pri ovrednotenju primerjalnih izboljšav se upošteva neto okoljska bilanca okoljskih koristi in bremen, skupaj z vidiki glede varstva in zdravja, povezanih s prilagoditvami v različnih življenjskih fazah obravnavanih proizvodov.
in evaluating the comparative improvements, consideration shall be given to the net environmental balance between the environmental benefits and burdens, including health and safety aspects, associated with the adaptations throughout the various life stages of the products being considered.