Detergent product groups · The product group ‘Laundry Detergents’ shall comprise any laundry...
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Product group names
Current name Proposed name
Laundry detergents Laundry detergents
Industrial and institutional laundry
detergents
Industrial and institutional laundry
detergents
Detergents for dishwashers Dishwasher detergents
Industrial and institutional
automatic dishwasher detergents
Industrial and institutional
automatic dishwasher detergents
Hand dishwashing detergents Hand dishwashing detergents
All-purpose cleaners and sanitary
cleaners
Hard-surface cleaning products
Harmonisation of scopes
- (ALL) explicit mention of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European
Parliament and of the Council on detergents
- (HSC) scope expansion
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Content changes already proposed in the 2nd AHWG
meeting
Laundry detergents
The product group ‘Laundry Detergents’ shall comprise any laundry detergent or pre-treatment stain remover falling under the scope of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents whether in powder, liquid or any other form which is marketed and designed to be used for the washing of textiles principally in household machines, but not excluding its use in public laundrettes and common laundries.
Pre-treatment stain removers include stain removers used for direct spot treatment of textiles (before washing in the machine) but do not include stain removers dosed in the washing machine and stain removers dedicated to other uses besides pre-treatment.
This product group shall not comprise fabric softeners, products that are dosed by carriers such as sheets, cloths or other materials, nor washing auxiliaries used without subsequent washing such as stain removers for carpets and furniture upholstery.
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Sentence introduced in scopes for all six
product groups
I&I laundry detergents
The product group ‘Industrial and Institutional Laundry Detergents’ shall comprise any laundry detergent falling under the scope of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents which is marketed and designed to be used by specialised personnel in industrial and institutional facilities.
Included in this product group are multi-component systems constituted of more than one component used to build up a complete detergent or a laundering program for an automatic dosing system. Multi-component systems may incorporate a number of products such as fabric softeners, stain removers and rinsing agents, and
they shall be tested as a whole.
This product group shall not comprise products which induce textile attributes such as water-repellency, waterproofness or fire retardancy. Furthermore, the product group shall not comprise products that are dosed by carriers such as sheets, cloths or other materials, nor washing auxiliaries used without subsequent washing such as stain removers for carpets and furniture upholstery.
Laundry products to be used in household washing machines are excluded from the scope of this product group.
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Dishwasher detergents
The product group ‘Dishwasher Detergents’ shall comprise any detergent for dishwashers or rinse aid falling under the scope of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents whether in powder, liquid or any other form which is marketed and designed to be used exclusively in household dishwashers and in automatic dishwashers for professional use, the size and usage of which is similar to that of household dishwashers.
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I&I dishwasher detergents
The product group ‘Industrial and Institutional Dishwasher Detergents’ shall comprise any single and multi-component dishwasher detergent, rinse or pre-soak falling under the scope of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents which is marketed and designed to be used by specialised personnel in professional dishwashers.
Included in this product group are multi-component systems constituted of more than one component used to build up a complete detergent. Multi-component systems may incorporate a number of products such as pre-soaks and rinsing agents, and they shall be tested as a whole.
This product group shall not comprise dishwasher detergents designed for household dishwashers, detergents intended to be used in washers of medical devices or in special machines for the food industry.
Sprays not dosed via automatic pumps are excluded from this product group.
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Hard surface cleaning products The product group ‘Hard Surface Cleaning Products’ shall comprise any all-purpose cleaner, kitchen cleaner, window cleaner or sanitary cleaner falling under the scope of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents which is marketed and designed to be used as described below.
a) All-purpose cleaners shall include detergent products intended for the routine indoor cleaning of hard surfaces such as walls, floors and other fixed surfaces.
b) Kitchen cleaners shall include detergent products intended for the routine cleaning and degreasing of kitchen surfaces such as countertops, stovetops, kitchen sinks and kitchen appliance surfaces.
c) Window cleaners shall include detergent products intended for the routine cleaning of windows, glass and other highly polished surfaces.
d) Sanitary cleaners shall include detergents products intended for the routine removal, including by scouring, of dirt and/or deposits in sanitary facilities, such as laundry rooms, toilets, bathrooms and showers.
The product group shall cover products for both private and professional use and sold either in ready-to-use (to be used without dilution in water) or undiluted form. Products shall be mixtures of chemical substances and must not contain micro-organisms that have been deliberately added by the manufacture.
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Hand dishwashing detergents
The product group ‘Hand Dishwashing Detergents’ shall comprise any detergent falling under the scope of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents which is marketed and designed to be used to wash by hand items such as glassware, crockery and kitchen utensils including cutlery, pots, pans and ovenware.
The product group shall comprise products for both private and professional use. The products shall be a mixture of chemical substances and shall not contain micro-organisms that have been deliberately added by the manufacturer.
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Harmonisation of definitions
(1) "ingoing substances" means substances intentionally added, by-products
and impurities from raw materials in the final product formulation
(including water-soluble foil, if applicable);
(2) "primary packaging" means
- for single doses in a wrapper that is intended to be removed before
use: the individual dose wrapping and the packaging conceived so as
to constitute the smallest sales unit of distribution to the final user or
consumer at the point of purchase, including label where applicable;
- for all other types of products: packaging conceived so as to constitute
the smallest sales unit of distribution to the final user or consumer at
the point of purchase, including label where applicable;
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Alignment for the six product groups
Already proposed during the 2nd AHWG
meeting
Other changes in Definitions
No changes in other product-group specific definitions
Proposal to move the definition of "microplastics" to the User Manual
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A) 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 their supplier(s), as appropriate.
Competent Bodies shall preferentially recognise attestations which are issued by bodies accredited according to the relevant harmonised standard for testing and calibration laboratories and verifications by bodies that are accredited according to the relevant harmonised standard for bodies certifying products, processes and services. Accreditation must be carried out according to the provisions of the Regulation 765/2008.
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.
(…)
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A) Requirements
(…)
The following information shall be provided to the competent body:
The list of all ingoing substances indicating trade name (if existing), chemical name, CAS no., DID no., the ingoing quantity, the function and the form present in the final product formulation at or above the following concentrations:
- preservatives, fragrances and colouring agents - regardless of concentration,
- other ingoing substances - 0,010% by weight.
All ingoing substances present in the form of nanomaterials shall be clearly indicated in the list with the word ‘nano’ written in brackets.
For each ingoing substance listed, the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council shall be provided. Where an SDS is not available for a single substance because it is part of mixture, the applicant shall provide the SDS of the mixture.
(ii) If a supplier prefers not to disclose the ingoing substances included in a mixture to the applicant, the information can be sent directly to the Competent Body by the supplier;
(iii) In exceptional cases, if the ingoing substances included in a mixture are unknown, the applicant can supply the information requested in (i) for the mixture.
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B) Measurement thresholds
Compliance with the ecological criteria is required for all ingoing substances as specified in Table 1.
Table 1 Threshold levels applicable to ingoing substances by criterion (weight by weight)
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Criterion name Surfactants Preservatives Colouring agents
Fragrances Other (e.g. enzymes)
Toxicity to aquatic organisms ≥ 0,010 no limit* no limit* no limit* ≥ 0,010
Biodegradability
Surfactants ≥ 0,010 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Organics ≥ 0,010 no limit* no limit* no limit* ≥ 0,010
Sustainable sourcing of PO, KPO and their derivatives ≥ 0,010 N/A N/A N/A ≥ 0,010
Excluded or limited substances
Specified excluded and limited subst. no limit* no limit* no limit* no limit* no limit*
Hazardous substances ≥0,010 ≥0,010 ≥0,010 ≥0,010 ≥0,010
SVHCs no limit* no limit* no limit* no limit* no limit*
Fragrances N/A N/A N/A no limit* N/A
Preservatives N/A no limit* N/A N/A N/A
Colouring agents N/A N/A no limit* N/A N/A
Enzymes N/A N/A N/A N/A no limit*
C) Single lot containing a product both in RTU and undiluted forms
If a product can be found both in RTU and undiluted form and both forms
are sold as part of a single lot (e.g. one bottle of RTU product and a refill
bottle of undiluted product), both types of products shall meet the
requirements set out in all the criteria for their respective types, with the
exception of Criterion 5 on Packaging, where the entire lot shall meet the
requirements for undiluted products.
Hard surface cleaning products
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New proposal based on recent discussions
in the CB forum.
The following dosage is taken as the reference dosage for the calculations
aiming at documenting compliance with the EU Ecolabel criteria and for
testing of cleaning/washing ability:
Assessment and verification:
The applicant shall provide the product label or user instruction sheet that
includes the dosing instructions.
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No changes proposed in
comparison with last presented
version
Harmonisation of the reference dosage approach
- Harmonisation of the six product groups
- Hard-surface cleaning products:
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Ready-to-use (RTU) products
1 litre of RTU product
Undiluted products
Highest dosage recommended by the manufacturer for preparing 1 litre of cleaning solution for cleaning normally soiled surfaces (indicated in g/l cleaning solution or ml/l cleaning solution).
No changes proposed in
comparison with last presented
version
Main change proposed during the
AHWG meetings
The reference dosage shall not exceed the following amounts:
Assessment and verification:
The applicant shall provide the product label that includes the dosing
instructions and documentation showing the density (g/ml) of liquid and gel
products.
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No changes proposed in
comparison with last presented
version
Laundry detergents
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Product type Dosage
Heavy-duty detergent, colour-safe detergent 16,0 g/kg laundry
Light-duty detergent 16,0 g/kg laundry
Stain remover (pre-treatment only) 2,7 g/kg laundry
Dishwasher detergents
Current limit: 17g or ml/kg
laundry
Product type Dosage
Single-function dishwasher detergent 19,0 g/wash
Multi-function dishwasher detergent 21,0 g/wash
Current criterion: "total
chemicals"
The critical dilution volume (CDVchronic) of the product must not exceed the
following limits for the reference dosage:
Assessment and verification:
The applicant shall provide the product label or user instruction sheet that
includes the dosing instructions.
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Product type Limit CDVchronic
Heavy-duty detergent, colour-safe detergent 31 500
Light-duty detergent 20 000
Stain remover (pre-treatment only) 3 500
Laundry detergents
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Current limit: 35 000
I&I laundry detergents
No changes proposed in
comparison with last presented
version
No changes proposed compared to current criterion
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Product type Limit CDVchronic
Single-function dishwasher detergents 20 000
Multi-function dishwasher detergents 24 000
Rinse aid 7 500
Dishwasher detergents
Current limits: 25 000 30 000 10 000
No changes proposed in
comparison with last presented
version
I&I dishwasher detergents Water hardness
Product type
Soft (<1,5 mmol
CaCO3/l)
Medium (1,5 – 2,5 mmol
CaCO3/l)
Hard (>2,5 mmol
CaCO3/l)
Pre-soaks 2 000 2 000 2 000
Dishwasher detergents 3 000 5 000 7 000
Multi-component systems 3 000 4 000 5 000
Rinse aids 3 000 3 000 3 000
Current limits: 10 000 7 000
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Hard-surface cleaning products
Hand dishwashing detergents
Product type Limit CDVchronic
All-purpose cleaners, RTU 300 000
All-purpose cleaners, undiluted 18 000
Kitchen cleaners, RTU 700 000
Kitchen cleaners, undiluted 45 000
Window cleaners, RTU 48 000
Window cleaners, undiluted 4 800
Sanitary cleaners, RTU 700 000
Sanitary cleaners, undiluted 45 000
Current limit: 520 000
Current limit: 800 000
Product type Limit CDVchronic
Hand dishwashing detergents 2 500
Current limit: 3 800
(a) Biodegradability of surfactants
All surfactants shall be readily degradable (aerobically).
All surfactants classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment according to
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
shall be in addition anaerobically biodegradable.
(b) Biodegradability of organic compounds
The content of organic substances in the product that are aerobically non-
biodegradable (not readily biodegradable, aNBO) or anaerobically non-biodegradable
(anNBO) shall not exceed the following limits for the reference dosage:
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[specific values for each product group]
A reference to CLP added
Laundry detergents
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Dishwasher detergents
Product type
aNBO (g/kg laundry)
powder/powder tablets
aNBO (g/kg laundry)
liquid/capsules/gel
anNBO (g/kg laundry)
powder/powder tablets
anNBO (g/kg laundry)
liquid/capsules/gel
Heavy-duty laundry detergent, colour-safe detergent
1,00 0,55 1,30 0,60
Light-duty detergent 0,55 0,30 0,55 0,30 Stain remover (pre-treatment only)
0,10 0,10 0,10 0,10
Product type aNBO (g/wash) anNBO (g/wash)
Dishwasher detergents 1,00 3,00
Rinse aids 0,15 0,50
Current 0,7 g/kg
No changes proposed in
comparison with last presented
version
I&I laundry and dishwasher products
- No changes proposed to the aNBO and anNBO values
Current 5,5 g/wash
Hard surface cleaners
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Product type aNBO anNBO
(g/l RTU product)
All-purpose purpose cleaners (RTU) 3,00 55,0
Sanitary cleaners (RTU) 5,00 35,0
Kitchen cleaners (RTU) 5,00 35,0
Window cleaners (RTU) 2,00 20,00
(g/l cleaning solution)
All-purpose cleaners (undiluted) 0,20 0,50
Sanitary cleaners (undiluted) 0,20 0,50
Kitchen cleaners (undiluted) 0,20 0,50
Window cleaners (undiluted) 0,20 0,50
New values proposed for HSC and HDD
based on consultation
Hand dishwashing detergents
Product type aNBO anNBO
(g/l washing water)
Hand dishwashing detergents 0,03 0,05 0,08 0,15
- Based on additional input received the initially proposed values of aNBO and anNBO for HDD values have been lowered
Assessment and verification:
The applicant shall provide documentation for the degradability of surfactants, as well as the
calculation of aNBO and anNBO for the product. A spreadsheet for calculating aNBO and anNBO
values is available on the EU Ecolabel website.
For both the degradability of surfactants and the aNBO and anNBO values for organic compounds,
reference shall be made to the most updated DID list.
For ingoing substances which are not included in the DID list Part A, the relevant information from
literature or other sources, or appropriate test results, showing that they are aerobically and
anaerobically biodegradable shall be provided, as described in the Appendix 1 available on the EU
Ecolabel website.
In the absence of documentation in accordance with the above requirements, an ingoing substance
other than a surfactant may be exempted from the requirement for anaerobic degradability if one of
the following three alternatives is fulfilled:
Readily degradable and has low adsorption (A < 25 %);
Readily degradable and has high desorption (D > 75 %);
Readily degradable and non-bioaccumulating.
Testing for adsorption/desorption may be conducted in accordance with OECD guidelines 106.
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No content-wise changes
proposed
Appendix 1 common to all product groups regarding biodegra-dability proposed to be placed on EU Ecolabel website
Ingoing substances used in the products which are derived from palm oil or palm kernel oil
shall be sourced from plantations that at least meet the requirements of a certification scheme
for sustainable production that addresses including environmental impacts, on soil, biodiversity
and organic carbon stocks.
Assessment and verification:
The applicant shall provide third-party certification that the palm oil and palm kernel oil used in
the manufacturing of the ingoing substances originates from sustainably managed plantations
Certifications accepted shall include RSPO (by identity preserved, segregated or mass balance)
or any equivalent or stricter sustainable production requirements scheme based on multi-
stakeholder organizations that have a broad membership including NGOs, industry and
government.
For chemical derivatives of palm oil and palm kernel oil, it is acceptable to demonstrate
sustainability through book and claim systems such as GreenPalm or equivalent by providing
the ACOP declared amount of redeemed GreenPalm during the most recent annual trading
period.
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NEW CRITERION compared to current EU
Ecolabel criteria
Ingoing substances used in the products which are derived from palm oil or palm kernel oil
shall be sourced from plantations that at least meet the criteria requirements of a
certification scheme for sustainable management production that have been developed
by multi-stakeholder organizations and have a broad membership including NGOs,
industry and government addresses including environmental impacts, on soil,
biodiversity and organic carbon stocks.
Assessment and verification:
The applicant shall provide third-party certification that the palm oil and palm kernel oil used in
the manufacturing of the product ingoing substances originates from sustainably managed
plantations
Certifications accepted shall include RSPO (by identity preserved, segregated or mass balance)
or any equivalent or stricter sustainable production requirements management criteria
scheme based on multi-stakeholder organizations that have a broad membership
including NGOs, industry and government.
For chemical derivatives of palm oil and palm kernel oil, it is acceptable to demonstrate
sustainability through book and claim systems such as GreenPalm or equivalent by providing
the ACOP declared amount of redeemed GreenPalm during the most recent annual
trading period.
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Changes compared to the 2AHWG
draft
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- In sub-criterion (a): Specified excluded and restricted substances
Minor changes regarding the listing of excluded substances
Exemption for formaldehyde impurities in non-ionic surfactants
A change in P-content for LD
Addition of restriction on use of isothiazolinones
- In sub-criterion (b): Hazardous substances
Minor wording changes and two sub-criteria
No derogation included for fragrances and preservatives
Simplification of the Assessment & Verification text
- No content-wise changes proposed for the following sub-criteria
Sub-criterion (c): Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs)
Sub-criterion (d): Fragrances
Sub-criterion (e): Preservatives
Sub-criterion (f): Colouring agents
Sub-criterion (g): Enzymes
Sub-criterion (h): Corrosive properties (for HDD only)
Excluded and restricted substances
Main changes
compared to 2nd AHWG version
Sub-criterion (a): Specified excluded and restricted substances
(i) Excluded substances
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The substances indicated below shall not be included in the product formulation regardless of concentration:
─ Alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APEOs) and other alkyl phenol derivatives ─ Atranol ─ Chloroatranol ─ Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) ─ Formaldehyde and its releasers (e.g. 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol,
5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane, sodium hydroxyl methyl glycinate, diazolinidyl urea) with the exception of impurities of formaldehyde in non-ionic surfactants up to a concentration of 0,01% weight by weight in the ingoing substance
─ Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC) ─ Microplastics ─ Nanosilver ─ Nitromusks and polycyclic musks ─ Per-fluorinated alkylates ─ Quaternary ammonium salts not readily biodegradable ─ Reactive chlorine compounds ─ Triclosan
Exemption for formaldehyde
impurities in non-ionic surfactants
- Organisation of the criterion in two sub-criteria
- Harmonisation of exclusion list - Addition of microplastics - Extension of exclusions by e.g.
sensitizing fragrances, certain preservatives
Sub-criterion (a): Specified excluded and restricted substances
(i) Excluded substances – cont.
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Assessment and verification The applicant shall provide a signed declaration of compliance supported by declarations from suppliers, if appropriate, confirming that the listed substances have not been included in the product formulation regardless of concentration.
LD Phosphates
IILD Phosphates
DD Phosphates
IIDD Fragrances
HSC
Phosphates
Aromatic solvents
Halogenated solvents
HDD Phosphates
Sub-criterion (a): Specified excluded and restricted substances
(ii) Restricted substances
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The substances listed below shall not be included in the product formulation above the concentrations indicated:
- 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one: 0,0050 % weight by weight
- 1,2-Benzisothiazol-2(2H)-one: 0,0050 % weight by weight
- 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one/2- methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one: 0,0015 % weight by weight
- fragrance substances subject to the declaration requirement provided in Detergent Regulation (EC) No 684/2004 shall not be present in the final product in quantities above 0,010% per substance weight by weight
- total phosphorus (specific for each product group)
- VOCs (HSC only)
Addition of restriction on use of
isothiazolinones
Sub-criterion (a): Specified excluded and restricted substances
(ii) Restricted substances
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LD ─ 0,04 gP/kg of laundry
IILD ─ 0,50 gP/kg of laundry for light soil ─ 1,00 gP/kg of laundry for medium soil ─ 1,50 gP/kg of laundry for heavy soil
DD ─ 0,20 gP/wash for dishwasher detergents ─ 0,30 gP/wash for rising agents
IIDD
Product type (in gP/l
washing water)
Water hardness (mmol
CaCO3/l)
<1,5 1,5-2,5 >2,5
Pre-soaks 0,08 0,08 0,08
Dishwasher detergents 0,15 0,30 0,50
Rinse aids 0,02 0,02 0,02
Multi-component system 0,17 0,32 0,52
The total phosphorus content calculated as elemental P shall be limited to: Currently no limit
Wrong number in the legal text, ok in TR3.0 Currently
phosphonates limited by
biodegradability
Currently no limit
0.03 gP/kg of laundry in 2AHWG
Sub-criterion (a): Specified excluded and restricted substances
(ii) Restricted substances
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The total phosphorus content calculated as elemental P shall be limited to
HSC
HDD ─ 0,08 gP/l washing water
Product type for the reference dosage
All-purpose cleaners (RTU) 2,00 gP/l of RTU product
All-purpose cleaners (undiluted) 0,02 gP/l of cleaning solution
Sanitary cleaners (RTU) 10,00 gP/l of RTU product
Sanitary cleaners (undiluted) 1,00 gP/ l of cleaning solution
Kitchen cleaner (RTU) 10,00 gP/l of RTU product
Kitchen cleaners (undiluted) 1,00 gP/l of cleaning solution
Window cleaners (RTU) 0,00 gP/ l of RTU product
Window cleaners (undiluted) 0,00 gP/l of cleaning solution
Currently same level of ambition but expressed in other reference units
Different limits for professional and consumer products
Currently no limit No limits proposed at the 2AHWG
Sub-criterion (a): Specified excluded and restricted substances
(ii) Restricted substances
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VOCs** shall not be present above the limits specified in Table (x)
HSC
Table (x). Specific VOC content limits depending on the cleaning products (weight by weight)
**VOCs means any organic compound having a boiling point lower than 150C
Cleaner RTU Undiluted All purpose cleaners
≤ 6% ≤ 0,2% in the cleaning solution Sanitary cleaners Kitchen cleaners Window cleaners ≤ 10% --
Proposed definition of VOC in accordance with Directives (<250C) Proposed changed in the ambition level to be in line with the proposed definition
Sub-criterion (a): Specified excluded and restricted substances
(ii) Restricted substances
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Assessment and verification
The applicant shall provide:
- a signed declaration of compliance supported by declarations from suppliers, if appropriate, confirming that the total amount of elemental P is equal to or lower than the set limits. The declaration shall be supported by the calculations of the product's total P-content.
- a signed declaration of compliance supported by declarations or documentation from suppliers, if appropriate, confirming that the fragrance substances subject to the declaration requirement provided in Detergent Regulation (EC) No 684/2004 are not present above the set limits.
- if isothiazolinones are used, a signed declaration of compliance supported by declarations from suppliers, if appropriate, confirming that the content of isothiazolinones used is equal to or lower than the set limits.
- a signed declaration of compliance confirming that fragrances have not been added to the product formulation.
- a signed declaration of compliance, supported by declarations from the suppliers if appropriate, confirming that the total amount of VOCs is below the set limits. This declaration shall be supported by test reports or calculations of the VOC content based on the list of ingredients.
IIDD only
HSC only
Sub-criterion (b): Hazardous substances
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(i) Final product The final product shall not be classified and labelled as being acutely toxic, a specific target organ toxicant, a respiratory or skin sensitiser, or carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction, hazardous to the environment, as defined in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008.
(ii) Ingoing substances
The product shall not contain ingoing substances meeting the criteria for classification as toxic, hazardous to the environment, respiratory or skin sensitizers, carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction in accordance with Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and as interpreted according to the hazard statements listed in Table 25.
Any ingoing substance present at a concentration above 0,010% weight by weight in the final product shall meet this requirement. Where stricter, the generic or specific concentration limits determined in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 shall prevail to the cut-off limit value of 0,010% weight by weight.
Acute toxicity
Category 1 and 2 Category 3
H300 Fatal if swallowed H301 Toxic if swallowed
H310 Fatal in contact with skin H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H330 Fatal if inhaled H331 Toxic if inhaled
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
EUH070 Toxic by eye contact
Specific target organ toxicity
Category 1 Category 2
H370 Causes damage to organs H371 May cause damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Respiratory and skin sensitisation
Category 1A Category 1B
H317: May cause allergic skin reaction
H317: May cause allergic skin reaction
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Table x Restricted hazard classifications and their categorisation
Acute toxicity
Category 1 and 2 Category 3
H300 Fatal if swallowed H301 Toxic if swallowed
H310 Fatal in contact with skin H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H330 Fatal if inhaled H331 Toxic if inhaled
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
EUH070 Toxic by eye contact
Specific target organ toxicity
Category 1 Category 2
H370 Causes damage to organs H371 May cause damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Respiratory and skin sensitisation
Category 1A Category 1B
H317: May cause allergic skin reaction
H317: May cause allergic skin reaction
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Split into two sub-criteria for: - final product, - ingoing
substances
Sub-criterion (b): Hazardous substances – cont.
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Table x Derogated substances
The most recent classification rules adopted by the Union shall take precedence over the listed hazard classifications in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
This criterion does not apply to ingoing substances covered by Article 2(7)(b) of the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 which sets out criteria for exempting substances within Annex V from the registration, downstream user and evaluation requirements. In order to determine if this exclusion applies, the applicant shall screen any ingoing substance present at a concentration above 0,010% weight by weight.
Substances and mixtures included in Table x are exempted from this requirement.
(*) Including stabilisers and other auxiliary substances in the preparations (**) In concentrations lower than 0,2 % in the raw material as long as the total concentration in the final product is lower than 0,10 %.
Substance Hazard statement
Surfactants H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Enzymes(*) H317: May cause allergic skin reaction
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
NTA as an impurity in MGDA and GLDA (**) H351: Suspected of causing cancer
All product groups
Currently 1%
Sub-criterion (b): Hazardous substances
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Table x Derogated substances
Product group
Substance Hazard statement
LD, IILD, DD, IIDD, HDD
Subtilisin
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
LD, IILD ε-phthalimido-peroxy-hexanoic acid (PAP) used as bleaching agent at max concentration of 0,6 g/kg laundry
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
IILD Peracetic acid/hydrogen peroxide used as bleaching agent
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Sub-criterion (b): Hazardous substances
Fragrances and Preservatives
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Preservatives: - used mainly below 100 ppm Fragrances: already set restrictions:
- exclusion of specific fragrances in sub-criterion (a): atranol, chloroatranol, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC) and nitromusks and polycyclic musks,
- restriction on fragrance substances subject to the declaration requirement provided in Detergent Regulation (EC) No 684/2004 in sub-criterion (a),
- restriction on substances classified with H317: May cause allergic skin reaction and H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (category 1A and 1B) in sub-criterion (b).
Derogations - summary
Common template
−Removal of % for surfactants
−Removal of derogation for surfactants classified with H411 (Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects) for hand dishwashing detergents,
−Removal of derogation for optical brighteners for laundry detergents,
−Removal of derogation for preservatives,
−Decrease of % of allowed NTA impurity
−Proposed derogation for ε-phthalimido-peroxy-hexanoic acid (PAP) used as bleaching agent in laundry detergents and I&I laundry detergents,
−Harmonised derogation for subtilisin for laundry detergents, I&I laundry detergents, dishwasher detergents, I&I dishwasher detergents and hand dishwashing detergents,
−Proposed derogation for peracetic acid/hydrogen peroxide used as bleaching agent for I&I laundry detergents,
Sub-criterion (b): Hazardous substances
Assessment & Verification
Common template
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The following technical information related to the form(s) and physical state(s) of the ingoing substances as present in the product shall be provided to support the declaration of non-classification: (i) For substances that have not been registered under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and/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.
The following section will be moved to the
User Manual
Packaging
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(HSC) sub-criterion on Products sold in spray bottles
(ALL) sub-criterion on Weight/utility ratio (WUR)
(ALL) sub-criterion on Design for recycling
(ALL) sub-criterion on Design for dosing
(I&I, HSC) sub-criterion on Take-back/bulk delivery systems
(HSC) Products sold in spray bottles
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Sprays containing propellants shall not be used. Spray bottles shall be
refillable and reusable.
Assessment and verification:
The applicant shall provide a signed declaration of compliance along with
relevant documentation describing or demonstrating how the spray
bottles that are part of the packaging can be refilled.
The weight/utility ratio (WUR) of the product shall be calculated for the
primary packaging only and shall not exceed the following values for the
reference dosage:
Primary packaging containing more than 80 % of recycled materials is
exempted from this requirement.
Weight/utility ratio – common template
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No changes proposed in
comparison with last presented
version
The applicant shall provide the calculation of the WUR of the product. If the product is sold in different packaging (i.e. with different volumes), the calculation shall be submitted for each packaging size for which the EU Ecolabel shall be awarded.
The WUR is calculated as follows:
𝑊𝑈𝑅 = ((𝑊𝑖 + 𝑈𝑖)/(𝐷𝑖 ∗ 𝑅𝑖)
Where:
Wi: weight (g) of the primary packaging (i),
Ui: weight (g) of non-recycled packaging in the primary packaging (i). Ui = Wi unless the applicant can document otherwise,
Di: number of reference doses contained in the primary packaging (i),
Ri: number of times that the primary packaging (i) can be refilled and used for the same purpose. Ri = 1 (packaging is not reused for the same purpose) unless the product is sold as part of a lot containing refills and the EU Ecolabel shall be awarded to the lot.
(…)
Weight/utility ratio – common template
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Laundry detergents
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Product type WUR
Powder laundry detergents Laundry detergents in tablets or capsules
1,2 g
Liquid/gel laundry detergents 1,4 g
Stain remover (pre-treatment only) 1,2 g
Current limit for everything non-powder:
1,5g
I&I laundry detergents Water hardness
Product type
Soft Medium Hard
<1,5 mmol CaCO3/l 1,5 – 2,5 mmol
CaCO3/l > 2,5 mmol
CaCO3/l
Powders 1,5 g 2,0 g 2,5 g
Liquids 2,0 g 2,5 g 3,0 g
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Dishwasher detergents
No changes proposed in
comparison with last presented
version
I&I dishwasher detergents
Water hardness
Product type
Soft (<1,5 mmol
CaCO3/l)
Medium (1,5 – 2,5 mmol
CaCO3/l)
Hard (>2,5 mmol
CaCO3/l)
Powders 0,8 g 1,4 g 2,0 g
Liquids 1,0 g 1,8 g 2,5 g
Product type WUR
Dishwasher detergents 2,4 g
Rinse aids 1,5 g No WUR in current criteria
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Hard-surface cleaning products
Hand dishwashing detergents
Product type WUR
Hand dishwashing detergents 0,6 g
Current limit: 1,2 g
Product type WUR
Undiluted products 15 g
RTU products 150 g
RTU products sold in bottles with trigger sprays 200 g
Current limit: 12g
Current limit: 150g
Design for recycling
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Plastic packaging shall be designed to facilitate effective recycling by avoiding potential contaminants and incompatible materials that are known to impede separation or reprocessing or to reduce the quality of recyclate. The label or sleeve, closure and, where applicable, barrier coatings shall not comprise, either singularly or in combination the materials and components listed in Table 1. Pump mechanisms (including in sprays) are exempted from this requirement.
Packaging element Excluded materials and components
Label or sleeve
- PS label or sleeve in combination material used with a PET, PP or HDPE bottle - PVC label or sleeve in combination with a PET, PP or HDPE bottle - PETG label or sleeve in combination with a PET bottle - Any other plastic materials for sleeves/labels used with PET bottle with a density > 1 - Any other plastic materials for sleeves/labels used with PP or HDPE bottle with a density < 1 - Labels or sleeves that are metallised or are welded to a packaging body (in mould labelling)
Closure
- PS closure in combination a with a PET, HDPE or PP bottle - PVC closure in combination with a PET, PP or HDPE bottle - PETG closures and/or closure material with density of above 1 g/cm3 in combination with a PET bottle - Closures made of metal, glass, EVA which are not easily separable from the bottle - Closures made of silicone. Exempted are silicone closures with a density < 1 g/cm3 in combination with a PET bottle and silicone closures with a density > 1g/cm3 in combination with PEHD or PP bottle - Metallic foils or seals which remain fixed to the bottle or its closure after the product has been opened
Barrier coatings Polyamide, functional polyolefins, metallised and light blocking barriers
Design for recycling
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Assessment and verification:
The applicant shall provide a signed declaration of compliance specifying the material composition of the packaging including the container, label or sleeve, adhesives, closure and barrier coating, as appropriate, along with photos or technical drawings of the primary packaging.
Design for dosing
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A convenient dosing system (e.g. caps, capsules/tablets, spray actuations, high viscosity drops) shall be made available to the users as part of the packaging.
Assessment and verification:
The applicant shall provide a signed declaration of compliance with a description of the dosing system and its use, along with photos or technical drawings of the primary packaging.
Proposed move from "user information" to "packaging" in order to make it more verifiable
Proposed to be only applicable when a take-back/bulk delivery system is not in place
Take-back/bulk delivery systems
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If the applicant offers bulk delivery and/or packaging that is part of a take-back system for a product, that product is exempt from Criterion XYZ (x) [WUR] and (x) [Design for Recycling].
Assessment and verification:
The applicant shall provide a signed declaration of compliance along with relevant documentation describing or demonstrating that deliveries are made in bulk or that a take-back system has been put in place.
For I&I products and professional grade products
The product shall have a satisfactory cleaning / washing performance at the lowest
temperature and dosage recommended by the manufacturer for the water hardness
according to:
Assessment and verification:
The applicant shall provide documentation demonstration that the product has been tested
under the conditions specified in the framework/protocol and that the results passed
the minimum clean /wash performance required.
The applicant shall provide documentation demonstrating compliance with the laboratory
requirements included in the relevant harmonized standards for testing and calibration
laboratories, if appropriate.
An equivalent test performance may be used if equivalence has been assessed and
accepted by the competent bodies.
Common template
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Major change in the structure:
ALL FITNESS FOR USE CRITERIA supported by a
PROTOCOL or FRAMEWORK
Frameworks or protocols
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LD "EU Ecolabel protocol for testing laundry detergents" available at: link to the EU Ecolabel website or "EU Ecolabel protocol for testing stain removers" available at: link to the EU Ecolabel website
IILD
"Framework for testing the performance of for industrial and institutional laundry detergents" available at: link to the EU Ecolabel website
DD the most updated IKW standard test available at link to the IKW test or the most updated standard EN 50242/ICE 60436 as modified in "Framework for testing the performance of dishwasher detergents" available at: link to the EU Ecolabel website
IIDD
"Framework for testing the performance of industrial and institutional dishwasher detergents" available at: link to the EU Ecolabel website
HSC "Framework for testing the performance of hard surface cleaners" available at: link to the EU Ecolabel website
HDD "Framework for testing the performance of hand dishwashing detergents" available at: link to the EU Ecolabel website
Currently test methods are in: LD Protocol
IILD, IIDD, DD Appendix
HDD, APC Framework
Laundry detergents
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EU Ecolabel LD protocol 2016
Low duty detergents Light duty detergents
Unclear Reference product always tested at 30C Testing product can be tested at the claimed temperature (<30C)
Templates for reporting the results
EU Ecolabel SR protocol 2016
Unclear Reference product always tested at 30C Test product can be tested at the claimed temperature (<30C)
Templates for reporting the results
Currently valid protocols
Only new change compared to 2AHWG
Only new change compared to 2AHWG
EU Ecolabel LD protocol 2004
EU Ecolabel SR protocol 2004
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Industrial and institucional laundry detergents
EU Ecolabel 2016
Laboratory test
In the criteria text In a framework, external document
The analysis laboratory must meet the general requirements pursuant to standard EN ISO 17025 or be an officially GLP-approved analysis laboratory
Reference product: a leader-market product or well established product
Reference product: a market product or a reference product approved by CB
List of information to be reported and template
User test
In the criteria text In a framework, external document
Content changes already proposed in the 2nd AHWG
meeting
Format changes proposed in the
presentation
Current criteria
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Dishwasher detergents
EU Ecolabel 2016
Modifications to EN 50242
In the criteria text In a framework, external document
Water hardness in dH Water hardness in mmol CaCO3/l
Testing product performed at 55C ±2C Reference product tested at 55C±2C
Testing product performed at 50C ±2C Reference product tested at 55C±2C
Reference product Detergent B and dosage recommended in the standard.
IKW test
No changes
Reporting results
Templates for reporting the results List of data to be provided to the CBs
Content changes already proposed in the 2nd AHWG
meeting
Format changes proposed in the
presentation
Current criteria
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Industrial and institucional diswasher detergents
EU Ecolabel 2016
Laboratory test
In the criteria text In a framework, external document
Reference product: well established product
Reference product: a market product or a reference product approved by CB
List of information to be submitted for reporting results and a template
User test
In the criteria text In a framework, external document
Content changes already proposed in the 2nd AHWG
meeting
Format changes proposed in the
presentation
Current criteria
Hand dishwashing detergents
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EU Ecolabel HDD framework 2016
Water hardness in dH Water hardness in mmol CaCO3/l
5 repetitions was considered appropriate
positive results are obtained in at least 80 % of the test rounds
be positive in 100%. If the result is less than 100 % positive, 5 new repetitions must be performed. Of these 10 repetitions, 80 % must be positive
Reporting results
Specification of the temperature and humidity in the test room and details describing how the test person(s) ensured that these conditions were kept constant in all repetitions.
Temperature and humidity in the test room in all repetitions.
Specification of the hardness of the water, and how it was achieved, and specification of the calcium-magnesium ratio.
Hardness of the water and specification of the calcium/magnesium ratio, and how it was achieved.
Template for reporting
Content changes already proposed in the 2nd AHWG
meeting
Format changes proposed in the
presentation
Current HDD protocol
Hard surface cleaners
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EU Ecolabel 2016
Laboratory test
Products to be tested in undiluted and RTU form
Reference product with the same purpose and characteristics
APC and WC the reference product may be either a market-leading product or a generic formulation
A marketed product can be chosen as reference product for all products. Generic formulations provided for: - Acidic toilette cleaners - Bathroom cleaners - All purpose cleaners
The soil mixture must be relevant for the use of the product…..
Soil mixture in accordance with the corresponding IKW test. IKW test for APC has been updated in 2015
Of these 10 repetitions, 80 % must be positive... reaches at least 70% of that of the reference cleaner
Of these 10 repetitions, a ratio (positive results/total number of results) of 0.8 must be positive…reaches at least a ratio of 0.7 of that of the reference cleaner.
User test (no significant changes)
Current criteria
The product shall be accompanied by instructions for proper use so as to maximise product
performance and minimize waste, reduce water pollution and use of resources. These
instructions shall be legible or include graphical representation or icons and include
information on:
a) List of ingredients
In addition to the ingredients listed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No
648/2004, all ingredients present in the form of nanomaterials. The name of such
ingredients shall be followed by the word 'nano' in brackets.
b) Dosing instructions
c) Resource saving measures
An indication on the primary packaging shall encourage users the applicant shall
recommend washing at to use the lowest appropriate temperature the product claims
effectiveness and to wash full loads/ lowest appropriate amount of water
d) Packaging disposal information (no significant changes)
e) Environmental information (no significant changes)
Common template
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Only non-I&I products
Assessment and verification:
The applicant shall provide a signed declaration of compliance along with a sample of the
product packaging, including the label
Common template
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b) Dosing instructions
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Template
LD DD HSC HDD
The applicant shall make available a convenient dosage system (e.g. caps, capsules/tablets, spray actuations, high viscosity drops) as required in criterion x(c). The applicant shall take suitable steps to help consumers respect the recommended dosage making available the dosing instructions and if possible a convenient dosage system (e.g. caps) Dosage instructions shall include information on the recommended dosage in g or ml and a second or alternative metric may be given in brackets for a standard load for at least two levels of soiling and on the impact of the water hardness on the dosing Indications information of the most relevant water hardness in the area where the product is intended to be marketed or where this information can be found shall be provided
IILD IIDD
The applicant shall take suitable steps to help consumers respect the recommended dosage making available the dosing instructions and if possible a convenient dosage system (e.g. caps) Dosage instructions shall include information on the recommended dosage the dose in g or ml and /or a second or alternative metric may be in brackets (e.g. caps, capsules/tablets, spray actuations) and the impact of the water hardness on the dose Recommended dosage for a standard load for at least two levels of soiling shall be included. Indications of the most relevant water hardness in the area where the product is intended to be marketed or where this information can be found shall be provided
The logo should be visible and legible. The EU Ecolabel registration/licence number
must shall appear on the product and must shall be legible and clearly visible.
The applicant may choose to include an optional text box on the label that contains the
following text:
- Harm to aquatic life is limited
- Amount of hazardous substances is restricted
- Tested for wash/cleaning performance
- Tested for wash performance at 30C*
* If the product was tested at 15C or 20C in criterion 7, the applicant may change the
temperature indicated accordingly
Assessment and verification:
The applicant shall provide a signed declaration of compliance along with a sample of
the product the label or an artwork of the packaging where the EU Ecolabel is placed.
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Only LD products
Due to the fact that the six detergents and cleaning product groups are being revised
at the same time the vote and subsequent entry into force of all the respective EU
Ecolabel decision is foreseen for the same date. In order not to have just one deadline
for resubmitting the applications and to better distribute the workload by competent
bodies evaluating the applications, it was proposed to differentiate the transition period
foreseen in the decision texts.
The EC proposes the following transition periods:
- for DD, HDD and LD product groups – 8 months
- for HSC, IIDD, IILD – 12 months
Do you agree with the proposed way of grouping the products?
Do you see the proposed timeframe as feasible?
Transition period
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Deadline for comments: 8th of July on the BATIS forum
Interservice planned for September 2016
Regulatory Committee vote planned for November 2016
Next steps
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