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DECISIONS
COMMISSION DECISION
of 7 November 2013
establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for flushing toilets and urinals
(notified under document C(2013) 7317)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2013/641/EU)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
Union,
1. The
product
group
‘flushing
toilets
and
urinals’
shall
comprise: flushing toilet equipment and urinal equipment as
defined in Article 2. The product group shall cover products
for domestic and non-domestic use.
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the EU
Ecolabel ( 1 ), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,
2. The
following
products
shall
be
excluded
from
the
product group ‘flushing toilets and urinals’:
After consulting the European Union Ecolabelling Board,
(a) toilet seats and covers, only when placed on the market or
marketed independently from a flushing toilet or urinal
equipment;
Whereas:
(b) toilet equipment which do not use water, use chemical and
water for flushing and toilets that require energy to aid the
(1) Under
Regulation
(EC)
No
66/2010,
the
EU
Ecolabel
may
the flushing system.
be awarded to products which have a reduced environ
mental impact during their entire life cycle.
Article 2
For the purpose of this Decision, the following definitions shall
(2) Regulation
(EC)
No
66/2010
provides
that
specific
EU
Ecolabel criteria are to be established according to
apply:
product groups.
(1) ‘flushing toilet equipment’ means either a toilet suite, a
toilet receptacle or a toilet flushing system;
(3) Since
the
consumption
of
water
contributes
significantly
to the overall environmental impacts of domestic and
non-domestic buildings, it is appropriate to establish
(2) ‘toilet suite’ means a sanitary appliance combining into a
EU Ecolabel criteria for the product group of ‘flushing
functioning unit a flushing system and a toilet receptacle
toilets and urinals’. The criteria should, in particular,
for receiving and flushing away human urine and faeces
promote water-efficient products which contribute to a
and directing it into a drainage system;
reduction in the consumption of water and associated
other benefits such as reduction of energy consumption.
(3) ‘toilet receptacle’ means a sanitary appliance for receiving
and flushing away human urine and faeces and directing it
(4) The
measures
provided
for
in
this
Decision
are
in
into a drainage system;
accordance with the opinion of the Committee estab
lished by Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 66/2010,
(4) ‘urinal equipment’ means either a urinal suite, a urinal, a
( 1 ) OJ L 27, 30.1.2010, p. 1.
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(5) ‘flushing urinal equipment’ means either a urinal suite, a
calculated by following the methodology set out in
urinal or a urinal flushing system;
Appendix 1 to the Annex;
(6) ‘urinal suite’ means a sanitary appliance combining into a
(15) ‘on-demand flush control’ means a flushing device of a
functioning unit a flushing system and a urinal for
sanitary appliance, which can be operated either
receiving and flushing away urine and directing it into a
manually by the user through a handle, lever, button,
drainage system;
foot pedal or any equivalent flush actuator, or by a
sensor detecting the use of the sanitary appliance;
(7) ‘urinal’ means a sanitary appliance for receiving urine and
water used for flushing and directing both into a drainage
(16) ‘adjusting device’ means a device which allows the full
system;
flush volume and, if relevant, the reduced flush volume
of a flushing system to be adjusted.
(8) ‘slab urinal’ means a sanitary appliance with or without
flushing system comprising a floor channel and a slab or
Article 3
sheet fixed to a wall, for receiving urine and water used for
flushing and directing both into a drainage system;
The criteria for awarding the EU Ecolabel under Regulation (EC)
No 66/2010 for a product falling within the product group
(9) ‘flush-free urinal’ means a sanitary appliance for receiving
‘flushing toilets and urinals’ defined in Article 1 of this
urine and directing it into a drainage system, which
Decision as well as the related assessment and verification
functions without water;
requirements are set out in the Annex.
(10) ‘flushing system’ means, for both flushing toilet and
Article 4
flushing urinal equipment, either a flushing cistern with
The criteria and the related assessment and verification
integral warning pipe connection – or a device deemed
requirements set out in the Annex shall be valid for four
to be a no less effective device and inlet/outlet devices,
years from 7 November 2013.
or a pressure flush valve;
Article 5
(11) ‘water-saving device’ means a flushing device that permits
a part of the full flush volume to be delivered either as
For administrative purposes, the code number assigned to the
double-action mechanisms (interruptible) or double-
product group ‘flushing toilets and urinals’ shall be 41.
control mechanisms (dual flush);
Article 6
(12) ‘full flush volume’ means the total volume of water
discharged from the flushing system during a flush cycle;
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
(13) ‘reduced flush volume’ means the part of the full flush
volume of water discharged by a water-saving device
Done at Brussels, 7 November 2013.
during a flush cycle no greater than two thirds of the
full flush volume;
For the Commission
(14) ‘average flush volume’ means the arithmetic average of one
Janez POTONIK
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Member of the Commission

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ANNEX
EU ECOLABEL CRITERIA AND ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Criteria for awarding the EU Ecolabel to flushing toilet and urinal equipment:
1. Water efficiency
2. Product performance
3. Excluded or limited substances and mixtures
4. Sustainably managed wood as raw materials
5. Product longevity
6. Reduced end-of-life impacts
7. Installation instructions and user information
8. Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel.
Table 1 indicates the applicability of the different criteria to each category of flushing toilet and urinal equipment.
Specific assessment and verification requirements are indicated for each criterion.
Where the applicant is required to provide declarations, documentation, analyses test reports, or other evidence to show
compliance with the criteria, these may originate from the applicant or their suppliers or both.
Where possible, the testing shall be performed by laboratories that meet the general requirements of European Standard
EN ISO 17025 or equivalent.
Where appropriate, test methods other than those indicated for each criterion may be used if the competent body
assessing the application accepts their equivalence.
Where appropriate, competent bodies may require supporting documentation and may carry out independent verifi
cations.
The applicant shall declare the product’s compliance with the legal requirements of the country (countries) in which it is
intended to be placed on the market.
In test standards, toilet suites, toilet receptacles, urinals and flushing systems are distinguished by class or type, or both.
The relevant class(es) or type(s) of the product shall be declared to the competent body assessing the application and all
the tests to be performed shall be done for each class and/or type declared by the applicant according to the relevant
standard.
Table 1
Applicability of the different criteria to each category of flushing toilet and urinal equipment
Flushing toilet and
urinal equipment
Toilet
Urinal
Toilet suites Toilet recep
tacles
flushing
Urinal suites Urinals
Flush-free
flushing
systems
urinals
systems
Criteria
1(a) – Full flush volume
x
x
x
x
x
x
1(b) – Water saving
x
x
x
x
x
x
1(c) – Average flush volume
x
x
x
1(d) – Flush volume
x
x
x
x
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Flushing toilet and
urinal equipment
Toilet
Urinal
Toilet suites Toilet recep
tacles
flushing
Urinal suites Urinals
Flush-free
flushing
systems
urinals
systems
Criteria
2(a) – Flushing system require
x
x
x
x
ments
2(b) – Flush performance
x
x
x
x
2(c) – Flush-free
urinal
x
requirements
3(a) – Hazardous substances
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
and mixtures
3(b) – Substances listed in
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
accordance with
Article 59(1) of Regu
lation (EC) No
1907/2006 of the
European Parliament
and of the Council ( 1 )
4 – Sustainably managed
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
wood as raw materials
5(a) – Reparability and avail
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
ability of spare parts
5(b) – Warranty
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
6 – Reduced end-of-life
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
impacts
7 – Installation instructions
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
and user information
8 – Information appearing
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
on the EU Ecolabel
( 1 ) OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.
Criterion 1. Water efficiency
(a) Full flush volume
The full flush volume, independent of the water pressure, of flushing toilet and flushing urinal equipment, when
placed on the market, shall not exceed the value presented in Table 2.
Table 2
Maximum limit for full flush volume of flushing toilet and flushing urinal equipment
Product Full
flush
volume
[l/flush]
Flushing toilet equipment 6,0
Flushing urinal equipment 1,0

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A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: the applicant shall declare that the product complies with these require
ments, and specify the nominal full flush volume (in l/flush) of the product, together with the results of tests
conducted in accordance with the testing procedure indicated in the respective EN standards for the given kind of
product (see Table 3). For slab urinals, the full flush volume refers to the water flushed over 60 cm width of
continuous wall.
Table 3
EN standards for measuring the full flush volume of flushing toilet and urinal equipment
Product Standard Standard
title
Toilet suites and toilet recep EN 997 WC
pans
and
WC
suites
with
integral
trap
tacles
Urinal suites and urinals EN
13407 Wall-hung
urinals
—
Functional
requirements
and
test
methods
Flushing systems made of a EN 14055 WC
and
urinal
flushing
cisterns
flushing cistern
Flushing systems made of a EN 12541 Sanitary
tapware
–
Pressure
flushing
valves
and
manual pressure flush valve
automatic closing urinal valves PN 10
Flushing systems made of a EN 15091 Sanitary
tapware
—
Electronic
opening
and
closing
contact-free pressure flush
sanitary tapware
valve
(b) Water saving
Toilet suites delivering a full flush volume of more than 4,0 litres and toilet flushing systems shall be equipped with a
water-saving device. When placed on the market, the reduced flush volume, independent of the water pressure,
delivered when the water-saving device is operated shall not exceed 3,0 l/flush.
Toilet receptacles shall allow the use of a water-saving device, of which the reduced flush volume, independent of the
water pressure, delivered when the water-saving device is operated shall not exceed 3,0 l/flush.
Urinal suites and urinal flushing systems shall be equipped with an individual on-demand flush control. For slab
urinals with flushing system, there shall be an individual on-demand flush control for not more than 60 cm width of
continuous wall.
Urinals shall allow the use of an individual on-demand flush control. Slab urinals without flushing system shall allow
individual on-demand flush controls to be placed in not more than 60 cm width of continuous wall.
Any sensor-based flush control shall prevent any false triggering and ensure that the flush is delivered only after the
actual use of the product.
A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: the applicant shall declare that the product complies with those requirements
and provide documentation describing the technology or device applied in the product. For flushing toilet equipment,
the applicant shall specify the reduced flush volume (in l/flush) of the product, together with results of tests conducted
in accordance with the testing procedure indicated in respective EN standards for the given kind of product (see Table
4). For products equipped with sensor-based flush control, the applicant shall provide a brief description of the
measures taken when designing the product to prevent false triggering and ensure flush actuation only after actual
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Table 4
EN standards for measuring the reduced flush volume of flushing toilet equipment
Product Standard Standard
title
Toilet suites and toilet recep EN 997 WC
pans
and
WC
suites
with
integral
trap
tacles
Toilet flushing system made EN 14055 WC
and
urinal
flushing
cisterns
of a flushing cistern
(c) Average flush volume
The average flush volume of flushing toilet equipment, when placed on the market, calculated by following the
methodology set out in Appendix 1 shall not exceed 3,5 l/flush. Toilet suites delivering a full flush volume of 4,0
litres or less are exempted from this requirement.
A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: the applicant shall declare that the product complies with those requirements
and specify the calculated average flush volume (in l/flush) of the product together with the results of tests conducted
in accordance with the methodology set out in Appendix 1.
(d) Flush volume adjustment
Flushing systems shall be equipped with an adjusting device so that the flush volumes can be adjusted by the installer
to take into account the local conditions of the drainage system. The full flush volume after adjustment according to
installation instructions shall not exceed 6 l/flush for flushing toilet equipment or 4 l/flush if the toilet suite is not
equipped with a water-saving device, and 1 l/flush for flushing urinal equipment. The reduced flush volume after
adjustment according to installation instructions shall not exceed 3 l/flush for flushing toilet equipment.
In the case of flushing systems made of a flushing cistern, the maximum full flush volume after adjustment shall be
indicated on the flushing cistern by a water line or a water mark.
A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: the applicant shall declare that the product complies with those requirements
and provide documentation describing the technology or device applied in the product.
Criterion 2. Product performance
(a) Flushing system requirements
Flushing systems shall comply with the requirements of the respective EN standards listed in Table 5. The sections of
the relevant EN standards in Table 5 below concerning the full flush and reduced flush volumes are excluded from
this criterion.
A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: the applicant shall declare that the product complies with those requirements
and provide the results of tests conducted in accordance with the testing procedure indicated in the respective EN
standards for the given kind of product (see Table 5).
Table 5
EN standard compliance for the flushing system
Flushing system Standard Standard
title
Toilet and urinal flushing EN 14055 WC
and
urinal
flushing
cisterns
cisterns
Toilet and urinal manual EN 12541 Sanitary
tapware
–
Pressure
flushing
valves
and
pressure flush valves
automatic closing urinal valves PN 10
Toilet and urinal contact-free EN 15091 Sanitary
tapware
—
Electronic
opening
and
closing
pressure flush valves
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(b) Flush performance
The flush performance of toilet and urinal suites, toilet receptacles and urinals shall comply with the requirements of
the respective EN standards listed in Table 6.
A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: the applicant shall declare that the product complies with those requirements
and provide the results of tests conducted in accordance with the testing procedure indicated in the respective EN
standards for the given kind of product (see Table 6). Toilet suites and toilet receptacles not covered by any EN
standard shall demonstrate flush performance levels similar to those of an equivalent class and type covered by
Standard EN 997. In that case the applicant shall provide results of tests conducted in accordance with the testing
procedure indicated in Standard EN 997 for products of equivalent class and type. Urinal suites and urinals not
covered by any EN standard shall demonstrate flush performance levels similar to those of an equivalent class and
type covered by Standard EN 13407. In that case the applicant shall provide the results of tests conducted in
accordance with the testing procedure indicated in Standard EN 13407 for products of an equivalent class and type.
Table 6
EN standard compliance for the flushing performance of the product
Product Standard Standard
title
Toilet suites and toilet recep EN 997 WC
pans
and
WC
suites
with
integral
trap
tacles
Urinal suites and urinals EN
13407 Wall-hung
urinals
—
Functional
requirements
and
test
methods
(c) Flush-free urinal requirements
Flush-free urinals shall meet the requirements defined in Appendix 2.
A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: the applicant shall declare that the product complies with those requirements
and provide the results of tests conducted in accordance with the testing procedure set out in Appendix 2. Any
equivalent methodology demonstrating that the requirements set out in Appendix 2 are met shall also be accepted.
Criterion 3. Excluded or limited substances and mixtures
(a) Hazardous substances and mixtures
According to Article 6(6) of Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 the EU Ecolabel may not be awarded to any product, or any
article of it as defined in Article 3(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 or homogenous part of it that contains
substances meeting the criteria for classification with the hazard statements or risk phrases as specified in Table 7 in
accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 1 ) or Council
Directive 67/548/EEC ( 2 ), or substances referred to in Article 57 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. In case the
threshold for classification of a substance or mixture with a hazard class differs from the one of a risk phrase then the
former prevails. The risk phrases in Table 7 generally refer to substances. However, if information on substances
cannot be obtained, the classification rules for mixtures apply. Substances or mixtures which change their properties
through processing and thus become no longer bioavailable, or undergo chemical modification in a way that removes
the previously identified hazard are exempted from criterion 3(a).
Table 7
Hazard statements and Risk Phrases
Hazard Statement Risk
Phrase
H300 Fatal if swallowed R28
H301 Toxic if swallowed R25
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways R65
H310 Fatal in contact with skin R27
H311 Toxic in contact with skin R24
H330 Fatal if inhaled R23/26
( 1 ) OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1.
( 2 ) OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1.

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Hazard Statement Risk
Phrase
H331 Toxic if inhaled R23
H340 May cause genetic defects R46
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects R68
H350 May cause cancer R45
H350i May cause cancer by inhalation R49
H351 Suspected of causing cancer R40
H360F May damage fertility R60
H360D May damage the unborn child R61
H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child R60/61/60-61
H360Fd May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child R60/63
H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility R61/62
H361f Suspected of damaging fertility R62
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child R63
H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the R62-63
unborn child.
H362 May cause harm to breast fed children R64
H370 Causes damage to organs R39/23/24/25/26/27/28
H371 May cause damage to organs R68/20/21/22
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure R48/25/24/23
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated R48/20/21/22
exposure
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life R50
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects R50-53
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects R51-53
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects R52-53
H413 May cause long-lasting harmful effects to aquatic life R53
EUH059 Hazardous to the ozone layer R59
EUH029 Contact with water liberates toxic gas R29
EUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas R31
EUH032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas R32
EUH070 Toxic by eye contact R39-41

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Concentration limits for substances or mixtures which may be or have been assigned the hazard statements or risk
phrase listed in Table 7, meeting the criteria for classification in the hazard classes or categories, and for substances
meeting the criteria set out in points (a), (b) or (c) of Article 57 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, shall not exceed
the generic or specific concentration limits determined in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No
1272/2008. Where specific concentration limits are determined they shall prevail over the generic ones.
Concentration limits for substances meeting the criteria set out in points (d), (e) or (f) of Article 57 of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006 shall not exceed 0,1 % weight by weight.
The final product shall not be labelled with an hazard statement.
For flushing toilet equipment and urinal equipment, the substances/components in Table 8 are exempted from the
obligation in Article 6(6) of Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 following application of Article 6(7) of the same Regulation:
Table 8
Derogated substance/components
Substance/component Hazard
statements
and
risk
phrases
Articles with weight below 25 g All
hazard
statements
and
risk
phrases
Homogeneous parts of complex articles with weight below All hazard statements and risk phrases
25 g
Nickel in stainless steel of all types H351,
H372
and
R40/48/23
Electronic components of flushing toilets and urinals All hazard statements and risk phrases
equipment, which fulfil the requirements set out in
Article 4 of Directive 2011/65/EU of the European
Parliament and of the Council ( 1 )
( 1 ) OJ L 174, 1.7.2011, p. 88.
A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: for the product or any article or homogenous part of it, the applicant shall
provide a declaration of compliance with criterion 3(a), together with related documentation, such as declarations of
compliance signed by their suppliers, on the non-classification of the substances or materials with any of the hazard
classes associated to the hazard statements referred to in Table 7 in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008,
as far as this can be determined, as a minimum, from the information meeting the requirements listed in Annex VII to
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. This declaration shall be supported by summarized information on the relevant
characteristics associated to the hazard statements referred to in Table 7, to the level of detail specified in Sections 10,
11 and 12 of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
Information on intrinsic properties of substances may be generated by means other than tests, for instance through
the use of alternative methods such as in vitro methods, by quantitative structure activity models or by the use of
grouping or read-across in accordance with Annex XI to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. The sharing of relevant data
across the supply chain is strongly encouraged.
The information provided shall relate to the forms or physical states of the substance or mixtures as used in the final
product.
For substances listed in Annexes IV and V to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, which are exempted from registration
obligations under point (a) and (b) of Article 2(7) of that Regulation a declaration by the applicant shall suffice to
comply with criterion 3(a).
(b) Substances listed in accordance with Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
No derogation from the exclusion in Article 6(6) of Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 shall be given concerning substances
identified as substances of very high concern and included in the list provided for in Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006 ( 1 ), present in mixtures, in an article or in any homogeneous part of a complex article in concen
trations > 0,1 %. Specific concentration limits determined in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No
1272/2008 shall apply in cases where the concentration is lower than 0,1 %.
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A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: reference to the list of substances identified as substances of very high
concern shall be made on the date of application. The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with
criterion 3(b), together with related documentation, including declarations of compliance signed by the material
suppliers and copies of relevant Safety Data Sheets for substances or mixtures in accordance with Annex II to
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 for substances or mixtures. Concentration limits shall be specified in the safety
data sheets in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 for substances and mixtures.
Criterion 4. Sustainably managed wood
Wood or wood-based parts used in flushing toilets and urinals may be recycled or virgin material.
Virgin wood shall be covered by valid sustainable forest management and chain of custody certificates issued by an
independent third party certification scheme such as FSC, PEFC or equivalent.
However, where certification schemes allow mixing of certified material and uncertified material in a product or product
line, the proportion of uncertified material shall not exceed 50 %. Such uncertified material shall be covered by a
verification system which ensures that it is legally sourced and meets any other requirement of the certification
scheme with respect to uncertified material.
The certification bodies issuing forest and/or chain of custody certificates shall be accredited/recognised by that certifi
cation scheme.
A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: the applicant shall provide appropriate documentation indicating the types,
quantities and origins of wood or wood-based parts used in flushing toilets and urinals.
Where virgin wood is used, the product shall be covered by valid forest management and chain of custody certificates
issued by an independent third party certification scheme, such as PEFC, FSC or equivalent. If the product or product line
includes uncertified material, proof should be provided that the uncertified material is less than 50 % and is covered by a
verification system which ensures that it is legally sourced and meets any other requirement of the certification scheme
with respect to uncertified material.
Criterion 5. Product longevity
(a) Reparability and availability of spare parts
The product shall be designed in such a way that its exchangeable components can be replaced easily by the end-user
or by a professional service engineer, as appropriate. Information about which elements can be replaced shall be
clearly indicated in the information sheet provided in print or in electronic format, or both. The applicant shall also
provide clear instructions to enable the end-user or trained experts, as appropriate, to undertake basic repairs.
The applicant shall further ensure that original spare parts or their equivalent are available for at least 10 years from
the date of purchase.
A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: the applicant shall declare that the product complies with those requirements
and provide a sample or samples of the product information sheet provided in print or in electronic format, or both.
(b) Warranty
The product shall be covered by a warranty for repair or replacement of a minimum of five years.
A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: the applicant shall declare that the product complies with those requirements
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Criterion 6. Reduced end-of-life impacts
Plastic parts with a weight above or equal to 25 g shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of Standard
EN ISO 11469 so that materials can be identified for recycling, recovery or disposal during the end-of-life phase.
Flush-free urinals shall either use a ready biodegradable fluid or operate completely without fluid.
A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: the applicant shall declare that the product complies with those require
ments. Additionally, for flush-free urinals, the applicant shall provide documentation describing the technology used
and, when a fluid is used, a test report demonstrating the ready biodegradability of the fluid, following the definition
and test methods provided for in the ‘Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria’ ( 1 ) according to Regulation
(EC) No 1272/2008.
Criterion 7. Installation instructions and user information
The product shall be accompanied by relevant installation and user information, which gives all the technical details
needed for a proper installation and provides advice on the product’s proper and environmentally friendly use, as well
as its maintenance. As a minimum, the installation instructions and user information shall include instruction and
information on the following points on the packaging or on documentation accompanying the product in print or in
electronic format:
(a) proper installation instructions, including:
— in the case of toilet receptacles, urinals and flushing systems placed on the market independently, information
on which products they shall be combined with to make a full functioning unit that is water efficient;
— information on which class(es) or type(s), or both the product has been tested for;
— information on the specific operating pressures that the product is suitable for;
— information on which drainage system types according to Standard EN 12056 the product can work with;
— information describing how to adjust the flush volumes as well as the consequences in terms of residual water
level and filling level;
— a note mentioning the need to consult the relevant national and local regulations before installation of the
products;
(b) information communicating that the main environmental impact is related to consumption of water, and advice
on how rational use can minimise the environmental impact, in particular information on proper product use to
minimise the consumption of water;
(c) information communicating that the product has been awarded the EU Ecolabel, together with a brief, specific
explanation as to what this means, in addition to the general information provided alongside the EU Ecolabel
logo;
(d) the full flush volume in l/flush (tested as indicated in Criterion 1(a));
(e) in the case of flushing toilet equipment equipped with or allowing the use of a water saving device, the reduced
and average flush volumes in l/flush (tested as indicated in Criterion 1(b) and 1(c), respectively);
(f) in the case of toilet receptacles and urinals placed on the market independently, information communicating that
the product has to be combined with a suitable flushing system, which has an ecolabel, in order to make a full
functioning unit that is water efficient, in particular the full flush volume and, if relevant, the reduced and average
flush volumes of the flushing system to be combined with shall be indicated;
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(g) in the case of flushing systems placed on the market independently, information communicating that the product
has to be combined with a suitable toilet receptacle and/or urinal, which has an ecolabel, in order to make a full
functioning unit that is water efficient, in particular the full flush volume and, if relevant, the reduced and average
flush volumes of the toilet receptacle and/or urinal to be combined with shall also be indicated;
(h) recommendations on the proper use and maintenance of the product, mentioning all relevant instructions,
particularly:
— advice on maintenance and use of products;
— information about which spare parts can be replaced;
— instructions concerning the replacement of washers and other fittings if the product leaks;
— advice on product cleaning with appropriate tools and cleaning agents in order to prevent damage to the
product surface;
(i) for flush-free urinals, instructions on the maintenance regime, including, if relevant, information on how to
preserve and maintain the replaceable cartridge and how to change it and when, and a list of service providers
for regular maintenance.
(j) For flush-free urinals, appropriate recommendations for the disposal of the replaceable cartridges shall be
provided, in particular detailing any take-back scheme(s) in place;
(k) recommendations on appropriate disposal at the product’s end-of-life.
A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: the applicant shall declare that the product complies with those requirements
and provide a sample or samples of the user information or a link to a manufacturer’s website containing this
information or both.
Criterion 8. Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel
The optional label with text box shall contain the following text:
— high water efficiency and reducing waste water;
— with this ecolabelled product you save water and money;
— reduced end-of-life impacts;
The guidelines for the use of the optional label with the text box can be found in the ‘Guidelines for the use of the EU
Ecolabel logo’ on the website:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/documents/logo_guidelines.pdf
A s s e s s m e n t a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n: the applicant shall declare that the product complies with those requirements
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Appendix 1
Methodology to measure and calculate the average flush volume
1. Test
methods
Mount the flushing toilet or equipment following the assembling instructions delivered by the manufacturer. In the
case of toilet receptacles, the equipment shall be mounted with a test flushing system, as described in relevant EN
standards.
Install the mounted equipment on a firm flat horizontal or vertical surface as appropriate.
Connect the inlet valve to a water supply having a static water pressure of 0,2 ± 0,01 MPa (2 ± 0,1 bar) and open
the water supply valve. Leave the water supply open during all the tests.
Operate the full flush mechanism control, collect the water delivered and discard it.
1.1. Evaluation of the full flush volume
Operate the full flush mechanism control and collect the water delivered.
Measure the volume using a calibrated container.
Record the measured volume.
Perform the test three times.
If there are differences in the volumes delivered, calculate the full flush volume (Vf) as the arithmetic mean for the
three recorded volumes.
1.2. Evaluation of the reduced flush volume
Operate the reduced flush mechanism control and collect the water delivered.
Measure the volume using a calibrated container.
Record the measured volume.
Perform the test three times.
If there are differences in the volumes delivered, calculate the reduced flush volume (Vr) as the arithmetic mean for
the three recorded volumes.
2. Calculation
of
the
average
flush
volume
Calculate the average flush volume (Va) as follows:
Va = (Vf + (3 × Vr))/4

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Appendix 2
Requirements to be met by flush-free urinals and test methods
1. Flush-free
urinal
requirements
Flush-free urinals shall pass all the following tests:
— load resistance test,
— draining test,
— leak tightness test, and
— backflow prevention of foul air and water test.
2. Flush-free
urinal
test
methods
2.1. Load resistance test
Flush-free urinals shall be deemed to comply with the load resistance test if they meet the requirements on load
resistance passinga static load test similar to those defined in EN 13407. Any equivalent method shall be accepted.
2.2. Draining test
Flush-free urinals shall be deemed to comply with the draining test if they meet the requirements on the draining of
water by passing a draining of water test similar to those defined in EN 14688. Given that the test in EN 14688 is
defined for wash basins, any test adaptation to fit the purpose of testing flush-free urinals shall be accepted. Any
equivalent method shall be accepted.
2.3. Leak tightness test
Flush-free urinals shall be deemed to comply with the leak tightness test if they ensure that all fluid poured into
them is evacuated only through the outlet connection. Coloured water shall be used for this test to help detect any
potential leakage. Any equivalent method shall be accepted.
Alternately, flush-free urinals shall be deemed to comply with the leak tightness test if they meet the requirements on
water absorption by passing a determination of water absorption test similar to those defined in EN 13407. Any
equivalent method shall be accepted.
2.4. Backflow prevention of foul air and water test
Flush-free urinals shall be deemed to comply with the backflow prevention of foul air and water test if they meet the
requirements on odour tightness and resistance of the water seal to pressure similar to those defined in EN 1253-1
by passing, respectively, an odour tightness test and a resistance of the water seal to pressure test similar to those
defined in EN 1253-2. Any equivalent method shall be accepted.

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