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The Regulation Establishing The Conformity Of Explosives

Original Language Title: Asetus räjähteiden vaatimustenmukaisuuden toteamisesta

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Regulation on the conformity of explosives

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The presentation of the Minister for Trade and Industry is governed by the Law of 19 June 1953 on explosives (263/53) Pursuant to:

ARTICLE 1 (10/04/221)
Purpose of Regulation

This Regulation implements the provisions laid down in Council Directive 93 /15/EEC on the harmonisation of provisions relating to the placing on the market and supervision of explosives for civil uses The conformity assessment requirements and the establishment of a system for the identification and traceability of explosives for civil use pursuant to Council Directive 93 /15/EEC Requirements laid down in Directives 2008 /43/EC and 2012 /4/EU.

ARTICLE 2
Scope

This Regulation shall apply to explosives belonging to the United Nations (UN) recommendations for the transport of dangerous goods, with the exception of substances and equipment referred to in Article 3.

The UN's recommendations refer to the recommendations issued by the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by UN and published in the UN Orc Book as they were on 5 April 1993.

ARTICLE 3
Scope of application

This Regulation shall not apply to:

1) explosives intended for use by the armed forces, the border guards or the police;

(2) pyrotechnic articles; and

3. Cartridges for firearms.

The definition of pyrotechnic equipment and firearms referred to in paragraph 1 shall be established for the purposes of the harmonisation of the provisions relating to the placing on the market and supervision of explosives for civil use Commission Directive 2004 /57/EC on the determination of pyrotechnic articles and certain ammunition within the meaning of Council Directive 93 /15/EEC. (22 JUNE 2005/486)

Articles 11 to 13 and 13a shall not apply to the following explosives:

(1) ignition yarns, which are unexploded ordnance, such as fire wire;

2) Time sheets consisting of a core of fine powder and a flexible woven fabric around it, the outer surface of which has one or more layers of protection and which, when ignited, burn at a predetermined rate without The external explosion effect;

(3) lighters, consisting of a small quantity of primary explosive metal or plastics, which are easily ignited by the impact of the impact and which are used as ignition devices in the case of small arms and in the case of the remnants of the cab.

(10/04/221)
§ 4
Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation:

(1) Explosives undertaking A natural or legal person who has the right to manufacture, storage, use, transfer or trading explosives;

(2) Placing on the market The first release or use of the explosive device referred to in this Regulation in the European Economic Area; the supply may take place in return for payment or free of charge;

(3) Harmonised standard The standard listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities on the list of harmonised standards; and

(4) Transfer The transfer of the explosive from one location to another in the European Economic Area, except in the area of the same installation, such as the factory site, the storage area and the site of the site.

§ 5
General requirements

Explosives placed on the market shall comply with the requirements of this Regulation and shall bear the CE marking in accordance with this Regulation. The conformity of explosives shall be verified as provided for in Article 8.

ARTICLE 6
Additional requirements

Prior to the affixation of the CE marking, it shall be ensured that, in addition to the requirements of this Regulation, the explosive complies with the other requirements to be validated by the ce marking.

§ 7
Essential safety requirements

The explosive shall comply with the relevant essential safety requirements specified in Annex I.

An explosive shall be considered to meet the essential safety requirements if it meets the requirements of the harmonised standard.

The explosive may meet the general safety requirements, even if it is not in conformity with the harmonised standard or with the Finnish standard. In this case, compliance shall be reliably demonstrated.

Paragraph 4 is repealed by A 4.11.2010/920 .

§ 8
Conformity verification procedures

The conformity of an explosive shall be demonstrated before the product is placed on the market in accordance with the certification procedures set out in Annex II, with:

(1) an EC type-examination shall be carried out in accordance with Part 1 of Annex II; and

(2) at the choice of the manufacturer:

(a) an EC type declaration of conformity with the manufacturer's declaration in accordance with Part 2 of Annex II;

(b) the procedure under Part II of Annex II based on quality assurance of production;

(c) the procedure under Part II of Annex II based on quality assurance; or

(d) EC verification in accordance with Part 5 of Annex II.

In place of the verification procedures referred to in paragraph 1, conformity may be demonstrated by product-specific EC verification in accordance with Part II of Annex II.

§ 9 (4.11.2010)
Notified inspection body

The Ministry of Employment and the Economy shall designate the Finnish inspection bodies entitled to act as a control body as notified in the certification procedures referred to in Article 8.

The notified body shall comply with the minimum requirements set out in Annex III to this Regulation. Inspection institutions meeting the requirements of harmonised standards for installations shall be deemed to meet the above mentioned minimum requirements.

The Ministry of Employment and the Economy shall ensure that the designation of the notified bodies and the withdrawal of the designation are notified to the authorities of other countries belonging to the European Economic Area and to the European Commission.

ARTICLE 10
Ce marking

The ce marking shall be made in a visible, easily legible and indelible manner with the explosive or, where this is not possible, the identification plate attached to an explosive device. The identification plate shall be such that it cannot be reused. If either of the above methods cannot be used, the label shall be affixed to the packaging.

The ce marking shall comply with the model set out in Annex IV.

No other brand which may be mixed with the ce marking or which makes the ce marking and legibility more difficult shall not be attached to the explosive.

If the ce marking has been affixed to an explosive device, the manufacturer or his representative shall be obliged to make the particulars of the explosive in accordance with this Regulation. (4.11.2010)

ARTICLE 11 (10/04/221)
Unique identifier

The manufacturer or importer of the explosive shall ensure that the explosive and each packaging unit is identified by a unique identifier in accordance with this Regulation. The explosive that is further processed in the manufacturing process does not need to be marked with a new identifier if the original identifier meets the requirements laid down in this Regulation.

Paragraph 1 shall not apply where the explosive is manufactured for export and is marked by an identifier that complies with the requirements of the country of destination, enabling the explosive to be traced.

The individual identifier shall be composed of the parts described in Annex V.

An importer of a Finnish manufacturer and, if the explosive is manufactured outside the European Union, the importer shall request the number of the Safety and Chemicals Agency identified by the manufacturer.

The repackaging shall ensure that the unique identifier is attached to an explosive and to the smallest packaging unit.

ARTICLE 12 (10/04/221)
Labelling and attachment

The individual identifier shall be marked or affixed in a firm and durable manner to the explosive and packaging. It shall be clearly legible. The labelling shall be made in accordance with Annex VI.

In addition, passive electronic identifier may be used in accordance with Annex VI.

ARTICLE 13 (10/04/221)
Data collection

The system of data collection must enable companies to monitor the flow of explosives in such a way that they can be identified at any time.

In the case of explosives and individual identifiers, the company of the explosives sector shall keep the data for ten years from the date on which they are delivered and for the end user, from the end of the life cycle of the explosive.

ARTICLE 13 (10/05/2015)

Paragraph 13 has been repealed by A 10.5.2012/220 .

Article 13a (10/04/221)
Obligations of the undertaking in the field of explosives

An exploding company must:

(1) keep records of the identity of the explosives and other relevant information, including the type of explosive device and the undertaking or person responsible for the charge;

(2) keep a record of the location of the explosive device if the explosive is in the company's possession or under the responsibility of the company until it has been transferred to another company or used;

(3) test the data collection system at regular intervals;

(4) maintain and maintain individual identifiers and other collected data for 10 years;

(5) protect the collected data from accidental or malicious damage or destruction;

(6) submit to the competent authorities, at their request, information on the origin and location of the explosive during its lifecycle and throughout the supply chain;

(7) submit to the competent authorities of the Member States its name and contact details which may provide the information referred to in paragraph 6 outside the office period;

(8) submit to the competent authority the accounting records in the form of a legible form.

Article 13a (10/05/2015)

Paragraph 13a has been repealed by A 10.5.2012/220 .

ARTICLE 14
Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1995.

However, until 31 December 2002, explosives complying with the explosive Regulation shall also be authorised to be placed on the market (473/93) And the requirements of the provisions adopted thereunder.

Council Directive 93 /15/eec, OJ L 121, 15.5.1993, p. 20

Annex I

ESSENTIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

I. General requirements

1. All explosives shall be designed, constructed and equipped in such a way as to minimise the risk to human safety, property and the environment, under normal foreseeable conditions of use, Having regard, in particular, to the time of use, safety rules and normal practice.

2. The explosive shall be in accordance with the characteristics declared by the manufacturer in order to ensure maximum safety and reliability.

3. The explosive device shall be such that it may be disposed of with the lowest possible environmental impact using appropriate techniques.

Specific requirements

1. The minimum requirement is for the product to be identified, as appropriate, with the information and characteristics listed below. Explosives shall be tested under realistic conditions. If this is not possible in the laboratory, the tests should be performed under conditions of use.

(a) Structure and characteristic features, such as chemical composition, degree of homogeneity, and, where appropriate, dimensions and raesize.

(b) Physical and chemical stability in all environmental conditions for which the explosive may be exposed.

(c) Sensitivity and friction sensitivity.

D) Physical and chemical compatibility of all components.

(e) Chemical purity of the explosive.

(f) The water resistance of an explosive device if the explosive is intended for use in wet or wet conditions and where the safety and reliability of the explosive can be impaired.

(g) durability of low and high temperature if the explosive is intended for storage or for use in such temperatures and the safety and reliability of the explosive device may be impaired when the explosive or its component is cooled or heating.

(h) suitability for use in dangerous conditions (e.g. If the operating environment is methane, hot masses, etc. ), if intended for use under such conditions.

(i) Security arrangements to prevent premature or unintentional ignition.

(j) An appropriate level of effort and operation of an explosive device when the explosive is used for the intended purpose.

(k) Necessary instructions and markings on safe handling, storage, use and disposal in the official languages of the host country, Finnish and Swedish.

(l) The ability of the explosive and its coating or other components to remain perishable until the expiry date stated by the manufacturer.

(m) Clarification of all devices and tools necessary for reliable and safe operation of the explosive device.

2. In addition, the following minimum requirements shall be met by different detonation groups:

A. Louhintarär

(a) The proposed ignition method shall be such as to ensure the safe, reliable and complete detonation or deflation of the quarry with the purpose of which is intended. In the case of Mustars, particular attention will be paid to its explosive intensity.

(b) Carried extraction solders must transmit the detonation safely and reliably from one line to the other.

(c) The explosive gases of mining waste for underground use may contain carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, other gases, vapours or solid particles in ambient air only in such quantities that they do not endanger the health of persons Under normal operating conditions.

B. Detonating wire, time fuse, fuses and ignition hoses

(a) The overhead layer shall be mechanically sufficiently robust and adequately shielded from the explosive charge when these explosives are exposed to normal mechanical stress.

(b) The time-fire service fires shall be significant and these markings must be reliable.

(c) The explosive wire shall be reliably illuminated and sufficient to ignite the fire. It must also be stored under conditions of non-standard operating conditions.

C. Detonators and decelerations

(a) In all foreseeable conditions of use, the detonators shall be reliably illuminated by the explosives with which they are intended for use.

(b) Decelerations must be reliably illuminated.

(c) Moisture must not affect the ability to ignite.

(d) There must be a sufficient degree of consistency and accuracy in the deceleration of the deceleration bands, so that the likelihood of cross-spending in successive burn times is very limited.

(e) Electrical characteristics of electric models shall be indicated on the packaging (e.g. The lowest ignition, resistance, etc.).

(f) Electric pool management shall have adequate insulation and mechanical strength in relation to the conditions of use, including the integrity of the board.

D. Acouts and rocket gunpowder

(a) Rarks shall not detonate when used in an appropriate manner.

(b) Jam (e.g. Nitrocellulose arrears) shall be stabilised as necessary against degradation.

(c) Fixed or cast solid rocket squares shall not contain any granules or gas bubbles that are dangerous to the functioning of the powder.

Annex II

PROCEDURES FOR VERIFYING CONFORMITY

1

EC TYPE EC TYPE (Module B)

1.1. The ec type-examination shall describe the part of the procedure in which the notified body ascertains and certifies that the sample representative of the production concerned complies with the relevant provisions of this Regulation.

1.2. The manufacturer or his authorised representative acting in the European Economic Area shall submit an application for EC-type examination to the notified body of his choice.

The application shall include:

-the name and address of the manufacturer and, where the authorised representative has submitted an application, including his name and address;

-written declaration that the same application has not been lodged with another notified body,

-the technical documentation described in point 1.3 below.

The applicant shall provide a sample representative of the production in question, hereinafter referred to as "the type", for the production in question. The notified body may request further samples if it is required by the testing programme.

1.3. The technical documentation shall permit the assessment of conformity with the requirements laid down in the Regulation. The technical documentation shall, to the extent necessary to carry out such an assessment, include the design of the product,

Manufacturing and operation and hand-to-hand if it is relevant to such an assessment

-general description of the type,

-design and manufacturing drawings and diagrams of components, sub-assemblies, circuits, etc.

-descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of drawings and diagrams and the operation of the product,

-a list of the standards referred to in Article 7, applicable in whole or in part, and a description of the solutions used to meet the essential requirements if the standards referred to in Article 7 have not been applied;

-results of design calculations, tests carried out, etc.

-test reports.

1.4. The notified body shall:

1.4.1. Examine the technical documentation, verify that the type is manufactured in accordance with the technical documentation, and identify those parts which are designed in accordance with the requirements of the standards referred to in Article 7, as well as the parts for which

Parts which have not been designed with respect to those standards;

To carry out or carry out appropriate checks and tests to verify whether the solutions used by the manufacturer meet the essential requirements of Annex I where the standards referred to in Article 7 have not been complied with;

1.4.3. Or subject to appropriate checks and necessary tests to verify that the relevant standards have been complied with when the manufacturer has chosen to comply with them;

1.4.4. Agree with the applicant on where the inspections and the necessary tests are carried out.

1.5. Where the type is in accordance with this Regulation, the notified body shall issue an EC-type examination certificate to the applicant. The certificate shall bear the name and address of the manufacturer, the conclusions of the examination and the necessary identification of the approved type.

The certificate shall be accompanied by a list of significant parts of the relevant technical documentation and shall retain a copy of the notified body.

Where a type-examination certificate is refused by the manufacturer or his representative, the notified body shall state the reasons for the refusal.

There must be an opportunity to appeal.

1.6. The applicant shall inform the notified body which holds the technical documentation relating to the EC type-examination certificate, of any changes to the approved product which shall be subject to additional approval if these changes are:

Changes may affect the conformity of the essential requirements or the conditions of use of the product. The additional approval is given as an addition to the original ec type-examination certificate.

1.7. All notified bodies shall provide the other notified bodies with relevant information on the EC-type examination certificates and the additions and withdrawals.

1.8. Other notified bodies may obtain copies of the EC-type examination certificates and their additions. The annexes to the licences shall be kept available to the other notified bodies.

1.9. The manufacturer or his representative shall keep the EC-type examination certificates and technical documentation and their additions for at least 10 years after the last production date of the product.

Where the manufacturer or his representative is not established in the European Economic Area, the obligation to keep the technical documentation available shall be available to the person who places the product on the market in the European Economic Area.

2

EC TYPINMUREMENT (Module C)

2.1. The EC declaration of conformity describes the part of the procedure in which the manufacturer or his representative, acting in the European Economic Area, ensures and declares that those explosives are in conformity with the type described in the EC type-examination certificate, and

Meet the requirements laid down in this Regulation. The manufacturer shall affix the ce marking to each explosive and draw up a written declaration of conformity.

2.2. The manufacturer shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the production phase ensures conformity with the type described in the EC-type examination certificate of the products manufactured and the requirements laid down in this Regulation.

2.3. The manufacturer or his representative shall keep a copy of the declaration of conformity for a period of at least 10 years after the final date of manufacture of the product.

Where the manufacturer or his representative is not established in the European Economic Area, the obligation to keep the technical documentation available shall be available to the person who places the product on the European Economic Area market.

2.4. The notified body selected by the manufacturer shall check or check the product at random intervals. The sample of the finished products carried out on the spot by the notified body shall be checked and the relevant products referred to in Article 7

Tests or equivalent tests determined in accordance with the applicable standards shall be carried out to ensure that the product complies with the requirements of this Regulation. Where one or more of the products to be inspected is not in conformity with the requirements,

The control body shall take appropriate measures.

The manufacturer attaches the product to the product under the responsibility of the notified body during the manufacturing process of the control body.

3

EC TYPINMUKING US (production quality assurance) (Module D)

3.1. The EC declaration of conformity (production quality assurance) describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer who satisfies the obligations set out in point 3.2 ensures and declares that those explosives are in conformity with the type described in the EC type-examination certificate and satisfy the requirements;

Meet the requirements laid down in this Regulation. The manufacturer shall affix the ce marking to each explosive and draw up a written declaration of conformity. The ce marking shall be attached at point 3.4.

The identification of the notified body responsible for the supervision referred to.

3.2. The manufacturer must have the approved production quality system as referred to in point 3.3 and organise the inspection and testing of finished products. The manufacturer shall be subject to the control referred to in point 3.4.

3.3. Quality system

3.3.1. The manufacturer shall submit an application for assessment of the quality system of those explosives to the notified body of his choice.

The application shall include:

-all relevant information relating to the group of explosives referred to;

-the documentation on the quality system,

-the technical documentation relating to the approved type and a copy of the EC type certificate.

3.3.2. The quality system shall ensure that the explosives are in accordance with the type described in the EC type-examination certificate and the requirements of this Regulation.

All criteria, requirements and instructions accepted by the manufacturer shall be systematically and accurately recorded as written programmes, procedures and instructions. The records of these quality systems shall allow for quality programmes,

-uniform interpretation of manuals and manuals.

They shall in particular have a sufficient description of:

-quality objectives and organisational structure, responsibilities and responsibilities and powers of management with regard to the quality aspects of explosives,

-the techniques, methods and systematic operation of the production, quality control and quality assurance used,

-checks and tests carried out before, during or after manufacture, and their frequency,

-quality files such as inspection reports and test results, calibration data, certification of the personnel concerned,

-the means of monitoring the achievement of the required quality of explosives and the effectiveness of the quality system.

3.3.3. The notified body shall assess the quality system in order to verify whether it meets the requirements referred to in point 3.3.2. The notified body shall assume that the quality systems in which the relevant

Harmonised standards, meet these requirements. The assessment team shall have at least one member with experience in the evaluation of that product technology. The assessment procedure shall include a verification visit at the manufacturer's premises.

The decision shall be notified to the manufacturer. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment decision.

3.3.4. The manufacturer must ensure that the obligations under the approved quality system are met and that the quality system remains adequate and effective.

The manufacturer or his representative shall inform the notified body which has approved the quality system of the intended changes to the quality system.

The notified body shall assess the proposed changes and decide whether the modified quality system will continue to comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 3.3.2 or whether a renewal assessment is required.

The inspection body shall inform the manufacturer of its decision. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment decision.

3.4. Control under the responsibility of the notified body

3.4.1. The purpose of control is to ensure that the manufacturer duly fulfils the obligations arising from the approved quality system.

3.4.2. The manufacturer shall allow the notified body, for inspection purposes, access to the manufacturing, inspection, testing and storage facilities and provide all necessary information, in particular:

-the documentation on the quality system,

-quality files, such as inspection reports and test results, calibration data, certification of the personnel concerned.

3.4.3. The notified body shall periodically carry out assessments to ensure that the manufacturer maintains and complies with the quality system and issue an assessment report to the manufacturer.

3.4.4. In addition, the notified body may carry out unannounced visits to the manufacturer. Where appropriate, the notified body may carry out tests or carry out tests to verify that the quality system is functioning properly.

The notified body shall provide the manufacturer with a report and test report if the testing has been carried out.

3.5. The manufacturer shall keep at the disposal of the national authorities for at least 10 years after the last date of manufacture of the product:

-the documents referred to in the second indent of point 3.3.1,

-the modification data referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 3.3.4,

-the decisions of the notified body and the reports referred to in paragraphs 3.3.4, 3.4.3 and 3.4.4.

3.6. All notified bodies shall provide the other notified bodies with relevant information on the approval and cancellation of quality schemes.

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EC TYPINMUKING US (Product quality assurance) (Module E)

4.1. The EC declaration of conformity (product quality assurance) describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer who satisfies the obligations of point 4.2 ensures and declares that the explosives are in conformity with the type described in the EC type-examination certificate; and

Meet the requirements laid down in this Regulation. The manufacturer shall affix the ce marking to each explosive and draw up a written declaration of conformity. The ce marking must be accompanied by 4.4

The identification of the notified body responsible for the control referred to in paragraph 1.

4.2. The manufacturer shall have the approved quality system referred to in point 4.3 concerning the finished product inspection and testing. The manufacturer shall be subject to the supervision referred to in point 4.4.

4.3. Quality system

4.3.1. The manufacturer shall submit an application for assessment of the quality system of explosives to the notified body of his choice.

The application shall include:

-all relevant information relating to the group of explosives referred to;

-the documentation on the quality system,

-the technical documentation relating to the approved type and a copy of the EC type certificate.

4.3.2. Every explosive under the quality system shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the relevant standards referred to in Article 7, or equivalent, to ensure that it complies with the Regulation. All

The criteria, requirements and instructions accepted by the manufacturer shall be systematically and accurately recorded in the form of written programmes, procedures and instructions. The records of these quality systems shall ensure quality programmes,

A uniform interpretation of the plans, guidelines and protocols.

They shall in particular have a sufficient description of:

-quality objectives and organisational structure, responsibilities and responsibilities and powers of management with regard to product quality issues,

-the checks and tests to be carried out after manufacture,

-the means of monitoring the effectiveness of the quality system,

-quality files, such as inspection reports and test results, calibration data, certification of the personnel concerned.

4.3.3. The notified body shall assess the quality system in order to verify whether it meets the requirements referred to in paragraph 4.3.2. The notified body shall assume that the quality systems in which the relevant

Harmonised standards, meet these requirements.

The assessment team shall have at least one member with experience in the evaluation of that product technology. The assessment procedure shall include a verification visit at the manufacturer's premises.

The decision shall be notified to the manufacturer. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment decision.

4.3.4. The manufacturer must ensure that the obligations under the approved quality system are met and that the quality system remains appropriate and effective.

The manufacturer or his representative shall inform the notified body which has approved the quality system of the intended changes to the quality system.

The notified body shall evaluate the proposed changes and decide whether the modified quality system will continue to comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 4.3.2 or whether a renewal assessment is required.

The inspection body shall inform the manufacturer of its decision. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment decision.

4.4. Control under the responsibility of the notified body

4.4.1. The purpose of control is to ensure that the manufacturer duly fulfils the obligations arising from the approved quality system.

4.4.2. The manufacturer shall allow the notified body, for inspection purposes, access to the inspection and testing ground and to the warehouse and provide it with all necessary information, in particular:

-the documentation on the quality system,

-technical documentation,

-quality files, such as inspection reports and test results, calibration data, certification of the personnel concerned.

4.4.3. The notified body shall periodically carry out assessments to ensure that the manufacturer maintains and complies with the quality system and issue an assessment report to the manufacturer.

4.4.4. In addition, the notified body may carry out unannounced visits to the manufacturer. Where appropriate, the notified body may carry out tests or carry out tests to verify that the quality system is functioning properly.

The notified body shall provide the manufacturer with a report and a product fiche if the test has been carried out.

4.5. The manufacturer shall keep at the disposal of the national authorities for at least 10 years after the last date of manufacture of the product:

-the documents referred to in the second indent of section 4.3.1,

-changes in the second subparagraph of section 4.3.4,

-the decisions of the notified body and the reports referred to in paragraphs 4.3.4, 4.4.3 and 4.4.4.

4.6. All notified bodies shall provide the other notified bodies with relevant information on the approval and cancellation of quality schemes.

5

EC TARKASTUS (product specific inspection) (Module F)

5.1. The EC verification (product-specific inspection) describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer or his representative, acting in the European Economic Area, verifies and certifies that the explosives in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 5.3 are in the EC type-examination certificate

Comply with the requirements laid down in this Regulation.

5.2. The manufacturer shall take all the measures necessary to ensure that the type of explosives manufactured in the form of the type described in the EC type-examination certificate and the type described in this Regulation are ensured during the production stage.

Compliance. The manufacturer must affix the ce marking to each product and draw up a declaration of conformity.

5.3. The notified body shall carry out the necessary checks and tests to verify that the explosive is in conformity with the requirements of the Regulation by checking and testing every explosive in accordance with point 5.4.

The manufacturer or his representative shall keep a copy of the declaration of conformity for a period of at least 10 years after the last production date of the explosive.

5.4. Inspection based on inspection and testing of each explosive device

5.4.1. Each explosive shall be individually inspected and subjected to the necessary tests prescribed in the relevant standards referred to in Article 7, or equivalent, to check that the explosives are:

The type described in the EC type-examination certificate and the requirements laid down in this Regulation.

5.4.2. The notified body shall affix or affix its identification mark to each approved explosive and draw up a written certificate of conformity for the tests carried out.

5.4.3. The manufacturer or his representative shall be able to submit the certificates of conformity of the notified body on request.

6

INFORMATION OF THE INFORMATION EC TARGET (unit verification) (Module G)

6.1. Product-specific EC verification (unit verification) describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer ensures and declares that the explosive that has been issued with the certificate referred to in point 6.2 complies with the requirements of this Regulation.

The manufacturer shall affix the ce marking to the explosive and draw up a declaration of conformity.

6.2. The notified body shall examine the explosive and shall carry out the tests required in the relevant standards referred to in Article 7 or equivalent tests to ensure that the product complies with this Regulation.

The notified body shall affix or affix its identification mark to an approved explosive and prepare a certificate of conformity for the tests carried out.

6.3. The purpose of the technical document is to make it possible to assess conformity with the requirements laid down in the Regulation, as well as to understand the design, manufacture and use of explosives.

The documentation shall contain, if it is relevant for such assessment:

-general description of the type,

-design and manufacturing drawings and diagrams of components, sub-assemblies, circuits, etc.

-descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of drawings and diagrams and of the operation and system of the product;

-a list of all or part of the applicable standards referred to in Article 7 and a description of the solutions adopted to meet the essential requirements. Standards have not been applied,

-results of design calculations, tests carried out, etc.

-test reports.

Annex III

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NOTIFIED BODY

1. The inspection body, its director and the staff responsible for carrying out the inspections shall not be the designers, manufacturers, suppliers or users of the explosives they inspect, or their representatives. They shall not be directly or represented in the design, manufacture, marketing or maintenance of these explosives. This shall not prevent the manufacturer and the inspection body from exchanging technical information.

2. The inspection body and its staff shall carry out the inspections with the highest degree of professional integrity and technical competence. The inspection body and its staff shall not be subject to any pressure or economic or other influence which might affect the performance of the staff's judgement or inspection results, in particular those of persons or groups of persons By an interest in the results of the inspection.

3. The inspection body shall have the necessary staff at its disposal and shall have the facilities and equipment necessary for carrying out the administrative and technical tasks related to the inspection. In addition, the inspection body shall have at its disposal the equipment and equipment needed for special inspections.

4. The staff responsible for checking shall have:

-sound technical and vocational training;

-adequate knowledge of the requirements of the tests to be carried out and sufficient test experience; and

-the ability to draw up the necessary certificates, notes and reports to verify the results of the tests.

5. The impartiality of the inspection staff must be guaranteed. The number of tests or inspections or their results shall not affect remuneration.

6. The control body shall take out the liability insurance unless the State is responsible under national law or directly responsible for the tests.

7. The staff of the inspection body shall not disclose the information it receives in the performance of tasks under this Regulation or in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation other than the competent authority of the country in which the audit activity is carried out.

Annex IV

CE MARKING

The ce marking shall comply with the model set out below.

The mark may be increased and reduced in the proportions of the letters.


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Annex V (10/04/221)

UNIQUE IDENTIFIER OF THE EXPLOSIVE

The unique identifier shall comprise:

1. From an identifiable part of the identifier that contains the following information:

(a) the manufacturer's name;

(b) an alphanumeric code containing a Member State emblem FI, three digits for the identification of the manufacturing site (issued by the national authority) and the individual manufacturing code and logistic information provided by the manufacturer.

Example: FI 001 123456 B 23456 789111

2. Electrically readable identifier, which is in the bar code and/or matrix code and is directly related to the alphanumeric identification code.

3. The alphanumeric code and the numerical code mentioned in paragraph 1 (b) for the identification of the manufacturing site and the information contained in paragraph 2 shall be sufficient for those explosives that are so small that the manufacturer's manufacturing code and logistic Information may be attached to them.

For those explosives which are so small that it is technically impossible for them to affix the data in accordance with the preceding paragraph on the basis of their form or design, the unique identifier shall be attached to each of the smallest packaging units.

Each smallest packaging unit shall be sealed with seal.

Each simple blasting cap or secondary explosive, with the exception of the second paragraph of this paragraph, shall be marked in a sustainable manner in such a way that the alphanumeric code and the numerical code referred to in paragraph 1 (b) are: The identification shall be clearly legible. The minimum number of explosives and secondary explosive devices contained in it shall be printed on the smallest packaging unit.

Each explosive wire, with the exception of the second paragraph of this paragraph, shall be marked on its reel or side and, where appropriate, to the smallest packaging unit.

Annex VI (10/04/221)

EXPLOSIVE MARKING

Pattern and radiated explosives

The individual identification of explosives shall be used for the self-image or printed identifier of the cartridge or bag. Each box of the porpoised explosive shall be labelled accordingly.

In addition, companies can use a passive electronic identifier attached to each input or input bag and, accordingly, to each batch box.

Dual component explosives

The unique identifier of packaged dual-component explosives shall be used for the self-image sticker or the identifier shall be printed directly in each of the smallest packaging units, including both components.

Simple detonation caps

A self-image sticker or an identifier shall be printed or stamped directly into the skin of the skin, as the unique identifier of the simple detonating bears. Each box shall be labelled accordingly.

In addition, companies can use a passive electronic identifier to be applied to each of the bears. Each box shall be equipped with an equivalent identifier.

Electric caps, other than electricity (Nonel) and electronic teddy bears

The unique identifier of electric models, non-electric models and electronic bears shall be used either with a sticker or a sticker attached to a tube or an nall shell, or a marking which is directly printed or stamped on the skin. Each box shall be labelled accordingly.

In addition, companies can use a passive electronic identifier to be applied to each of the bears. Each box shall be equipped with an equivalent identifier.

Primary and secondary explosives

For primary and secondary explosive devices to which the provisions of this Regulation are applied for the identification of explosives (Articles 11 to 13a), the unique identifier shall be used for the self-image sticker or the identifier shall be printed directly to the explosive. Each box shall be labelled accordingly.

In addition, companies can use a passive electronic identifier to be applied to each explosive device. Each box shall be equipped with a corresponding identifier.

Explosive fillings

A self-image sticker or an identifier shall be applied directly to the yarn, as an individual identifier for exploding fire wires. The individual identifier shall be marked every five metres in the outer shell of the wire or immediately on the inside of the inner layer on the external layer of the wire. Each yarn box shall be labelled accordingly.

In addition, companies can use a passive electronic identifier to be included in each explosive device. Each yarn box shall be marked with an equivalent electronic identifier.

Explosives containing explosives and containers

The individual identifier of the containers and containers containing the explosives shall be the self-image sticker or the identifier shall be printed directly into the vessel or container.

In addition, companies can use a passive electronic identifier to be applied to each vessel and container.

Copies of original sticker

Companies will be able to supply the original sticker with self-adhentitious and detachable copies for the use of customers. In order to prevent abuse, it is clearly significant that they are copies of the original sticker.

Entry into force and application of amending acts:

22.6.2005:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 2005.

Commission Directive 2004 /57/EC; OJ L 127, 29.4.2004, p. 73

4.11.2010/920:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 5 April 2012.

Commission Directive 2008 /43/EC (32008L0043); OJ L 94, 5.4.2008, p. 8

10.2012/220:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 15 May 2012. Article 1 shall be valid until 4 April 2013.

Commission Directive 2008 /43/EC (32008L0043); OJ L 94, 5.4.2008, p. 8, Commission Directive 2012 /4/EU (32012L0004); OJ L 50, 23.2.2012, p. 18

10.5.2012/221:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 5 April 2013, however, so that Article 11 (5) and Articles 13 and 13a of the Regulation enter into force on 5 April 2015.

Before the entry into force of this Regulation, measures may be adopted for the implementation of the Regulation.

Commission Directive 2008 /43/EC (32008L0043); OJ L 94, 5.4.2008, p. 8, Commission Directive 2012 /4/EU (32012L0004); OJ L 50, 23.2.2012, p. 18