20 Amendments of Pascal ARIMONT related to 2014/0108(COD)
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Some products on the market that provide a protective function to the user are excluded from the scope of Directive 89/686/EEC. In order to ensure as high level of protection for the user of those products as for the PPE covered by Directive 89/686/EEC, the scope of this Regulation should include PPEproducts for private use against damp, water and heat (e.g. dish-washing gloves, oven gloves), in line with similar PPE for professional use which is already covered by Directive 89/686/EEC. Artisanal products, such as hto protect against heat, as well as products with reflective or fluorescent components, the main functions of which are protective and which are explicitly described and made gloves, for whichrketed accordingly by their manufacturer does not explicitly claim a protective function are not personal protective equipment; they are therefore not concerned by this inclusion. It is also appropriate to clarify the exclusion list set out in Annex I to Directive 89/686/EEC by adding a reference to products covered by other legislation and therefore are excluded from the PPEs. Products of a decorative nature or for private use to protect against harmless atmospheric conditions, damp, water or cleaning materials of weak action are not PPE and should not therefore fall within the scope of the Regulation.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) It is necessary to ensure that PPE entering the Union market complies with this Regulation and, in particular, that appropriate conformity assessment procedures have been carried out by manufacturers. Provision should therefore be made for importers to make sure that the PPE theyto the effect that importers shall place on the market only PPE which complies with the requirements of this Regulation and that they do not place on the market PPE which does not comply with such requirements or whichdoes not present a risk. Provision should also be made for importers to make sure that the conformity assessment procedures have been carried out and that the CE marking and technical documentation drawn up by manufacturers are available for inspection by the market surveillance authorities.
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to ensure that PPE isPPE should be examined on the basis of the state of the art the limit. The minimum period of validity of the EU type- examination certificate should set to a maximum ofbe five years. A and a process for reviewing the certificate should be provided for. A minimum content of the certificate should be required in order to facilitate the work of the market surveillance authorities.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In order to take into account the progress of technical knowledge and new scientific evidence, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to amend the list of PPE included in each categorycategories of risk against which the PPE is intended to protect users and consumers, and to draw up a non-exhaustive list of products used in private households, which are not covered by this Regulation. It is of particular importance that the Commission carriesy out appropriate and transparent consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) intended for private use to protect against harmless atmospheric conditions that are not of an extreme nature;
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) intended for protection, in private households, against damp, water or cleaning materials of weak action;
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) intended for protection, in private households, against heat, and not explicitly described and marketed by their manufacturer as having this protective function;
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
(cc) intended for private use and decorative in nature or containing reflective or fluorescent elements and not specifically designated or advertised by the manufacture as having a protective function;
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. 'individually adapted PPE' means PPE produced in series where each item is, after manufactured to fit an for its intended purpose, can be adapted to the needs of individual users;
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
3a.'PPE type ': sample of complete PPE used as a model for a PPE series that is described in the technical documentation in accordance with Annex III and has - in the case of category II or III - undergone the EU type-examination procedure in accordance with Annex I;
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. Manufacturers shall indicate, on the PPE, their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the PPE. The address shall indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted. The contact details shall be in a language easily understood by end-users and market surveillance authoritiesthe official language or languages of the Member States(s) in which the PPE is to be marketed.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Importers shall indicate, on the PPE, their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted, or where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the PPE. The contact details shall be in a language easily understood by end-users and market surveillance authoritiesthe official language or languages of the Member State(s) in which the PPE is to be marketed.
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, in response to technical progress and new knowledge or scientific evidence, delegated acts in accordance with Article 37 on the drawing-up of a non-exhaustive list of products covered by Article 2(2)(c) to (cc) inclusive.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – section 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – section 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – section 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – section 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Annex II – part 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
These instructions, which must be precise and comprehensible and clearly legible, must be provided at least in the official language(s) of the Member State of destination. The instructions shall be deemed to be clearly legible if they can be read easily from an appropriate distance and without artificial aids by a normal user with normal vision.
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – point 2.12 – paragraph 1
Annex II – part 2 – point 2.12 – paragraph 1
The identification markings or indicators directly or indirectly relating to health and safety affixed to these types of PPE must, if possible, take the form of harmonized pictograms or ideograms. They must be perfectly visible and legible and remain so throughout the foreseeable useful life of the PPE. In addition, these markings must be complete, precise and comprehensible so as to prevent any misinterpretation; in particular, when such markings include words or sentences, the latter must be written in the official language(s) of the Member State where the equipment is to be used.of destination of the PPE;
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – section 1 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point i
Annex V – section 1 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point i
(i) the date of issue and, where appropriate, the date of expiry or the date(s) of renewal;
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – section 1 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point j
Annex V – section 1 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point j
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – section 1 – point 7 – point 7.1 a (new)
Annex V – section 1 – point 7 – point 7.1 a (new)
7.1a. At the earliest five years after the date of issue or the last date of renewal, and if changes to the acknowledged state of the art suggest that the approved type no longer meets key health and safety requirements, the notified body shall decide whether the type in question should undergo a fresh EU type-approval procedure.