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ANNEX
FRAMEWORK
The aims of the criteria
CRITERIA
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Assessment and verification requirements
(a) Requirements
(b) Measurement thresholds
(c) Reference dosage
EU ECOLABEL CRITERIA
Criterion 1 — Toxicity to aquatic organisms
Criterion 2 — Biodegradability of surfactants
(a) Ready biodegradability (aerobic)
(b) Anaerobic biodegradability
Criterion 3 — Excluded or limited substances and mixtures
(a) Specified excluded substances
(b) Quaternary ammonium salts
(c) Hazardous substances and mixtures
(d) Substances listed in accordance with Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC)...
(e) Biocides
(i) The product may only include biocides in order to preserve...
(ii) It is prohibited to claim or suggest on the packaging...
(iii) Biocides, either as part of the formulation or as part...
Criterion 4 — Fragrances
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Criterion 5 — Volatile organic compounds
Criterion 6 — Phosphorus
Criterion 7 — Packaging requirements
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(f) The weight utility ratio (WUR) of the primary packaging must...
Criterion 8 — Fitness for use
(a) All-purpose cleaners and window cleaners
(b) Sanitary cleaners
Criterion 9 — User instructions
(a) Dosage instructions
(b) Safety advice
Criterion 10 — Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel
Criterion 11 — Professional training
Appendix I
Detergents Ingredients Database (DID) list
Documentation of ready biodegradability
Documentation of anaerobic biodegradability
Extrapolation for substances not listed in the DID list