Article 1 1. The product group ‘footwear’ shall comprise all articles designed to protect or cover the foot, with an applied sole which comes into contact with the ground. Subject to the exemptions set out in paragraph 3, footwear covered by Annex II to Directive 94/11/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and protective footwear covered by Council Directive 89/686/EEC are included in the scope.
Directive 94/11/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 March 1994 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to labelling of the materials used in the main components of footwear for sale to the consumer (OJ L 100, 19.4.1994, p. 37).
Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment (OJ L 399, 30.12.1989, p. 18).
2. Footwear may be composed of various natural and/or synthetic materials in line with Directive 94/11/EC.
3. The product group shall not comprise following products:
(a) footwear containing any electric or electronic components;
(b) footwear that is disposed of after a single use;
(c) socks with an applied sole;
(d) toy footwear.