What changed between the adopted text of 23 Apr 2024 and the adopted text of 23 Oct 2025

Removed:By signing this declaration, I declare that the risk assessment attached, carried out on the ………….. (date) has been implemented.

Removed:Done at … on …/…/20….

Removed:Signature

Removed:ANNEX III

Removed:ACTIONS FOR EU CARRIERS AND NON-EU CARRIERS

Removed:Measures to be taken and equipment to be put in place by EU carriers and non-EU carriers:

Removed:(1) For prevention: verification during and after loading and unloading, that pellets are properly removed from the outside of the transport equipment before leaving the loading/unloading site; clear communication on, visible labelling concerning safe stowage and storage requirements; prevention of any leakage, including during the transport journey, e.g., by technical suitability of the transport means and containers, supplemented, if necessary, with appropriate sealingwaterproof, sealed tear- and impact-resistant packaging that can withstand degradation in aquatic environments; spill trays and catchment devices; ensuring that protective covers on e.g. forklifts/hydraulic equipment are used to prevent the piercing of packaging; regularly cleaning and checking whether the loading compartments and the, containers and trailers are in good condition to contain andto minimise the loss of spilled pellets; visual checking of openings and integrity of the loading compartments prior and, to the extent possible, during the journey, including in the multimodal terminals, rail terminals, inland and seaports. [Am. 88]

Removed:(1a) Additional measures to be taken and equipment specifically applicable to maritime and inland waterway transport:

Removed:(a) provide a clear indication of the containers containing plastic pellets;

Removed:(b) store plastic pellets in containers in good condition and avoid protrusions that could tear bags and boxes and store containers in the hold and not on deck;

Removed:(c) contain, clean up and avoid losses of plastic pellets into water when cleaning the boarding area, deck, hold or in a shipping container. [Am. 89]

Removed:(2) For containment and clean-up: replace or where possible, repair damaged packaging (e.g. by using booms, barriers and tape) and contain the remaining pellets in the container or loading compartment; collect the spilled pellets in closed waterproof containers or bagslabelled and sealed for proper disposal; in case of transport of pellets in bulk tanks, deploy appropriate spill trays and catchment devices before opening the bottom manhole/cone of the silo tank only after entering the cleaning bay; replace the container liner only in suitable and non-public areas, where any spillage can be contained; immediately notify the authorities such as international and national emergency, or environmental authorities, as appropriate, from the Member State where the event occurred. [Am. 90]

Removed:(3) Equipment on board: at least one portable lightening apparatuslighting device, hand tools (e.g. brooms, dustpan and brush, buckets, repair tapes, etc.); closed collection containers/reinforced collection bags. [Am. 91]

Removed:(3a) Training: establish an awareness and training programme, based on the employees' specific roles and responsibilities, on prevention, containment and clean-up of plastic pellet losses, the installation, use and maintenance of equipment, the execution procedures, as well as the monitoring and reporting of plastic pellet losses. [Am. 92]

Removed:ANNEX IV

Removed:FORM OF THE CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

Removed:............................................................... ............................................................... ......... (name).

Removed:with registration number ...............................................................................

Removed:accredited for the scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (NACE Code)

Removed:declares, after having verified the installation of the economic operator …………………. (name) located in ……………………………….. with registration number (if available) ...................................................................................................

Removed:that the installation meets all requirements laid down in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No […] of the European Parliament and of the Council of […] on preventing plastic pellets losses to reduce microplastic pollution.

Removed:By signing this declaration, I declare that:

Removed:- the verification has been carried out in full compliance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) No […], including spot-checks performed in ……….. (dates),

Removed:- the outcome of the verification confirms that there is no evidence of non-compliance with the applicable legal requirements of Regulation (EU) No […].

Removed:Done at … on …/…/20….

Removed:Signature

Removed:ANNEX IVa

Removed:FORM FOR LOSS TRACKING

Removed:Place of Incident: [Text Box]

Removed:Pellet Loss Tracking Form

Removed:Date of Incident: [date]

Removed:Time of Incident: [time]

Removed:Location of Loss:

Removed:[ ] Production Area

Removed:[ ] Storage Area

Removed:[ ] Manufacturing Area

Removed:[ ] Transportation

Removed:Description of Pellet Loss:

Removed:[Text Box]

Removed:Estimated Quantity of Lost Pellets:

Removed:[Text Box]

Removed:[Text Box – estimated quantity of lost pellets based on the standardised methodology referred to in Article 13]

Removed:Cause of Loss:

Removed:[ ] Equipment Malfunction

Removed:[ ] Human Error

Removed:[ ] Environmental or Weather Factors (Specify): [Text Box]

Removed:[ ] Other (Specify): [Text Box]

Removed:Immediate Actions Taken:

Removed:[Text Box]

Removed:Clean-up Measures:

Removed:[ ] Sweeping

Removed:[ ] Vacuuming

Removed:[ ] Absorbent Materials

Removed:[ ] Containment

Removed:[ ] Disposal

Removed:Environmental Impact Assessment:

Removed:[ ] Soil Contamination

Removed:[ ] Water Contamination

Removed:[ ] Air Quality Contamination

Removed:[ ] Wildlife Impact