{"id":7160,"date":"2019-06-19T15:26:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T15:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laweuro.com\/?p=7160"},"modified":"2019-06-19T15:26:39","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T15:26:39","slug":"regulation-ec-no-106-2008-of-the-european-parliament-and-of-the-council-of-15-january-2008-on-a-community-energy-efficiency-labelling-programme-for-office-equipment-recast-version","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laweuro.com\/?p=7160","title":{"rendered":"Regulation (EC) No 106\/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on a Community energy-efficiency labelling programme for office equipment (recast version)"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"hd-date\">13.2.2008<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"hd-lg\">EN<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"hd-ti\">Official Journal of the European Union<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"hd-oj\">L 39\/1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr class=\"separator\" \/>\n<p id=\"d1e39-1-1\" class=\"doc-ti\" style=\"text-align: center;\">REGULATION (EC) No 106\/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL<\/p>\n<p class=\"doc-ti\" style=\"text-align: center;\">of 15\u00a0January 2008<\/p>\n<p class=\"doc-ti\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>on a Community energy-efficiency labelling programme for office equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"doc-ti\" style=\"text-align: center;\">(recast version)<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article\u00a0175(1) thereof,<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee\u00a0(<span class=\"super\">1<\/span>),<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">After consulting the Committee of the Regions,<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article\u00a0251 of the Treaty\u00a0(<span class=\"super\">2<\/span>),<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Whereas:<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(1)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">A number of substantial amendments are to be made to Regulation (EC) No\u00a02422\/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6\u00a0November 2001 on a Community energy efficiency labelling programme for office equipment\u00a0(<span class=\"super\">3<\/span>). For reasons of clarity, that Regulation should be recast.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">Office equipment accounts for a significant share of total electricity consumption. The various models available on the Community market have very different levels of energy consumption for similar functionalities and there is significant potential for optimising their energy efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(3)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">Improving the energy efficiency of office equipment should contribute to improving the competitiveness of the Community and the security of its energy supply and to protecting the environment and consumers.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(4)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">It is important to promote measures aimed at the proper functioning of the internal market.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(5)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">It is desirable to coordinate the national energy-efficiency labelling initiatives to minimise the adverse impact on industry and trade of the measures taken to implement them.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(6)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">Since the objective of the proposed action, namely to establish the rules for the Community energy-efficiency labelling programme for office equipment, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article\u00a05 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this objective.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(7)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">The Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change agreed in Kyoto on 11\u00a0December 1997 calls for a reduction in the greenhouse gas emissions of the Community of 8\u00a0% at the latest during the period 2008 to 2012. In order to achieve this objective, stronger measures are required to reduce carbon dioxide emissions within the Community.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(8)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">Furthermore, Decision No\u00a02179\/98\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24\u00a0September 1998 on the review of the European Community programme of policy and action in relation to the environment and sustainable development \u2018Towards sustainability\u2019\u00a0(<span class=\"super\">4<\/span>) indicated as a key priority for the integration of environmental requirements in relation to energy the provision of energy efficiency labelling of appliances.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">The Council Resolution of 7\u00a0December 1998 on energy efficiency in the European Community\u00a0(<span class=\"super\">5<\/span>) called for the increased use of labelling of appliances and equipment.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(10)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">It is desirable to coordinate energy-efficiency requirements, labels and test methods wherever appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(11)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">Most energy-efficient office equipment is available at little or no extra cost and may therefore in many cases pay for any additional cost through electricity savings within a reasonably short time. Energy-saving and carbon dioxide reduction objectives can therefore be achieved in a cost-effective manner in this area, without disadvantages for consumers or industry.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(12)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">Office equipment is traded worldwide. The Agreement of 20\u00a0December 2006 between the Government of the United States of America and the European Community on the coordination of energy-efficiency labelling programmes for office equipment\u00a0(<span class=\"super\">6<\/span>) (hereinafter the Agreement) should facilitate international trade and environmental protection for this equipment. The Agreement should be implemented in the Community.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(13)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">The Energy Star energy-efficiency label is used worldwide. In order to influence the requirements of the Energy Star labelling programme, the Community should participate in the programme and in drawing up the necessary technical specifications. When setting those technical specifications together with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the Commission should aim at ambitious levels of energy efficiency, in view of the Community&#8217;s policy of energy efficiency and its energy-efficiency targets.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(14)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">An effective enforcement system is necessary to ensure that the energy-efficiency labelling programme for office equipment is implemented properly, guarantees fair conditions of competition for producers and protects consumer rights.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(15)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">This Regulation should apply only to office equipment.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(16)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">Council Directive 92\/75\/EEC of 22\u00a0September 1992 on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by household appliances\u00a0(<span class=\"super\">7<\/span>) is not the most appropriate instrument for office equipment. The most cost-effective measure for promoting the energy efficiency of office equipment is a voluntary labelling programme.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(17)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">The task of contributing to setting and reviewing the common technical specifications should be assigned to an appropriate body, the European Community Energy Star Board, in order to achieve efficient, neutral implementation of the energy-efficiency labelling programme. That Board should be composed of national representatives and representatives of interested parties.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(18)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">It is necessary to ensure that the energy-efficiency labelling programme for office equipment is consistent and coordinated with the priorities of the Community policy and with other Community labelling or quality-certification schemes such as those established by Directive 92\/75\/EEC and by Council Regulation (EEC) No\u00a0880\/92 of 23\u00a0March 1992 on a Community eco-label award scheme\u00a0(<span class=\"super\">8<\/span>).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(19)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">The energy-efficiency labelling programme should also complement measures taken in the context of Directive 2005\/32\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6\u00a0July 2005 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-using products\u00a0(<span class=\"super\">9<\/span>). It is therefore necessary to ensure that the Energy Star programme and the ecodesign scheme are consistent and coordinated.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(20)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">It is desirable to coordinate the Community Energy Star programme based on the Agreement and other voluntary energy-efficiency labelling schemes for office equipment in the Community in order to prevent confusion for consumers and potential market distortion.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(21)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">It is necessary to guarantee transparency in implementation of the Energy Star programme and to ensure its consistency with relevant international standards in order to facilitate access to, and participation in, the scheme for manufacturers and exporters from countries outside the Community.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(22)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">This Regulation takes into account the experience gained during the initial period of implementation of the Energy Star programme in the Community,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"normal\">HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e302-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a01<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Objective<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">This Regulation establishes the rules for the Community energy-efficiency labelling programme for office equipment (hereinafter referred to as the Energy Star programme) as defined in the Agreement.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e310-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a02<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Scope<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">This Regulation shall apply to the office equipment product groups defined in Annex\u00a0C to the Agreement, subject to any amendment thereof in accordance with Article XII of the Agreement.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e318-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a03<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Definitions<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">For the purposes of this Regulation the following definitions shall apply:<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(a)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">\u2018Common Logo\u2019 shall mean the mark depicted in Annex\u00a0A to the Agreement;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(b)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">\u2018programme participants\u2019 shall mean manufacturers, assemblers, exporters, importers, retailers and other persons or bodies that commit themselves to promoting designated energy-efficient office equipment products that meet the Common Specifications defined in point (c) and that have chosen to participate in the Energy Star programme by having registered with the Commission;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(c)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">\u2018Common Specifications\u2019 shall mean the energy-efficiency and performance requirements, including testing methods, used to determine qualification of energy-efficient office equipment products for the Common Logo.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p id=\"d1e355-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a04<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">General principles<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Energy Star programme shall be coordinated, as appropriate, with other Community labelling or quality certification arrangements as well as with schemes such as, in particular, the Community eco-label award scheme, established by Regulation (EEC) No\u00a0880\/92, the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by household appliances, established by Directive 92\/75\/EEC and measures implementing Directive 2005\/32\/EC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Common Logo may be used by programme participants on their individual office equipment products and on associated promotional material.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Participation in the Energy Star programme shall be on a voluntary basis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Office equipment products for which use of the Common Logo has been granted by USEPA shall be deemed to comply with this Regulation, unless there is evidence to the contrary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Without prejudice to any Community rules on conformity assessment and conformity marking and\/or to any international agreement concluded between the Community and third countries as regards access to the Community market, products covered by this Regulation which are placed on the Community market may be tested by the Commission or Member States in order to verify their compliance with the requirements of this Regulation.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e386-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a05<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Registration of programme participants<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Applications to become a programme participant shall be submitted to the Commission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The decision to authorise an applicant to become a programme participant shall be taken by the Commission, after verifying that the applicant has agreed to comply with the Common Logo user guidelines contained in Annex\u00a0B to the Agreement. The Commission shall publish on the Energy Star web site and shall regularly send to the Member States an updated list of programme participants.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e402-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a06<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Promotion of energy-efficiency criteria<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">For the duration of the Agreement, the Commission and the other Community institutions, as well as central government authorities within the meaning of Directive 2004\/18\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31\u00a0March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts\u00a0(<span class=\"super\">10<\/span>), shall, without prejudice to Community and national law and economic criteria, specify energy-efficiency requirements not less demanding than the Common Specifications for public supply contracts having a value equal to or greater than the thresholds laid down in Article\u00a07 of that Directive.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e422-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a07<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Other voluntary energy-efficiency labelling schemes<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Other existing and new voluntary energy-efficiency labelling schemes for office equipment products in the Member States may co-exist with the Energy Star programme.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Commission and the Member States shall act in order to ensure the necessary coordination between the Energy Star programme and national labelling schemes and other labelling schemes in the Community or in the Member States.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e438-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a08<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">European Community Energy Star Board<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Commission shall establish a European Community Energy Star Board (ECESB) consisting of national representatives as referred to in Article\u00a09 and representatives of interested parties. The ECESB shall review the implementation of the Energy Star programme within the Community and shall provide the Commission with advice and assistance, as appropriate, to enable it to carry out its role as Management Entity, as referred to in Article IV of the Agreement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Commission shall ensure that, to the extent possible in the conduct of its activities, the ECESB observes, in respect of each office equipment product group, the balanced participation of all relevant interested parties concerned with that product group, such as manufacturers, retailers, importers, environmental protection groups and consumer organisations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Commission, assisted by the ECESB, shall monitor the market penetration of products bearing the Common Logo and developments in the energy efficiency of office equipment, with a view to the timely revision of the Common Specifications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Commission shall establish the ECESB&#8217;s rules of procedure, taking account of the views of national representatives in the ECESB.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e464-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a09<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">National representatives<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Each Member State shall designate, as appropriate, national energy policy experts, authorities or persons (hereinafter referred to as national representatives) responsible for carrying out the tasks provided for in this Regulation. Where more than one national representative is designated, the Member State shall determine those representatives&#8217; respective powers and the coordination requirements applicable to them.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e472-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a010<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Work plan<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">In accordance with the objective set out in Article\u00a01, the Commission shall establish a work plan. The work plan shall include a strategy for the development of the Energy Star programme, which shall set out for the subsequent three years:<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(a)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">the objectives for energy-efficiency improvement, bearing in mind the need to pursue a high standard of consumer and environmental protection and the market penetration which the Energy Star programme should seek to achieve at Community level;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(b)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">a non-exhaustive list of office equipment products which should be considered as priorities for inclusion in the Energy Star programme;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(c)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">educational and promotional initiatives;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"4%\" \/>\n<col width=\"96%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">(d)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"normal\">proposals for coordination and cooperation between the Energy Star programme and other voluntary energy-efficiency labelling schemes in Member States.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"normal\">The Commission shall review its work plan at least once a year and make it publicly available.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e508-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a011<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Preparatory procedures for the revision of technical criteria<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0With a view to preparing for the revision of the Common Specifications and of the office equipment product groups covered by Annex\u00a0C to the Agreement, and before submitting a draft proposal or replying to USEPA in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Agreement and in Council Decision 2006\/1005\/EC of 18\u00a0December 2006 concerning conclusion of the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Community on the coordination of energy-efficiency labelling programmes for office equipment\u00a0(<span class=\"super\">11<\/span>), the steps set out in paragraphs\u00a02 to 5 shall be taken.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Commission may request the ECESB to make a proposal for the revision of the Agreement or of the Common Specifications for a product. The Commission may make a proposal to the ECESB for the revision of the Common Specifications for a product or the Agreement. The ECESB may also make a proposal to the Commission on its own initiative.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Commission shall consult the ECESB whenever it receives a proposal for revision of the Agreement from USEPA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When giving their views to the Commission, the members of the ECESB shall take into account the results of feasibility and market studies and available technology for reducing energy consumption.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Commission shall take particular account of the objective of setting Common Specifications at an ambitious level, as provided for in Article I, paragraph\u00a03, of the Agreement, with the aim of reducing energy consumption and shall have due regard for the technology available and the associated costs. In particular, the ECESB shall, before giving its views on any new Common Specifications, take into account the latest results of eco-design studies.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e549-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a012<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Market surveillance and control of abuse<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Common Logo shall be used only in connection with the products covered by the Agreement and in accordance with the Common Logo user guidelines contained in Annex\u00a0B to the Agreement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Any false or misleading advertising or use of any label or logo which leads to confusion with the Common Logo shall be prohibited.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Commission shall ensure proper use of the Common Logo by undertaking or coordinating action described in Article IX, paragraphs\u00a02, 3 and 4, of the Agreement. Member States shall take action as appropriate to ensure conformity with the provisions of this Regulation in their own territory and shall inform the Commission. Member States may refer evidence of non-compliance by programme participants to the Commission for initial action.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e570-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a013<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Review<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">One year before the expiry of the Agreement, the Commission shall produce and submit to the European Parliament and the Council a report monitoring the energy efficiency of the office equipment market in the Community and evaluating the effectiveness of the Energy Star programme. The report shall include qualitative as well as quantitative data and also data on the benefits derived from the Energy Star programme, namely energy savings and environmental benefits in terms of carbon dioxide emission reductions.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e578-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a014<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Revision<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Before the Parties to the Agreement discuss its renewal in accordance with Article XIV, paragraph\u00a02 thereof, the Commission shall assess the Energy Star programme in the light of the experience gained during its operation.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e586-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a015<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Repeal<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Regulation (EC) No\u00a02422\/2001 is hereby repealed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">References made to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as being made to this Regulation and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in the Annex.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d1e597-1-1\" class=\"ti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Article\u00a016<\/p>\n<p class=\"sti-art\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Final provisions<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the <span class=\"italic\">Official Journal of the European Union<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"final\">\n<p class=\"normal\">This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Done at Strasbourg, 15\u00a0January 2008.<\/p>\n<div class=\"signatory\">\n<p class=\"signatory\"><span class=\"italic\">For the European Parliament<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"signatory\"><span class=\"italic\">The President<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"signatory\">H.-G. P\u00d6TTERING<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"signatory\">\n<p class=\"signatory\"><span class=\"italic\">For the Council<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"signatory\"><span class=\"italic\">The President<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"signatory\">J. LENAR\u010cI\u010c<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"note\" \/>\n<p class=\"note\">(<span class=\"super\">1<\/span>)\u00a0\u00a0OJ C\u00a0161, 13.7.2007, p.\u00a097.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\">(<span class=\"super\">2<\/span>)\u00a0\u00a0Opinion of the European Parliament of 10\u00a0July 2007 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 17\u00a0December 2007.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\">(<span class=\"super\">3<\/span>)\u00a0\u00a0OJ L\u00a0332, 15.12.2001, p.\u00a01.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\">(<span class=\"super\">4<\/span>)\u00a0\u00a0OJ L\u00a0275, 10.10.1998, p.\u00a01.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\">(<span class=\"super\">5<\/span>)\u00a0\u00a0OJ C\u00a0394, 17.12.1998, p.\u00a01.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\">(<span class=\"super\">6<\/span>)\u00a0\u00a0OJ L\u00a0381, 28.12.2006, p.\u00a026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\">(<span class=\"super\">7<\/span>)\u00a0\u00a0OJ L\u00a0297, 13.10.1992, p.\u00a016. Directive as amended by Regulation (EC) No\u00a01882\/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L\u00a0284, 31.10.2003, p.\u00a01).<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\">(<span class=\"super\">8<\/span>)\u00a0\u00a0OJ L\u00a099, 11.4.1992, p.\u00a01. Regulation repealed by Regulation (EC) No\u00a01980\/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L\u00a0237, 21.9.2000, p.\u00a01).<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\">(<span class=\"super\">9<\/span>)\u00a0\u00a0OJ L\u00a0191, 22.7.2005, p.\u00a029.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\">(<span class=\"super\">10<\/span>)\u00a0\u00a0OJ L\u00a0134, 30.4.2004, p.\u00a0114. Directive as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No\u00a01422\/2007 (OJ L\u00a0317, 5.12.2007, p.\u00a034).<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\">(<span class=\"super\">11<\/span>)\u00a0\u00a0OJ L\u00a0381, 28.12.2006, p.\u00a024.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"doc-sep\" \/>\n<div id=\"L_2008039EN.01000601\">\n<p id=\"d1e32-6-1\" class=\"doc-ti\" style=\"text-align: center;\">ANNEX<\/p>\n<table class=\"table\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"46%\" \/>\n<col width=\"54%\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-hdr\">Regulation (EC) No\u00a02422\/2001<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-hdr\">This Regulation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a01<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a01<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a01, last sentence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a02<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a02<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a04(1)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a04(1)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a04(2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a04(2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a04(3)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a04(3)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a04(4)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a04(4)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a04(5)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a06(1)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a06(2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a06(3)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a06<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a08(1)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a08(1)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a08(2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a08(3)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a08(2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a08(3)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a08(4)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a08(4)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a08(5)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a010, first paragraph, introductory part<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a010, first paragraph, introductory part<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a010, first paragraph, first indent<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a010, first paragraph, point (a)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a010, first paragraph, second indent<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a010, first paragraph, point (b)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a010, first paragraph, third indent<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a010, first paragraph, point (c)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a010, first paragraph, fourth indent<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a010, first paragraph, point (d)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a010, second paragraph, first sentence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a010, second paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a011, first paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a011(1)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a011, point 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a011(2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a011, point 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a011(3)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a011, point 3, first sentence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a011(4)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a011, point 3, second sentence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a011(5), first sentence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a011(5), last sentence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a012<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a012<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a013<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a013<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a014, first paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a014, second paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a015<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a015<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Article\u00a016<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table\">\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"tbl-txt\">Annex<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table\" valign=\"top\">\n<p 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