(2011/383/EU). Their aim is to promote cleaning detergents that represent the best 1020% of the products available on the EC market in terms of environmental performance considering the whole life cycle (from production, through use and until disposal). These criteria are foreseen to expire in December 2016. The framework that sets out the EU Ecolabel criteria for APCs defines the aims of the criteria as promoting products that have a reduced impact on aquatic ecosystems, contain a limited amount of hazardous substances and have a tested performance. are currently criteria for each of the following aspects of all-purpose cleaners and sanitary cleaners (in the following sections APC is used as a collective term to describe both of these): Toxicity to aquatic organisms Biodegradability of surfactants Excluded or limited substances and mixtures Fragrances Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Phosphorous Packaging requirements Fitness for use User instructions Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel Professional training This questionnaire is the first stage in the process of revising the criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for APCs. Its aim is to find out whether the current scope definition is still appropriate regarding the current market conditions and state of the art of the technology, and which criteria need to be amended, maintained or withdrawn. One of the goals of the revision is to obtain simplified criteria addressing the most important environmental impacts of APCs from a life cycle perspective. The views of relevant stakeholders are of utmost importance. 1.2 Confidentiality and contact details All responses received through this questionnaire will be treated as confidential. Where data is published, it will be in an aggregated format only. Comments will not be attributed to an individual person or organisation unless this is specifically requested. We rely heavily on stakeholder consultation, so your time and expertise are greatly appreciated and valued. For further information regarding this questionnaire, please contact us by writing to Josie Arendorf at the following e-mail address: josie.arendorf@oakdenehollins.co.uk. Once you have completed this survey, please email it to: Thank you for taking part! 2. QUESTIONNAIRE 2.1 Your contact details First name: Family name:
(2011/383/EU). Their aim is to promote cleaning detergents that represent the best 1020% of the products available on the EC market in terms of environmental performance considering the whole life cycle (from production, through use and until disposal). These criteria are foreseen to expire in December 2016. The framework that sets out the EU Ecolabel criteria for APCs defines the aims of the criteria as promoting products that have a reduced impact on aquatic ecosystems, contain a limited amount of hazardous substances and have a tested performance. are currently criteria for each of the following aspects of all-purpose cleaners and sanitary cleaners (in the following sections APC is used as a collective term to describe both of these): Toxicity to aquatic organisms Biodegradability of surfactants Excluded or limited substances and mixtures Fragrances Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Phosphorous Packaging requirements Fitness for use User instructions Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel Professional training This questionnaire is the first stage in the process of revising the criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for APCs. Its aim is to find out whether the current scope definition is still appropriate regarding the current market conditions and state of the art of the technology, and which criteria need to be amended, maintained or withdrawn. One of the goals of the revision is to obtain simplified criteria addressing the most important environmental impacts of APCs from a life cycle perspective. The views of relevant stakeholders are of utmost importance. 1.2 Confidentiality and contact details All responses received through this questionnaire will be treated as confidential. Where data is published, it will be in an aggregated format only. Comments will not be attributed to an individual person or organisation unless this is specifically requested. We rely heavily on stakeholder consultation, so your time and expertise are greatly appreciated and valued. For further information regarding this questionnaire, please contact us by writing to Josie Arendorf at the following e-mail address: josie.arendorf@oakdenehollins.co.uk. Once you have completed this survey, please email it to: Thank you for taking part! 2. QUESTIONNAIRE 2.1 Your contact details First name: Family name:
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