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3.1.1 Measurement thresholds Every substance that exceeds a concentration of 0.010% by mass in the final formulation must comply with these Basic Award Criteria. This also applies to the raw materials used in the product, any listed additives and impurities. In the case of substances dealt with by the following criteria, a deviating measurement threshold of 0.0010% by mass in the final formulation applies: (...) Table 1: Overview of the measurement thresholds for the requirement criteria Chapter Criterion Measurement threshold in percent by mass [% (w/w)] 3.6 a) General exclusion of substances with certain properties – a) Substances of very high concern (SVHC) ≥ 0.010 (Colouring agents: no lower limit) 3.6 General exclusion of substances with certain properties The use of the following substances is not permitted in order to protect the environment and human health. In the case of mixtures e.g. fragrances where it is not possible to obtain information about the individual substances, the classification rules for mixtures shall be applied. a) Substances of very high concern (SVHC) It is prohibited to use substances in end products labelled with the Blue Angel ecolabel that have been identified in accordance with Article 57 of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 and listed in accordance with Article 59 of the same regulation on the list of candidates10 for inclusion on the Annex of substances subject to authorisation. Impurities in substances added to the end product that correspond to the above named criteria are not permitted. The label holder is obligated to take into account current developments on the list of candidates. [http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/candidate-list-table]

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3.4 Biodegradability 3.4.1 Biodegradability of surfactants All of the surfactants contained in the end product must be readily biodegradable9 under aerobic conditions and biodegradable under anaerobic conditions. 3.4.2 Biodegradability of organic substances The content of aerobically not readily biodegradable (aNBO) and anaerobically non- biodegradable (anNBO) organic substances in the product must not exceed the following limits for the reference dosage (information in g/kg laundry). Product type/product form Solid (powder, tablet) Liquid (incl. gel) aNBO anNBO aNBO anNBO Heavy-duty laundry detergent, colour-safe laundry detergent 0.75 1.00 0.40 0.55 Low-duty laundry detergent 0.40 0.40 0.25 0.25 Stain remover 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 3.7 Exclusion of substances The following substances are not permitted in the end product, either as part of the formulation or as part of any preparation included in the formulation: • Alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APEOs) and derivatives thereof • EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) and its salts • DTPA (diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid) and its salts • Inorganic phosphate(*) (e.g. monophosphoric, diphosphoric, triphosphoric and polyphosphoric acids and their salts) • Reactive chlorine compounds (e.g. hypochlorite) • Borate and perborate • Perfluorinated organic compounds • Halogenated hydrocarbons • Aromatic hydrocarbons • Triclosan • 3-Jod-2-propinylbutylcarbamate • Glutaraldehyde • Quaternary organic ammonium compounds that are not readily biodegradable (...) • Nitromusks and polycyclic musks including e.g.:  Musk xylene: 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene,  Musk ambrette: 4-tert–butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluene,  Moskene: 1,1,3,3,5-Pentamethyl-4,6-dinitroindan,  Musk tibetine: 1-tert-butyl-3,4,5-trimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzene,  Musk ketone: 4’-tert-Butyl-2’,6’-dimethyl-3’,5’-dinitroacetaphenol,  HHCB (1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta(g)-2-benzopyran),  AHTN (6-acetyl-1,1,2,4,4,7-hexamethyltetrali) (...) • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC) • Atranol • Chloratranol • Rhodamine B • Microplastics

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3.1.1 Measurement thresholds Every substance that exceeds a concentration of 0.010% by mass in the final formulation must comply with these Basic Award Criteria. This also applies to the raw materials used in the product, any listed additives and impurities. In the case of substances dealt with by the following criteria, a deviating measurement threshold of 0.0010% by mass in the final formulation applies: (...) Table 1: Overview of the measurement thresholds for the requirement criteria Chapter Criterion Measurement threshold in percent by mass [% (w/w)] (...) 3.6 b) General exclusion of substances with certain properties – b) Substances classified with the H-phrases listed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 ≥ 0.010 (Colouring agents: no lower limit) (...) 3.6 General exclusion of substances with certain properties The use of the following substances is not permitted in order to protect the environment and human health. In the case of mixtures e.g. fragrances where it is not possible to obtain information about the individual substances, the classification rules for mixtures shall be applied. b) Substances which according to the criteria of Regulation (EC) No 1272/200811 are assigned the following H Phrases named in Table 2 or which meet the criteria for such classification. Table 2: Restrictive hazard classifications and their assignment to the categories EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) Wording Toxic substances H300 Fatal if swallowed H301 Toxic if swallowed H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H310 Fatal in contact with skin H311 Toxic in contact with skin H330 Fatal if inhaled H331 Toxic if inhaled EUH070 Toxic by eye contact H370 Causes damage to organs H371 May cause damage to organs H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic substances H340 May cause genetic defects H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H350i May cause cancer if inhaled H351 Suspected of causing cancer H360F May damage fertility H360D May damage the unborn child H360FD May damage fertility May damage the unborn child H360Fd May damage fertility Suspected of damaging the unborn child H360Df May damage the unborn child Suspected of damaging fertility H361f Suspected of damaging fertility H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility Suspected of damaging the unborn child H362 May cause harm to breast fed children The use of substances or mixtures which upon processing change their properties (e.g. become no longer bioavailable, undergo chemical modification) in a way that the identified hazard no longer applies are exempted from the above requirement. Deviations: The following substances or mixtures are specifically exempted from the above requirement: EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) Wording NTA as an impurity in MGDA and GLDA(***) H351 Suspected of causing cancer

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3.1.1 Measurement thresholds Every substance that exceeds a concentration of 0.010% by mass in the final formulation must comply with these Basic Award Criteria. This also applies to the raw materials used in the product, any listed additives and impurities. In the case of substances dealt with by the following criteria, a deviating measurement threshold of 0.0010% by mass in the final formulation applies: (..) • 3.8 Requirements for specific substances There is no lower measurement threshold for colouring agents. Table 1: Overview of the measurement thresholds for the requirement criteria Chapter Criterion Measurement threshold in percent by mass [% (w/w)] (...) 3.6 b) General exclusion of substances with certain properties – b) Substances classified with the H- phrases listed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 ≥ 0.010 (Colouring agents: no lower limit) (...) 3.8.3 Requirements for specific substances – colouring agents no lower limit 3.6 General exclusion of substances with certain properties The use of the following substances is not permitted in order to protect the environment and human health. In the case of mixtures e.g. fragrances where it is not possible to obtain information about the individual substances, the classification rules for mixtures shall be applied. b) Substances which according to the criteria of Regulation (EC) No 1272/200811 are assigned the following H Phrases named in Table 2 or which meet the criteria for such classification. (...) Sensitizing substances H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction The use of substances or mixtures which upon processing change their properties (e.g. become no longer bioavailable, undergo chemical modification) in a way that the identified hazard no longer applies are exempted from the above requirement. Deviations: The following substances or mixtures are specifically exempted from the above requirement: EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) Wording (...) Enzymes (**) H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction (...) 3.8.2 Fragrances b) Fragrances that are subject to labelling as detergents in accordance with Annex VII of Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004 and which are not already excluded by criteria 3.6, as well as (other) fragrances classified as H317 (May cause an allergic skin reaction) and/or H334 (May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled) must not be present in the end product in concentrations ≥ 0.010 % (≥ 100 ppm) per substance. c) Products specially designed for or advertised as being suitable for allergy sufferers are not permitted to contain any fragrances. (...) 3.8.3 Colouring agents The end product must not contain any colouring agents that are bioaccumulating. A colouring agent is considered to be non-bioaccumulating if it has a bioconcentration factor (BCF) < 100 or a log Pow < 3.0. If the values for both the BCF and the log Pow are available, the highest measurement for the BCF is valid. If using colouring agents that have been approved for use in foodstuffs, no documentation about the bioconcentration factor needs to be submitted.

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3.5 Toxicity to aquatic organisms The critical dilution volume toxicity (CDVchronic) is calculated for each substance (i) using the following equation: [formula ] where the weight(i) is the weight of the substance (in grams) in the recommended dosage. DF(i) is the degradation factor and TFchronic(i) is the value for the chronic toxicity of the substance (in milligrams/litre). The parameters DF and TFchronic shall be taken from Part A of the Detergent Ingredient Database (DID list) (Appendix). If the substance in question is not included in Part A of the DID list, the applicant shall estimate the values in accordance with the approach stated in Part B of the DID list (Appendix). The sum of CDVchronic for the individual substances gives the CDVchronic for the end product. The CDVchronic must not exceed the following limits for the reference dosage: Type of product Maximum permissible CDVchronic Heavy-duty laundry detergent, colour-safe laundry detergent 25 000 l/kg laundry Low-duty laundry detergent 18 000 l/kg laundry Stain remover 3 500 l/kg laundry

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3.1.1 Measurement thresholds Every substance that exceeds a concentration of 0.010% by mass in the final formulation must comply with these Basic Award Criteria. This also applies to the raw materials used in the product, any listed additives and impurities. In the case of substances dealt with by the following criteria, a deviating measurement threshold of 0.0010% by mass in the final formulation applies: • 3.7 Exclusion of substances Table 1: Overview of the measurement thresholds for the requirement criteria Chapter Criterion Measurement threshold in percent by mass [% (w/w)] 3.7 Exclusion of substances ≥ 0.0010 3.7 Exclusion of substances The following substances are not permitted in the end product, either as part of the formulation or as part of any preparation included in the formulation: (...) • Microplastics

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"(…) Excluded from the scope of these Basic Award Criteria are: (...) - Sprays that contain propellant gas."

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3.12 Packaging requirements a) The weight utility ratio (WUR) of the primary packaging must not exceed the following values: Type of product WUR Solid laundry detergent (e.g. powder) 1.2 g/kg laundry Liquid or gel laundry detergent 1.2 g/kg laundry Stain remover 1.2 g/kg laundry Primary packagings consisting of more than 80% renewable materials are exempt from this requirement. The WUR is only calculated for the primary packaging (including caps, stoppers and label) based on the following formula: WUR = Σ((Wi +Ui) / (Di * Ri)) Key for the calculation formula:  Wi: the weight [g] of the primary packaging (i);  Ui: the weight [g] of non-recycled materials in the primary packaging (i). Ui = Wi, unless the applicant can verify a different number;  Di: the number of reference doses in the primary packaging (i). In the case of ready-to-use products, Di = product volume (in litres);  Ri: recycling figure. Ri = 1 (if the packaging is not reused for the same purpose) or Ri = 2 (if the applicant can verify that the packaging components are used for the same purpose and he/she sells refill packs b) Packagings, sleeves, labels or closures made of halogenated polymers e.g. PVC are not permitted. c) Paper/cardboard used in the sales packaging must be manufactured using at least 80% recycled materials. In the case of secondary packaging that also serves as transport packaging, the proportion of recycled materials must be at least 70%. Packaging materials are considered recycled if product waste (post-consumer waste) has been subjected to a material recycling process. d) Recycling-oriented design Plastic packaging must be designed for the purpose of easy recycling i.e. where possible no potentially hazardous materials and incompatible materials should be used that are known to hinder the separation or recycling of the materials or reduce the quality of the recycled materials. No individual or combination of materials or components listed in Table 3 may be contained in the labels or sleeves, closures and, if relevant, barrier coatings. Pump mechanisms (including in sprays) are exempt from this requirement. Table 3: Materials and components that are excluded from use as a packaging component: Packaging component Excluded materials and components (*) (...)

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3.12 Packaging requirements a) The weight utility ratio (WUR) of the primary packaging must not exceed the following values: (...) Primary packagings consisting of more than 80% renewable materials are exempt from this requirement c) Paper/cardboard used in the sales packaging must be manufactured using at least 80% recycled materials. In the case of secondary packaging that also serves as transport packaging, the proportion of recycled materials must be at least 70%. Packaging materials are considered recycled if product waste (post-consumer waste) has been subjected to a material recycling process. d) Recycling-oriented design Plastic packaging must be designed for the purpose of easy recycling i.e. where possible no potentially hazardous materials and incompatible materials should be used that are known to hinder the separation or recycling of the materials or reduce the quality of the recycled materials. No individual or combination of materials or components listed in Table 3 may be contained in the labels or sleeves, closures and, if relevant, barrier coatings. Pump mechanisms (including in sprays) are exempt from this requirement. Table 3: Materials and components that are excluded from use as a packaging component: Packaging component Excluded materials and components (*) All components • Components in the EuPIA list (exclusion list for printing inks and related products) Label or sleeve • PS label or PS sleeve in combination with a PP, HDPE or PET bottle • A PETG or PETC label or a PETG sleeve or PETC sleeve in combination with a PET bottle • Other plastic materials for sleeves/labels with a density > 1 g/cm3 in combination with a PET bottle • Other plastic materials for sleeves/labels with a density < 1 g/cm3 in combination with a PP or HDPE bottle • Labels or sleeves that are metallised or labels or sleeves that are welded without a seam to a packaging body (in mould labelling) with PET bottles • Non water-soluble adhesives in combination with moisture-resistant labels with a PE or PP bottle, non-soluble adhesive (in water or alkaline at 80°C) for PET bottles Closures • A PS closure in combination with a PP, HDPE or PET bottle • PETG closures and/or PETG closure material and other plastic closure components with a density of above 1 g/cm3 in combination with a PET bottle • Closures made of metal, glass, EVA • Closures made of silicone. Exempted are silicone closures with a density < 1 g/cm3 in combination with a PET bottle and silicone closures with a density > 1g/cm3 in combination with a PP or HDPE bottle • Silicon components with PE and PP bottles • Components made out of foamed elastomers with a PE and PP bottle • Elastomer components with a density > 1 g/cm3 with a PET bottle • Metallic foils or seals which remain fixed to the bottle or its closure after the product has been opened (*) EVA — Ethylene vinyl acetate, EVOH — Ethylene vinyl alcohol, HDPE — High-density polyethylene, PET — Polyethylene terephtalate, PETG — Polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified, PETC — Crystalline polyethylene terephthalate, PP — Polypropylene, PS — Polystyrene, PVC — Polyvinyl chloride Please note: the combinations PP and HDPE and also PE and LLDPE, LDPE or HDPE are permitted.

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3.13.3 Information on the packaging a) The type of enzyme contained in the product must be stated on the packaging. b) The packaging must also contain the following or comparable instructions: • Wash at the lowest possible temperature. • Fill the drum with maximum possible load for the type of textile. • Dose the laundry detergent according to the level of soiling and the level of water hardness, follow the dosage instructions to achieve the best possible washing performance with the least amount of detergent. • Information on obtaining a dosage aid (if relevant). • Instructions on where information about water hardness can be found. c) The primary packaging must contain information on reuse, recycling and the proper disposal of the packaging.

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3.11 Fitness for use The end product must be fit for use and meet the requirements of the consumer. To ensure that this is the case, the tests for assessing the product's fitness for use described in Appendix B shall be carried out. Appendix B Fitness for use of laundry detergents The performance test is equal to the „Revised EU Ecolabel protocol for testing laundry detergents“.

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3.11 Fitness for use ................................................................................................... 21 Appendix B Fitness for use of laundry detergents ........................................................... 29