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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/690 European Union 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Chemicals
This draft Commission Implementing Regulation…
This draft Commission Implementing Regulation provides that the approval of the active substance metalaxyl-M is renewed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, subject to certain restrictions including to the use of seeds treated with product containing metalaxyl-M. Use as seed treatment is permitted, however, treated seeds shall only be sown in greenhouses. Other uses e.g. foliar spraying can still be authorised by EU Member States.

Existing authorised plant protection products containing metalaxyl-M will be reviewed in accordance with the proposed restrictions. The renewal of approval is based on the first evaluation of the substance for use as a pesticide active substance in the EU under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. The substance was formerly approved under Directive 91/414/ EEC.

This decision only concerns the placing on the market and use of metalaxyl-M and plant protection products containing it. The decision does not affect existing Maximum Reside Levels (MRLs).
Environment related objective
Protection of human health or safety; protection of animal or plant life or health; protection of the environment. In order for an active substance to be approved in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 (concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market), it must be demonstrated that the substance is not harmful to human health, animal health or the environment. Criteria are listed in Article 4 of the Regulation (and also detailed in Annex II) which must be met to enable approval. During the evaluation and peer-review of metalaxyl-M, a number of concerns were identified. These are detailed in the conclusion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) . EFSA concluded that based on the information available, the genotoxic potential of one impurity (2-[(2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-(2-methoxyacetyl)-amino]-propionic acid 1-methoxycarbonyl-ethyl ester) in the technical active substance as manufactured could not be ruled out. However, the evaluation showed that if the impurity is present below a certain level (0.18 g/kg) that a concern does not exist. Furthermore, two other impurities (2,6-dimethylphenylamine and 4-methoxy-5-methyl-5H-[1,2]oxathiole 2,2-dioxide) are considered toxicologically relevant. It is therefore necessary to establish maximum levels for those three impurities in the technical active substance as manufactured. EFSA also identified a high risk to birds and mammals from the use of metalaxyl-m as a seed treatment. In order to address this concern, seeds treated with metalaxyl-M shall only be sown in greenhouses. The risk from consumption of seedlings was considered acceptable for the two representative crops considered (sunflowers and spinach) . For the use on spinach, residue data allow to conclude that seedlings can be planted in the field after 21 days. For other crops, such data are not available. EU Member States therefore need to pay particular attention to the period before seedlings can be planted in open fields. Existing authorisations will need to be amended or withdrawn following renewal of authorisation in accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This draft Commission Implementing Regulation provides that the approval of the active substance metalaxyl-M is renewed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, subject to certain restrictions including to the use of seeds treated with product containing metalaxyl-M. Use as seed treatment is permitted, however, treated seeds shall only be sown in greenhouses. Other uses e.g. foliar spraying can still be authorised by EU Member States.

Existing authorised plant protection products containing metalaxyl-M will be reviewed in accordance with the proposed restrictions. The renewal of approval is based on the first evaluation of the substance for use as a pesticide active substance in the EU under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. The substance was formerly approved under Directive 91/414/ EEC.

This decision only concerns the placing on the market and use of metalaxyl-M and plant protection products containing it. The decision does not affect existing Maximum Reside Levels (MRLs).
Metalaxyl-M (pesticide active substance); Pesticides and other agrochemicals
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in the 1st quarter 2020
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Ozone
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/691 European Union 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
This draft Regulation would amend entry 63 to…
This draft Regulation would amend entry 63 to Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

It would prohibit the discharging and possession of gunshot made of lead or containing a concentration equal to or greater than 1% of lead by weight in or within 400 metres of wetlands.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment from lead exposure
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This draft Regulation would amend entry 63 to Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

It would prohibit the discharging and possession of gunshot made of lead or containing a concentration equal to or greater than 1% of lead by weight in or within 400 metres of wetlands.
Gunshot containing lead
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.020
95.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in the 2nd quarter of 2020
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/693 European Union 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Draft Delegated Regulation supplementing…
Draft Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2018/848 as regards exceptional production rules in organic production by listing possible derogations from the organic production rules in case of catastrophic circumstances like 'adverse climatic event', 'animal diseases', 'environmental incident', 'natural disaster', 'catastrophic event' or any comparable situation together with criteria and procedures to be applied by the competent authorities of EU Member States and rules on monitoring and reporting.
Environment related objective
Following the adoption of the new organic regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/848), which will enter into application on 1 January 2021, it is necessary to adopt a delegated regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2018/848 as regards exceptional production rules so derogations can apply in case of catastrophic circumstances. Producers need to have legal certainty on the new rules that will apply in the case of catastrophic circumstances and EU Member States need to have enough time to integrate these new rules into their national legislation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2018/848 as regards exceptional production rules in organic production by listing possible derogations from the organic production rules in case of catastrophic circumstances like 'adverse climatic event', 'animal diseases', 'environmental incident', 'natural disaster', 'catastrophic event' or any comparable situation together with criteria and procedures to be applied by the competent authorities of EU Member States and rules on monitoring and reporting.
Organic products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in March 2020
Keywords
Environment
Organic
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/695 European Union 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
The draft Implementing Regulation (IR) provides…
The draft Implementing Regulation (IR) provides clarifications regarding the duties of registrants pertaining to updates of their registration dossier in line with Article 22 of REACH. The REACH review[1] identified that incentives are lacking for companies to update their registration dossiers and work is still needed to rectify important data gaps or inappropriate adaptations to testing. This conclusion is based on more than 10 years of dossier evaluation work carried out by ECHA. Article 22 of REACH states that updates should be undertaken 'without undue delay' in the cases provided in Article 22(1)(a)-(i) .This wording has proven to be difficult to enforce. Therefore, this IR specifies explicit timeframes for updates in the individual cases listed in Article 22(1)(a)-(i) . The IR does not affect other provisions in REACH that require updates in specific situations. For reasons of legal clarity and practical enforceability, the IR identifies only two timeframes: updates to be done within 3 months and within 6 months.
Environment related objective
Protection of human health and the environment, ensuring the proper functioning of the EU internal market.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The draft Implementing Regulation (IR) provides clarifications regarding the duties of registrants pertaining to updates of their registration dossier in line with Article 22 of REACH. The REACH review[1] identified that incentives are lacking for companies to update their registration dossiers and work is still needed to rectify important data gaps or inappropriate adaptations to testing. This conclusion is based on more than 10 years of dossier evaluation work carried out by ECHA. Article 22 of REACH states that updates should be undertaken 'without undue delay' in the cases provided in Article 22(1)(a)-(i) .This wording has proven to be difficult to enforce. Therefore, this IR specifies explicit timeframes for updates in the individual cases listed in Article 22(1)(a)-(i) . The IR does not affect other provisions in REACH that require updates in specific situations. For reasons of legal clarity and practical enforceability, the IR identifies only two timeframes: updates to be done within 3 months and within 6 months.
Substances
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
71.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in the 4th Quarter 2019
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/FIN/59 Finland 2019
Waste management and recycling, Water management…
Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Other
The Decree issues minimum requirements in Finland…
The Decree issues minimum requirements in Finland for water seals for waste water equipment located in buildings and properties.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by imposing requirements for water seals intended for waste water equipment of buildings.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Decree issues minimum requirements in Finland for water seals for waste water equipment located in buildings and properties.
Construction products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.060.30
23.040.80
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in April 2019
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Pollution
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/FIN/60 Finland 2019
Waste management and recycling, Water management…
Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Other
The Decree issues minimum requirements in Finland…
The Decree issues minimum requirements in Finland for the type approval of water seals for waste water equipment located in buildings and properties.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by imposing requirements for water seals intended for waste water equipment of buildings.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Decree issues minimum requirements in Finland for the type approval of water seals for waste water equipment located in buildings and properties.
Construction products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.060.30
23.040.80
93.030
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in April 2019
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Pollution
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/FIN/71 Finland 2019
Waste management and recycling, Water management…
Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Other
The decree issues the minimum requirements in…
The decree issues the minimum requirements in Finland for floor drains intended for waste water installations located in buildings and property.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by imposing requirements for floor drains intended for waste water installations of buildings.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The decree issues the minimum requirements in Finland for floor drains intended for waste water installations located in buildings and property.
Construction products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.060.30
93.030
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in April 2019
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Pollution
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/FIN/72 Finland 2019
Waste management and recycling, Water management…
Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Other
The decree issues the minimum requirements in…
The decree issues the minimum requirements in Finland for type approval of floor drains intended for waste water installations located in buildings and property.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by imposing requirements for floor drains intended for waste water installations of buildings.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The decree issues the minimum requirements in Finland for type approval of floor drains intended for waste water installations located in buildings and property.
Construction products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.060.30
93.030
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in April 2019
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Pollution
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/FIN/73 Finland 2019
Waste management and recycling, Water management…
Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Other
The decree issues the minimum requirements in…
The decree issues the minimum requirements in Finland for polypropylene drainage pipes and pipe fittings intended for waste water installations located in buildings and property.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by imposing essential technical requirements for polypropylene drainage pipes and pipe fittings intended for waste water installations of buildings.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The decree issues the minimum requirements in Finland for polypropylene drainage pipes and pipe fittings intended for waste water installations located in buildings and property.
Construction products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.060.30
23.040.20
93.030
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in April 2019
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Pollution
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/FIN/74 Finland 2019
Waste management and recycling, Water management…
Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Other
The decree issues the minimum requirements in…
The decree issues the minimum requirements in Finland for type approval of polypropylene drainage pipes and pipe fittings intended for wastewater installations located in buildings and property.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by imposing approval requirements of polypropylene drainage pipes and pipe fittings intended for wastewater installations of buildings
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The decree issues the minimum requirements in Finland for type approval of polypropylene drainage pipes and pipe fittings intended for wastewater installations located in buildings and property.
Construction products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.060.30
23.040.20
93.030
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in April 2019
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Pollution
Water