reference to OECD test guideline or other test guideline or method.

(b) Reference to OECD test guideline or other test guideline or method.

Reference to the OECD test guideline or other test guideline or method to be used.

This method is based on the OECD Test Guideline (1).

The methods described are based on the OECD Test Guideline (1).

This requires the introduction of a new set of tests based on EN ISO standards and OECD guidelines, which governs the granting of direct permission for placing detergents on the market.

The 'shake flask' method described is based on the OECD Test Guideline (1).

The majority of the methods described are based on the OECD Test Guideline (1).

Suitable balances are e.g. a highly sensitive 2-arm electronic microbalance (8) or a highly sensitive moving coil instrument (see OECD Test Guideline 104, Edition 12.05.81),

Relevant information can be found in the OECD Test Guidelines.

Reference to OECD test guideline or other test guideline or method.

The 'shake flask` method described is based on the OECD Test Guideline (1).

Thus, before biological testing according to the present test guideline is considered, a UV/vis absorption spectrum of the test chemical should be determined (e.g. according to OECD Test Guideline 101).

In the case of liquid preparations for Ultra Low Volume use (ULV) the kinematic viscosity must be determined and reported according to OECD Test Guideline 114.

Where dissociation in water occurs, the dissociation constant(s) (pKa values) of the purified active substance must be determined and reported according to OECD Test Guideline 112.

The test must be carried out in accordance with OECD Guideline 418.

OECD, Paris, 1981, Test Guideline 102, Decision of the Council C(81) 30 final.

OECD, Paris, 1981, Test Guideline 201, Decision of the Council C(81) 30 Final.

OECD, Paris, 1981, Test Guideline 203, Decision of the Council C(81) 30 final and updates.

OECD, Paris, 1981, Test Guidelines 202, Decision of the Council C(81) 30 final and updates.

This requires the introduction of a new set of tests based on EN ISO standards and OECD guidelines, which governs the granting of direct permission for placing detergents on the market.

Most of these methods are developed within the framework of the OECD programme for Testing Guidelines, and should be performed in conformity with the principles of Good Laboratory Practice, in order to ensure as wide as possible "mutual acceptance of data".

In the absence of any scientifically validated alternative methods to animal experiments and any pertinent toxicity test guidelines in the field of alternative methods adopted by the OECD, it was necessary to postpone the date provided for in Article 4(1)(i) of Directive 76/768/EEC for the first time by Commission Directive 97/18/EC in compliance with the second subparagraph of this provision.

The second subparagraph of this provision also provides that the Commission should submit draft measures to postpone the date of implementation of this provision if there has been insufficient progress in developing satisfactory methods to replace animal testing, and in particular in those cases where alternative methods of testing, despite all reasonable endeavours, have not been scientifically validated as offering an equivalent level of protection for the consumer, taking into account OECD toxicity test guidelines.

If there has been insufficient progress in developing satisfactory methods to replace animal testing, and in particular in those cases where alternative methods of testing, despite all reasonable endeavours, have not been scientifically validated as offering an equivalent level of protection for the consumer, taking into account OECD toxicity test guidelines, the Commission shall, by 1 January 1997, submit draft measures to postpone the date of implementation of this provision, for a sufficient period, and in any case for no less than two years, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 10.