
COMMISSION DECISION of 22 March 2005 establishing the formats relating to the database system pursuant to Directive 94/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste (notified under document number C(2005) 854) (Text with EEA relevance) (2005/270/EC) (revoked) 

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Article 1 
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Article 2 
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Article 3 
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Article 4 
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Article 5 
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Article 6 
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Article 6a 
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Article 6b 
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Article 6c 
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Article 6d 
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Article 6e 
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Article 6f 
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Article 7 
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Article 8 
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Article 9 
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Article 10 
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Article 11 
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ANNEX I
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ANNEX II

                     Calculation points referred to in Article 6c(1)(a)
                  

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ANNEX III

                     Methodology for calculating the recycled metals separated after incineration of packaging waste
                  
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                     The following terms shall apply in relation to the formulas set out in this annex:
                   

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                     Following the separation of ferrous /non-ferrous concentrate from raw incineration bottom ash, the ferrous metals/aluminium content of the metal concentrate shall be calculated by applying the following formula:
                   

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                     The concentration of ferrous metals and aluminium resulting from the processing of raw incineration bottom ash shall be calculated by using data collected by regular surveys from facilities that treat metal concentrates and from facilities that use metals seprated from incineration bottom ash to producing metal products by applying the following formulas:
                   

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                     The mass of recycled ferrous metals/aluminium originating from packaging waste in all recycled ferrous metals/aluminium separated from incineration bottom ash shall be determined through sampling surveys of the waste that enters the incineration operation. These surveys shall be carried out at least every five years and when there are reasons to expect that the composition of the incinerated waste has significantly changed. The mass of ferrous metals/aluminium originating from packaging waste shall be calculated by applying the following formula:
                   

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ANNEX IV

                     Format for quality check
                  
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                        Objectives of the report
                      

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II. 
                        General information
                      
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III. 
                        Annual consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags
                      
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                        Description of the parties involved in the data collection
                      

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 2. 
                        Description of methods used
                      

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                        Accuracy of the data
                      
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                           Description of main issues affecting the accuracy of data on annual consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags, including errors related to sampling, coverage, measurement, processing and non-response
                         

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 3.2. 
                           Explanation of the scope and validity of surveys to collect data on the annual consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags
                         

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 3.3. 
                           Statistical surveys used regarding the annual consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags
                         


 3.4. 
                           Differences from previous year's data
                         

Significant methodological changes in the calculation method for the current reference year, if any (please include in particular retrospective revisions, their nature and whether a break-flag is required for a certain year).

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IV. 
                        Reusable packaging
                      
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                        Parties involved in the data collection
                      

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                        Description of the application of the definition of reusable packaging in the national data collection system, including ensuring that reusable packaging placed on the market for the first time is reused as part of a system to reuse packaging and that all rotations of reusable packaging are captured
                      

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 3. 
                        Methods to collect and aggregate the data for the different categories, type of packaging and systems to reuse packaging
                      

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                        Data verification
                      

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                        Accuracy of the data
                      
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                           Description of main issues affecting the accuracy of data on reusable packaging, including errors related to sampling, coverage, measurement, processing and non-response
                         

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 5.2. 
                           Explanation of the scope and validity of surveys to collect data on reusable packaging
                         

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 5.3. 
                           Statistical surveys used regarding reusable packaging
                         


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                           Differences from previous year's data
                         

Significant methodological changes in the calculation method for the current reference year, if any (please include in particular retrospective revisions, their nature and whether a break-flag is required for a certain year)

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V. 
                        Packaging waste
                      
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                        Description of the parties involved in the data collection
                      

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 2. 
                        Description of methods used
                      
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                           Packaging waste generation
                         
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                              Methods for determining packaging waste generation (mark with a cross all the relevant cells)
                            



Description of the verification methods concerning data on packaging waste generated in case data on packaging placed on the market is used

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 2.1.2. 
                              Explanation of the application of estimates in case data on packaging placed on the market is used (for instance, where data collection does not cover the whole market or in order to take account of free riders, private shipments in or out of the country or on-line sales)
                            

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                              Indication whether an estimate has been calculated and added (Yes/No) and if ‘Yes’ the added volume in % of the total
                            


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                              Description of the methodology and verification of data on packaging waste generated in case data on packaging waste is used, including (a) how non-packaging waste collected together with packaging waste as well as (b) packaging materials in other waste (mixed waste streams) are accounted for.
                            

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                              Description of the methodology to report on composite packaging, including where materials contained in composite packaging and representing less than 5 % of the mass of the packaging unit are not reported separately.
                            

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 2.1.6. 
                              Verification of data on packaging waste generated
                            



Additional details as regards the verification of data on packaging waste generated

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                           Packaging waste management
                         
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                              Classifications of treatment operations
                            

Information on the classification used for treatment operations (if a standard classification is used such as the disposal operation or recovery operation codes established in Annexes I and II of Directive 2008/98/EC refer to its name or specify and describe all the relevant categories used).

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 2.2.2. 
                              Description of methods for determining packaging waste treatment (mark with a cross)
                            



Additional information about the methods, including the combination of methods used

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                              Measurement points for recycling applied by the Member State
                            



Detailed description of the methodology to calculate the amount of non-target materials removed between the measurement and the calculation points, where applicable

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 2.2.4. 
                              Description of the methodology to determine per material the amount of recycled materials contained in composite packaging or of packaging composed of multiple materials, and information on any exemptions applied for materials constituting less than 5 % of the total mass of the packaging unit.
                            

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                              Use of Average Loss Rates (ALRs)
                            

Description of the sorted packaging waste to which ALRs are applied, types of sorting plants to which different ALRs apply, the methodological approach to calculating ALRs at such point(s), including the statistical accuracy of any surveys used, or the nature of any technical specifications.


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                              Attribution of waste to packaging and non-packaging types and correction for humidity
                            

Description, where applicable, of the methodology to exclude non-packaging waste from the reported amount of recycled packaging waste and of the methodology to correct the amount of packaging waste at the measurement point in order to reflect the natural humidity rate of packaging (including by using relevant European standards). Aggregated data across facilities of a similar type is acceptable.


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                              Attribution of waste to different Member States
                            

Description of the methodology to exclude waste originating from other countries, where applicable. Aggregated data across facilities of a similar type is acceptable.


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                              Other recovery of waste
                            

Description of treatment of waste reported under the category of other recovery and the share of waste (%) subject to such treatment

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                              Information on the relevance of temporary storage of packaging waste to the amounts of treated waste in a given year and any estimates of waste recycled in the current reference year following temporary storage in a previous reference year, and waste going to temporary storage in the current reference year
                            

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 2.2.10. 
                              Verification of data on packaging waste recycling
                            


 2.2.11. 
                              Calculation of recycling of metals from incinerator bottom ash
                            

Detailed description of the method to collect data in order to calculate the amount of metals separated from incineration bottom ash in accordance with the Commission Implementing Act adopted in accordance with Article 37(7) of Directive 2008/98/EC


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                           Accuracy of the data
                         
 2.3.1. 
                              Description of main issues affecting the accuracy of data on the generation and treatment of packaging waste, including errors related to sampling, coverage, measurement, processing and non-response
                            

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 2.3.2. 
                              Explanation of the scope and validity of surveys to collect data on the generation and treatment of packaging waste
                            

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 2.3.3. 
                              Statistical surveys used regarding packaging waste generation and treatment
                            


 2.3.4. 
                              Differences from previous year's data
                            

Significant methodological changes in the calculation method for the current reference year, if any (please include in particular retrospective revisions, their nature and whether a break-flag is required for a certain year)

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 2.3.5. 
                              Explanation detailing the causes of the tonnage difference (in relation to which waste streams, sectors or estimates have caused the difference, and what the underlying cause is) for any component of packaging waste generated and recycled which shows greater than a 10 % variation from the data submitted for the previous data year
                            



VI. 
                        Traceability of waste and ensuring its treatment in conditions that are broadly equivalent of the requirements of EU environmental law
                      
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                        Detailed description of the system for quality control and traceability for packaging waste pursuant to Article 6a(3) and (8) of Directive 94/62/EC
                      

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                        Waste treated outside the Member State
                      

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                        Description of measures to ensure that, in accordance with Article 6a(8) of Directive 94/62/EC, the exporter can prove that the shipment of waste complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council
                        
                         and that the treatment of waste outside the Union took place in conditions that are broadly equivalent to the requirements of the relevant Union environmental law
                      

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VII. 
                        Confidentiality
                      

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VIII. 
                        Main national websites, reference documents and publications
                      

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