http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/eudn/2000/45

Commission Decision

of 17 December 1999

establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to washing machines

(notified under document number C(1999) 4650)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/45/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 of 23 March 1992 on a Community eco-label award scheme1, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 5(1) thereof,

(1)

Whereas the first subparagraph of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 provides that the conditions for the award of the Community eco-label shall be defined by product group;

(2)

Whereas Article 10(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 states that the environmental performance of a product shall be assessed by reference to the specific criteria for product groups;

(3)

Whereas, by Decision 96/461/EEC2, the Commission established ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to washing machines, which, according to Article 3 thereof, expire on 30 June 1999;

(4)

Whereas it is appropriate to adopt a new decision establishing the ecological criteria for this product group;

(5)

Whereas in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 the Commission has consulted the principal interest groups within a consultation forum;

(6)

Whereas the measures set out in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the committee set up under Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: