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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/672 European Union 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
This draft Commission Implementing Regulation…
This draft Commission Implementing Regulation provides that the approval of the active substance thiacloprid is not renewed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. EU Member States shall withdraw authorisations for plant protection products containing thiacloprid as active substance. The non-renewal of the 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 assessed and approved under Directive 91/414/ EEC.

This decision only concerns the placing on the market of this substance and plant protection products containing it. Following non-renewal of approval and the expiry of all grace periods for stocks of products containing this substance, separate action will likely be taken on MRLs and a separate notification will be made in accordance with SPS procedures.
Environment related objective
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. (...)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This draft Commission Implementing Regulation provides that the approval of the active substance thiacloprid is not renewed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. EU Member States shall withdraw authorisations for plant protection products containing thiacloprid as active substance. The non-renewal of the 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 assessed and approved under Directive 91/414/ EEC.

This decision only concerns the placing on the market of this substance and plant protection products containing it. Following non-renewal of approval and the expiry of all grace periods for stocks of products containing this substance, separate action will likely be taken on MRLs and a separate notification will be made in accordance with SPS procedures.
Thiacloprid (pesticide active substance)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in the 4th quarter 2019
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/680 European Union 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Chemicals
This draft Regulation relates to an update of…
This draft Regulation relates to an update of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) on requirements for safety data sheets (SDS):

• Alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), 6th and 7th revisions, most prominently in Sections 9 (Physical and chemical properties) and 14 (Transport) .

• Alignment with the provisions of Annex VIII (on emergency health response) to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP), in particular in relation to the Unique Formula Identifiers (UFIs) assigned to hazardous mixtures, in Section 1 (Identification) .

• Alignment with the new provisions for nanoform substances, adopted on 3 December 2018 through the revision of REACH Annexes I, III, and VI-XII to REACH (Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1881), in Sections 1 (Identification), 3 (Composition/information on ingredients) and 9 (Physical and chemical properties) .

In addition to the above three main changes, a number of smaller amendments are proposed to the text, related to recent developments in the Commission's approaches to risk management of chemicals, such as on endocrine disruptors.

Application of the amended Annex is deferred to 31 December 2022 to allow stakeholders sufficient time to adapt and achieve compliance.
Environment related objective
High level of protection of human health and the environment and free circulation of goods on the internal market.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This draft Regulation relates to an update of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) on requirements for safety data sheets (SDS):

• Alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), 6th and 7th revisions, most prominently in Sections 9 (Physical and chemical properties) and 14 (Transport) .

• Alignment with the provisions of Annex VIII (on emergency health response) to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP), in particular in relation to the Unique Formula Identifiers (UFIs) assigned to hazardous mixtures, in Section 1 (Identification) .

• Alignment with the new provisions for nanoform substances, adopted on 3 December 2018 through the revision of REACH Annexes I, III, and VI-XII to REACH (Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1881), in Sections 1 (Identification), 3 (Composition/information on ingredients) and 9 (Physical and chemical properties) .

In addition to the above three main changes, a number of smaller amendments are proposed to the text, related to recent developments in the Commission's approaches to risk management of chemicals, such as on endocrine disruptors.

Application of the amended Annex is deferred to 31 December 2022 to allow stakeholders sufficient time to adapt and achieve compliance.
Chemicals
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
13.020
71
71.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in the first quarter of 2020.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/684 European Union 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
The enclosed draft implementing act and annexes…
The enclosed draft implementing act and annexes contain the initiatives to lay down the administrative requirements for certificate templates, information documents, numbering systems, test result sheets and the format of test reports necessary for granting EU and national type approvals under the framework Regulation (EU) 2018/858.

These amendments secure that the type-approval authorities use harmonised templates, markings and presentation of the most relevant test information when granting type-approvals under EU Regulation 2018/858.
Environment related objective
Regulation (EU) No 2018/858 sets out general requirements on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers (M-, N- and O-category vehicles) and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, amending Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009 and repealing Directive 2007/46/EC.

Based on the empowerments in Regulation (EU) 2018/858, the Commission laid down in detail the administrative provisions and templates for the type-approval and market surveillance of M-, N- and O-category vehicles.

Regulation (EU) 2018/858 was published in the EU OJ in June 2018. The administrative requirements for certificate templates, information documents, numbering systems, test result sheets and the format of test reports were not included in the final adopted version of the framework Regulation (EU) 2018/858.

This implementing act of administrative nature is necessary for the regular implementation of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 already well known by the Member States and manufacturers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The enclosed draft implementing act and annexes contain the initiatives to lay down the administrative requirements for certificate templates, information documents, numbering systems, test result sheets and the format of test reports necessary for granting EU and national type approvals under the framework Regulation (EU) 2018/858.

These amendments secure that the type-approval authorities use harmonised templates, markings and presentation of the most relevant test information when granting type-approvals under EU Regulation 2018/858.
Vehicles and their trailers (M-, N- and O-category vehicles), and of systems, components and separate technical units for such vehicles.
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
43.020
43.080.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in March 2020.
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/687 European Union 2019
Air pollution reduction, Other environmental…
Air pollution reduction, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The draft Directive adapts to scientific and…
The draft Directive adapts to scientific and technical progress the list of materials and components, which are exempt from the prohibition of the use of hexavalent chromiumin materials, and components of vehicles put on the market after 1 July 2003. The draft Directive amends exemption 14 of Annex II to the ELV Directive (Directive 2000/53/EC).
Environment related objective
Article 4(2)(a) of Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles prohibits the use of lead, mercury, cadmium or hexavalent chromium in materials and components of vehicles put on the market after 1 July 2003, other than in cases listed in Annex II to that Directive and under the conditions specified therein. Pursuant to Article 4(2)(b) of Directive 2000/53/EC, Annex II to that Directive shall be adapted to scientific and technical progress by the Commission on a regular basis. This adaptation is done through the draft Directive.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The draft Directive adapts to scientific and technical progress the list of materials and components, which are exempt from the prohibition of the use of hexavalent chromiumin materials, and components of vehicles put on the market after 1 July 2003. The draft Directive amends exemption 14 of Annex II to the ELV Directive (Directive 2000/53/EC).
Vehicles (category M 1 or N 1 defined in Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC, and three wheel motor vehicles as defined in Directive 92/61/EEC, but excluding motor tricycles)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in the first quarter 2020
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/688 European Union 2019
Air pollution reduction, Other environmental…
Air pollution reduction, Other environmental risks mitigation
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
Regulation (EU) 2019/129 introduces, among other…
Regulation (EU) 2019/129 introduces, among other amendments, a staggered application of new requirements for the on-board diagnostics (OBD) system and for the requirements and emission limit values applicable to test type I, (tailpipe emissions after cold start), test type IV (evaporative emissions) and test type V (durability testing) . Following this timetable, the environmental step Euro 5 will be applicable in two stages: the first one will be applicable as of 1.1.2020 and the second one as of 1.1.2024.

The enclosed draft implementing act details in the administrative type-approval templates which vehicles are compliant with the first stage, identified as environmental step "Euro 5", of those compliant with the second stage, identified as environmental step "Euro 5+" to facilitate the type-approval process and to allow national authorities their identification.
Environment related objective
Regulation (EU) 2019/129 of the European Parliament and of the Council sets out a staggered timeline for the introduction of Euro 5 limits for L-category vehicles based on their (sub-)categorisation. Therefore, the Commission shall define now through this implementing act, administrative provisions to facilitate the identification, both during the type-approval process and on the road, of the vehicles compliant with these new Euro 5 requirements by the applicable dates.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EU) 2019/129 introduces, among other amendments, a staggered application of new requirements for the on-board diagnostics (OBD) system and for the requirements and emission limit values applicable to test type I, (tailpipe emissions after cold start), test type IV (evaporative emissions) and test type V (durability testing) . Following this timetable, the environmental step Euro 5 will be applicable in two stages: the first one will be applicable as of 1.1.2020 and the second one as of 1.1.2024.

The enclosed draft implementing act details in the administrative type-approval templates which vehicles are compliant with the first stage, identified as environmental step "Euro 5", of those compliant with the second stage, identified as environmental step "Euro 5+" to facilitate the type-approval process and to allow national authorities their identification.
Two- and three-wheeled vehicles and quadricycles
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
13.040.50
43.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in January 2020
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/689 European Union 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The purpose of this draft proposal for a…
The purpose of this draft proposal for a fifteenth adaptation to technical progress of Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (the CLP Regulation) is to amend Table 3 of Part 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation, by introducing new and revised entries for the harmonised classification and labelling of 60 substances and by deleting 2 entries. It also amends Notes J to N, Note P and Note R in Part 1 of Annex VI.
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 purpose of this draft proposal for a fifteenth adaptation to technical progress of Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (the CLP Regulation) is to amend Table 3 of Part 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation, by introducing new and revised entries for the harmonised classification and labelling of 60 substances and by deleting 2 entries. It also amends Notes J to N, Note P and Note R in Part 1 of Annex VI.
Hazardous substances
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in the 1st quarter 2020
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
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