Window cleaners None permissible Sanitary cleaners < 1.0 g (P)/100 g of product Are the current limits set for the Yes If no, please explain why and/or propose maximum amounts of phosphorus strict No modification. enough for APCs available on the market? Are the current limits effective in Yes If no, please explain why and/or propose distinguishing between the No modification. and the best environmental performing products in the APC product group? Should phosphorus compounds such as Yes If yes, please explain why and/or propose phosphates and phosphonates be banned No modification. from this product group? Criterion 7: Packaging requirements The existing criteria specify the following requirements on packaging: Sprays containing propellants must not be used Plastics that are used for the main container must be marked in accordance with EC Directive 94/62/EC or DIN 6120 part 1 and 2 in connection with DIN 7728 part 1 If the primary packaging is made of recycled material, any indication of this on the packaging be in conformity with the ISO 14021 standard Products packaged in trigger sprays must be sold as part of a refillable system Only phthalates that at the time of application have been risk assessed and have not been classified according to Criterion 3c may be used in the plastic packaging The weight utility ratio (for primary packaging) must not exceed the following values: Product type WUR Concentrated products, including liquid concentrates and solids that 1.2 g/ l use solution (washing are diluted in water prior to use. Ready-to-use products, i.e. products used without further dilution. g/ l use solution (washing Do you think that is it necessary to have Yes If no, please explain why and/or propose a criterion on packaging requirements No modification. for this product group? Are the WUR limits acceptable for Yes If no, please explain why and/or propose APCs currently on the market? No modification.
Window cleaners None permissible Sanitary cleaners < 1.0 g (P)/100 g of product Are the current limits set for the maximum amounts of phosphorus strict enough for APCs available on the market? Yes No If no, please explain why and/or propose modification. Are the current limits effective in distinguishing between the and the best environmental performing products in the APC product group? Yes No If no, please explain why and/or propose modification. Should phosphorus compounds such as phosphates and phosphonates be banned from this product group? Yes No If yes, please explain why and/or propose modification. Criterion 7: Packaging requirements The existing criteria specify the following requirements on packaging: Sprays containing propellants must not be used Plastics that are used for the main container must be marked in accordance with EC Directive 94/62/EC or DIN 6120 part 1 and 2 in connection with DIN 7728 part 1 If the primary packaging is made of recycled material, any indication of this on the packaging be in conformity with the ISO 14021 standard Products packaged in trigger sprays must be sold as part of a refillable system Only phthalates that at the time of application have been risk assessed and have not been classified according to Criterion 3c may be used in the plastic packaging The weight utility ratio (for primary packaging) must not exceed the following values: Product type WUR Concentrated products, including liquid concentrates and solids that are diluted in water prior to use. 1.2 g/ l use solution (washing Ready-to-use products, i.e. products used without further dilution. g/ l use solution (washing Do you think that is it necessary to have a criterion on packaging requirements for this product group? Yes No If no, please explain why and/or propose modification. Are the WUR limits acceptable for APCs currently on the market? Yes No If no, please explain why and/or propose modification.
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