximum available water fl
3. Body may at any reasonable time and without notice request and the holder shall grant access to the premises Page 6 le o Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU 9 Costs The applicant must pay all expenses for tests and verifications related to the application holding and use of the EU Ecolabel The Competent Body can require reasonable costs to cover the assessment procedure The Competent Body to which an application is made shall charge a fee according to the Commission Regulation EU No 782 2013 of 14 August 2013 amending Annex III to the Regulation EC No 66 2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the EU Ecolabel 25 November 2009 The applicant may be charged for travel and accommodation costs where an on site verification is needed outside the Member State in which the Competent Body is based 10 The application process Once you have decided to make an application we would advise you to contact your Competent Body immediately See section above Where to apply The contact details of each Competent Body are available at http ec europa eu environment ecolabel competent bodies html The first step in applying for the EU Ecolabel is to register on the online application tool ECAT at https webgate ec europa eu ecat_admin For help in using ECAT please download the ECAT User Manual at http ec europa eu environment ecolabel how to apply for eu ecolabel html If you have any p
4. O Yes O No O No O 1 c Temperature management Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body gt Documentation describing the technology or device applied in the product for the temperature management OR gt If itis a sanitary tapware designed to be fitted to a water supply that is already temperature controlled please explain the specific technical property that makes the sanitary tapware suited for fitting to this form of system gt DECLARATION 4 signed by the producer Yes O Yes O No O No O 1 d Time control Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body gt Results of a test conducted in accordance with the standard EN 15091 for electronic opening and closing sanitary tapware sensors OR EN 816 for automatic shut off valves time limiters Yes O No O Page 46 Cs NE Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Ecolabel gt DECLARATION 5 signed by the producer Yes O No O Criterion 2 Materials in contact with drinking water Chemical and hygienic characteristics of materials in contact with drinking water Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body gt For the metallic materials included in the positive list given in Appendix 1 of the Commission Decision 2013 250 EU documentation on the category of material used and its composition For the metallic materials not included in the positive list g
5. Technology BAT report of the Ecotapware project available at http susproc jrc ec europa eu ecotapware docs BAT 20Report 20Final Sept 202011 pdf Page 13 ce Dai Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU d Time control This criterion applies to sanitary tapware which is sold or marketed together with time control devices Control devices are devices which stop water flow after a certain time or if they are not used for example sensors which stop the water flow when a user leaves the sensor range electronic opening and closing sanitary tapware time limiters which stop the water flow when the maximum flow time is reached automatic shut off valves For sanitary tapware equipped with a sensor shut off delay time after usage shall not exceed 1 second for taps and 3 seconds for showers Furthermore the sanitary tapware equipped with a sensor shall have an in built security technical feature with a pre set shut off time of maximum 2 minutes to prevent an accident or continuous water flow from taps or showers when not in use For sanitary tapware equipped with time limiters the pre set maximum flow period should not exceed 15 seconds for taps and 35 seconds for showers Nevertheless the product shall be designed to allow the installer to adjust the flow time in accordance with the intended product s application For the assessment and verification of these requirements tests shall be conducted in
6. VAT in the European Economic Area i e the European Community plus Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein of the product at ex factory prices in or insert local currency if applicable Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 28 ie iN Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU APPLICATION FORM 3 Information on the application 1 Is this the first application for the EU Ecolabel for the product s specified above Yes No 0 If no please state when and where the first application was made and with what outcome 2 Please indicate if an application for the same product has been successful under other environment label schemes e g the Nordic Ecolabel or Blue Angel Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 29 Cs Da Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU APPLICATION FORM 4 Applicant s undertakings As the applicant for an EU Ecolabel I hereby declare that I understand and accept the provisions of Regulation EC No 66 2010 on the EU Ecolabel scheme and in particular Article 6 paragraph 6 which states that the EU Ecolabel may not be awarded to goods containing substances or preparations mixtures meeting the criteria for classification as toxic hazardous to the environment carcinogenic mutagenic or toxic for reproduction CMR in accordance with Regulation EC No 1272 2008 of the European Parliamen
7. be submitted For further information about national legislation please consult the supplementary document Legal requirements of the Member States of EU Criterion 3 Excluded or limited substances and mixtures a Hazardous substances and mixtures According to the Article 6 6 of Regulation EC No 66 2010 on the EU Ecolabel the product or any article of it shall not contain substances meeting criteria for classification with the hazard statements or risk phrases specified in Table 4 in accordance with Regulation EC No 1272 2008 or Directive 67 548 EC nor shall it contain substances referred to in Article 57 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 The risk phrases in Table 4 generally refer to substances However if information on substances cannot be obtained the classification rules for mixtures apply 7 In Regulation EC No 1907 2006 REACH Article means an object which during production is given a special shape surface or design which determines its function to a greater degree than does its chemical composition Page 16 Fes N Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Ecolabel www ecolabel su Table 4 List of hazard statements Hazard Statement Risk Phrase 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 i
8. e to consumption of water and related energy for water heating and advice on how rational use can minimise the environmental impact b information that the product has been awarded the EU Ecolabel together with a brief specific explanation as to what this means in addition to the general information provided alongside the EU Ecolabel logo c the maximum flow rate in l min tested as indicated in Criterion 1 a d installation instructions including information on the specific operating pressures that the product is suitable for e advice concerning the issue of water stagnation and a related warning against drinking tap water after a longer stagnation time applicable particularly for kitchen taps such as for example To avoid the wastage of drinking water use stagnation water e g such as water used in the morning or after holidays to for example flush toilets take a shower or water gardens recommendations on the proper use and maintenance including cleaning and decalcification of the product mentioning all relevant instructions particularly i advice on maintenance and use of products Page 22 ce Dai Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU ii information about which spare parts can be replaced ili instructions concerning the replacement of washers if taps drip water iv advice on cleaning sanitary tapware with appropriate materials in order to prevent damage to their inte
9. of hot water or by thermostatic adjustment The solution shall be specified to provide the user with accurate control over the temperature of the water from the tap or shower independent of the heating system to which it is connected Possible solutions may include ahot water barrier acold water supply in middle position athermostatic mixing valve other a different solution can be accepted if approved by the CBs Exemptions Sanitary tapware designed to be fitted to a water supply that is already temperature controlled The applicant shall explain the specific technical property that makes the sanitary tapware suited for fitting to this form of system Showerheads Required documentation for Assessment and verification gt The applicant shall provide a declaration of the product s compliance with the requirement Declaration 4 Temperature management gt The applicant shall provide the documentation describing the technology or device applied in the 4 product gt Where the water supply is already temperature controlled the applicant shall include an explanation of the specific technical property that makes the sanitary tapware suited for fitting to this form of system This feature exempts the product from the above requirement Showerheads are exempted from this requirement Description of available technical solutions can be found in Task 5 Taps and Showerheads Best Available
10. 11 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Page 19 rer DE Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU gt A declaration of compliance with this criterion according to Declaration 7 Hazardous substances and SVHC gt Related documentation such as declarations of compliance signed by their suppliers according to Declaration 7 Hazardous substances and SVHC gt Summarized information on the relevant characteristics associated to the hazard statements referred to in the above list to the level of detail specified in section 10 11 and 12 of Annex II of Regulation EC 1907 2006 Requirements for the Compilation of Safety Data Sheets gt For substances listed in Annexes IV and V of REACH exempted from registration obligations under Article 2 7 a and b of Regulation 1907 2006 REACH a declaration to this effect will suffice to comply with the requirements set out above 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 the Regulation EC No 66 2010 shall be given concerning substances identified as substances of very high concern and included in the list foreseen in Article 59 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 present in mixtures in an article or in any homogeneous part of a complex article in concentrations gt 0 1 Specific concentration limits determined in ac
11. 12 Sanitary tapware Shower outlets for sanitary tapware for water i supply systems type 1 and type 2 General technical specification Sanitary tapware Low pressure mechanical mixing valves General EN 1286 i INT technical specification 3 Sanitary tapware Low pressure thermostatic mixing valves General EN 1287 Rca technical specifications EN 15091 Sanitary tapware Electronic opening and closing sanitary tapware gt Sanitary tapware General specification for electrodeposited coatings EN 248 of Ni Cr EN60335 1 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances EN60335 2 35 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Safety Particular Requirements for Instantaneous Water heaters Technical solutions which allow for activating a higher water flow rate include Booster buttons so called eco boosters eco button Mixers with 2 step cartridge so called taps with water brakes Other it shall be described and accepted by the Competent Bodies The tapware flow rate setting returns to the default position when the user shuts off the water or switches off the eco booster option Required documentation for Assessment and verification gt The applicant shall provide a declaration of the product s compliance with the requirement and specify the maximum water flow rate in l min of the product submitted for the labelling procedure Declaration 2 Maximum available water flow rate gt Results of tests conducted
12. 57 d e or f of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 shall not exceed 0 1 weight by weight The final product must not be labelled according to the hazard statements above The following substances components in Table 5 are specifically derogated from this requirement Table 5 Substances components specifically derogated Nickel in stainless steel of all types All hazard statements and risk phrases Page 18 pu Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Articles and homogenous parts of sanitary tapware in All hazard statements and risk phrases contact with drinking water made of alloys which fall under Article 23 d of Regulation 1272 2008 and are listed in Part B of the Acceptance of metallic materials used for products in contact with drinking water Common Approach or fulfil the requirements to be added to this list as indicated in Appendix 1 Nickel in protective coating layer All hazard statements and risk phrases if the release of nickel from nickel layers or a coating containing nickel on inner surfaces of products which are intended to come into contact with drinking water tested in accordance with EN 16058 standard does not exceed 10 ug l Electronic components of sanitary tapware which fulfil All hazard statements and risk phrases the requirements of Directive 201 1 65 EU Where national requirements of the Member State where the product will be placed on t
13. 7 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel The optional label with text box shall contain the following text Improved water efficiency Increased energy saving potential With this certified product you save water energy and money The guidelines for the use of the optional label with the text box can be found in the Guidelines for the use of the EU Ecolabel logo on the website http ec europa eu environment ecolabel promo pdf logo 20guidelines pdf Page 23 ie Na A Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Required documentation for Assessment and verification gt The applicant shall provide a sample of the label or its pdf artwork and gt A declaration of compliance with this criterion Declaration 11 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel Page 24 Ze Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU NE Ecolabel www ecolabel eu PartC Application forms gt UNE colabe www ecolabel eu Page 25 ie fi Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Application for an EU Ecolabel under Regulation EC No 66 2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the EU Ecolabel See above in the section on Where to apply to know where you have to send your EU Ecolabel application Application fee An invoice will be sent when the application and the attached declarations are received Before the application can
14. ON 2 Maximum available water flow rate Product name Other please specify Booster buttons eco boosters eco button Mixers with 2 step cartridge taps with water brakes Area of application Producer Low pressure installation Yes No 0 Economy setting i e flow limiting device Yes 0 No L Average of three measurement Maximum available water flow rate 1 min High Low Results l min pressure Pressure bar bar Measurement 1 1 5 0 2 Measurement 2 3 0 0 3 Measurement 3 4 5 0 5 Mean of three measurements Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 33 ie a Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU ww ecolabel eu DECLARATION 3 Lowest maximum available water flow rate Product name Area of application Producer Low pressure installation Yes No Lowest max available water flow rate l min Average of three measurement High Low Results l min pressure Pressure bar bar Measurement 1 5 0 2 Measurement 2 3 0 0 3 Measurement 3 4 5 0 5 Mean of three measurements Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 34 ie iN Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU DECLARATION 4 Temperature management Product name Area of appl
15. accordance with the standard EN 15091 for electronic opening and closing sanitary tapware or EN 816 for automatic shut off valves to the competent body as part of the application The product or system shall be tested at the pressure range stipulated 3 0 bar 0 2 bar for high pressure valves or 0 5 bar 0 02 bar for low pressure valves to verify that the time control shuts off within a 10 tolerance of that specified by the applicant Required documentation for Assessment and verification gt The applicant shall provide a declaration of the product s compliance with the requirement and specify the type of solution used within its technical parameters a pre set water flow time for time limiters the shut off delay time after usage for sensors Declaration 5 Time control gt Results of a test conducted in accordance with the standard EN 15091 for electronic opening and closing sanitary tapware or EN 816 for automatic shut off valves to the competent body as part of the application The product or system shall be tested at the pressure range stipulated 3 0 bar 0 2 bar for high pressure valves or 0 5 bar 0 02 bar for low pressure valves to verify that the time control shuts off within a 10 tolerance of that specified by the applicant n Description of most common economy setting solutions can be found in Task 5 Taps and Showerheads Best Available Technology BAT report of the Ecotapware project available
16. age 2 le ENT Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU 1 Introduction The purpose of this User s Manual is to describe the requirements in form of data and documentation that the applicant has to compile in order to apply for the EU Ecolabel for sanitary tapware In addition this manual describes the requirements for demonstrating continued compliance once the label has been granted This User s Manual only serves as a guiding document The legal basis for the award of the EU Ecolabel is the EC Regulation 66 2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the EU Ecolabel and the Commission Decision 2013 250 EU of 21 May 2013 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for sanitary tapware Completed application forms for the European Ecolabel shall be provided in two copies bearing original signatures The application form template can be provided by any of the Competent Bodies responsible for the European Scheme For further information please get in contact whit the Ecolabel Helpdesk ecolabel bio deloitte fr 2 For which products can applications be made The product group sanitary tapware shall comprise household taps showerheads and showers which are mainly used to derive water for personal hygiene cleaning cooking and drinking including those marketed for non domestic use The following products shall be excluded from the product group s
17. ai Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU given in Appendix 1 of the Decision 2013 250 EU the applicant shall submit a declaration of compliance with this requirement Declaration 6 Materials in contact with drinking water gt For the metallic materials not included in this positive list the applicant shall provide results of test conducted in accordance with the approach for Adding Materials to the Composition List within a Category of Materials as described in Appendix 1 of the Decision 2013 250 EU and using the EN 15664 1 standard Requirements derived from the Member State where the product will be placed on the market gt If obligatory national regulations are in place in the Member State where the product will be placed on the market a certificate of approval of these metallic materials and or product issued by national authorities or responsible laboratories shall be submitted gt Organic materials in contact with drinking water shall be tested in accordance with the respective requirements of the Member State where the product will be placed on the market A certificate or if appropriate test results issued by national authorities or responsible laboratories shall be submitted gt Additionally if required by the national regulations or the Member State where the product is placed on the market test results for enhancement of microbial growth and assessment of odour and flavour assessment of water shall
18. anitary tapware a bathtub taps b double lever handle showers c non domestic special purpose sanitary tapware 3 Who can apply for the EU Ecolabel Manufacturers importers services providers traders and retailers may submit applications for the Ecolabel Traders and retailers may submit applications in respect of products placed on the trade market under their own brand names Where to apply gt If a product originates in a single country of the European Economic Area market European Union plus Iceland Lichtenstein and Norway the application shall be presented to a Competent Body of that country gt If a product originates in the same form in several countries of the European Economic Area the application may be presented to a Competent Body in one of those countries Page 3 le Da Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU gt If a product originates outside the European Economic Area market European Union plus Iceland Lichtenstein and Norway the application may be presented to a Competent Body in any of the countries of the European Economic Area in which the product is to be or has been placed on the market 4 What does an application contract cover At application the applicant must report the trade names and identification or reference numbers of the products in question When the application has been assessed by the Competent Body as being in compliance with all the relevant EU Eco
19. at http susproc jrc ec europa eu ecotapware docs BAT 20Report 20Final_Sept 202011 pdf Page 14 ce Dai Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Criterion 2 Materials in contact with drinking water Chemical and hygienic characteristics of materials in contact with drinking water Materials used in products coming into contact with drinking water or impurities associated with them shall not release into water intended for human consumption any compounds in concentrations higher than necessary for the purpose of their use and shall not either directly or indirectly reduce the protection of human health They shall not cause any deterioration in the quality of water intended for human consumption with regard to appearance odour or taste Within the recommended limits for correct operation i e conditions of use as laid down in the respective EN standards indicated in Table 2 the materials shall not undergo any change which would impair the performance of the product Materials without adequate resistance to corrosion shall be adequately protected so that they do not present a health risk For the assessment and verification of these requirements gt Metallic materials in contact with drinking water used in sanitary tapware shall be listed in the positive list Acceptance of Metallic Materials for Products in Contact with Drinking Water as given in Appendix 1 gt If the metallic materials are not included
20. be answered before handling of the application can begin Is the company a micro sized company as defined in the Commission s Recommendation 2003 361 EC i e under 10 employees and an annual turnover or total annual balance not exceeding 2 million Euro Yes 00 No Ll Is the company a small or medium sized company as defined in the Commission s Recommendation 2003 361 EC i e under 250 employees and an annual turnover not exceeding 50 million Euro or total annual balance not exceeding 43 million Euro Yes D No Ll Is the company situated in a developing country as defined in the OECD s Development Assistance Committee s list of countries receiving development aid Yes L No Ll Is the company registered under EMAS and or certified under ISO 14001 and has the company in its environmental policy committed to maintain compliance of its products with the EU Ecolabel product group criteria throughout the contract s period of validity Yes L No Ll Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature 11 Tf confirmed the company must send a copy of the annual affirmative environmental statement EMAS or valid ISO 14001 certificate and copy of the companies environmental policy and objectives ISO 14001 in connection with the application and information on the annual turnover Page 32 Cs NE Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU ww ecolabel eu DECLARATI
21. be processed the applicant must pay the application fee relevant for the company Please refer to the section for fees Page 26 ie a Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU ww ecolabel eu APPLICATION FORM 1 Information on the applicant Applicant s full name and address Contact Person Position Phone Fax Email Website VAT number If relevant existing license No Fill in where relevant O Manufacturer O Importer E Service provider O Wholesaler O Retailer Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 27 Cs Da Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU APPLICATION FORM 2 Information on the product 1 Product group 2 Designation and specification of the product s including registered name s and article number s 3 Name and address of manufacturing site s if different from above 4 In case the product is made outside the European Economic Area market European Union plus Iceland Lichtenstein and Norway please confirm that it has been or will be placed on the market in insert name of country where application is received 5 Other EU countries in which this product is sold if sold under different names please state names to be registered 6 Rough estimate of annual number of EU Ecolabel articles produced please specify number of items 7 Rough estimated value of annual sales excluding
22. cordance with Article 10 of Regulation EC No1272 2008 shall apply in cases where the concentration is lower than 0 1 The list of substances identified as substances of very high concern and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 can be found on the ECHA website Reference to the list shall be made on the date of application Required documentation for Assessment and verification gt The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion Declaration 7 Hazardous substances and SVHC gt In applicable Declaration 7 Hazardous substances and SVHC and related documentation such as declarations of compliance signed by the material suppliers gt Copies of relevant Safety Data Sheets for substances or mixtures in accordance with Annex II to Regulation EC No 1907 2006 for substances or mixtures 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 http echa europa eu chem_data authorisation_process candidate_list_table_en asp Page 20 Fes Da Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Criterion 4 Product quality and longevity a General requirements The product shall comply with the general requirements of the respective EN standards listed in Table 2 or with the corresponding mandatory national legal regulations The r
23. e as the Person s responsible for manufacture of the product declare that none of the substances and mixtures contained in the product in concentration of which equals or exceeds 0 1 by weight of the final product meets the criteria for classification with one or more of the risk hazard phrases listed in Criterion 3 a of the Decision 2012 250 EU in the form these substances are present in the product with the exception of substances components derogated from this requirement see below O Yes O No Derogations The following ingoing substances and components are covered by derogations Does your product contain one of the following ingoing substances please mark them below O Nickel in stainless steel of all types O Alloys which fall under Article 23 d of Regulation 1272 2008 and are listed in Part B of the Acceptance of metallic materials used for products in contact with drinking water Common Approach or fulfil the requirements to be added to this list as indicated in Appendix 1 of the Commission Decision 2013 250 EU O Nickel in protective coating layer if the release of nickel from nickel layers or a coating containing nickel on inner surfaces of products which are intended to come into contact with drinking water tested in accordance with EN 1605812 standard613 does not exceed 10 ug l O Electronic components of sanitary tapware which fulfil the requirements of Directive 2011 65 EU Related documentation such as dec
24. equirement regarding water flow rates is excluded from this criterion Where applicable cleaning of the product elements which may be necessary under normal use conditions shall be possible with use of simple tools or agents Tests shall be conducted in accordance with the standards listed in Table 2 b Exposed surface condition and quality of Ni Cr coating A sanitary product which has a metallic Ni Cr coating regardless of the nature of the substrate material shall comply with the standard EN 248 Tests shall be conducted in accordance with the standard EN 248 c Reparability and availability of spare parts The product shall be designed in such a way that its exchangeable components can be replaced easily by the end user or a professional service engineer as appropriate Information about which elements can be replaced shall be clearly indicated in the information sheet attached to the product The applicant shall also provide clear instructions to enable the end user or trained experts as appropriate to undertake basic repairs The applicant shall further ensure that spare parts are available for at least seven years from the end of production d Warranty The applicant shall give a warranty for repair or replacement of minimum four years Required documentation for Assessment and verification gt The applicant provide a declaration of compliance with these requirements Declaration 8 Product quality and longe
25. facilities in schools offices hospitals swimming pools O Yes O No For sanitary tapware which is equipped with time control devices the following text is visibly reproduced on the packaging of the product This EU Ecolabel product is particularly intended for use in non domestic environment for multiple and frequent use e g public facilities in schools offices hospitals swimming pools O Yes O No For restricted flow showerheads information is placed on the product sheet regarding the need of checking the compatibility when used with electric shower e g please check that this restricted flow showerhead is compatible with your existing shower system in case you plan to use it with an electric shower O Yes O No Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 43 ie iN Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU DECLARATION 11 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel Product name Area of application Producer I We as the Person s responsible for manufacture of the product declare that the optional label with text box contains the following text gt Improved water efficiency gt Increased energy saving potential gt With this certified product you save water energy and money placed in accordance with the guidelines for the use of the optional label with the text box which can be found in the Guidelines for the use of the EU Eco
26. facture supply of the packaging of the product declare that it meets the following requirements a All packaging components are easily separable by hand into individual materials in order to facilitate recycling O Yes O No b Cardboard packaging contains at least 80 of recycled material O Yes O No Content of recycled cardboard material in packaging amounts to Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 41 Da a Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Ecolabel DECLARATION 10 User information Product name Area of application Producer I We as the Person s responsible for manufacture of the product declare that user information attached to the product meets the following requirements The product bears the following information in print on the packaging and or on documentation accompanying the product and or in electronic format a information that the main environmental impact is related to the use phase of the product i e to consumption of water and related energy for water heating and advice on how rational use can minimise the environmental impact b information that the product has been awarded the EU Ecolabel together with a brief specific explanation as to what this means in addition to the general information provided alongside the EU Ecolabel logo c the maximum flow rate in l min tested as indicated in Crite
27. he market or respective testing procedure for the release of nickel from coating are in place a proof that these national requirements are met can be submitted instead to prove the compliance with this requirement The applicant shall declare the non classification of the substances or materials with any of the hazard classes associated to the hazard statements referred to in the above list in accordance with Regulation EC 1272 2008 as far as this can be determined as a minimum from the information meeting the requirements listed in Annex VII of Regulation EC 1907 2006 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 of Regulation EC 1907 2006 The sharing of relevant data is strongly encouraged The information provided shall relate to the forms or physical states of the substance or mixtures as used in the final product Required documentation for Assessment and verification For each article or any homogenous part of the applicant shall provide EN 16058 Influence of metallic materials on water intended for human consumption Dynamic rig test for assessment of surface coatings with nickel layers Long term test method Directive 2011 65 EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 20
28. icant submits its dossier or where the company or the concerned production plant or service is based one or more laboratories are accredited according to ISO 17025 or GLP applicants shall use such a laboratory either in that Member State or another 2 Laboratories with an accreditation for other tests than those required by the criteria can be accepted if they submit a declaration that the tests are done following the same quality management procedures as the tests for which they obtained an accreditation In case of doubt the competent body or national board shall inspect the lab that carries out the tests or shall select an accredited auditor who will be charged to do so 3 If neither point 1 or 2 is possible applicants should call on a non accredited independent laboratory certified or approved by a Government Department or other public body in a Member State In case of doubt the competent body or national board shall inspect the lab that carries out the tests or shall select an accredited auditor who will be charged to do so 4 If none of points 1 3 are possible applicants may have the tests performed by an independent laboratory that is neither accredited nor approved by authorities according to point 3 Laboratories with a quality management system shall be preferred A laboratory situated in an organisation holding an ISO 9001 certificate may be accepted if the scope of the certification includes the laboratory The competent bod
29. ication Producer Is the sanitary tapware temperature controlled Specific technical property that makes the sanitary tapware suited for fitting to this form of system Hot water barrier Cold water supply in middle position Thermostatic mixing valve Other please Specfy s as rip deere sveaaievesed oe de eare r a REEE EHE If it is a sanitary tapware designed to be fitted to a water supply that is already temperature controlled please explain the specific technical property that makes the sanitary tapware suited for fitting to this form of system Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 35 Cs NE Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU ww ecolabel cu DECLARATION 5 Time control Product name Area of application Producer Type of solution Time limiter Sensor Technical parameters seconds Results s a Pre set water flow time for time limiters b Shut off delay time after usage for sensors c Pre set water flow time shut off delay time after usage High pressure Low Pressure Results s bar bar Measurement 3 0 0 5 Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 36 Cs NE Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Ecolabel DECLARATION 6 Mate
30. in accordance with testing procedure indicated in respective EN standards for the given kind of product see Table 2 gt Additionally for products with an option of economy setting i e flow limiting device a description of the device applied i e its main technical parameters and installation setting and use instructions shall be submitted Description of most common economy setting solutions can be found in Task 5 Taps and Showerheads Best Available Technology BAT report of the Ecotapware project available at http susproc jrc ec europa eu ecotapware docs BAT 20Report 20Final_Sept 202011 pdf Page 11 Fes Da Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU b Lowest maximum available water flow rate The lowest maximum available water flow rates of the sanitary tapware independent of the water pressure shall not be lower than the values given in Table 3 Table 3 Lowest maximum available water flow rates for sanitary tapware Product sub group Water flow rate l min Kitchen taps 2 0 Basin taps 2 0 Showers and showerheads 4 5 Electric showers and low pressure showers 3 0 For pillar taps and divided spout outlet kitchen taps the flow rate shall be the summation of the two flows i e the total flow to basin or sink from the hot and cold water tapware explanation A mean value of three measurements shall not be lower than the flow rate value given in Table 3
31. in this positive list test shall be conducted in accordance with the approach for Adding Materials to the Composition List within a Category of Materials as described in Appendix 1 and using the EN 15664 1 standard gt Alternatively if obligatory national regulations are in place in the Member State where the product will be placed on the market a certificate of approval of these metallic materials and or product issued by national authorities or responsible laboratories shall be submitted gt Organic materials in contact with drinking water shall be tested in accordance with the respective requirements of the Member State where the product will be placed on the market A certificate or if appropriate test results issued by national authorities or responsible laboratories shall be submitted gt Additionally if required by the national regulations or the Member State where the product is placed on the market test for enhancement of microbial growth and assessment of odour and flavour assessment of water shall be conducted Required documentation for Assessment and verification gt For the metallic materials in contact with drinking water used in sanitary tapware listed in the positive list Acceptance of Metallic Materials for Products in Contact with Drinking Water as Council Directive 98 83 EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption Article 10 OJ L 330 5 12 1998 Page 15 de D
32. information on the relevant characteristics associated to the hazard statements referred to in the above list to the level of detail specified in section 10 11 and 12 of Annex II of Regulation EC 1907 2006 Requirements for the Compilation of Safety Data Sheets For substances listed in Annexes IV and V of REACH exempted from registration obligations under Article 2 7 a and b of Regulation 1907 2006 Yes O Yes O No O No O If applicable Page 47 ie ue Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU ww ecolabel eu REACH a declaration to this effect Yes O No O 3 b Substances listed in accordance with article 59 1 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body gt DECLARATION 7 signed by the producer and if appropriate by the supplier s gt Copies of relevant Safety Data Sheets for substances or mixtures in accordance with Annex II to Regulation EC No 1907 2006 Yes O No O If applicable Yes O No O Criterion 4 Product quality and longevity Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body gt Samples of the product information sheet and warranty terms gt Results of tests conducted in accordance with the standards listed in Table 2 gt Results of tests conducted in accordance with t the standard EN 248 gt DECLARATION 8 signed by the producer Yes O No O Yes O No O Yes O No O Yes O No O Criterion 5 Packagi
33. iteria A transition period for adjusting the products and applying for re assessment is allowed This will be announced by the European Commission For more information about the application process visit the EU Ecolabel website at http ec europa eu environment ecolabel how to apply for eu ecolabel html Page 8 fe ltl Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU www ecolabel Part B Product Assessment and Verification NE ae Ecolabe www ecolabel eu Page 9 ce Dai Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Criterion 1 Water consumption and related energy saving a Maximum available water flow rate The maximum available water flow rates of the sanitary tapware independent of the water pressure shall not exceed the values presented in Table 1 Table 1 Maximum available water flow rates for sanitary tapware Water flow rate Product sub group lina without flow limiting device 6 0 Kitchen taps 7 car ql with flow limiting device 8 0 i without flow limiting device 6 0 Basin taps 7 as gt fl with flow limiting device 8 0 Showerheads and showers 8 0 Ul The flow limiting device must allow for setting the default water flow rate water saving setting at the value of max of 6 min The maximum available water flow rate shall not exceed 8 l min P Showerheads and showers with more than one spray pattern shall fulfil the requireme
34. iven in Appendix 1 of Commission Decision 2013 250 EU results of test conducted in accordance with the approach for Adding Materials to the Composition List within a Category of Materials as described in Appendix 1 of this decision and using the EN 15664 1 standard OR If obligatory national regulations are in place in the Member State where the product will be placed on the market a certificate of approval of these metallic materials and or product issued by national authorities or responsible laboratories Organic materials in contact with drinking water shall be tested in accordance with the respective requirements of the Member State where the product will be placed on the market A certificate or if appropriate test results issued by national authorities or responsible laboratories Additionally if required by the national regulations or the Member State where the product is placed on the market test results for enhancement of microbial growth and assessment of odour and flavour assessment of water DECLARATION 6 signed by the producer and if appropriate by the supplier s Yes O Yes O No O No O If applicable Yes O Yes O No O No O Criterion 3 Excluded or limited substances and mixtures 3 a Hazardous substances and mixtures Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body gt gt DECLARATION 7 signed by the producer and if appropriate by the supplier s Summarized
35. label criteria a contract is issued The contract references the product group and relevant Commission decision The contract must be signed by the company and by the competent body Once the contract is signed a certificate is issued referring to the company applying to the range of products and to the different trade names of each of the products certified If the contract holder wants to extend his range of EU Ecolabel products the following conditions apply gt Extension with new identification reference commercial names which do not affect the criteria can be done by sending specific information to the Competent Body In this case a request is sent to the competent body with the new trademark and the name and licence number of the product which has already been certified together with a declaration that the additional product is in compliance with the criteria and a sample of the new label s if relevant After validation of the information including any new label s a revised or additional certificate including the new product s reference is issued gt Extension with new technical characteristics for example new materials as far as these are affected by the criteria must be approved by the Competent Body prior to use This must be done by formally informing the Competent Body and providing all necessary supporting documentation gt Extension with new suppliers can be done by providing the Competent Body with documentation confirmi
36. label logo on the website http ec europa eu environment ecolabel promo pdf logo 20guidelines pdf O Yes O No Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 44 fe Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU aV gt Ecolabel www ecolabel eu Part E Check list colabe www ecolabel eu Page 45 ie gue Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU ww ecolabel eu MANUFACTURER S CHECK LIST This checklist summarises the documentation to be provided for each criterion This check list must be completed by the applicant gt Declaration used to set fees for the EU Ecolabel DECLARATION 1 signed by the producer Yes O No O Criterion 1 Water consumption and related energy saving 1 a Maximum available water flow rate Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body gt Results of tests conducted in accordance with testing procedure indicated in respective EN standards see Table 2 gt Description of the economy setting i e flow limiting device applied gt DECLARATION 2 signed by the producer Yes O Yes O Yes O No O No O No O 1 b Lowest maximum available water flow rate Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body gt Results of tests conducted in accordance with testing procedure indicated in respective EN standards see Table 2 gt DECLARATION 3 signed by the producer Yes
37. larations of compliance signed by the material suppliers and Where national requirements of the Member State where the product will be placed on the market or respective testing procedure for the release of nickel from coating are in place a proof that these national requirements are met can be submitted instead to prove the compliance with this requirement 13 N A A g 2 a EN 16058 Influence of metallic materials on water intended for human consumption Dynamic rig test for assessment of surface coatings with nickel layers Long term test method Page 38 ie iN Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU copies of relevant Safety Data Sheets for substances or mixtures in accordance with Annex II to Regulation EC No 1907 2006 for substances or mixtures are attached to this declaration Criterion 3 b I We as the Person s responsible for manufacture of the product declare that on the date of application none of the ingoing substances present in the product in concentrations gt 0 010 are substances of very high concern included in the list foreseen in Article 59 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 39 ie iN Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU DECLARATION 8 Product quality and longevity Product name Area of application Producer I We as the Person s responsible for manufact
38. ng Documents to be submitted to the Competent gt A sample samples of the packaging or its their pdf artwork s gt DECLARATION 9 signed by the producer and if appropriate by the supplier s Yes O No O Yes O No O Criterion 6 User information Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body gt Sample or samples of the user information and or a link to a manufacturer s website containing this information as part of the application gt DECLARATION 10 signed by the producer Yes O No O Yes O No O Criterion 7 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body gt A sample samples of the label or its their pdf artwork s gt DECLARATION 11 signed by the producer Yes O No O Yes O No O Page 48
39. ng the suppliers compliance with the criteria This must be accompanied by an updated list of all suppliers 5 Choice of analytical laboratory In the criteria document in Annex it is stated that Where possible the testing should be performed by laboratories that meet the general requirements of EN ISO 17025 or equivalent There is a need for a common practice on how this shall be interpreted and this document describes a hierarchy of situations and conditions for acceptance of a laboratory The situation in paragraph 1 is preferred if this is not possible paragraph 2 comes into force etc The national competent body or Ecolabelling board will consider the applications individually ISO IEC 17025 2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories Page 4 le Da Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU taking into account the following approach and making a decision according to the concrete situation without prejudice to the credibility of the European eco labelling scheme 1 Laboratory tests shall be performed by laboratories that are accredited for the specified test method according to ISO 17025 or GLP where possible The Competent Bodies accept accredited laboratories in all Member States in the EU EEA and in countries that have signed the mutual recognition agreement according to ILAC the international accreditation organisation If in the Member State where the appl
40. nhaled 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 R60 63 child H360Df May damage the unborn child Suspected of damaging R61 62 fertility H361f Suspected of damaging fertility R62 H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child R63 H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility Suspected of damaging the R62 63 unborn child 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 through prolonged or repeated exposure R48 25 24 23 Page 17 de na Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Ecolabel Hazard Statement Risk Phrase H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated R48 20 21 22 exposure 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 cau
41. nt for the setting with the highest water flow For pillar taps and divided spout outlet kitchen taps the flow rate shall be the summation of the two flows i e the total flow to basin or sink from the hot and cold water tapware A mean value of three measurements shall not exceed the maximum flow rate values indicated in Table 1 For the assessment and verification of these requirements tests shall be conducted in accordance with testing procedure indicated in respective EN standards for the given kind of product see Table 2 The testing shall be conducted at a pressure of 1 5 3 0 and 4 5 bar 0 2 bar for products claimed to be suitable for high pressure installations typically 1 0 to 5 0 bar or 0 2 0 3 and 0 5 bar 0 02 bar for products claimed to be suitable for low pressure installations typically 0 1 to 0 5 bar Page 10 Fes N Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Ecolabel Table 2 EN standards regarding the product group sanitary tapware EN 200 Sanitary tapware Single taps and combination of taps for water i supply systems of type 1 and type 2 General technical specification EN 816 Sanitary tapware Automatic shut off valves PN10 7 Sanitary tapware Mechanical mixing valves PN10 General EN 817 pe technical specifications z Sanitary tapware Thermostatic mixing valves PN10 General EN 1111 Li technical specification EN 11
42. olabel criteria 7 Continuous control the responsibility of the applicant In accordance with the terms of the signed contract the applicant has the responsibility to maintain continued compliance with the EU Ecolabel criteria After an Ecolabel has been granted the applicant must keep the application dossier continuously up to date Where continued tests or measurements are required the contract holder or his supplier is responsible for keeping a journal containing the test results and other relevant documentation This documentation does not need to be sent to the Competent Body but must be available at any time if requested If data shows that the product during the validity period of the license no longer complies with the criteria this must be reported to the Competent Body immediately together with a statement of the reasons for the non compliance The Competent Body will in each individual case decide the consequences of the non compliance e g a demand for additional measurements suspension of the licence etc 8 Assessment of compliance with the criteria The Competent Body may undertake any necessary investigations to monitor the ongoing compliance by the holder of the Ecolabel licence with the product group criteria and the terms of use and provisions of the contract To this end the Competent Body may request and the holder shall provide any relevant documentation to prove such compliance Furthermore the Competent
43. ow rate i 10 b Lowest maximum available water flow rate i 12 c Femperaturemanagemetit amava lanciata aaa 13 di Pme cono erara E O T OT OO IE alal 14 Criterion 2 Materials in contact with drinking Water iii 15 Chemical and hygienic characteristics of materials in contact with drinking water 15 Criterion 3 Excluded or limited substances and Mixtures 16 a Hazardous substances and Mixtures dn budnu sannana 16 b Substances listed in accordance with article 59 1 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 20 Criterion 4 Product quality and longevity i 21 a General TEGUITEMENIS serisi ireen Genes relate lata iaia 21 b Exposed surface condition and quality of Ni Cr coating iii 21 c Reparability and availability of spare parts 21 d Warranty Lao och eves hehe canted adie cass a Deane une dee o 21 Criterion 5 PaCka Sine rnice ae a E a E ai 22 Criterion 6 User Information ionica 22 Criterion 7 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel eee esse eseeseceaeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeens 23 Part C Application forms iaia alla 25 Part D Declarar Ons sherrin aa Dee eater Renate 31 PAE Checklist ei 45 Page 1 an Ecolabel Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Part A General Information a EU y Fcolabe www ecolabel eu P
44. rials in contact with drinking water Product name Area of application Producer Supplier List of materials Yes No Metallic material Is the material contained in the positive list as given in Appendix 1 of the criteria or has it been tested test in accordance with the approach for Adding Materials to the Composition List within a Category of Materials as described in Appendix 1 and using the EN 15664 1 standard Please specify Alternatively if obligatory national regulations are in place in the Member State where the product will be placed on the market Is a certificate of approval of the metallic materials and or product issued by national authorities or responsible laboratories available Organic materials Has the material been tested Enhancement of microbial growth and assessment of odour and flavour If required by the national regulations or the Member State where the product is placed on the market Are test results for enhancement of microbial growth and assessment of odour and flavour assessment of water provided Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 37 Da a Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Ecolabel DECLARATION 7 Hazardous substances and SVHC Product name Area of application Producer Supplier Criterion 3 a I W
45. rion 1 a d installation instructions including information on the specific operating pressures that the product is suitable for e advice concerning the issue of water stagnation and a related warning against drinking tap water after a longer stagnation time applicable particularly for kitchen taps such as for example To avoid the wastage of drinking water use stagnation water e g such as water used in the morning or after holidays to for example flush toilets take a shower or water gardens f recommendations on the proper use and maintenance including cleaning and decalcification of the product mentioning all relevant instructions particularly i advice on maintenance and use of products il information about which spare parts can be replaced ili instructions concerning the replacement of washers if taps drip water iv advice on cleaning sanitary tapware with appropriate materials in order to prevent damage to their internal and external surfaces v advice on regular and proper service of aerators O Yes O No Page 42 ie iN Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU For sanitary tapware except showerheads which is not equipped with time control devices the following text is visibly reproduced on the packaging of the product This EU Ecolabel product is intended for domestic use It is not intended for use in a non domestic environment for multiple and frequent use e g public
46. rnal and external surfaces v advice on regular and proper service of aerators For sanitary tapware except showerheads which is not equipped with time control devices the following text shall be visibly reproduced on the packaging of the product This EU Ecolabel product is intended for domestic use It is not intended for use in a non domestic environment for multiple and frequent use e g public facilities in schools offices hospitals swimming pools For sanitary tapware which is equipped with time control devices the following text shall be visibly reproduced on the packaging of the product This EU Ecolabel product is particularly intended for use in non domestic environment for multiple and frequent use e g public facilities in schools offices hospitals swimming pools For restricted flow showerheads information should be placed on the product sheet regarding the need of checking the compatibility when used with electric shower e g please check that this restricted flow showerhead is compatible with your existing shower system in case you plan to use it with an electric shower Required documentation for Assessment and verification gt The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion Declaration 10 User information and gt asample or samples of the user information and or a link to a manufacturer s website containing this information as part of the application Criterion
47. roblems using the system contact your Competent Body Please note that the required application dossier will need to be submitted to the relevant Competent Body once the application has been registered in ECAT The applicant will have to fill in an application form which is found in the User s Manual part A The application form must be sent together with the relevant documentation to the Competent Body After receiving an application the Competent Body examines the documentation including any material sent directly by suppliers The Competent Body can ask for further information if necessary The case officer at the Competent Body makes a list of any additional documentation required in order to comply with the Ecolabel criteria This list is forwarded to the applicant who will have to ensure that the relevant documentation is provided The Competent Body may also carry out an on site visit to the applicant and or his suppliers The Competent Body makes this decision on a case by case basis When all requirements have been met the Competent Body will sign a contract with the applicant specifying the terms of use of the EU Ecolabel following the standard contract in Annex IV of the Regulation EC no 66 2010 of 25 November 2009 Page 7 cei fe I Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU When criteria documents are revised the license holders will have to apply for re assessment of their license according to the revised cr
48. se long lasting harmful 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 Regulation EC No 1272 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 Directive 67 548 EEC with adjustment to REACH according to Directive 2006 121 EC and Directive 1999 45 EC as amended Substances or mixtures which change their properties through processing e g become no longer bioavailable or undergo chemical modification in a way that removes the previously identified hazard are exempted from the above requirement Concentration limits for substances or mixtures which may be or have been assigned the hazard statements or risk phrase listed above meeting the criteria for classification in the hazard classes or categories and for substances meeting the criteria of Article 57 a b or c of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 shall not exceed the generic or specific concentration limits determined in accordance with the Article 10 of Regulation EC No 1272 2008 Where specific concentration limits are determined they shall prevail over the generic ones Concentration limits for substances meeting criteria of Article
49. t and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures 11 nor to goods containing substances referred to in Article 57 of 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 Note that article 7 enables the Commission to adopt measures to grant derogations from paragraph 6 under certain conditions I undertake to ensure that the product complies with the EU Ecolabel criteria at all times and to notify insert name of Competent Body immediately of any significant modification to it or to the production processes I take responsibility for the correct and proper use of the EU Ecolabel logo Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 30 Zes Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU NE Ecolabel www ecolabel eu Part D Declarations kkk ta EU YS Fcolabe www ecolabel eu Page 31 Cs NE Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU Ecolabel DECLARATION 1 Declaration used to set fees for the EU Ecolabel cf Commission Regulation EU No 782 2013 of 14 August 2013 amending Annex II to Regulation EU No 66 2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the EU Ecolabel All questions below have to
50. ure of the product declare that a General requirements The product complies with the general requirements of the respective EN standards listed in Table 2 or with the corresponding mandatory national legal regulations O Yes O No Where applicable cleaning of the product elements which may be necessary under normal use conditions is possible with use of simple tools or agents O Yes O No b Exposed surface condition and quality of Ni Cr coating Metallic Ni Cr coating regardless of the nature of the substrate material complies with the standard EN 248 O Yes O No c Reparability and availability of spare parts The product is designed in such a way that its exchangeable components can be replaced easily by the end user or a professional service engineer as appropriate O Yes O No Information about which elements can be replaced is clearly indicated in the information sheet attached to the product O Yes O No The applicant ensures that spare parts are available for at least seven years from the end of production O Yes O No d Warranty The applicant gives a warranty for repair or replacement of minimum four years O Yes O No Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Page 40 Cs EI Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU DECLARATION 9 Packaging Product name Area of application Producer Supplier I We as the Person s responsible for manu
51. vity and Samples of the product information sheet and warranty terms With regard to point a the applicant shall additionally provide the competent body with the results of tests conducted in accordance with the standards listed in Table 2 Page 21 de ai Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU gt With regard to point b the applicant shall additionally provide the competent body with the results of tests conducted in accordance with t the standard EN 248 Criterion 5 Packaging Packaging shall meet the following requirements a all packaging components shall be easily separable by hand into individual materials in order to facilitate recycling b where used cardboard packaging shall consist of at least 80 recycled material Required documentation for Assessment and verification gt The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion Declaration 9 Packaging gt A sample s or a pdf outwork s of the packaging as part of the application Criterion 6 User information The product shall be accompanied by relevant user information which provides advice on the product s proper and environmentally friendly use as well as its maintenance It shall bear the following information in print on the packaging and or on documentation accompanying the product and or in electronic format a information that the main environmental impact is related to the use phase of the product i
52. y or national board shall verify the competence of the laboratory that carries out the tests or shall select an accredited auditor who will be charged to do so 5 If none of the above mentioned points can be fulfilled the applicant may have the tests carried out in a company laboratory that is not accredited ISO 17025 or GLP as this would be covered by point 1 The competent body or national board shall ensure that the tests are properly carried out or shall select an accredited auditor who will be charged to do so In this case the laboratory shall have a quality management system A laboratory within an organisation holding an ISO 9001 certificate is accepted as being under appropriate quality management if the scope of the certification includes the laboratory This option may also be used for continuous monitoring of the production including discharges and emissions and for testing fitness for use when no standard test method exists Page 5 cei Da Sanitary Tapware Commission Decision 2013 250 EU 6 Test period and test frequency Test results test reports will be required by the Competent Body upon application It is the responsibility of the contract holder that the products remain in continuous compliance with the Ecolabel criteria Once the product s have been awarded the Ecolabel random tests e g fitness for use can be undertaken by the Competent Body in order to check whether the products still comply with the Ec

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