ISSN 1977-091X
Official Journal
of the European Union
C 113
English edition
Information and Notices
Volume 61
27 March 2018
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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
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European Commission |
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2018/C 113/01 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8694 — Hochtief/Abertis) ( 1 ) |
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(1) Text with EEA relevance. |
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II Information
INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
European Commission
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27.3.2018 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 113/1 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case M.8694 — Hochtief/Abertis)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2018/C 113/01)
On 6 February 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M8694. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
IV Notices
NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
European Commission
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27.3.2018 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 113/2 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
26 March 2018
(2018/C 113/02)
1 euro =
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
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USD |
US dollar |
1,2411 |
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JPY |
Japanese yen |
130,47 |
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DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4482 |
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GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,87248 |
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SEK |
Swedish krona |
10,1868 |
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CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,1739 |
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ISK |
Iceland króna |
121,90 |
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NOK |
Norwegian krone |
9,5613 |
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BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
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CZK |
Czech koruna |
25,446 |
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HUF |
Hungarian forint |
312,73 |
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PLN |
Polish zloty |
4,2300 |
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RON |
Romanian leu |
4,6593 |
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TRY |
Turkish lira |
4,9464 |
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AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,6048 |
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CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,5997 |
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HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
9,7384 |
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NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
1,7029 |
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SGD |
Singapore dollar |
1,6274 |
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KRW |
South Korean won |
1 336,99 |
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ZAR |
South African rand |
14,4937 |
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CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
7,7924 |
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HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,4420 |
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IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
17 045,27 |
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MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
4,8425 |
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PHP |
Philippine peso |
64,820 |
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RUB |
Russian rouble |
70,6897 |
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THB |
Thai baht |
38,660 |
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BRL |
Brazilian real |
4,0932 |
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MXN |
Mexican peso |
22,8777 |
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INR |
Indian rupee |
80,5105 |
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
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27.3.2018 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 113/3 |
Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 89/686/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment
(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under Union harmonisation legislation)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2018/C 113/03)
In accordance with the transitional provision of Article 47 of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC (1), Member States shall not impede the making available on the market of products covered by Council Directive 89/686/EEC (2) which are in conformity with that Directive and which were placed on the market before 21 April 2019. Accordingly, harmonised standards the references of which have been published under Directive 89/686/EEC, as listed in column 2 of this Commission Communication, continue to confer presumption of conformity only with that Directive and only until 20 April 2019. Such presumption of conformity under Directive 89/686/EEC will cease as from 21 April 2019.
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Reference and title of the standard (and reference document) |
First publication OJ |
Reference of superseded standard |
Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard Note 1 |
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CEN |
EN 132:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Definitions of terms and pictograms |
4.6.1999 |
EN 132:1990 Note 2.1 |
30.6.1999 |
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EN 133:2001 Respiratory protective devices — Classification |
10.8.2002 |
EN 133:1990 Note 2.1 |
10.8.2002 |
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CEN |
EN 134:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Nomenclature of components |
13.6.1998 |
EN 134:1990 Note 2.1 |
31.7.1998 |
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EN 135:1998 Respiratory protective devices — List of equivalent terms |
4.6.1999 |
EN 135:1990 Note 2.1 |
30.6.1999 |
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CEN |
EN 136:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Full face masks — Requirements, testing, marking |
13.6.1998 |
EN 136:1989 EN 136-10:1992 Note 2.1 |
31.7.1998 |
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EN 136:1998/AC:2003 |
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CEN |
EN 137:2006 Respiratory protective devices — Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask — Requirements, testing, marking |
23.11.2007 |
EN 137:1993 Note 2.1 |
23.11.2007 |
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EN 138:1994 Respiratory protective devices — Fresh air hose breathing apparatus for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly — Requirements, testing, marking |
16.12.1994 |
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CEN |
EN 140:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Half masks and quarter masks — Requirements, testing, marking |
6.11.1998 |
EN 140:1989 Note 2.1 |
31.3.1999 |
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EN 140:1998/AC:1999 |
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EN 142:2002 Respiratory protective devices — Mouthpiece assemblies — Requirements, testing, marking |
10.4.2003 |
EN 142:1989 Note 2.1 |
10.4.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 143:2000 Respiratory protective devices — Particle filters — Requirements, testing, marking |
24.1.2001 |
EN 143:1990 Note 2.1 |
24.1.2001 |
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EN 143:2000/A1:2006 |
21.12.2006 |
Note 3 |
21.12.2006 |
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EN 143:2000/AC:2005 |
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EN 144-1:2000 Respiratory protective devices — Gas cylinder valves — Part 1: Thread connections for insert connector |
24.1.2001 |
EN 144-1:1991 Note 2.1 |
24.1.2001 |
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EN 144-1:2000/A1:2003 |
21.2.2004 |
Note 3 |
21.2.2004 |
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EN 144-1:2000/A2:2005 |
6.10.2005 |
Note 3 |
31.12.2005 |
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EN 144-2:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Gas cylinder valves — Part 2: Outlet connections |
4.6.1999 |
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EN 144-3:2003 Respiratory protective devices — Gas cylinder valves — Part 3: Outlet connections for diving gases Nitrox and oxygen |
21.2.2004 |
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EN 144-3:2003/AC:2003 |
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EN 145:1997 Respiratory protective devices — Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus compressed oxygen or compressed oxygen-nitrogen type — Requirements, testing, marking |
19.2.1998 |
EN 145:1988 EN 145-2:1992 Note 2.1 |
28.2.1998 |
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EN 145:1997/A1:2000 |
24.1.2001 |
Note 3 |
24.1.2001 |
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EN 148-1:1999 Respiratory protective devices — Threads for facepieces — Part 1: Standard thread connection |
4.6.1999 |
EN 148-1:1987 Note 2.1 |
31.8.1999 |
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EN 148-2:1999 Respiratory protective devices — Threads for facepieces — Part 2: Centre thread connection |
4.6.1999 |
EN 148-2:1987 Note 2.1 |
31.8.1999 |
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EN 148-3:1999 Respiratory protective devices — Threads for facepieces — Part 3: Tread connection M 45 x 3 |
4.6.1999 |
EN 148-3:1992 Note 2.1 |
31.8.1999 |
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EN 149:2001+A1:2009 Respiratory protective devices — Filtering half masks to protect against particles — Requirements, testing, marking |
6.5.2010 |
EN 149:2001 Note 2.1 |
6.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 166:2001 Personal eye-protection — Specifications |
10.8.2002 |
EN 166:1995 Note 2.1 |
10.8.2002 |
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CEN |
EN 167:2001 Personal eye-protection — Optical test methods |
10.8.2002 |
EN 167:1995 Note 2.1 |
10.8.2002 |
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EN 168:2001 Personal eye-protection — Non-optical test methods |
10.8.2002 |
EN 168:1995 Note 2.1 |
10.8.2002 |
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EN 169:2002 Personal eye-protection — Filters for welding and related techniques — Transmittance requirements and recommended use |
28.8.2003 |
EN 169:1992 Note 2.1 |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 170:2002 Personal eye-protection — Ultraviolet filters — Transmittance requirements and recommended use |
28.8.2003 |
EN 170:1992 Note 2.1 |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 171:2002 Personal eye-protection — Infrared filters — Transmittance requirements and recommended use |
10.4.2003 |
EN 171:1992 Note 2.1 |
10.4.2003 |
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EN 172:1994 Personal eye protection — Sunglare filters for industrial use |
15.5.1996 |
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EN 172:1994/A2:2001 |
10.8.2002 |
Note 3 |
10.8.2002 |
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EN 172:1994/A1:2000 |
4.7.2000 |
Note 3 |
31.10.2000 |
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EN 174:2001 Personal eye-protection — Ski goggles for downhill skiing |
21.12.2001 |
EN 174:1996 Note 2.1 |
21.12.2001 |
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EN 175:1997 Personal protection — Equipment for eye and face protection during welding and allied processes |
19.2.1998 |
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EN 207:2017 Personal eye-protection equipment — Filters and eye-protectors against laser radiation (laser eye-protectors) |
13.10.2017 |
EN 207:2009 Note 2.1 |
30.10.2017 |
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EN 208:2009 Personal eye-protection — Eye-protectors for adjustment work on lasers and laser systems (laser adjustment eye-protectors) |
6.5.2010 |
EN 208:1998 Note 2.1 |
30.6.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 250:2014 Respiratory equipment — Open-circuit self-contained compressed air diving apparatus — Requirements, testing and marking |
12.12.2014 |
EN 250:2000 Note 2.1 |
31.12.2014 |
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CEN |
EN 269:1994 Respiratory protective devices — Powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood — Requirements, testing, marking |
16.12.1994 |
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CEN |
EN 342:2017 Protective clothing — Ensembles and garments for protection against cold |
This is the first publication |
EN 342:2004 Note 2.1 |
31.5.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 343:2003+A1:2007 Protective clothing — Protection against rain |
8.3.2008 |
EN 343:2003 Note 2.1 |
8.3.2008 |
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EN 343:2003+A1:2007/AC:2009 |
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EN 348:1992 Protective clothing — Test method: Determination of behaviour of materials on impact of small splashes of molten metal |
23.12.1993 |
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EN 348:1992/AC:1993 |
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CEN |
EN 352-1:2002 Hearing protectors — General requirements — Part 1: Ear-Muffs |
28.8.2003 |
EN 352-1:1993 Note 2.1 |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 352-2:2002 Hearing protectors — General requirements — Part 2: Ear-plugs |
28.8.2003 |
EN 352-2:1993 Note 2.1 |
28.8.2003 |
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EN 352-3:2002 Hearing protectors — General requirements — Part 3: Ear-muffs attached to an industrial safety helmet |
28.8.2003 |
EN 352-3:1996 Note 2.1 |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 352-4:2001 Hearing protectors — Safety requirements and testing — Part 4: Level-dependent ear-muffs |
10.8.2002 |
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EN 352-4:2001/A1:2005 |
19.4.2006 |
Note 3 |
30.4.2006 |
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CEN |
EN 352-5:2002 Hearing protectors — Safety requirements and testing — Part 5: Active noise reduction ear-muffs |
28.8.2003 |
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EN 352-5:2002/A1:2005 |
6.5.2010 |
Note 3 |
6.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 352-6:2002 Hearing protectors — Safety requirements and testing — Part 6: Ear-muffs with electrical audio input |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 352-7:2002 Hearing protectors — Safety requirements and testing — Part 7: Level-dependent ear-plugs |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 352-8:2008 Hearing protectors — Safety requirements and testing — Part 8: Entertainment audio ear-muffs |
28.1.2009 |
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EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017 Personal fall protection equipment — Guided type fall arresters including an anchor line — Part 1: Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line |
This is the first publication |
EN 353-1:2014 Note 2.1 |
30.6.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 353-2:2002 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line |
28.8.2003 |
EN 353-2:1992 Note 2.1 |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 354:2010 Personal fall protection equipment — Lanyards |
9.7.2011 |
EN 354:2002 Note 2.1 |
9.7.2011 |
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CEN |
EN 355:2002 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Energy absorbers |
28.8.2003 |
EN 355:1992 Note 2.1 |
28.8.2003 |
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EN 358:1999 Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height — Belts for work positioning and restraint and work positioning lanyards |
21.12.2001 |
EN 358:1992 Note 2.1 |
21.12.2001 |
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CEN |
EN 360:2002 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Retractable type fall arresters |
28.8.2003 |
EN 360:1992 Note 2.1 |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 361:2002 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Full body harnesses |
28.8.2003 |
EN 361:1992 Note 2.1 |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 362:2004 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Connectors |
6.10.2005 |
EN 362:1992 Note 2.1 |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 363:2008 Personal fall protection equipment — Personal fall protection systems |
20.6.2008 |
EN 363:2002 Note 2.1 |
31.8.2008 |
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CEN |
EN 364:1992 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Test methods |
23.12.1993 |
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EN 364:1992/AC:1993 |
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CEN |
EN 365:2004 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging |
6.10.2005 |
EN 365:1992 Note 2.1 |
6.10.2005 |
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EN 365:2004/AC:2006 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 374-1:2016 Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms — Part 1: Terminology and performance requirements for chemical risks (ISO 374-1:2016) |
12.4.2017 |
EN 374-1:2003 Note 2.1 |
31.5.2017 |
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CEN |
EN 374-2:2003 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms — Part 2: Determination of resistance to penetration |
6.10.2005 |
EN 374-2:1994 Note 2.1 |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 374-3:2003 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms — Part 3: Determination of resistance to permeation by chemicals |
6.10.2005 |
EN 374-3:1994 Note 2.1 |
6.10.2005 |
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EN 374-3:2003/AC:2006 |
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EN 374-4:2013 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms — Part 4: Determination of resistance to degradation by chemicals |
11.4.2014 |
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EN ISO 374-5:2016 Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms — Part 5: Terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms risks (ISO 374-5:2016) |
12.4.2017 |
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CEN |
EN 379:2003+A1:2009 Personal eye-protection — Automatic welding filters |
6.5.2010 |
EN 379:2003 Note 2.1 |
6.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 381-1:1993 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 1: Test rig for testing resistance to cutting by a chainsaw |
23.12.1993 |
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CEN |
EN 381-2:1995 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws — Part 2: Test methods for leg protectors |
12.1.1996 |
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CEN |
EN 381-3:1996 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain-saws — Part 3: Test methods for footwear |
10.10.1996 |
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CEN |
EN 381-4:1999 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 4: Test methods for chainsaw protective gloves |
16.3.2000 |
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CEN |
EN 381-5:1995 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws — Part 5: Requirements for leg protectors |
12.1.1996 |
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CEN |
EN 381-7:1999 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 7: Requirements for chainsaw protective gloves |
16.3.2000 |
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CEN |
EN 381-8:1997 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws — Part 8: Test methods for chain saw protective gaiters |
18.10.1997 |
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CEN |
EN 381-9:1997 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws — Part 9: Requirements for chain saw protective gaiters |
18.10.1997 |
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CEN |
EN 381-10:2002 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 10: Test method for upper body protectors |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 381-11:2002 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 11: Requirements for upper body protectors |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 388:2016 Protective gloves against mechanical risks |
12.4.2017 |
EN 388:2003 Note 2.1 |
31.5.2017 |
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CEN |
EN 397:2012+A1:2012 Industrial safety helmets |
20.12.2012 |
EN 397:2012 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 402:2003 Respiratory protective devices — Lung governed demand self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask or mouthpiece assembly for escape — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.2.2004 |
EN 402:1993 Note 2.1 |
21.2.2004 |
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CEN |
EN 403:2004 Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue — Filtering devices with hood for escape from fire — Requirements, testing, marking |
6.10.2005 |
EN 403:1993 Note 2.1 |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 404:2005 Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue — Filter self-rescuer from carbon monoxide with mouthpiece assembly |
6.10.2005 |
EN 404:1993 Note 2.1 |
2.12.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 405:2001+A1:2009 Respiratory protective devices — Valved filtering half masks to protect against gases or gases and particles — Requirements, testing, marking |
6.5.2010 |
EN 405:2001 Note 2.1 |
6.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 407:2004 Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire) |
6.10.2005 |
EN 407:1994 Note 2.1 |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 420:2003+A1:2009 Protective gloves — General requirements and test methods |
6.5.2010 |
EN 420:2003 Note 2.1 |
31.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 421:2010 Protective gloves against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination |
9.7.2011 |
EN 421:1994 Note 2.1 |
9.7.2011 |
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CEN |
EN 443:2008 Helmets for fire fighting in buildings and other structures |
20.6.2008 |
EN 443:1997 Note 2.1 |
31.8.2008 |
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CEN |
EN 458:2004 Hearing protectors — Recommendations for selection, use, care and maintenance — Guidance document |
6.10.2005 |
EN 458:1993 Note 2.1 |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 464:1994 Protective clothing — Protection against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including aerosols and solid particles — Test method: Determination of leak-tightness of gas-tight suits (Internal pressure test) |
16.12.1994 |
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CEN |
EN 469:2005 Protective clothing for firefighters — Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting |
19.4.2006 |
EN 469:1995 Note 2.1 |
30.6.2006 |
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EN 469:2005/AC:2006 |
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EN 469:2005/A1:2006 |
23.11.2007 |
Note 3 |
23.11.2007 |
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CEN |
EN 510:1993 Specification for protective clothing for use where there is a risk of entanglement with moving parts |
16.12.1994 |
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CEN |
EN 511:2006 Protective gloves against cold |
21.12.2006 |
EN 511:1994 Note 2.1 |
21.12.2006 |
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CEN |
EN 530:2010 Abrasion resistance of protective clothing material — Test methods |
9.7.2011 |
EN 530:1994 Note 2.1 |
9.7.2011 |
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CEN |
EN 564:2014 Mountaineering equipment — Accessory cord — Safety requirements and test methods |
11.12.2015 |
EN 564:2006 Note 2.1 |
31.1.2016 |
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CEN |
EN 565:2017 Mountaineering equipment — Tape — Safety requirements and test methods |
15.12.2017 |
EN 565:2006 Note 2.1 |
28.2.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 566:2017 Mountaineering equipment — Slings — Safety requirements and test methods |
13.10.2017 |
EN 566:2006 Note 2.1 |
30.10.2017 |
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CEN |
EN 567:2013 Mountaineering equipment — Rope clamps — Safety requirements and test methods |
28.6.2013 |
EN 567:1997 Note 2.1 |
30.9.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 568:2015 Mountaineering equipment — Ice anchors — Safety requirements and test methods |
9.9.2016 |
EN 568:2007 Note 2.1 |
9.9.2016 |
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CEN |
EN 569:2007 Mountaineering equipment — Pitons — Safety requirements and test methods |
8.3.2008 |
EN 569:1997 Note 2.1 |
8.3.2008 |
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CEN |
EN 659:2003+A1:2008 Protective gloves for firefighters |
20.6.2008 |
EN 659:2003 Note 2.1 |
30.9.2008 |
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EN 659:2003+A1:2008/AC:2009 |
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CEN |
EN 795:2012 Personal fall protection equipment — Anchor devices |
11.12.2015 |
EN 795:1996 Note 2.1 |
9.9.2016 |
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Warning: This publication does not concern the equipment described in:
In respect of types A, C and D, this publication does not concern either clauses: 4.5, 5.2.2, 6, 7; Annex A or Annex ZA. Accordingly, in respect of the equipment mentioned above, there shall be no presumption of conformity with the provisions of Directive 89/686/EEC because they are not considered to be PPE. |
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CEN |
EN 812:2012 Industrial bump caps |
20.12.2012 |
EN 812:1997 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 813:2008 Personal fall protection equipment — Sit harnesses |
28.1.2009 |
EN 813:1997 Note 2.1 |
28.2.2009 |
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CEN |
EN 863:1995 Protective clothing — Mechanical properties — Test method: Puncture resistance |
15.5.1996 |
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CEN |
EN 892:2012+A1:2016 Mountaineering equipment — Dynamic mountaineering ropes — Safety requirements and test methods |
12.4.2017 |
EN 892:2012 Note 2.1 |
31.5.2017 |
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CEN |
EN 893:2010 Mountaineering equipment — Crampons — Safety requirements and test methods |
9.7.2011 |
EN 893:1999 Note 2.1 |
9.7.2011 |
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CEN |
EN 943-1:2015 Protective clothing against dangerous solid, liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid and solid aerosols — Part 1: Performance requirements for Type 1 (gas-tight) chemical protective suits |
9.9.2016 |
EN 943-1:2002 Note 2.1 |
9.9.2016 |
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CEN |
EN 943-2:2002 Protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid aerosols and solid particles — Part 2: Performance requirements for ‘gas-tight’ (Type 1) chemical protective suits for emergency teams (ET) |
10.8.2002 |
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CEN |
EN 958:2017 Mountaineering equipment — Energy absorbing systems for use in klettersteig (via ferrata) climbing — Safety requirements and test methods |
13.10.2017 |
EN 958:2006+A1:2010 Note 2.1 |
13.10.2017 |
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CEN |
EN 960:2006 Headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets |
21.12.2006 |
EN 960:1994 Note 2.1 |
31.12.2006 |
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CEN |
EN 966:2012+A1:2012 Helmets for airborne sports |
20.12.2012 |
EN 966:2012 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 1073-1:1998 Protective clothing against radioactive contamination — Part 1: Requirements and test methods for ventilated protective clothing against particulate radioactivate contamination |
6.11.1998 |
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CEN |
EN 1073-2:2002 Protective clothing against radioactive contamination — Part 2: Requirements and test methods for non-ventilated protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 1077:2007 Helmets for alpine skiers and snowboarders |
8.3.2008 |
EN 1077:1996 Note 2.1 |
8.3.2008 |
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CEN |
EN 1078:2012+A1:2012 Helmets for pedal cyclists and for users of skateboards and roller skates |
20.12.2012 |
EN 1078:2012 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 1080:2013 Impact protection helmets for young children |
28.6.2013 |
EN 1080:1997 Note 2.1 |
31.8.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 1082-1:1996 Protective clothing — Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives — Part 1: Chain mail gloves and arm guards |
14.6.1997 |
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CEN |
EN 1082-2:2000 Protective clothing — Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives — Part 2: Gloves and arm guards made of material other than chain mail |
21.12.2001 |
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CEN |
EN 1082-3:2000 Protective clothing — Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives — Part 3: Impact cut test for fabric, leather and other materials |
21.12.2001 |
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CEN |
EN 1146:2005 Respiratory protective devices — Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus incorporating a hood for escape — Requirements, testing, marking |
19.4.2006 |
EN 1146:1997 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2006 |
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CEN |
EN 1149-1:2006 Protective clothing — Electrostatic properties — Part 1: Test method for measurement of surface resistivity |
21.12.2006 |
EN 1149-1:1995 Note 2.1 |
31.12.2006 |
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CEN |
EN 1149-2:1997 Protective clothing — Electrostatic properties — Part 2: Test method for measurement of the electrical resistance through a material (vertical resistance) |
19.2.1998 |
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CEN |
EN 1149-3:2004 Protective clothing — Electrostatic properties — Part 3: Test methods for measurement of charge decay |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 1149-5:2008 Protective clothing — Electrostatic properties — Part 5: Material performance and design requirements |
20.6.2008 |
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CEN |
EN 1150:1999 Protective clothing — Visibility clothing for non-professional use — Test methods and requirements |
4.6.1999 |
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CEN |
EN 1385:2012 Helmets for canoeing and white water sports |
20.12.2012 |
EN 1385:1997 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 1486:2007 Protective clothing for fire-fighters — Test methods and requirements for reflective clothing for specialised fire-fighting |
8.3.2008 |
EN 1486:1996 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2008 |
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CEN |
EN 1497:2007 Personal fall protection equipment — Rescue harnesses |
8.3.2008 |
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CEN |
EN 1621-1:2012 Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact — Part 1: Motorcyclists' limb joint impact protectors — Requirements and test methods |
13.3.2013 |
EN 1621-1:1997 Note 2.1 |
30.6.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 1621-2:2014 Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact — Part 2: Motorcyclists' back protectors — Requirements and test methods |
12.12.2014 |
EN 1621-2:2003 Note 2.1 |
31.12.2014 |
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CEN |
EN 1731:2006 Personal eye protection — Mesh eye and face protectors |
23.11.2007 |
EN 1731:1997 Note 2.1 |
23.11.2007 |
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CEN |
EN 1809:2014+A1:2016 Diving equipment — Buoyancy compensators — Functional and safety requirements, test methods |
9.9.2016 |
EN 1809:2014 Note 2.1 |
30.9.2016 |
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CEN |
EN 1827:1999+A1:2009 Respiratory protective devices — Half masks without inhalation valves and with separable filters to protect against gases or gases and particles or particles only — Requirements, testing, marking |
6.5.2010 |
EN 1827:1999 Note 2.1 |
6.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 1868:1997 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — List of equivalent terms |
18.10.1997 |
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CEN |
EN 1891:1998 Personal protective equipment for the prevention of falls from a height — Low stretch kernmantel ropes |
6.11.1998 |
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CEN |
EN 1938:2010 Personal eye protection — Goggles for motorcycle and moped users |
9.7.2011 |
EN 1938:1998 Note 2.1 |
9.7.2011 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 4869-2:1995 Acoustics — Hearing protectors — Part 2: Estimation of effective A-weighted sound pressure levels when hearing protectors are worn (ISO 4869-2:1994) |
15.5.1996 |
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EN ISO 4869-2:1995/AC:2007 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 4869-3:2007 Acoustics — Hearing protectors — Part 3: Measurement of insertion loss of ear-muff type protectors using an acoustic test fixture (ISO 4869-3:2007) |
8.3.2008 |
EN 24869-3:1993 Note 2.1 |
8.3.2008 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 6529:2001 Protective clothing — Protection against chemicals — Determination of resistance of protective clothing materials to permeation by liquids and gases (ISO 6529:2001) |
6.10.2005 |
EN 369:1993 Note 2.1 |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 6530:2005 Protective clothing — Protection against liquid chemicals — Test method for resistance of materials to penetration by liquids (ISO 6530:2005) |
6.10.2005 |
EN 368:1992 Note 2.1 |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 6942:2002 Protective clothing — Protection against heat and fire — Method of test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat (ISO 6942:2002) |
28.8.2003 |
EN 366:1993 Note 2.1 |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 9151:2016 Protective clothing against heat and flame — Determination of heat transmission on exposure to flame (ISO 9151:2016, Corrected version 2017-03) |
12.4.2017 |
EN 367:1992 Note 2.1 |
30.6.2017 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 9185:2007 Protective clothing — Assessment of resistance of materials to molten metal splash (ISO 9185:2007) |
8.3.2008 |
EN 373:1993 Note 2.1 |
8.3.2008 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 10256:2003 Head and face protection for use in ice hockey (ISO 10256:2003) |
6.10.2005 |
EN 967:1996 Note 2.1 |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 10819:2013 Mechanical vibration and shock — Hand-arm vibration — Measurement and evaluation of the vibration transmissibility of gloves at the palm of the hand (ISO 10819:2013) |
13.12.2013 |
EN ISO 10819:1996 Note 2.1 |
13.12.2013 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 10862:2009 Small craft — Quick release system for trapeze harness (ISO 10862:2009) |
6.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 11611:2015 Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes (ISO 11611:2015) |
11.12.2015 |
EN ISO 11611:2007 Note 2.1 |
31.1.2016 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 11612:2015 Protective clothing — Clothing to protect against heat and flame — Minimum performance requirements (ISO 11612:2015) |
11.12.2015 |
EN ISO 11612:2008 Note 2.1 |
31.1.2016 |
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CEN |
EN 12021:2014 Respiratory equipment — Compressed gases for breathing apparatus |
12.12.2014 |
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CEN |
EN 12083:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Filters with breathing hoses, (Non-mask mounted filters) - Particle filters, gas filters, and combined filters — Requirements, testing, marking |
4.7.2000 |
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EN 12083:1998/AC:2000 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12127-1:2015 Clothing for protection against heat and flame — Determination of contact heat transmission through protective clothing or constituent materials — Part 1: Contact heat produced by heating cylinder (ISO 12127-1:2015) |
9.9.2016 |
EN 702:1994 Note 2.1 |
9.9.2016 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12127-2:2007 Clothing for protection against heat and flame — Determination of contact heat transmission through protective clothing or constituent materials — Part 2: Test method using contact heat produced by dropping small cylinders (ISO 12127-2:2007) |
8.3.2008 |
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CEN |
EN 12270:2013 Mountaineering equipment — Chocks — Safety requirements and test methods |
11.4.2014 |
EN 12270:1998 Note 2.1 |
31.5.2014 |
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CEN |
EN 12275:2013 Mountaineering equipment — Connectors — Safety requirements and test methods |
13.12.2013 |
EN 12275:1998 Note 2.1 |
13.12.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 12276:2013 Mountaineering equipment — Frictional anchors — Safety requirements and test methods |
11.4.2014 |
EN 12276:1998 Note 2.1 |
31.5.2014 |
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CEN |
EN 12277:2015 Mountaineering equipment — Harnesses — Safety requirements and test methods |
12.4.2017 |
EN 12277:2007 Note 2.1 |
31.5.2017 |
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CEN |
EN 12278:2007 Montaineering equipment — Pulleys — Safety requirements and test methods |
23.11.2007 |
EN 12278:1998 Note 2.1 |
30.11.2007 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12311:2013 Personal protective equipment — Test methods for sunglasses and related eyewear (ISO 12311:2013, Corrected version 2014-08-15) |
13.12.2013 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12312-1:2013 Eye and face protection — Sunglasses and related eyewear — Part 1: Sunglasses for general use (ISO 12312-1:2013) |
13.12.2013 |
EN 1836:2005+A1:2007 Note 2.3 |
28.2.2015 |
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EN ISO 12312-1:2013/A1:2015 |
15.12.2017 |
Note 3 |
15.12.2017 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12312-2:2015 Eye and face protection — Sunglasses and related eyewear — Part 2: Filters for direct observation of the sun (ISO 12312-2:2015) |
11.12.2015 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12401:2009 Small craft — Deck safety harness and safety line — Safety requirements and test methods (ISO 12401:2009) |
6.5.2010 |
EN 1095:1998 Note 2.1 |
6.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12402-2:2006 Personal flotation devices — Part 2: Lifejackets, performance level 275 — Safety requirements (ISO 12402-2:2006) |
21.12.2006 |
EN 399:1993 Note 2.1 |
31.3.2007 |
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EN ISO 12402-2:2006/A1:2010 |
9.7.2011 |
Note 3 |
9.7.2011 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12402-3:2006 Personal flotation devices — Part 3: Lifejackets, performance level 150 — Safety requirements (ISO 12402-3:2006) |
21.12.2006 |
EN 396:1993 Note 2.1 |
31.3.2007 |
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EN ISO 12402-3:2006/A1:2010 |
9.7.2011 |
Note 3 |
9.7.2011 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12402-4:2006 Personal flotation devices — Part 4: Lifejackets, performance level 100 — Safety requirements (ISO 12402-4:2006) |
21.12.2006 |
EN 395:1993 Note 2.1 |
31.3.2007 |
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EN ISO 12402-4:2006/A1:2010 |
9.7.2011 |
Note 3 |
9.7.2011 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12402-5:2006 Personal flotation devices — Part 5: Buoyancy aids (level 50) - Safety requirements (ISO 12402-5:2006) |
21.12.2006 |
EN 393:1993 Note 2.1 |
31.3.2007 |
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EN ISO 12402-5:2006/AC:2006 |
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EN ISO 12402-5:2006/A1:2010 |
9.7.2011 |
Note 3 |
9.7.2011 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12402-6:2006 Personal flotation devices — Part 6: Special purpose lifejackets and buoyancy aids — Safety requirements and additional test methods (ISO 12402-6:2006) |
21.12.2006 |
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EN ISO 12402-6:2006/A1:2010 |
9.7.2011 |
Note 3 |
9.7.2011 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12402-8:2006 Personal flotation devices — Part 8: Accessories — Safety requirements and test methods (ISO 12402-8:2006) |
2.8.2006 |
EN 394:1993 Note 2.1 |
31.8.2006 |
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EN ISO 12402-8:2006/A1:2011 |
11.11.2011 |
Note 3 |
11.11.2011 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12402-9:2006 Personal flotation devices — Part 9: Test methods (ISO 12402-9:2006) |
21.12.2006 |
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EN ISO 12402-9:2006/A1:2011 |
11.11.2011 |
Note 3 |
11.11.2011 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12402-10:2006 Personal flotation devices — Part 10: Selection and application of personal flotation devices and other relevant devices (ISO 12402-10:2006) |
2.8.2006 |
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CEN |
EN 12477:2001 Protective gloves for welders |
10.8.2002 |
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EN 12477:2001/A1:2005 |
6.10.2005 |
Note 3 |
31.12.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 12492:2012 Mountaineering equipment — Helmets for mountaineers — Safety requirements and test methods |
20.12.2012 |
EN 12492:2000 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 12628:1999 Diving accessories — Combined buoyancy and rescue devices — Functional and safety requirements, test methods |
4.7.2000 |
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EN 12628:1999/AC:2000 |
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CEN |
EN 12841:2006 Personal fall protection equipment — Rope access systems — Rope adjustment devices |
21.12.2006 |
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CEN |
EN 12941:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Powered filtering devices incorporating a helmet or a hood — Requirements, testing, marking |
4.6.1999 |
EN 146:1991 Note 2.1 |
4.6.1999 |
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EN 12941:1998/A1:2003 |
6.10.2005 |
Note 3 |
6.10.2005 |
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EN 12941:1998/A2:2008 |
5.6.2009 |
Note 3 |
5.6.2009 |
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CEN |
EN 12942:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Power assisted filtering devices incorporating full face masks, half masks or quarter masks — Requirements, testing, marking |
4.6.1999 |
EN 147:1991 Note 2.1 |
4.6.1999 |
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EN 12942:1998/A1:2002 |
28.8.2003 |
Note 3 |
28.8.2003 |
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EN 12942:1998/A2:2008 |
5.6.2009 |
Note 3 |
5.6.2009 |
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CEN |
EN 13034:2005+A1:2009 Protective clothing against liquid chemicals — Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing offering limited protective performance against liquid chemicals (Type 6 and Type PB [6] equipment) |
6.5.2010 |
EN 13034:2005 Note 2.1 |
6.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 13061:2009 Protective clothing — Shin guards for association football players — Requirements and test methods |
6.5.2010 |
EN 13061:2001 Note 2.1 |
6.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 13087-1:2000 Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 1: Conditions and conditioning |
10.8.2002 |
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EN 13087-1:2000/A1:2001 |
10.8.2002 |
Note 3 |
10.8.2002 |
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CEN |
EN 13087-2:2012 Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 2: Shock absorption |
20.12.2012 |
EN 13087-2:2000 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 13087-3:2000 Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 3: Resistance to penetration |
10.8.2002 |
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EN 13087-3:2000/A1:2001 |
10.8.2002 |
Note 3 |
10.8.2002 |
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CEN |
EN 13087-4:2012 Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 4: Retention system effectiveness |
20.12.2012 |
EN 13087-4:2000 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 13087-5:2012 Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 5: Retention system strength |
20.12.2012 |
EN 13087-5:2000 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 13087-6:2012 Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 6: Field of vision |
20.12.2012 |
EN 13087-6:2000 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 13087-7:2000 Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 7: Flame resistance |
10.8.2002 |
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EN 13087-7:2000/A1:2001 |
10.8.2002 |
Note 3 |
10.8.2002 |
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CEN |
EN 13087-8:2000 Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 8: Electrical properties |
21.12.2001 |
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EN 13087-8:2000/A1:2005 |
6.10.2005 |
Note 3 |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 13087-10:2012 Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 10: Resistance to radiant heat |
20.12.2012 |
EN 13087-10:2000 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 13089:2011 Mountaineering equipment — Ice-tools — Safety requirements and test methods |
9.7.2011 |
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CEN |
EN 13138-1:2008 Buoyant aids for swimming instruction — Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for buoyant aids to be worn |
5.6.2009 |
EN 13138-1:2003 Note 2.1 |
5.6.2009 |
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CEN |
EN 13158:2009 Protective clothing — Protective jackets, body and shoulder protectors for equestrian use: For horse riders and those working with horses, and for horse drivers — Requirements and test methods |
6.5.2010 |
EN 13158:2000 Note 2.1 |
6.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 13178:2000 Personal eye-protection — Eye protectors for snowmobile users |
21.12.2001 |
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CEN |
EN 13274-1:2001 Respiratory protective devices — Methods of test — Part 1: Determination of inward leakage and total inward leakage |
21.12.2001 |
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CEN |
EN 13274-2:2001 Respiratory protective devices — Methods of test — Part 2: Practical performance tests |
21.12.2001 |
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CEN |
EN 13274-3:2001 Respiratory protective devices — Methods of test — Part 3: Determination of breathing resistance |
10.8.2002 |
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CEN |
EN 13274-4:2001 Respiratory protective devices — Methods of test — Part 4: Flame tests |
10.8.2002 |
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CEN |
EN 13274-5:2001 Respiratory protective devices — Methods of test — Part 5: Climatic conditions |
21.12.2001 |
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CEN |
EN 13274-6:2001 Respiratory protective devices — Methods of test — Part 6: Determination of carbon dioxide content of the inhalation air |
10.8.2002 |
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CEN |
EN 13274-7:2008 Respiratory protective devices — Methods of test — Part 7: Determination of particle filter penetration |
20.6.2008 |
EN 13274-7:2002 Note 2.1 |
31.7.2008 |
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CEN |
EN 13274-8:2002 Respiratory protective devices — Methods of test — Part 8: Determination of dolomite dust clogging |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-1:2000 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 1: General requirements and test methods |
24.2.2001 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-2:2000 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 2: Additional requirements and test methods for instep protectors, shin protectors and forearm protectors |
24.2.2001 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-3:2013 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 3: Additional requirements and test methods for trunk protectors |
11.4.2014 |
EN 13277-3:2000 Note 2.1 |
30.6.2014 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-4:2001 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 4: Additional requirements and test methods for head protectors |
10.8.2002 |
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EN 13277-4:2001/A1:2007 |
23.11.2007 |
Note 3 |
31.12.2007 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-5:2002 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 5: Additional requirements and test methods for genital protectors and abdominal protectors |
10.8.2002 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-6:2003 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 6: Additional requirements and test methods for breast protectors for females |
21.2.2004 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-7:2009 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 7: Additional requirements and test methods for hand and foot protectors |
6.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-8:2017 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 8: Additional requirements and test methods for karate face protectors |
This is the first publication |
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CEN |
EN ISO 13287:2012 Personal protective equipment — Footwear — Test method for slip resistance (ISO 13287:2012) |
13.3.2013 |
EN ISO 13287:2007 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 13356:2001 Visibility accessories for non-professional use — Test methods and requirements |
21.12.2001 |
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CEN |
EN 13484:2012 Helmets for users of luges |
20.12.2012 |
EN 13484:2001 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 13506-1:2017 Protective clothing against heat and flame — Part 1: Test method for complete garments — Measurement of transferred energy using an instrumented manikin (ISO 13506-1:2017) |
15.12.2017 |
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CEN |
EN 13546:2002+A1:2007 Protective clothing — Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot and genital protectors for field hockey goal keepers, and shin protectors for field players — Requirements and test methods |
23.11.2007 |
EN 13546:2002 Note 2.1 |
31.12.2007 |
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CEN |
EN 13567:2002+A1:2007 Protective clothing — Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, genital and face protectors for fencers — Requirements and test methods |
23.11.2007 |
EN 13567:2002 Note 2.1 |
31.12.2007 |
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CEN |
EN 13594:2015 Protective gloves for motorcycle riders — Requirements and test methods |
11.12.2015 |
EN 13594:2002 Note 2.1 |
31.8.2017 |
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CEN |
EN 13595-1:2002 Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders — Jackets, trousers and one piece or divided suits — Part 1: General requirements |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 13595-2:2002 Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders — Jackets, trousers and one-piece or divided suits — Part 2: Test method for determination of impact abrasion resistance |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 13595-3:2002 Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders — Jackets, trousers and one-piece or divided suits — Part 3: Test method for determination of burst strength |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 13595-4:2002 Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders — Jackets, trousers and one-piece or divided suits — Part 4: Test method for determination of impact cut resistance |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 13634:2017 Protective footwear for motorcycle riders — Requirements and test methods |
This is the first publication |
EN 13634:2010 Note 2.1 |
30.6.2018 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 13688:2013 Protective clothing — General requirements (ISO 13688:2013) |
13.12.2013 |
EN 340:2003 Note 2.1 |
31.1.2014 |
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CEN |
EN 13781:2012 Protective helmets for drivers and passengers of snowmobiles and bobsleighs |
20.12.2012 |
EN 13781:2001 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 13794:2002 Respiratory protective devices — Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus for escape — Requirements, testing, marking |
28.8.2003 |
EN 400:1993 EN 401:1993 EN 1061:1996 Note 2.1 |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 13819-1:2002 Hearing protectors — Testing — Part 1: Physical test methods |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 13819-2:2002 Hearing protectors — Testing — Part 2: Acoustic test methods |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 13832-1:2006 Footwear protecting against chemicals — Part 1: Terminology and test methods |
21.12.2006 |
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CEN |
EN 13832-2:2006 Footwear protecting against chemicals — Part 2: Requirements for footwear resistant to chemicals under laboratory conditions |
21.12.2006 |
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CEN |
EN 13832-3:2006 Footwear protecting against chemicals — Part 3: Requirements for footwear highly resistant to chemicals under laboratory conditions |
21.12.2006 |
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CEN |
EN 13911:2017 Protective clothing for firefighters — Requirements and test methods for fire hoods for firefighters |
15.12.2017 |
EN 13911:2004 Note 2.1 |
28.2.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13921:2007 Personal protective equipment — Ergonomic principles |
23.11.2007 |
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CEN |
EN 13949:2003 Respiratory equipment — Open-circuit self-contained diving apparatus for use with compressed Nitrox and oxygen — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.2.2004 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 13982-1:2004 Protective clothing for use against solid particulates — Part 1: Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing providing protection to the full body against airborne solid particulates (type 5 clothing) (ISO 13982-1:2004) |
6.10.2005 |
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EN ISO 13982-1:2004/A1:2010 |
9.7.2011 |
Note 3 |
9.7.2011 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 13982-2:2004 Protective clothing for use against solid particulates — Part 2: Test method of determination of inward leakage of aerosols of fine particles into suits (ISO 13982-2:2004) |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 13995:2000 Protective clothing — Mechanical properties — Test method for the determination of the resistance to puncture and dynamic tearing of materials (ISO 13995:2000) |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 13997:1999 Protective clothing — Mechanical properties — Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects (ISO 13997:1999) |
4.7.2000 |
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EN ISO 13997:1999/AC:2000 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 13998:2003 Protective clothing — Aprons, trousers and vests protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives (ISO 13998:2003) |
28.8.2003 |
EN 412:1993 Note 2.1 |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN 14021:2003 Stone shields for off-road motorcycling suited to protect riders against stones and debris — Requirements and test methods |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 14052:2012+A1:2012 High performance industrial helmets |
20.12.2012 |
EN 14052:2012 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 14058:2017 Protective clothing — Garments for protection against cool environments |
This is the first publication |
EN 14058:2004 Note 2.1 |
31.5.2018 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 14116:2015 Protective clothing — Protection against flame — Limited flame spread materials, material assemblies and clothing (ISO 14116:2015) |
11.12.2015 |
EN ISO 14116:2008 Note 2.1 |
31.1.2016 |
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CEN |
EN 14120:2003+A1:2007 Protective clothing — Wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors for users of roller sports equipment — Requirements and test methods |
23.11.2007 |
EN 14120:2003 Note 2.1 |
31.12.2007 |
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CEN |
EN 14126:2003 Protective clothing — Performance requirements and tests methods for protective clothing against infective agents |
6.10.2005 |
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EN 14126:2003/AC:2004 |
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CEN |
EN 14143:2013 Respiratory equipment — Self-contained re-breathing diving apparatus |
13.12.2013 |
EN 14143:2003 Note 2.1 |
31.1.2014 |
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CEN |
EN 14225-1:2017 Diving suits — Part 1: Wet suits — Requirements and test methods |
This is the first publication |
EN 14225-1:2005 Note 2.1 |
30.6.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 14225-2:2017 Diving suits — Part 2: Dry suits — Requirements and test methods |
This is the first publication |
EN 14225-2:2005 Note 2.1 |
30.6.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 14225-3:2017 Diving suits — Part 3: Actively heated or cooled suit systems and components — Requirements and test methods |
This is the first publication |
EN 14225-3:2005 Note 2.1 |
30.6.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 14225-4:2005 Diving suits — Part 4: One atmosphere suits (ADS) - Human factors requirements and test methods |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 14325:2004 Protective clothing against chemicals — Test methods and performance classification of chemical protective clothing materials, seams, joins and assemblages |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 14328:2005 Protective clothing — Gloves and armguards protecting against cuts by powered knives — Requirements and test methods |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 14360:2004 Protective clothing against rain — Test method for ready made garments — Impact from above with high energy droplets |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 14387:2004+A1:2008 Respiratory protective devices — Gas filter(s) and combined filter(s) - Requirements, testing, marking |
20.6.2008 |
EN 14387:2004 Note 2.1 |
31.7.2008 |
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CEN |
EN 14404:2004+A1:2010 Personal protective equipment — Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position |
6.5.2010 |
EN 14404:2004 Note 2.1 |
31.7.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 14435:2004 Respiratory protective devices — Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to be used with positive pressure only — Requirements, testing, marking |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 14458:2004 Personal eye-equipment — Faceshields and visors for use with firefighters' and high performance industrial safety helmets used by firefighters, ambulance and emergency services |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 14460:1999 Protective clothing for automobile racing drivers — Protection against heat and flame — Performance requirements and test methods (ISO 14460:1999) |
16.3.2000 |
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EN ISO 14460:1999/AC:1999 |
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EN ISO 14460:1999/A1:2002 |
10.8.2002 |
Note 3 |
30.9.2002 |
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CEN |
EN 14529:2005 Respiratory protective devices — Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to include a positive pressure lung governed demand valve for escape purposes only |
19.4.2006 |
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CEN |
EN 14593-1:2005 Respiratory protective devices — Compressed air line breathing apparatus with demand valve — Part 1: Apparatus with a full face mask — Requirements, testing, marking |
6.10.2005 |
EN 139:1994 Note 2.1 |
2.12.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 14593-2:2005 Respiratory protective devices — Compressed air line breathing apparatus with demand valve — Part 2: Apparatus with a half mask at positive pressure — Requirements, testing, marking |
6.10.2005 |
EN 139:1994 Note 2.1 |
2.12.2005 |
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EN 14593-2:2005/AC:2005 |
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CEN |
EN 14594:2005 Respiratory protective devices — Continuous flow compressed air line breathing apparatus — Requirements, testing, marking |
6.10.2005 |
EN 139:1994 EN 270:1994 EN 271:1995 EN 1835:1999 EN 12419:1999 Note 2.1 |
2.12.2005 |
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EN 14594:2005/AC:2005 |
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CEN |
EN 14605:2005+A1:2009 Protective clothing against liquid chemicals — performance requirements for clothing with liquid-tight (Type 3) or spray-tight (Type 4) connections, including items providing protection to parts of the body only (Types PB [3] and PB [4]) |
6.5.2010 |
EN 14605:2005 Note 2.1 |
6.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 14786:2006 Protective clothing — Determination of resistance to penetration by sprayed liquid chemicals, emulsions and dispersions — Atomizer test |
21.12.2006 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 14877:2002 Protective clothing for abrasive blasting operations using granular abrasives (ISO 14877:2002) |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 15025:2002 Protective clothing — Protection against heat and flame — Method of test for limited flame spread (ISO 15025:2000) |
28.8.2003 |
EN 532:1994 Note 2.1 |
28.8.2003 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 15027-1:2012 Immersion suits — Part 1: Constant wear suits, requirements including safety (ISO 15027-1:2012) |
13.3.2013 |
EN ISO 15027-1:2002 Note 2.1 |
31.5.2013 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 15027-2:2012 Immersion suits — Part 2: Abandonment suits, requirements including safety (ISO 15027-2:2012) |
13.3.2013 |
EN ISO 15027-2:2002 Note 2.1 |
31.5.2013 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 15027-3:2012 Immersion suits — Part 3: Test methods (ISO 15027-3:2012) |
13.3.2013 |
EN ISO 15027-3:2002 Note 2.1 |
31.5.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 15090:2012 Footwear for firefighters |
20.12.2012 |
EN 15090:2006 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN 15151-1:2012 Mountaineering equipment — Braking devices — Part 1: Braking devices with manually assisted locking, safety requirements and test methods |
20.12.2012 |
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CEN |
EN 15333-1:2008 Respiratory equipment — Open-circuit umbilical supplied compressed gas diving apparatus — Part 1: Demand apparatus |
20.6.2008 |
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EN 15333-1:2008/AC:2009 |
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CEN |
EN 15333-2:2009 Respiratory equipment — Open-circuit umbilical supplied compressed gas diving apparatus — Part 2: Free flow apparatus |
6.5.2010 |
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CEN |
EN 15613:2008 Knee and elbow protectors for indoor sports — Safety requirements and test methods |
5.6.2009 |
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CEN |
EN 15614:2007 Protective clothing for firefighters — Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland clothing |
23.11.2007 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 15831:2004 Clothing — Physiological effects — Measurement of thermal insulation by means of a thermal manikin (ISO 15831:2004) |
6.10.2005 |
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CEN |
EN 16027:2011 Protective clothing — Gloves with protective effect for association football goal keepers |
16.2.2012 |
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CEN |
EN 16350:2014 Protective gloves — Electrostatic properties |
12.12.2014 |
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CEN |
EN 16473:2014 Firefighters helmets — Helmets for technical rescue |
11.12.2015 |
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CEN |
EN 16689:2017 Protective clothing for firefighters — Performance requirements for protective clothing for technical rescue |
13.10.2017 |
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CEN |
EN 16716:2017 Mountaineering equipment — Avalanche airbag systems — Safety requirements and test methods |
13.10.2017 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 17249:2013 Safety footwear with resistance to chain saw cutting (ISO 17249:2013) |
11.4.2014 |
EN ISO 17249:2004 Note 2.1 |
30.11.2015 |
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EN ISO 17249:2013/AC:2014 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 17491-3:2008 Protective clothing — Test methods for clothing providing protection against chemicals — Part 3: Determination of resistance to penetration by a jet of liquid (jet test) (ISO 17491-3:2008) |
28.1.2009 |
EN 463:1994 Note 2.1 |
28.2.2009 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 17491-4:2008 Protective clothing — Test methods for clothing providing protection against chemicals — Part 4: Determination of resistance to penetration by a spray of liquid (spray test) (ISO 17491-4:2008) |
28.1.2009 |
EN 468:1994 Note 2.1 |
28.2.2009 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 19918:2017 Protective clothing — Protection against chemicals — Measurement of cumulative permeation of chemicals with low vapour pressure through materials (ISO 19918:2017) |
This is the first publication |
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CEN |
EN ISO 20344:2011 Personal protective equipment — Test methods for footwear (ISO 20344:2011) |
16.2.2012 |
EN ISO 20344:2004 Note 2.1 |
30.6.2012 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 20345:2011 Personal protective equipment — Safety footwear (ISO 20345:2011) |
16.2.2012 |
EN ISO 20345:2004 Note 2.1 |
30.6.2013 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 20346:2014 Personal protective equipment — Protective footwear (ISO 20346:2014) |
12.12.2014 |
EN ISO 20346:2004 Note 2.1 |
31.12.2014 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 20347:2012 Personal protective equipment — Occupational footwear (ISO 20347:2012) |
20.12.2012 |
EN ISO 20347:2004 Note 2.1 |
30.4.2013 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 20349-1:2017 Personal protective equipment — Footwear protecting against risks in foundries and welding — Part 1: Requirements and test methods for protection against risks in foundries (ISO 20349-1:2017) |
15.12.2017 |
EN ISO 20349:2010 Note 2.1 |
20.4.2019 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 20349-2:2017 Personal protective equipment — Footwear protecting against risks in foundries and welding — Part 2: Requirements and test methods for protection against risks in welding and allied processes (ISO 20349-2:2017) |
15.12.2017 |
EN ISO 20349:2010 Note 2.1 |
31.3.2018 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 20471:2013 High visibility clothing — Test methods and requirements (ISO 20471:2013, Corrected version 2013-06-01) |
28.6.2013 |
EN 471:2003+A1:2007 Note 2.1 |
30.9.2013 |
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EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2016 |
12.4.2017 |
Note 3 |
31.5.2017 |
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CEN |
EN 24869-1:1992 Acoustics — Hearing protectors — Subjective method for the measurement of sound attenuation (ISO 4869-1:1990) |
16.12.1994 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 27065:2017 Protective clothing — Performance requirements for protective clothing worn by operators applying pesticides and for re-entry workers (ISO 27065:2017) |
This is the first publication |
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Cenelec |
EN 50286:1999 Electrical insulating protective clothing for low-voltage installations |
16.3.2000 |
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Cenelec |
EN 50321:1999 Electrically insulating footwear for working on low voltage installations |
16.3.2000 |
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Cenelec |
EN 50365:2002 Electrically insulating helmets for use on low voltage installations |
10.4.2003 |
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Cenelec |
EN 60743:2001 Live working — Terminology for tools, equipment and devices IEC 60743:2001 |
10.4.2003 |
EN 60743:1996 Note 2.1 |
1.12.2004 |
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EN 60743:2001/A1:2008 IEC 60743:2001/A1:2008 |
9.7.2011 |
Note 3 |
9.7.2011 |
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Cenelec |
EN 60895:2003 Live working — Conductive clothing for use at nominal voltage up to 800 kV a.c. and ± 600 kV d.c. IEC IEC 60895:2002 (Modified) |
6.10.2005 |
EN 60895:1996 Note 2.1 |
1.7.2006 |
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EN 60903:2003 Live working — Gloves of insulating material IEC IEC 60903:2002 (Modified) |
6.10.2005 |
EN 50237:1997 EN 60903:1992 + A11:1997 Note 2.1 |
1.7.2006 |
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EN 60984:1992 Sleeves of insulating material for live working IEC 60984:1990 (Modified) |
4.6.1999 |
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EN 60984:1992/A11:1997 |
4.6.1999 |
Note 3 |
4.6.1999 |
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EN 60984:1992/A1:2002 IEC 60984:1990/A1:2002 |
10.4.2003 |
Note 3 |
6.10.2005 |
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Generally the date of cessation of presumption of conformity will be the date of withdrawal (‘dow’), set by the European standardisation organisation, but attention of users of these standards is drawn to the fact that in certain exceptional cases this can be otherwise. |
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The new (or amended) standard has the same scope as the superseded standard. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation. |
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The new standard has a broader scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation. |
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The new standard has a narrower scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated the (partially) superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation for those products or services that fall within the scope of the new standard. Presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation for products or services that still fall within the scope of the (partially) superseded standard, but that do not fall within the scope of the new standard, is unaffected. |
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In case of amendments, the referenced standard is EN CCCCC:YYYY, its previous amendments, if any, and the new, quoted amendment. The superseded standard therefore consists of EN CCCCC:YYYY and its previous amendments, if any, but without the new quoted amendment. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation. |
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Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European standardisation organisations or from the national standardisation bodies the list of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union according to Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4). |
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Standards are adopted by the European standardisation organisations in English (CEN and Cenelec also publish in French and German). Subsequently, the titles of the standards are translated into all other required official languages of the European Union by the national standardisation bodies. The European Commission is not responsible for the correctness of the titles which have been presented for publication in the Official Journal. |
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References to Corrigenda ‘…/AC:YYYY’ are published for information only. A Corrigendum removes printing, linguistic or similar errors from the text of a standard and may relate to one or more language versions (English, French and/or German) of a standard as adopted by a European standardisation organisation. |
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Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the standards are available in all the official languages of the European Union. |
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This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
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More information about harmonised standards and other European standards on the internet at http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/index_en.htm |
(1) OJ L 81, 31.3.2016, p. 51.
(2) OJ L 399, 30.12.1989, p. 18.
(3) ESO: European standardisation organisation:
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CEN: Rue de la Science 23, 1040 Brussels, BELGIUM. Tel. +32 25500811; fax +32 25500819 (http://www.cen.eu) |
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Cenelec: Rue de la Science 23, 1040 Brussels, BELGIUM. Tel. +32 25500811; fax +32 25500819 (http://www.cenelec.eu) |
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ETSI: 650, route des Lucioles, 06921 Sophia Antipolis, FRANCE. Tel. +33 492944200; fax +33 493654716 (http://www.etsi.eu) |
(4) OJ C 338, 27.9.2014, p. 31.
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 113/41 |
Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under Union harmonisation legislation)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2018/C 113/04)
This is the first list of references of harmonised standards published in the Official Journal of the European Union under Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).
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EN 136:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Full face masks — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 136:1998/AC:2003 |
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EN 137:2006 Respiratory protective devices — Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 140:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Half masks and quarter masks — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 140:1998/AC:1999 |
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EN 142:2002 Respiratory protective devices — Mouthpiece assemblies — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 143:2000 Respiratory protective devices — Particle filters — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 143:2000/AC:2005 |
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EN 143:2000/A1:2006 |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 144-1:2000 Respiratory protective devices — Gas cylinder valves — Part 1: Thread connections for insert connector |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 144-1:2000/A1:2003 |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 144-1:2000/A2:2005 |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 144-2:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Gas cylinder valves — Part 2: Outlet connections |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 144-3:2003 Respiratory protective devices — Gas cylinder valves — Part 3: Outlet connections for diving gases Nitrox and oxygen |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 144-3:2003/AC:2003 |
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EN 145:1997 Respiratory protective devices — Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus compressed oxygen or compressed oxygen-nitrogen type — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 145:1997/A1:2000 |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 148-1:1999 Respiratory protective devices — Threads for facepieces — Part 1: Standard thread connection |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 148-2:1999 Respiratory protective devices — Threads for facepieces — Part 2: Centre thread connection |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 148-3:1999 Respiratory protective devices — Threads for facepieces — Part 3: Tread connection M 45 x 3 |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 149:2001+A1:2009 Respiratory protective devices — Filtering half masks to protect against particles — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 166:2001 Personal eye-protection — Specifications |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 169:2002 Personal eye-protection — Filters for welding and related techniques — Transmittance requirements and recommended use |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 170:2002 Personal eye-protection — Ultraviolet filters — Transmittance requirements and recommended use |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 172:1994 Personal eye protection — Sunglare filters for industrial use |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 172:1994/A1:2000 |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 172:1994/A2:2001 |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 174:2001 Personal eye-protection — Ski goggles for downhill skiing |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 175:1997 Personal protection — Equipment for eye and face protection during welding and allied processes |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 207:2017 Personal eye-protection equipment — Filters and eye-protectors against laser radiation (laser eye-protectors) |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 208:2009 Personal eye-protection — Eye-protectors for adjustment work on lasers and laser systems (laser adjustment eye-protectors) |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 250:2014 Respiratory equipment — Open-circuit self-contained compressed air diving apparatus — Requirements, testing and marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 342:2017 Protective clothing — Ensembles and garments for protection against cold |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 343:2003+A1:2007 Protective clothing — Protection against rain |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 343:2003+A1:2007/AC:2009 |
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EN 352-1:2002 Hearing protectors — General requirements — Part 1: Ear-Muffs |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 352-2:2002 Hearing protectors — General requirements — Part 2: Ear-plugs |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 352-3:2002 Hearing protectors — General requirements — Part 3: Ear-muffs attached to an industrial safety helmet |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 352-4:2001 Hearing protectors — Safety requirements and testing — Part 4: Level-dependent ear-muffs |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 352-4:2001/A1:2005 |
21.4.2018 |
Note 3 |
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CEN |
EN 352-5:2002 Hearing protectors — Safety requirements and testing — Part 5: Active noise reduction ear-muffs |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 352-5:2002/A1:2005 |
21.4.2018 |
Note 3 |
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CEN |
EN 352-6:2002 Hearing protectors — Safety requirements and testing — Part 6: Ear-muffs with electrical audio input |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 352-7:2002 Hearing protectors — Safety requirements and testing — Part 7: Level-dependent ear-plugs |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 352-8:2008 Hearing protectors — Safety requirements and testing — Part 8: Entertainment audio ear-muffs |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017 Personal fall protection equipment — Guided type fall arresters including an anchor line — Part 1: Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 353-2:2002 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 354:2010 Personal fall protection equipment — Lanyards |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 355:2002 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Energy absorbers |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 358:1999 Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height — Belts for work positioning and restraint and work positioning lanyards |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 360:2002 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Retractable type fall arresters |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 361:2002 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Full body harnesses |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 362:2004 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Connectors |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 365:2004 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 365:2004/AC:2006 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 374-1:2016 Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms — Part 1: Terminology and performance requirements for chemical risks (ISO 374-1:2016) |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 374-5:2016 Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms — Part 5: Terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms risks (ISO 374-5:2016) |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 379:2003+A1:2009 Personal eye-protection — Automatic welding filters |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 381-5:1995 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws — Part 5: Requirements for leg protectors |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 381-7:1999 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 7: Requirements for chainsaw protective gloves |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 381-9:1997 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws — Part 9: Requirements for chain saw protective gaiters |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 381-11:2002 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 11: Requirements for upper body protectors |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 388:2016 Protective gloves against mechanical risks |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 397:2012+A1:2012 Industrial safety helmets |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 402:2003 Respiratory protective devices — Lung governed demand self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask or mouthpiece assembly for escape — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 403:2004 Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue — Filtering devices with hood for escape from fire — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 404:2005 Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue — Filter self-rescuer from carbon monoxide with mouthpiece assembly |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 405:2001+A1:2009 Respiratory protective devices — Valved filtering half masks to protect against gases or gases and particles — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 407:2004 Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire) |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 420:2003+A1:2009 Protective gloves — General requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 421:2010 Protective gloves against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 443:2008 Helmets for fire fighting in buildings and other structures |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 469:2005 Protective clothing for firefighters — Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 469:2005/A1:2006 |
21.4.2018 |
Note 3 |
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EN 469:2005/AC:2006 |
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CEN |
EN 511:2006 Protective gloves against cold |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 564:2014 Mountaineering equipment — Accessory cord — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 565:2017 Mountaineering equipment — Tape — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 566:2017 Mountaineering equipment — Slings — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 567:2013 Mountaineering equipment — Rope clamps — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 568:2015 Mountaineering equipment — Ice anchors — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 569:2007 Mountaineering equipment — Pitons — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 659:2003+A1:2008 Protective gloves for firefighters |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 659:2003+A1:2008/AC:2009 |
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CEN |
EN 795:2012 Personal fall protection equipment — Anchor devices |
21.4.2018 |
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Warning: This publication does not concern the equipment described in:
In respect of types A, C and D, this publication does not concern either clauses: 4.5, 5.2.2, 6, 7; Annex A or Annex ZA. Accordingly, in respect of the equipment mentioned above, there shall be no presumption of conformity with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 because they are not considered to be PPE. |
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CEN |
EN 812:2012 Industrial bump caps |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 813:2008 Personal fall protection equipment — Sit harnesses |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 943-1:2015 Protective clothing against dangerous solid, liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid and solid aerosols — Part 1: Performance requirements for Type 1 (gas-tight) chemical protective suits |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 958:2017 Mountaineering equipment — Energy absorbing systems for use in klettersteig (via ferrata) climbing — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 966:2012+A1:2012 Helmets for airborne sports |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1073-2:2002 Protective clothing against radioactive contamination — Part 2: Requirements and test methods for non-ventilated protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1077:2007 Helmets for alpine skiers and snowboarders |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1078:2012+A1:2012 Helmets for pedal cyclists and for users of skateboards and roller skates |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1080:2013 Impact protection helmets for young children |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1082-1:1996 Protective clothing — Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives — Part 1: Chain mail gloves and arm guards |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1082-2:2000 Protective clothing — Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives — Part 2: Gloves and arm guards made of material other than chain mail |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1146:2005 Respiratory protective devices — Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus incorporating a hood for escape — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1149-5:2008 Protective clothing — Electrostatic properties — Part 5: Material performance and design requirements |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1150:1999 Protective clothing — Visibility clothing for non-professional use — Test methods and requirements |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1385:2012 Helmets for canoeing and white water sports |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1486:2007 Protective clothing for fire-fighters — Test methods and requirements for reflective clothing for specialised fire-fighting |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1497:2007 Personal fall protection equipment — Rescue harnesses |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1731:2006 Personal eye protection — Mesh eye and face protectors |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1827:1999+A1:2009 Respiratory protective devices — Half masks without inhalation valves and with separable filters to protect against gases or gases and particles or particles only — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1891:1998 Personal protective equipment for the prevention of falls from a height — Low stretch kernmantel ropes |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 1938:2010 Personal eye protection — Goggles for motorcycle and moped users |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 10819:2013 Mechanical vibration and shock — Hand-arm vibration — Measurement and evaluation of the vibration transmissibility of gloves at the palm of the hand (ISO 10819:2013) |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 10862:2009 Small craft — Quick release system for trapeze harness (ISO 10862:2009) |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 12021:2014 Respiratory equipment — Compressed gases for breathing apparatus |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 12083:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Filters with breathing hoses, (Non-mask mounted filters) - Particle filters, gas filters, and combined filters — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 12083:1998/AC:2000 |
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CEN |
EN 12270:2013 Mountaineering equipment — Chocks — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 12275:2013 Mountaineering equipment — Connectors — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 12276:2013 Mountaineering equipment — Frictional anchors — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 12277:2015 Mountaineering equipment — Harnesses — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 12278:2007 Mountaineering equipment — Pulleys — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12312-1:2013 Eye and face protection — Sunglasses and related eyewear — Part 1: Sunglasses for general use (ISO 12312-1:2013) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 12312-1:2013/A1:2015 |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12312-2:2015 Eye and face protection — Sunglasses and related eyewear — Part 2: Filters for direct observation of the sun (ISO 12312-2:2015) |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12401:2009 Small craft — Deck safety harness and safety line — Safety requirements and test methods (ISO 12401:2009) |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12402-5:2006 Personal flotation devices — Part 5: Buoyancy aids (level 50) - Safety requirements (ISO 12402-5:2006) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 12402-5:2006/AC:2006 |
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EN ISO 12402-5:2006/A1:2010 |
21.4.2018 |
Note 3 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12402-6:2006 Personal flotation devices — Part 6: Special purpose lifejackets and buoyancy aids — Safety requirements and additional test methods (ISO 12402-6:2006) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 12402-6:2006/A1:2010 |
21.4.2018 |
Note 3 |
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CEN |
EN ISO 12402-8:2006 Personal flotation devices — Part 8: Accessories — Safety requirements and test methods (ISO 12402-8:2006) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 12402-8:2006/A1:2011 |
21.4.2018 |
Note 3 |
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CEN |
EN 12477:2001 Protective gloves for welders |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 12477:2001/A1:2005 |
21.4.2018 |
Note 3 |
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CEN |
EN 12492:2012 Mountaineering equipment — Helmets for mountaineers — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 12841:2006 Personal fall protection equipment — Rope access systems — Rope adjustment devices |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 12941:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Powered filtering devices incorporating a helmet or a hood — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 12941:1998/A1:2003 |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 12941:1998/A2:2008 |
21.4.2018 |
Note 3 |
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CEN |
EN 12942:1998 Respiratory protective devices — Power assisted filtering devices incorporating full face masks, half masks or quarter masks — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 12942:1998/A1:2002 |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 12942:1998/A2:2008 |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13034:2005+A1:2009 Protective clothing against liquid chemicals — Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing offering limited protective performance against liquid chemicals (Type 6 and Type PB [6] equipment) |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13061:2009 Protective clothing — Shin guards for association football players — Requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13158:2009 Protective clothing — Protective jackets, body and shoulder protectors for equestrian use: For horse riders and those working with horses, and for horse drivers — Requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13178:2000 Personal eye-protection — Eye protectors for snowmobile users |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-1:2000 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 1: General requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-2:2000 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 2: Additional requirements and test methods for instep protectors, shin protectors and forearm protectors |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-3:2013 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 3: Additional requirements and test methods for trunk protectors |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-4:2001 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 4: Additional requirements and test methods for head protectors |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 13277-4:2001/A1:2007 |
21.4.2018 |
Note 3 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-5:2002 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 5: Additional requirements and test methods for genital protectors and abdominal protectors |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-6:2003 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 6: Additional requirements and test methods for breast protectors for females |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-7:2009 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 7: Additional requirements and test methods for hand and foot protectors |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13277-8:2017 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 8: Additional requirements and test methods for karate face protectors |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13356:2001 Visibility accessories for non-professional use — Test methods and requirements |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13484:2012 Helmets for users of luges |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13546:2002+A1:2007 Protective clothing — Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot and genital protectors for field hockey goal keepers, and shin protectors for field players — Requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13567:2002+A1:2007 Protective clothing — Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, genital and face protectors for fencers — Requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13594:2015 Protective gloves for motorcycle riders — Requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13595-1:2002 Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders — Jackets, trousers and one piece or divided suits — Part 1: General requirements |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13595-3:2002 Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders — Jackets, trousers and one-piece or divided suits — Part 3: Test method for determination of burst strength |
21.4.2018 |
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CEN |
EN 13634:2017 Protective footwear for motorcycle riders — Requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 13688:2013 Protective clothing — General requirements (ISO 13688:2013) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 13781:2012 Protective helmets for drivers and passengers of snowmobiles and bobsleighs |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 13794:2002 Respiratory protective devices — Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus for escape — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 13832-2:2006 Footwear protecting against chemicals — Part 2: Requirements for footwear resistant to chemicals under laboratory conditions |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 13832-3:2006 Footwear protecting against chemicals — Part 3: Requirements for footwear highly resistant to chemicals under laboratory conditions |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 13949:2003 Respiratory equipment — Open-circuit self-contained diving apparatus for use with compressed Nitrox and oxygen — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 13982-1:2004 Protective clothing for use against solid particulates — Part 1: Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing providing protection to the full body against airborne solid particulates (type 5 clothing) (ISO 13982-1:2004) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 13982-1:2004/A1:2010 |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 13998:2003 Protective clothing — Aprons, trousers and vests protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives (ISO 13998:2003) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14021:2003 Stone shields for off-road motorcycling suited to protect riders against stones and debris — Requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14052:2012+A1:2012 High performance industrial helmets |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14058:2017 Protective clothing — Garments for protection against cool environments |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14120:2003+A1:2007 Protective clothing — Wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors for users of roller sports equipment — Requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14126:2003 Protective clothing — Performance requirements and tests methods for protective clothing against infective agents |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14126:2003/AC:2004 |
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EN 14143:2013 Respiratory equipment — Self-contained re-breathing diving apparatus |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14225-1:2017 Diving suits — Part 1: Wet suits — Requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14225-2:2017 Diving suits — Part 2: Dry suits — Requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14225-3:2017 Diving suits — Part 3: Actively heated or cooled suit systems and components — Requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14328:2005 Protective clothing — Gloves and armguards protecting against cuts by powered knives — Requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14387:2004+A1:2008 Respiratory protective devices — Gas filter(s) and combined filter(s) - Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14435:2004 Respiratory protective devices — Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to be used with positive pressure only — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 14460:1999 Protective clothing for automobile racing drivers — Protection against heat and flame — Performance requirements and test methods (ISO 14460:1999) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 14460:1999/A1:2002 |
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EN 14529:2005 Respiratory protective devices — Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to include a positive pressure lung governed demand valve for escape purposes only |
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EN 14593-1:2005 Respiratory protective devices — Compressed air line breathing apparatus with demand valve — Part 1: Apparatus with a full face mask — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14594:2005 Respiratory protective devices — Continuous flow compressed air line breathing apparatus — Requirements, testing, marking |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 14594:2005/AC:2005 |
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EN 14605:2005+A1:2009 Protective clothing against liquid chemicals — performance requirements for clothing with liquid-tight (Type 3) or spray-tight (Type 4) connections, including items providing protection to parts of the body only (Types PB [3] and PB [4]) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 14877:2002 Protective clothing for abrasive blasting operations using granular abrasives (ISO 14877:2002) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 15027-1:2012 Immersion suits — Part 1: Constant wear suits, requirements including safety (ISO 15027-1:2012) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 15027-2:2012 Immersion suits — Part 2: Abandonment suits, requirements including safety (ISO 15027-2:2012) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 15090:2012 Footwear for firefighters |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 15151-1:2012 Mountaineering equipment — Braking devices — Part 1: Braking devices with manually assisted locking, safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 15333-1:2008 Respiratory equipment — Open-circuit umbilical supplied compressed gas diving apparatus — Part 1: Demand apparatus |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 15333-1:2008/AC:2009 |
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EN 15333-2:2009 Respiratory equipment — Open-circuit umbilical supplied compressed gas diving apparatus — Part 2: Free flow apparatus |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 15613:2008 Knee and elbow protectors for indoor sports — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 16027:2011 Protective clothing — Gloves with protective effect for association football goal keepers |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 16350:2014 Protective gloves — Electrostatic properties |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 16473:2014 Firefighters helmets — Helmets for technical rescue |
21.4.2018 |
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EN 16716:2017 Mountaineering equipment — Avalanche airbag systems — Safety requirements and test methods |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 17249:2013 Safety footwear with resistance to chain saw cutting (ISO 17249:2013) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 17249:2013/AC:2014 |
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EN ISO 20345:2011 Personal protective equipment — Safety footwear (ISO 20345:2011) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 20346:2014 Personal protective equipment — Protective footwear (ISO 20346:2014) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 20347:2012 Personal protective equipment — Occupational footwear (ISO 20347:2012) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 20471:2013 High visibility clothing — Test methods and requirements (ISO 20471:2013, Corrected version 2013-06-01) |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2016 |
21.4.2018 |
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EN ISO 27065:2017 Protective clothing — Performance requirements for protective clothing worn by operators applying pesticides and for re-entry workers (ISO 27065:2017) |
21.4.2018 |
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(1) OJ L 81, 31.3.2016, p. 51.
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(3) OJ C 338, 27.9.2014, p. 31.
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27.3.2018 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 113/65 |
Opinion of the Advisory Committee on Mergers given at its meeting of 21 September 2016 regarding a draft decision relating to Case M.7801 — Wabtec/Faiveley Transport
Rapporteur: Estonia
(2018/C 113/05)
Concentration
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The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the notified transaction constitutes a concentration within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation. |
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The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the notified transaction has a Union dimension pursuant to Article 1(3) of the Merger Regulation. |
Relevant markets
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The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission’s definitions of relevant product and geographic markets in the draft decision. |
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In particular, the Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission’s conclusions that:
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Competitive assessment
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The Advisory Committee agrees with that Commission that it is adequate to assess markets for rolling stock equipment at the OEM level, except for components that need regular replacement (e.g. friction materials and brake discs) for which a separate assessment at the IAM level is warranted. |
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The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the proposed transaction, as initially notified by the Notifying Party, is likely to significantly impede effective competition in the internal market or a substantial part thereof in particular as a result of the creation or strengthening of a dominant position with respect to:
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The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the proposed transaction would not result in significant impediment to effective competition with respect to any other relevant market concerned by the proposed transaction. |
Commitments
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The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the commitments are sufficient to remove the competition concerns raised by the proposed transaction with respect to:
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Compatibility with the internal market and the EEA Agreement
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The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that, subject to full compliance with the commitments, the proposed transaction is unlikely to significantly impede effective competition in the internal market or in a substantial part thereof. |
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The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the proposed transaction should be declared compatible with the internal market and the EEA Agreement in accordance with Article 8(2) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement. |
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27.3.2018 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 113/67 |
Final Report of the Hearing Officer (1)
Case M.7801 — Wabtec/Faiveley Transport
(2018/C 113/06)
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On 4 April 2016, the European Commission (the ‘Commission’) received a notification of a proposed transaction (hereinafter ‘the Proposed Transaction’) pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation (2), by which Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (‘Wabtec’) intends to acquire indirect sole control of the whole undertaking Faiveley Transport SA (‘Faiveley’) by way of purchase of shares. Wabtec is hereafter referred to as ‘the Notifying Party’ whereas Wabtec and Faiveley are collectively referred to as the ‘Parties’. |
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On 12 May 2016, the Commission adopted a decision to initiate proceedings pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) of the Merger Regulation finding that the Proposed Transaction raised serious doubts as to its compatibility with the internal market and the functioning of the EEA Agreement in relation to the markets for complete pneumatic brake systems and their subsystems (bogie brakes and pneumatic brake controls), pantographs, brake discs and friction materials. |
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On 17 June 2016, the Commission adopted a decision pursuant to Article 10(3) of the Merger Regulation, extending the second phase period for reviewing the Proposed Transaction and the deadline for adopting a final decision by 20 days with the agreement of the Notifying Party. |
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On 8 July 2016, the aforementioned time limit was suspended in accordance with Article 10(4) of the Merger Regulation and Article 9 of the Merger Implementing Regulation (3). The suspension ended on 13 July 2016. |
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On 25 July 2016, the Notifying Party submitted commitments to the Commission (‘First Commitments’) and the Commission launched a market test to assess whether these First Commitments were suitable to address the competition concerns maintained during its second phase review in relation to the markets for the production and supply of sintered brake pads and blocks in the independent aftermarket (‘IAM’) in the EEA. |
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On 16 August 2016, the Notifying Party submitted revised commitments to the Commission (‘Final Commitments’), after having received feedback from the Commission on its assessment of the First Commitments, including the results of the market test. |
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There were no applications to be heard as an interested third person in the present proceedings. |
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The Commission did not issue a statement of objections pursuant to Article 13(2) of the Merger Implementing Regulation. There was no formal oral hearing in accordance with Article 14 of that regulation. |
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The draft decision declares the Proposed Transaction compatible with the internal market and the EEA Agreement, subject to full compliance by the Notifying Party with the Final Commitments as conditions and obligations attached to the draft decision. |
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Pursuant to Article 16 of Decision 2011/695/EU, I have examined whether the draft decision deals only with objections in respect of which the Parties have been afforded the opportunity of making known their views. I conclude that it does. |
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I have not received any further procedural request or complaint during the present proceedings and overall I consider that the effective exercise of procedural rights has been respected. |
Brussels, 22 September 2016.
Joos STRAGIER
(1) Pursuant to Articles 16 and 17 of Decision 2011/695/EU of the President of the European Commission of 13 October 2011 on the function and terms of reference of the hearing officer in certain competition proceedings (OJ L 275, 20.10.2011, p. 29) (‘Decision 2011/695/EU’).
(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1) (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 of 7 April 2004 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 133, 30.4.2004, p. 1) (the ‘Merger Implementing Regulation’).
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27.3.2018 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 113/68 |
Summary of Commission Decision
of 4 October 2016
declaring a concentration compatible with the internal market and the functioning of the EEA Agreement
(Case M.7801 — Wabtec/Faiveley Transport)
(notified under document C(2016) 6325)
(Only the English version is authentic)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2018/C 113/07)
On 4 October 2016, the Commission adopted a Decision in a merger case under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (the EC Merger Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 8(2) of that Regulation. A non-confidential version of the full Decision, as the case may be in the form of a provisional version, can be found in English on the website of the Directorate-General for Competition, at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/index_en.html
I. THE PARTIES
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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (‘Wabtec’) is a US-based international undertaking active in the manufacture and supply of railway equipment and in the provision of services in the railway sector. It is the market leader on the American continent. |
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Faiveley Transport SA (‘Faiveley’) is a French-based undertaking active in the manufacture and supply of integrated systems and services for the railway sector. Its activities focus on the European market. |
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Wabtec is hereinafter referred to as the ‘Notifying Party’ whereas Wabtec and Faiveley are collectively referred to as the ‘Parties’. |
II. THE TRANSACTION
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The transaction consists in Wabtec acquiring within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation indirect sole control of the whole of Faiveley by way of purchase of shares (the ‘Transaction’). |
III. UNION DIMENSION
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The Parties have a combined aggregate worldwide turnover of more than EUR 2 500 million (2) (Wabtec EUR 2 292 million; Faiveley EUR 1 048 million). The combined aggregate turnover of the undertakings concerned is more than EUR 100 million and the aggregate turnover of each of them is more than EUR 25 million in each of Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom. Each of the undertakings concerned has a Union-wide turnover in excess of EUR 100 million (Wabtec EUR […] million; Faiveley EUR […] million) but they do not achieve more than two thirds of their aggregate Union-wide turnovers within one and the same Member State. |
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The concentration therefore has a Union dimension pursuant to Article 1(3) of the Merger Regulation. |
IV. PROCEDURE
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On 4 April 2016, the Commission received the notification in the case. |
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On 12 May 2016, the Commission adopted a decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) of the Merger Regulation, opening proceedings. |
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On 17 June 2016, the Commission adopted a decision pursuant to Article 10(3) of the Merger Regulation, extending the deadline for adopting a final decision by 20 days with agreement of the Notifying Party. |
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On 8 July 2016, the time limit for adopting a final decision was suspended in accordance with Article 10(4) of the Merger Regulation and Article 9 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 (3) implementing the Merger Regulation. The suspension ended on 13 July 2016. |
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On 25 July 2016, the Notifying Party submitted commitments to the Commission (‘First Commitments’). |
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On 25 July 2016, the Commission launched a market test to assess whether the First Commitments were suitable to address the competition concerns identified by the Commission. |
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On 16 August 2016, the Notifying Party submitted revised commitments to the Commission (‘Final Commitments’). |
V. RELEVANT PRODUCT MARKETS (4)
a. Original equipment market (‘OEM’) and independent aftermarket (‘IAM’)
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In the train industry, trade generally takes place on two levels: (i) sales to original equipment manufacturers (‘OEMs’), including both rolling stock manufacturers and subsystem manufacturers; and (ii) sales in the independent aftermarket (‘IAM’) to train operators. |
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In line with the findings in a previous case (5), the Commission concluded that, since the IAM largely follows and mirrors the situation in the OEM market, it is adequate to assess the markets for train systems and subsystems at the OEM level. However, for components that need regular replacement during the life span of a train (for instance friction materials and brake discs), the Commission has assessed the IAM level separately. |
b. Pneumatic friction brake systems and their subsystems
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There are a number of different technical solutions to slow down or stop a train, such as friction brakes, magnetic brakes and dynamic brakes. Only friction brakes are relevant for the assessment of the Transaction. |
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In line with the findings in a previous case (6), the Commission concluded that the manufacture and supply of complete friction brake systems for rail vehicles constitutes a distinct market (as opposed to other types of brakes) and that a distinction can be drawn between pneumatic and hydraulic systems. |
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The Commission further concluded that the market for complete friction brake systems is likely at least differentiated between electronically controlled (‘electro-pneumatic’) and non-electronically controlled systems, and that it cannot be excluded that further differentiation could be made according to the type of rolling stock in question (e.g. high-speed, regional, underground etc.). The Commission did not however conclude on this question as the outcome of the competitive assessment remained the same under all alternatives. |
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In addition, the Commission concluded that separate markets exist for subsystems of pneumatic friction brake systems: (i) bogie brakes; (ii) brake controls; and (iii) air-supply units. The Commission further noted that, for brake controls, similar considerations between electronic and non-electronic brake controls would apply as for complete pneumatic friction brake systems. For bogie brakes, disc brakes (7) and tread brakes (8) likely constitute separate markets. The Commission did however not conclude on the exact product market definitions as the outcome of the competitive assessment remained the same under all alternatives. |
c. Pantographs and contact strips
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A pantograph is the equipment used to transfer electric current from overhead lines (catenaries) to a rail-operated vehicle (9). On the top of the pantograph head, a contact strip is placed for the actual contact with the catenary. |
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The Commission concluded that the relevant market should be either the manufacture and supply of pantographs for all types of rolling stock, or that the market should be segmented according to the type of rolling stock in question. The market investigation showed indications that, in particular, pantographs for high-speed trains may constitute a distinct market (as opposed to, for instance pantographs for mainline and regional EMUs). The Commission did not however conclude on this question as the outcome of the competitive assessment remained the same under all alternatives. |
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In addition, the Commission concluded that a distinct market exists for contact strips. |
d. Friction materials
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Friction brake systems cause a train to slow down or stop by converting kinetic energy into heat. Friction materials are essential parts of such a brake system that, when pressed against a brake disc or wheel tread, provide the required friction for the conversion of the energy form. |
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Friction materials for train applications primarily come in two different compositions: organic and sintered (10). They also take two main shapes: brake pads for disc brakes (pressed against a brake disc) and brake shoes/blocks for tread brakes (pressed directly against a wheel tread). |
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The Commission concluded that separate product markets exist for (i) organic pads; (ii) sintered pads; (iii) organic blocks; and (iv) sintered blocks. Each of these markets should also be segmented between OEM and IAM sales. The Commission left open as to whether a market for sintered pads should be further segmented between rigid and flexible pads as well as between pucks and pads. |
e. Brake discs
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Brake discs are components of a mechanical bogie brake. Brake pads are pressed onto the brake discs, causing kinetic energy to transform into heat in order to slow down or stop the train. |
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The Commission concluded that brake discs constitute a distinct market. The market should also be segmented between OEM and IAM sales. |
VI. RELEVANT GEOGRAPHIC MARKETS
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The Commission concluded that the relevant geographic markets for all products concerned by the Transaction are EEA-wide. |
VII. ASSESSMENT
a. Significant impediment to effective competition
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The Commission has reached the conclusion that the Transaction would significantly impede effective competition in the markets for
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Effective competition in those markets would be significantly impeded by the Transaction for the following main reasons. |
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First, the Parties' combined market shares would be high: [60-70] % in sintered pads, with an increment of [10-20] percentage points, and [90-100] % in blocks, with an increment of [0-5] percentage points. The remaining competitors would be few — in practice only Federal Mogul and Knorr-Bremse — and they would be significantly smaller. Moreover, Knorr-Bremse's sales partially stem from sales of sintered materials by Wabtec to Knorr-Bremse. |
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Second, the Parties are close competitors. They are often approved suppliers for the same rolling stock fleets and they compete fiercely for major projects. For instance, the Parties recently submitted numerous rounds of constantly decreasing prices when bidding against each other in a tender organised by the French train operator SNCF for the supply of sintered brake pads for its TGV fleet. |
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Third, suppliers of organic friction materials do not significantly constrain suppliers of sintered materials. Switching between sintered and organic friction material is rare and technically troublesome. |
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Fourth, entry barriers are high. Developing sintered friction materials requires significant investment and, as the products are key safety components of a train, they are subject to stringent regulatory requirements. Entry of new competitors post-Transaction looks unlikely. |
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Fifth, several market participants — including train operators, rolling stock manufacturers, friction material competitors and a brake system competitor — expressed concerns. They have submitted that the Transaction would result in reduced competition and increased prices in these markets. |
b. No significant impediment to effective competition
Complete friction brake systems
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The Parties' activities in complete friction brake systems only overlap if the potential segment of freight cars/(non-electro) pneumatic friction systems is assessed. However, the combined market share remains below 20 % and thus no affected markets arise. |
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With respect to passenger applications, the demand in the EEA consists of electro-pneumatic brake systems that have become a de facto standard in all new passenger rolling stock projects. The Parties' activities do not overlap with respect to such brake systems in the EEA as Wabtec lacks the kind of electronic brake control required in the EEA and thus cannot offer them (11). |
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After its phase I investigation, the Commission was nonetheless concerned that Wabtec could have been a potential entrant into the market for complete (electro-) pneumatic friction brake systems where Knorr-Bremse is currently the clear market leader (with at least [70-80] % of the market) and Faiveley is the sole competitor. Wabtec had been developing two electronic brake control systems, […] and […], and there was evidence that Wabtec had intended to launch them in the EEA. However, after the phase II investigation, the Commission concluded that its concerns were not fully substantiated and that significant impediment to effective competition could not be established according to the requisite legal standard. That was mainly for the following reasons. |
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First, Wabtec's […] product would be technically and commercially unsuitable for the EEA. The product had been developed as a US-led project without taking into account the technical requirements of the EEA-market, and it was also too […] compared to the competitors' products. Wabtec's internal documents further showed that Wabtec did not believe in the product internally. |
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40. |
Second, while […] would likely be technically and commercially more on par with the products competitors are currently selling in the EEA, it is still in early stages of development and will require significant further design effort to complete. |
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41. |
Third, contrary to the Commission's findings in phase I, technical innovation in the market is dynamic and not only incremental. During the phase II investigation, Faiveley disclosed to the Commission that it is launching a new brake control product in 2016. The product is technically and commercially significantly more advanced than Faiveley's current products. The Commission concluded that such development would make it even harder for Wabtec to enter as it would need not only to reach the current level on the market but meet the new developments of the existing competitors as well. It became likely that, for instance […] would be outdated and require significant new designing, making its entry less certain and in any event later than expected. |
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Fourth, suppliers of subsystems exert competitive pressure. While these suppliers cannot offer complete friction brake systems, many rolling stock manufacturers have the capability to integrate subsystems into complete friction brake systems and have used that as a negotiation tool in the past. |
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43. |
Fifth, while some market participants raised some concerns with respect to complete friction brake systems, others rather considered that the Transaction could be positive by enabling Faiveley to compete more strongly against the clear market leader Knorr-Bremse. |
Friction brake subsystems
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44. |
The Commission concluded that the Transaction would not give rise to competition concerns related to friction brake subsystems. |
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45. |
With respect to mechanical bogie brakes, the Parties' activities overlap in the supply of disc brakes where they achieve a combined market share of approximately [30-40] %. However, the other main competitors, Knorr-Bremse and Dako, remain strong. A majority of rolling stock manufactures also considered they would have adequate alternatives even post-Transaction. |
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46. |
With respect to brake controls, the Commission concluded that the same considerations as for complete (electro-) pneumatic friction brake systems apply. |
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47. |
With respect to air-supply systems, the Parties activities do not overlap in the EEA as Wabtec does not currently offer such systems. The Commission also did not find evidence of Wabtec being a potential entrant into this market. |
Pantographs and contact strips
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In pantographs, the Parties' combined market shares reach [30-40] % if looking at all types of rolling stock together. For some potential subsegments, the market share would be higher, for instance [40-50] % in high-speed trains and [60-70] % in locomotives. Nonetheless, for the following main reasons, the Commission concluded that the Transaction does not give rise to competition concerns in respect of pantographs. |
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49. |
First, the Commission concluded that market shares alone are not completely descriptive of the market participants' positions. That is, for instance due to the low number of tenders per year (particularly in high-speed trains) and the resulting volatility in the market shares. In addition, the volume of sales and thus the market shares largely depend not on the pantograph manufacturer but on the success of the train platform (standardised trains sold in series, typical for instance for locomotives) on which the pantographs are installed. |
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50. |
Second, the Parties do not appear to be very close competitors and in the majority of tenders they do not meet. They seem to be strong in pantographs for different types of rolling stock, Faiveley focussing on high-speed while Wabtec is stronger for instance in mainline. |
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Third, a number of competitors will remain (such as Schunk, Contact, Richard, EC Engineering and Sécheron). Even the smaller competitors seem motivated to and capable of developing their products further and thus increasing their presence throughout the different potential segments. |
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Fourth, rolling stock manufacturers appear to have a significant role in pantographs: They have collaborated with pantograph suppliers to develop pantographs for new trains in the past, and many of them indicated that they could start in-house production or sponsor pantograph suppliers if needed. In general, rolling stock manufacturers seem to have purchasing power. |
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53. |
Finally, the Commission notes that contact strips would not give rise to horizontal overlaps as Faiveley does not produce them. The Commission further concluded that the Transaction would not give rise to vertical concerns. This is mainly due to the fact that (i) Wabtec's market share in contact strips remains low at less than [10-20] %, indicating no ability for input foreclosure; and (ii) the Parties' already source [50-60] % of their contact strip demand from Wabtec. A number of significant suppliers would remain in the market, including Schunk as well as a number of independent suppliers with no pantograph production of their own (such as Morgan and Mersen). |
Vertical links created by friction materials
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54. |
The Transaction gives rise to vertical links between (i) the upstream supply of friction materials (OEM); and (ii) the downstream supply of brake systems (as well as bogie brakes). For the following reasons, the Commission concluded that those vertical links do not give rise to significant impediment to effective competition. |
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55. |
Concerning input foreclosure, the Commission concluded that the merged entity would neither have the ability nor incentive to foreclose, and that input foreclosure would likely not have significant detrimental effect on competition downstream. |
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56. |
In particular, the merged entity would lack the ability to foreclose its downstream competitors as the main competitor — and the only such competitor to be concerned by foreclosure — Knorr Bremse, has friction material production capacity (via its ICER joint venture) and could increase production. The Commission also noted that Knorr-Bremse has entered into an agreement with Wabtec whereby […], allowing Knorr-Bremse time to develop its own production. |
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57. |
The Commission further concluded that the merged entity would lack the incentive to engage in input foreclosure as it would unlikely be able to increase its downstream sales adequately to recoup lost upstream profits. |
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58. |
Finally, the Final Commitments — aimed at dispelling horizontal competition concerns in sintered friction materials — would also provide for a potential alternative source of supply for downstream competitors. |
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59. |
With respect to customer foreclosure, which would mainly relate to organic friction materials, the Commission concluded that the merged entity would neither have the ability or incentive to foreclose, and that customer foreclosure would likely not have significant detrimental effect on competition downstream. |
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60. |
In particular, the merged entity would lack the ability to engage in customer foreclosure as the Parties are not the most important customers of OEM friction material suppliers (the most important customer overall being Knorr-Bremse with approximately [70-80] % of the downstream market). Moreover, up to 95 % of friction materials are sold on the IAM and not on the OEM. As IAM sales appear not to be totally dependent on OEM sales, suppliers of the merged entity, such as Federal Mogul, could continue to sell to the IAM that represents an overwhelming majority of the total market. For organic materials, dual-sourcing also occurs more often and is easier than for sintered materials. Therefore, customers could counter-act any foreclosure strategy by dual-sourcing. |
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61. |
The Commission further concluded that the merged entity would lack the incentive to engage in customer foreclosure as it would likely not be able to significantly benefit from such a behaviour on the upstream (due to the strong position of Federal Mogul and the presence of other organic friction material suppliers) or downstream markets (due, among others, to the strong position of Knorr-Bremse). |
Brake discs
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62. |
The Parties' activities overlap in the supply of brake discs in the IAM in the EEA. Nonetheless, the Commission concluded that the overlap does not give rise to significant impediment to effective competition. |
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63. |
In particular, the Parties' combined market share remains modest ([30-40] %) and a number of alternative competitors, such as Ibre and Kovis, will remain on the market. A majority of train operators also indicated that they would continue to have adequate alternative suppliers post-Transaction. |
VIII. COMMITMENTS
a. Description of the Final Commitments
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64. |
In order to address the aforementioned competition concerns in the markets for sintered friction pads and blocks/shoes in the EEA, the Notifying Party submitted Final Commitments on 16 August 2016. The Final Commitments included modifications to take account of the results of the market test the Commission conducted on the First Commitments. |
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65. |
In the Final Commitments, the Notifying Party proposes to divest Faiveley's entire friction material business, Faiveley Transport Gennevilliers (‘FTG’), to a suitable purchaser (‘Divestment Business’). FTG is the previous Carbon Lorraine business that Faiveley acquired in 2008. |
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66. |
The Divestment Business will include all tangible and intangible assets of FTG and its entire personnel. Sales relationships currently handled through other subsidiaries of Faiveley will be transferred to FTG, and the merged entity will, for an interim period, refer to the Divestment Business customer requests for friction materials that are currently produced by FTG. The merged entity will also sub-contract to the Divestment Business a part of the volume for the supply of TGV brake pads that Wabtec supplies to SNCF after winning a tender against Faiveley recently (subject to SNCF's agreement). |
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67. |
The Notifying Party further commits to ensure that: (i) at the purchaser's option, the purchaser will be able to acquire the intra-group debt of FTG at a set maximum price; (ii) the sale and purchase agreement will include an incentive scheme to incentivise the purchaser to make investments in the Divestment Business; and (iii) the purchaser will have an ability to sell internationally to railway industry customers. |
b. Assessment of the Final Commitments
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68. |
The Commission concluded that the Final Commitments are adequate and suitable to remove the competition concerns identified by the Commission. In particular, the commitments will remove all overlap between the Parties in the supply of sintered brake pads and blocks/shoes. |
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69. |
The Final Commitments include adequate measures to take into account the feedback received in the market test on the First Commitments. Notably, measures are included to (i) enhance the Divestment Business' capital structure by transferring to the purchaser at advantageous terms all intra-group debt currently owed by FTG to Faiveley; (ii) correctly incentivise the purchaser to invest in the Divestment Business; and (iii) require that the Divestment Business be purchased by someone that will have adequate access to international railway customers. |
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70. |
Finally, the Commission noted that the Divestment Business had been a viable competitor in the sintered friction materials market prior to its vertical integration with Faiveley. Therefore the Commission considered the Divestment Business can be a viable standalone business without being vertically integrated, and will continue to exert the same level of competitive pressure on the sintered friction materials market after the Transaction. |
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71. |
In its draft decision, the Commission has, therefore, reached the conclusion that the Transaction, as modified by the Final Commitments submitted by the Notifying Party, would not lead to significant impediment to effective competition with respect to the production and supply of sintered brake pads or blocks/shoes. |
IX. CONCLUSION AND PROPOSAL
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The draft concludes that, subject to full compliance with the Final Commitments, the proposed concentration would not significantly impede effective competition in the internal market or in a substantial part of it. Consequently, the concentration should be declared compatible with the internal market and the EEA Agreement, in accordance with Articles 2(2) and Article 8(2) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement. |
(2) Turnover calculated in accordance with Article 5 of the Merger Regulation and the Commission Consolidated Jurisdictional Notice (OJ C 95, 16.4.2008, p. 1).
(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 of 7 April 2004 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 133, 30.4.2004, p. 1).
(4) In addition to the markets described in this section, the Parties' activities overlap with respect to (i) train doors; (ii) energy meters; and (iii) event recorders. However, the Parties' combined market shares in train doors and energy meters in the EEA will remain below 20 % and will thus not give rise to affected markets. With respect to event recorders, the Parties' combined market share will, under one market delineation alternative, reach [20-30] % but the market share increment will remain at only [0-5] percentage points. Therefore, those markets are not discussed further in this note.
(5) M.7538 — Knorr-Bremse/Vossloh, paragraph 36.
(6) M.7538 — Knorr-Bremse/Vossloh, paragraph 48. The question was ultimately left open in decision.
(7) A disc brake consists of a brake disc and a brake caliper unit, which typically combines a brake cylinder, brake rigging and a slack adjuster. A disc brake causes the brake action by pressing a friction material (called ‘brake pad’) against the brake disc that is mounted either on an axle of the bogie or on a wheel.
(8) A tread brake typically consists of a brake cylinder, brake rigging, a slack adjuster and a brake shoe holder. A tread brake causes the brake action by pressing a friction material (called ‘brake shoe’ or ‘brake block’) directly against the surface of a wheel tread.
(9) In some applications, such as typically in underground trains, different technical solutions such as third rail collector shoes may be used. The Transaction only concerns overhead pantographs.
(10) Earlier, also cast iron was extensively used but it is being replaced by sintered and organic materials due to, for instance noise regulations.
(11) Wabtec offers electronic brake controls outside of the EEA, for instance in the US. However, the regulatory requirements and customer expectations are significantly different and more stringent in the EEA.
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27.3.2018 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 113/75 |
Opinion of the Advisory Committee on mergers given at its meeting of 8 January 2018 regarding a draft decision relating to Case M.8306 — Qualcomm/NXP Semiconductors
Rapporteur: Slovakia
(2018/C 113/08)
Concentration
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The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the notified transaction constitutes a concentration within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (1). |
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2. |
The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the notified transaction has an EU dimension pursuant to Article 1(2) of the Merger Regulation. |
Market definition
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3. |
The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission’s definitions of the relevant product and geographic markets in the draft Decision. |
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4. |
In particular, the Advisory Committee agrees that the following product markets should be distinguished:
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Competitive assessment
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5. |
The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission’s assessment that the merged entity’s strategy of increasing royalties for MIFARE or ceasing the licensing of MIFARE altogether to competitors, in addition to a mixed bundling conduct applied to LTE baseband chipsets, NFC chips and MIFARE-enable chips, would have the effect of foreclosing competitors of baseband chipsets and NFC and SE chips, and therefore the Transaction gives rise to a significant impediment to effective competition in the markets for LTE baseband chipsets and NFC and SE chips. |
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6. |
The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission’s assessment that the merged entity’s strategy of degradation of interoperability would compound the foreclosure effects generated by the increase of MIFARE royalties or ceasing the licensing of MIFARE altogether to competitors, in addition to a mixed bundling conduct applied to LTE baseband chipsets, NFC chips and MIFARE-enable chips. |
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7. |
The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission’s assessment that the merged entity will likely leverage the combined NFC IP portfolio in order to impose disproportionately higher royalty rates for the merged entity’s NFC patents compared to total royalties which the Parties could have extracted for the relevant patents in the absence of the Transaction and therefore the Transaction will give rise a significant impediment to effective competition in the relevant technology markets. |
Remedy
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8. |
The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the final commitments offered by the Notifying Party on 12 December 2017 remove the significant impediment to effective competition in relation to the markets for LTE baseband chipsets and NFC and SE chips. |
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9. |
The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the final commitments offered by the Notifying Party on 12 December 2017 remove the significant impediment to effective competition in relation to the markets for NFC patents. |
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10. |
The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the notified transaction must therefore be declared compatible with the internal market in accordance with Articles 2(2) and 8(2) of the Merger Regulation. |
(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (‘the Merger Regulation’).
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27.3.2018 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 113/77 |
Final Report of the Hearing Officer (1)
Qualcomm/NXP Semiconductors
(M.8306)
(2018/C 113/09)
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1. |
On 28 April 2017, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration by which Qualcomm Incorporated, through its subsidiary Qualcomm River Holdings BV (together ‘Qualcomm’) would acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (2) (the ‘Merger Regulation’) control over the whole of NXP Semiconductors NV (‘NXP’) by way of a purchase of shares (the ‘Proposed Transaction’). Qualcomm and NXP are designated hereinafter as the ‘Parties’. |
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2. |
On 9 June 2017, the Commission adopted a decision initiating proceedings pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) of the Merger Regulation. In that decision, the Commission indicated that the Proposed Transaction falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation and that it raised serious doubts as to its compatibility with the internal market and the EEA Agreement. |
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3. |
On 28 June 2017, Qualcomm submitted written comments on the decision initiating proceedings. |
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4. |
During the phase II investigation, the Commission sent several requests for information to the Parties pursuant to Article 11(2) of the Merger Regulation. On 28 June 2017 the Commission adopted a decision under Article 11(3) of the Merger Regulation, compelling Qualcomm to supply certain information which the Commission had requested on 14 June 2017 pursuant to Article 11(2) of the Merger Regulation and which Qualcomm had failed to submit within the time limit fixed by the Commission. This decision also suspended the time limit laid down in Article 10(3) of the Merger Regulation until the end of the day the Commission would receive the required information. The deadline suspension ended on 16 August 2017, following Qualcomm’s submission to the Commission of the information sought. |
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5. |
On 5 September 2017, the Commission adopted a second decision pursuant to Article 11(3) of the Merger Regulation, compelling Qualcomm to supply information which the Commission had requested on 14 June 2017 pursuant to Article 11(2) of the Merger Regulation and which Qualcomm had failed to submit within the time limit fixed by the Commission. This decision also suspended the time limit referred to in Article 10(3) of the Merger Regulation as of 17 August 2017 until the end of the day the Commission would receive the required information. |
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6. |
On 4 October 2017, the Commission adopted a third decision pursuant to Articles 11(3) and 15 of the Merger Regulation, compelling Qualcomm to supply certain information and documents responsive to its information request of 14 June 2017, which had not yet been provided to the Commission and imposing a periodic penalty payment should Qualcomm fail to supply the information requested within the period prescribed. On 17 November 2017, Qualcomm completed its response to the Commission’s information request of 14 June 2017 and the suspension of the time limit expired at the end of that day. |
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7. |
Qualcomm submitted a first set of proposed formal commitments on 5 October 2017. The Commission launched the market test of the proposed commitments on 6 October 2017. On the basis of feedback from the Commission’s market testing of this package, Qualcomm formally submitted revised commitments on 10 November 2017 (the ‘Final Commitments’). Qualcomm submitted slightly revised versions of the Final Commitments on 15 November 2017, 12 December 2017 and 18 December 2017. |
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8. |
There were no applications to be heard as an interested third person in the present proceedings. |
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9. |
The Commission did not issue a statement of objections pursuant to Article 13(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 (3). There was no formal oral hearing in accordance with Article 14 of that regulation. |
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10. |
The draft decision declares the Proposed Transaction compatible with the internal market and the EEA Agreement, subject to certain conditions and obligations that Qualcomm must comply with. |
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11. |
Pursuant to Article 16 of Decision 2011/695/EU, I have examined whether the draft decision deals only with objections in respect of which the parties have been afforded the opportunity of making known their views. I conclude that it does. |
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12. |
Overall, I consider that the effective exercise of procedural rights has been respected during the present proceedings. |
Brussels, 10 January 2018.
Joos STRAGIER
(1) Pursuant to Articles 16 and 17 of Decision 2011/695/EU of the President of the European Commission of 13 October 2011 on the function and terms of reference of the hearing officer in certain competition proceedings (OJ L 275, 20.10.2011, p. 29) (‘Decision 2011/695/EU’).
(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 133, 30.4.2004, p. 1; corrigendum OJ L 172, 6.5.2004, p. 9)
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27.3.2018 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 113/79 |
Summary of Commission Decision
of 18 January 2018
declaring a concentration to be compatible with the internal market and the EEA agreement (Case M.8306 — Qualcomm/NXP Semiconductors)
(2018/C 113/10)
I. THE PROCEDURE
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On 28 April 2017 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (the ‘Merger Regulation’) by which the undertaking Qualcomm Incorporated (United States of America), through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary Qualcomm River Holdings B.V. (the Netherlands) (together referred to as ‘Qualcomm’ or the ‘Notifying Party’) would acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of NXP Semiconductors N.V. (‘NXP’, the Netherlands) by way of a purchase of shares (the ‘Transaction’). Qualcomm and NXP are jointly referred to as the ‘Parties’. |
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2. |
Based on the results of the phase I market investigation, the Commission raised serious doubts as to the compatibility of the Transaction with the internal market and adopted a decision to initiate proceedings pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) of the Merger Regulation on 9 June 2017. The Notifying Party submitted its written comments to the Article 6(1)(c) decision on 28 June 2017. |
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3. |
On 28 June 2017, the Commission adopted a decision pursuant to Article 11(3) of the Merger Regulation, compelling the Notifying Party to supply the information which it had requested on 14 June 2017 with request for information 18 (RFI 18) pursuant to Article 11(2) of the Merger Regulation, which the Notifying Party had failed to submit within the time limit fixed by the Commission. The decision also suspended the time limit laid down in Article 10(3) of the Merger Regulation until the end of the day the Commission would receive the required information. On 16 August 2017, the Notifying Party submitted a response to RFI 18 and the suspension of the time limit expired at the end of that day. |
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4. |
On 5 September 2017, the Commission adopted a decision pursuant to Article 11(3) of the Merger Regulation, compelling the Notifying Party to supply the information which it had requested on 14 June 2017 with request for information 20 (RFI 20) pursuant to Article 11(2) of the Merger Regulation, which the Notifying Party had failed to submit within the time limit fixed by the Commission. The decision also suspended the time limit referred to in Article 10(3) of the Merger Regulation as of 17 August 2017 until the end of the day the Commission would receive the required information. On 4 October 2017, the Commission adopted a decision pursuant to Article 11(3) and Article 15 of the Merger Regulation, compelling the Notifying Party to supply certain information and documents responsive to RFI 20, which had not yet been provided to the Commission and imposing a periodic penalty payment should the Notifying Party fail to supply the information requested within the period prescribed. On 17 November 2017, the Notifying Party completed its response to RFI 20 and the suspension of the time limit expired at the end of that day. |
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5. |
On 5 October 2017, the Notifying Party proposed formal commitments to eliminate the Commission's findings that the Transaction would give rise to a significant impediment to effective competition. The Commission launched the market test for the commitments on 6 October 2017. Taking into account the Commission's comments and the feedback from the market test, the Notifying Party subsequently submitted a final set of commitments on 10 November 2017 (1). |
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6. |
The Advisory Committee discussed the draft of this Decision on 8 January 2018 and issued a favourable opinion (2). |
II. THE PARTIES AND THE CONCENTRATION
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7. |
Qualcomm is active in the development and sale of integrated circuits (‘ICs’) and system software. Qualcomm develops and supplies ICs for mobile devices, in particular baseband chipsets. Qualcomm also operates an intellectual property (‘IP’) licensing programme. Qualcomm's IP portfolio includes standard essential patents (‘SEPs’) related to cellular technology. |
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8. |
NXP is active in the manufacturing and sale of semiconductors, in particular ICs and single unit (discrete) semiconductors. NXP sells High Performance Mixed Signal devices, which comprise application-specific semiconductors and system solutions. |
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9. |
On 27 October 2016, Qualcomm entered into a purchase agreement with NXP, pursuant to which Qualcomm will commence a tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of NXP, thus acquiring sole control of NXP. The Transaction therefore constitutes a concentration pursuant to Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation. |
III. UNION DIMENSION
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10. |
The undertakings concerned have a combined aggregate world-wide turnover of more than EUR 5 000 million. Each of them has a Union-wide turnover of more than EUR 250 million, but they do not achieve more than two-thirds of their aggregate Union-wide turnover within one and the same Member State. The notified operation therefore has a Union dimension. |
IV. RELEVANT MARKETS
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11. |
The Transaction concerns semiconductors for mobile devices, semiconductors for automotive applications, and semiconductors for Internet of Things (‘IoT’) applications. |
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12. |
The Transaction raises competition concerns in relation to semiconductors for mobile devices, and in particular baseband chipsets, Near Field Communication (‘NFC’) and Secure Element (‘SE’) technology, transit service technology, and IP related to NFC technology. |
a. Baseband chipsets
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13. |
For the purpose of providing mobile cellular connectivity, mobile devices rely on a baseband processor, which enables the connection of mobile devices to mobile telecommunication networks. A baseband processor/modem is paired with a Radio Frequency IC and a Power Management IC and combined, the three components are referred to as a ‘baseband chipset’. Baseband chipsets are sold either on a standalone basis or combined with an application processor (‘integrated baseband chipsets’), which runs the operating system and applications of mobile devices. Baseband chipsets implement one or multiple cellular standards, with later generation baseband chipsets often being backward compatible with earlier cellular standards (‘multi-mode’). |
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14. |
The Commission considers that the relevant product market consists of standalone and integrated baseband chipsets, segmented by cellular standard (LTE, UMTS, CDMA, GSM). In particular, chipsets compliant with LTE are not constrained by chipsets compliant with other cellular and non-cellular connectivity technologies. In addition, single-mode LTE baseband chipsets do not exert a constraint on multi-mode LTE chipsets that are also compliant with UMTS and GSM. The relevant product market excludes captive production which is not likely to effectively constrain the merchant market. |
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15. |
The geographic market for baseband chipsets is likely worldwide. |
b. NFC/SE technology
NFC chips
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16. |
NFC chips are radio chips that support the NFC short-range wireless connectivity standard, which is considered by device Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for a number of uses including mobile payments and mobile ticketing/fare collection. |
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17. |
The Commission considers that the relevant product market consists of NFC chips (and the underlying technology), which are not constrained by other technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy (‘BTLE’), Quick Response (‘QR’) codes, and Magnetic Secure Transaction (‘MST’). The relevant product market excludes captive production. |
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18. |
The geographic market for NFC chips is likely worldwide. |
SE chips
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19. |
To secure NFC-based communications, NFC chips can be combined with various technologies, and in particular SEs, which are tamper-resistant chips that guarantee that data stored and transmitted are protected by an additional hardware-based layer of security. The SE microcontroller includes a secure operating system (‘SE OS’). In an SE-secured NFC solution, there are three distinctive elements: (i) the NFC controller/chip; (ii) the SE; and (iii) the SE OS. |
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20. |
The Commission considers that while SEs (including the SE OS) can be distinguished from other technologies, in particular Host Card Emulation (‘HCE’) and Trusted Execution Environment (‘TEE’), the question whether the relevant product market should be wider than SEs to also include other technologies is left open. The competitive assessment is done on the possible product market of embedded SEs (including SE OS), which is the market where NXP holds the most market power. |
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21. |
The geographic market for SE chips is likely worldwide. |
Combined NFC/SE solutions
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22. |
Mobile device OEMs have different procurement strategies with respect to NFC solutions. To the extent that they opt for an NFC solution secured with a SE, they can either purchase standalone components or a NFC/SE combined solution. Device OEMs tend to opt for the combined solution, for which there is a distinct demand. |
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23. |
The Commission considers that the NFC/SE combined solution constitutes a distinct product market, separate from the market for standalone NFC chips and SE chips (including SE OS). |
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24. |
The geographic market for combined NFC/SE solutions is likely worldwide. |
c. Transit service technology
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25. |
The Commission considers that transit service technologies constitute a separate product market, comprising not only NXP's proprietary contactless security technology platform MIFARE, but also other technologies such as Calypso, FeliCa and CIPURSE. All these technologies can be installed on mobile devices for the purposes of allowing mobile ticketing using NFC. |
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26. |
The Commission considers that the market for transit service technologies is likely worldwide. |
d. Intellectual Property
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SEPs are patents covering technology to which a standard makes reference to and that implementers of the standard typically cannot avoid using in standard-compliant products. By contrast, patents that are not essential to a standard (‘non-SEPs’) can often be designed around when manufacturing a standard-compliant product. |
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28. |
The Commission considers that, in line with its previous decisional practice, each SEP related to cellular and NFC technology should be considered as a separate market. The Commission also considers that non-SEP IP related to NFC technology may be viewed as a distinct product market from non-SEP IP related to other technologies. The exact product market definition for non-SEP IP relevant for the purpose of NFC technology is, however, left open. |
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29. |
The Commission considers the market for the licensing of SEPs as at least EEA-wide. Also the market for the licensing of non-SEP IP relevant for the purpose of NFC technology is likely to be at least EEA-wide, but the exact definition is left open. |
e. Other relevant markets
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30. |
The Commission has identified also other relevant markets, but finds that the Transaction does not raise concerns with respect to any of those markets. |
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31. |
In the automotive and IoT semiconductor spaces, the Commission assessed the possible segmentation of markets by (i) semiconductor type and (ii) by field of application/end-use. In the automotive space, the Commission identified markets for infotainment semiconductors and for automotive safety system semiconductors, but left the exact product market definitions open. In the IoT space, the Commission looked further into a possible segmentation by semiconductor type (including a market for Bluetooth connectivity chips used in IoT applications) and by end-use, but left the exact product market definition open. |
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The Commission considers that the geographic market for such semiconductor products is likely worldwide. |
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In the mobile space, the Commission also identified markets for mobile audio solutions, namely smart amplifier chips and speech enhancement software. |
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The Commission considers the geographic market for smart amplifier chips is likely worldwide. As for speech enhancement software the exact geographic market definition is left open. |
V. COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT – HORIZONTAL NON-COORDINATED EFFECTS
a. Semiconductors for automotive applications
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Both Qualcomm and NXP are active in the manufacture and supply of semiconductors for automotive applications. The Transaction only gives rise to affected markets with regard to the segmentation by field of application and in particular: (i) Infotainment microprocessors (MPUs); (ii) Infotainment radio / audio chips; (iii) Infotainment connectivity chips; and (iv) automotive chips based on non-cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (‘V2X’) technology. |
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The Commission concludes that the Transaction does not raise competition concerns on those markets (and potential narrower segmentations) for the reasons described below: |
i. Infotainment MPUs
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(i) Qualcomm's market share is declining and the increment brought by the Transaction is minor (around [0-5] %); (ii) a number of established competitors will remain active in the market; (iii) new players are expected to enter the market; (iv) the Parties are not close competitors; (v) the majority of respondents to the market investigation does not consider that the Transaction will have an impact on the market. |
ii. Infotainment radio / audio chips
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(i) While the Parties' combined market share is equal to [60-70] %, the increment brought by the Transaction is minimal (around [0-5] %); (ii) other established players will remain active on the market; (iii) the Parties are not close competitors; (iv) almost all respondents to the market investigation consider that the Transaction will have no impact on the market. |
iii. Infotainment connectivity chips
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(i) The Parties' combined market share would be equal to [20-30] %, but NXP's market share is minor (around [0-5] %); (ii) other competitors will stay active in the market; (iii) the Parties are not close competitors; (iv) the majority of respondents to the market investigation consider that the Transaction will have no impact on the market. |
iv. Automotive chips based on non-cellular V2X technology
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(i) The Parties are not the closest competitors. While both Qualcomm and NXP are active in the segment, they are focused on different types of V2X (Qualcomm is mainly focused on cellular V2X, NXP provides only non-cellular V2X); (ii) alternatives would remain available; and (iii) barriers to entry on the market for the development of non-cellular V2X are not significant and other suppliers, in particular other automotive suppliers of Wi-Fi chips, may enter the market over the next years. |
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The Commission concludes that, post-Transaction, Qualcomm will not have an incentive to favour the development of cellular V2X chips and delay the deployment of non-cellular V2X chips because (i) this would favour competitors active in the non-cellular segment; (ii) both Parties foresee that the two technologies will co-exist; and (iii) there is no evidence in the file that Qualcomm will decide to stop supplying non-cellular V2X chips. |
b. Semiconductors for IoT applications
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With regard to the segmentation by semiconductor type for IoT applications, the Transaction gives rise to one horizontally affected market: Bluetooth connectivity chips. |
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The Commission concludes that the Transaction does not raise competition concerns because: (i) Qualcomm's market share is declining and the increment brought by the Transaction is minimal (less than [0-5] %); and (ii) other competitors will remain active in the market. Similarly, competitors will also remain active on the potential narrower market for BTLE chips. |
c. Mobile audio
i. Speech enhancement software
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The Transaction gives rise to a horizontally affected market for speech enhancement software. |
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The Commission concludes that the Transaction does not raise competition concerns because (i) other competitors will remain active in the market; (ii) NXP's products are not considered superior to those of its competitors; (iii) barriers to entry are not high; and (iv) most respondents to the market investigation consider that the Transaction will not have an impact on the market. |
ii. Smart amplifiers
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The Transaction gives rise to a horizontally affected market for smart amplifier chips. |
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The Commission concludes that the Transaction does not raise competition concerns because (i) the increment brought by the Transaction is minimal; (ii) other competitors will remain active in the market; (iii) NXP's products are not considered superior to those of its competitors; and (iv) most respondents to the market investigation consider that the Transaction will not have an impact on the market. |
VI. COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT – CONGLOMERATE NON-COORDINATED EFFECTS
a. Market power
i. LTE baseband chipsets
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The Commission concludes that Qualcomm holds a dominant position in the market for LTE baseband chipsets for the following reasons. |
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Qualcomm's market share is equal to [60-70] % (by revenues) and the second largest player (MediaTek) holds a share of less than half of Qualcomm's and is the only competitor with a market share of more than 5 %. Furthermore, there are no alternative providers of baseband chipsets that would be capable of constraining Qualcomm's market power. In addition, there are barriers to entry and expansion, including in relation to (i) research and development (‘R&D’) activities; (ii) certification and relationships with OEMs and mobile network operators (‘MNO’); and (iii) the importance for suppliers to supply chipsets supporting a variety of standards. |
ii. NFC chips, SE chips and combined NFC/SE solutions
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The Commission considers that NXP holds a certain degree of market power in the markets for NFC chips, SE chips and combined NFC/SE solutions. |
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NXP's market share is particularly high with regard to each of NFC and SE chips ([70-80] % and [60-70] % by revenue, respectively). However, NXP's high market shares likely overestimate its market power since the in-depth investigation revealed that NXP's sales are dependent on a few large customers accounting for a large proportion of NXP's NFC and SE sales by volume. Therefore, a decision by these customers to switch away from NXP and source components from different suppliers (with a ‘mix-and-match’ approach) would dramatically reduce NXP's market share. |
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The market investigation provided indications that the ‘mix-and-match’ solutions exercise a competitive pressure on NXP, as the majority of respondents consider that these solutions constitute viable alternatives to NXP's combined solution. |
iii. Transit services technologies
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The Commission considers that the merged entity would hold a dominant position within the market for transit services technologies, through NXP's MIFARE. MIFARE is the most relevant and widely distributed technology for transit services, in terms of installed base and shipments. Moreover, MIFARE is of great importance for device OEMs and NFC/SE providers for the purpose of mobile transit services, which are in the process of being deployed and developed, among others, by the Parties themselves. Alternative transit service technologies, such as FeliCa and Calypso, do not have the same presence and importance as MIFARE. |
iv. IP
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The Commission considers that in relation to NFC technology each of NXP and Qualcomm hold market power with regard to their NFC SEPs since standard implementers cannot in principle design around them and thus potential licensees cannot switch to other suppliers. |
b. Conglomerate effects in relation to Qualcomm's baseband chipsets and NXP's NFC and SE chips
i. Mixed bundling
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The Commission considers that post-Transaction Qualcomm would have the ability and incentive to engage in a mixed bundling strategy involving Qualcomm's LTE baseband chipsets, NXP's NFC and SE products (including mixed bundling with the integration of the SE on the baseband chipset). Against the backdrop of mixed bundling, it would also have the ability and the incentive to raise royalties for MIFARE or cease to license MIFARE altogether. |
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This mixed bundling conduct would have two steps. First, the merged entity would offer the Parties' products commercially bundled together at a discount compared to the sum of the prices of those stand-alone components. The bundle would consist of the Qualcomm LTE baseband chipset, together with the (MIFARE enabled) NXP NFC/SE products, and the price of such bundle would be lower than the sum of the prices of the respective standalone components. As a second step, the merged entity would technically integrate NXP's MIFARE-enabled SE on the LTE baseband chipset (the Snapdragon platform). Following such integration, Qualcomm would offer to device OEMs both a bundled product comprising the LTE baseband chipset (integrated with the MIFARE enabled SE) and the NFC controller, and a set of standalone components, where the bundled product would sell at a discount compared to the sum of the prices of the stand-alone components. |
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In parallel and in addition to the above, the merged entity would degrade the conditions of access to MIFARE for other NFC/SE suppliers, either by raising the licensing royalties or by ceasing the licensing of MIFARE altogether. |
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Elements to support the merged entity's ability to engage in such conduct include the fact that the relevant products are complementary and purchased by a common pool of customers. The merged entity would also have the ability to raise royalties or cease licensing MIFARE altogether once existing licensing agreements with third parties expire. MIFARE is a proprietary NXP technology in relation to which NXP has no obligations to license the technology on F(RAND) terms or to license it at all. The ability of the merged entity is supported by the results of the market investigation and reflected in the Parties' internal documents. |
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Elements to support the merged entity's incentive to engage in such conduct include the fact that mixed bundling would very likely be a profitable strategy for the merged entity even in the short run. |
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Respondents to the market investigation confirm the incentive of the merged entity to engage in such mixed bundling, degrading MIFARE licensing terms and, in a second step, offering a bundle composed of an integrated baseband/SE chipset solution. The incentive of the merged entity to engage in such a strategy is also reflected in the Parties' internal documents. |
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A mixed bundling strategy concerning Qualcomm's LTE baseband chipsets and NXP's NFC and SE products (including mixed bundling with the integration of the SE on the baseband chipset) alone is unlikely to lead to foreclosure effects to the requisite standard with regard to providers of baseband chipsets, NFC and SE chips. Alternative options for these products would remain available to device OEMs, and competitors would be able to react to the merged entity's bundling strategy. |
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However, raising royalties for MIFARE to competing NFC and SE suppliers or ceasing licensing of MIFARE altogether would change the competitive conditions in the market. Through such conduct the merged entity would be likely to (i) directly raise rivals' costs in the NFC/SE segment because a crucial input for these rivals, namely the MIFARE license, would become more expensive; and (ii) indirectly raise costs for rival baseband chipset suppliers, because the complementary components to these basebands, i.e. the standalone NFC/SE chips, would become more expensive. |
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Competitors of the merged entity would not be able to react to the merged entity by offering a bundle comprising MIFARE-enabled SE or would only be able to offer it at unattractive prices compared to that of the merged entity. |
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As a result, the profitability of competitors would decrease, and consequently, competitors might find it more difficult to invest in the further development of these products. Considering the intensity of R&D on these markets, the lower incentives to invest in R&D might weaken the competitive constraint imposed by the merging party's rivals. |
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The merged entity's strategy of increasing royalties for MIFARE or ceasing the licensing of MIFARE altogether to competitors, compounded by the effects of degradation of interoperability, would have the effect of foreclosing competitors of baseband chipsets and NFC and SE chips that would not be able to engage in timely counterstrategies and overcome obstacles related to the more restrictive conditions regarding the licensing of MIFARE. |
ii. Pure bundling and tying
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The Commission considers that post-Transaction the merged entity would have the ability to engage in a conduct of pure bundling and commercial or technical tying of LTE baseband chipsets and NFC/SE chips and no longer making those components available standalone. |
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Despite this ability (in view of e.g. its market power, the importance of the complementary products, the common pool of customers) to engage in such conduct, the merged entity would not have the incentive to do so. This is confirmed by the internal documents of the Parties. |
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But even if the merged entity were to engage in such conduct, this would be unlikely to lead to foreclosure effects to the requisite standard. Device OEMs engage in multi-sourcing and would act strategically to ensure maintaining available options. Device OEMs would still have an interest to ensure availability of standalone components, rather than purchasing the merged entity's pure bundle or tied products. Device OEMs could rely on internal production capacity and standalone competitors could have recourse to ‘mix and match’ solutions. |
iii. Degradation of interoperability
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The Commission considers that the merged entity would have the ability and incentive to engage in degrading the interoperability of Qualcomm's LTE baseband chipsets and NXP's NFC and SE chips with rival suppliers' standalone components. The effect of such strategy would be that customers would prefer the merged entity's products over those of rival suppliers. This strategy would compound the effects of the merged entity's strategy of raising the licensing royalties or ceasing the licensing of MIFARE, carried out with mixed bundling. |
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The merged entity has the ability to intentionally reengineer interfaces in such a manner as to degrade the performance of third party products, but also to fail to provide necessary information and support which is needed to ensure interoperability in the first place. |
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If the merged entity were to engage in interoperability degradation, customers buying Qualcomm's baseband chipset would be less inclined to purchase the NFC/SE solution of another supplier. The importance of the baseband chipset, relative to the NFC/SE chips, makes it unlikely that a customer would entirely switch away from the merged entity's product just to be able to combine it with its preferred third party NFC/SE chips. |
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To the extent that providing interoperability information and support to third party suppliers is costly to the merged entity, it is likely that the merged entity will find it less profitable to invest in supporting third parties' products to successfully interact with its LTE baseband chipsets and its NFC/SE chips respectively, compared to the pre-merger situation. Before the Transaction, the Notifying Party did not have any in-house production of NFC/SE chips, and therefore had much stronger incentives to ensure interoperability with third party NFC/SE chips. |
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Respondents to the market investigation also confirm that the merged entity would have such incentive. |
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The merged entity's strategy of degrading interoperability would likely compound the foreclosure effects of an increase of MIFARE royalties (or a denial to license MIFARE) against the backdrop of mixed bundling. |
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Neither third party suppliers, nor mobile OEMs would be able to thwart a strategy of interoperability degradation by the merged entity. It would decrease the value mobile device OEMs derive from mixing-and-matching and consequently reduce the demand for the relevant products. Respondents to the market investigation also suggest that competing component manufacturers would be negatively impacted as to their ability to compete, eventually foreclosing them from the market. |
c. Conglomerate effects related to IP licensing of NFC technology
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The Parties hold significant IP rights in particular in NFC technology. Given the complementary nature of the technology involved, conglomerate effects may arise from the manner in which IP licenses are negotiated with potential licensees. In this respect, the Commission concludes that the Transaction will enable the merged entity to increase the level of royalties charged for patent licenses compared to lower royalty levels which the Parties could have obtained separately absent the merger. |
i. Pre-merger licensing practices
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The Parties' respective practices differ with respect to licensing, including in particular with respect to the levels of the value chain at which they grant patent licenses and the scope of IP rights that are attached to the sale of the components that they supply to their customers. |
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NXP sells chips to its mobile device OEM customers exhaustively, which means that the sale of its chips ‘exhausts’ its IP claims relating to patents reading on chips vis-à-vis its customers. NXP also licenses its NFC patents to some rival component manufacturers and customers (including mobile device OEMs). |
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Qualcomm does not sell baseband chipsets to device OEMs exhaustively. Instead, Qualcomm requires OEMs that wish to purchase its baseband chipsets to take a license to Qualcomm's cellular SEPs. That practice has been called the ‘no license-no chip’ (‘NLNC’) policy in pending litigation against Qualcomm in the United States. |
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Qualcomm only licenses customers, namely device OEMs, that manufacture mobile devices and purchase baseband chipsets either from Qualcomm or from Qualcomm's competitors (a practice called ‘device-level licensing’). |
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Qualcomm licenses its IP on a portfolio basis rather than patent-by-patent. Since the early 1990s, the standard royalty rate asked by Qualcomm has remained stable. The royalty is due by licensees regardless of whether their devices are manufactured using a baseband chipset of Qualcomm or of another supplier. |
ii. Conglomerate effects related to IP licensing of NFC technology
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The integration of NXP's NFC IP into Qualcomm's portfolio will enable the merged entity to combine both Parties' NFC patents into a single, stronger NFC portfolio. The merged entity will thus hold the largest NFC patent portfolio on a worldwide basis and thereby obtain a ‘critical mass’ of patents for licensing purposes. This will disproportionally improve the merged entity's bargaining power and allow the merged entity to charge significantly higher royalties for the NFC patents than the Parties together currently could charge for the same patents. Qualcomm's significant litigation capabilities will compound the Transaction's royalty increasing effect. |
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The disproportionate improvement in the merged entity's bargaining position will trigger harm to licensees irrespective of whether the merged entity's NFC patent portfolio is licensed separately or the acquired NFC patents are included in Qualcomm's broader patent portfolio licenses. |
iii. NLNC policy
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According to certain mobile device OEMs, the merged entity could extend Qualcomm's NLNC strategy by conditioning the sale of any of NXP's NFC or SE products on the customer having taken a license to any Qualcomm IP and/or, conditioning the sale of any of NXP's NFC or SE products on the customer having taken a license to any NXP NFC IP. Moreover, in principle the sale of any of Qualcomm's products could be conditional upon the customer having taken a license to any NFC IP of NXP. |
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The Commission considers that it is not necessary to conclude on whether the merged entity would have any ability or incentive to include NXP's NFC IP (including the NFC SEPs) into any NLNC strategy. In light of the commitments that Qualcomm has proposed to the Commission, the merged entity would not have the ability to coerce third parties into licenses to NXP's NFC IP on onerous terms. |
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Moreover, as noted, Qualcomm has repeatedly submitted to the Commission that, post merger, it would continue to: (1) sell NFC's chips exhaustively; and (2) abide by the commitments attached to the NFC SEPs to license them on (F)RAND terms to any implementer, including NFC chip producers. |
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As to the merged entity's ability and the incentive to condition the sale of any of NXP's products on mobile device OEMs having taken a license to any Qualcomm IP, the Commission considers that, while Qualcomm would have such ability, it will likely not have the incentive to engage in such conduct. Moreover, even if it did, the likely effects on competition of such conduct are likely to be limited. |
d. Conclusion
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The Commission, therefore, concludes that the notified concentration gives rise to a significant impediment to effective competition in relation to the markets for LTE baseband chipsets, NFC and SE chips, and IP related to NFC technology. |
VII. UNDERTAKINGS SUBMITTED BY THE NOTIFYING PARTY
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In order to address the competition concerns identified by the Commission in its in-depth investigation, the Notifying Party submitted a set of commitments on 5 October 2017, which the Commission market tested. After the market test, based on the Commission's feedback, the Notifying Party submitted a revised set of commitments on 10 November 2017, which are described below. |
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The commitments consist of four elements. The first two elements aim to address the competition concerns raised by the Transaction in relation to the licensing of NXP's NFC patents. The third element aims to address the interoperability concerns in relation to LTE baseband chipsets, NFC chips and SE chips. The fourth element aims to address the concerns in relation to the refusal to license MIFARE or licensing of MIFARE at higher royalties, carried out in addition to a mixed bundling conduct applied to LTE baseband chipsets, NFC and SE chips, and MIFARE. |
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In particular, Qualcomm committed:
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Assessment of the undertakings submitted
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The Commission considers that:
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The Commission considers that the undertakings submitted by the Notifying Party are capable of entirely removing the competition concerns raised by the Transaction with respect to MIFARE, the degradation of interoperability, and the licensing of IP rights related to NFC technology. |
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The Commission, therefore, concludes that, on the basis of the undertakings submitted by the Notifying Party, the notified concentration will not significantly impede effective competition. |
VIII. CONCLUSION
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Subject to compliance with the commitments given by the Notifying Party, the proposed concentration would not significantly impede effective competition in the internal market or in a substantial part of it. Consequently, the Commission declares the concentration compatible with the internal market and the EEA Agreement. |
(1) On 15 November 2017, the Notifying Party submitted a slightly revised version of Schedule 3 to the final set of commitments, which replaced Schedule 3 as attached to the commitments on 10 November 2017. On 18 December 2017, the Notifying Party submitted a slightly revised version of the commitments, amending one definition to ensure consistency with other defined terms.
(2) At the Advisory Committee all present Member States agreed that that the Transaction must be declared compatible with the internal market in accordance with Articles 2(2) and 8(2) of the Merger Regulation.