93/15/EEC - Explosives for civil uses
Council Directive 93/15/EEC harmonizes rules on the placing on the market and supervision of explosives for civil uses within the European Community. It applies to explosives defined by United Nations recommendations for the transport of dangerous goods, excluding those intended for military or police use, pyrotechnical articles, and most ammunition, except for transfer controls. The Directive mandates that Member States must not prohibit or restrict explosives compliant with its provisions, which include essential safety and security requirements, conformity assessment procedures, and CE marking. It establishes a system for conformity assessment based on harmonized standards, introduces notified bodies for testing and certification, and outlines measures for marking and monitoring compliance. The Directive also regulates the transfer of explosives across Member States requiring prior approval by competent authorities, ensuring secure handling and movement. It provides mechanisms for administrative cooperation, addresses safety and security concerns, and allows Member States to take necessary measures against illicit trade. The aim is to facilitate free movement of explosives within the internal market without compromising safety and public security.
Purpose
Council Directive 93/15/EEC, adopted on 5 April 1993, aims to harmonize the provisions regarding the placing on the market and supervision of explosives intended for civil uses within the European Community. The directive seeks to facilitate the free movement of explosives by ensuring a uniform level of safety and security, thereby removing divergent national regulations that could hinder trade. It establishes essential safety and security requirements for explosives, harmonizes conformity assessment procedures and marks (CE marking), and sets out rules for the transfer and supervision of explosives within the Community. The directive excludes military and police explosives and pyrotechnical articles, which are regulated separately.
Key Obligations
Market Access and Conformity
Member States must not prohibit or restrict explosives from being placed on the market if they comply with the directive’s essential safety requirements. Explosives may only be marketed if they meet the provisions of the directive, are CE marked, and their conformity has been assessed following procedures described in the directive.Essential Safety Requirements
Explosives must comply with the safety requirements established in Annex I of the directive, including prevention and containment of accidents and measures to prevent illicit use (security).Harmonized Standards and Conformity Assessment
Member States will consider explosives conforming to harmonized European standards (published in the Official Journal of the European Communities) to be compliant with essential safety requirements. Procedures for conformity assessment include EC type examination and various quality assurance modules (B, C, D, E, F, and G). Competent notified bodies must be designated, assessed, and published by the Commission.CE Marking
Explosives that conform to the directive’s requirements must bear the CE marking visibly and legibly either on the product, an attached identification plate, or, if necessary, on the packaging. The CE mark assures conformity with all applicable directives, and misleading markings are prohibited.Market Surveillance and Safety Measures
Member States shall take interim measures, including market withdrawal or restriction, if explosives with CE marking are found to compromise safety. The Commission is to be informed immediately, and a coordinated consultation and decision process follows.Control of Transfers
Explosives may only be transferred within the Community in accordance with strict controls. Approvals are required from competent authorities verifying legal entitlement and authorizations. Transfers must be notified to transit Member States when applicable. Procedures and documentation accompany each transfer to ensure traceability and security.Administrative Cooperation
Member States and the Commission shall cooperate administratively to ensure correct application, building on mechanisms such as Council Regulation (EEC) No 1468/81.Derogations
In case of serious threats or unlawful use of explosives or ammunition, Member States may derogate from provisions governing transfer under specified conditions.
Affected Products and Actors
Explosives Covered:
The directive applies to explosives as defined by the United Nations recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods - specifically, Class 1 explosives. This includes most explosives for civil uses but excludes military, police explosives, and pyrotechnical articles.Exclusions:
Explosives intended for armed forces or police use; pyrotechnical articles; and ammunition except where provisions on transfer and associated controls apply.Actors:
- Manufacturers and importers placing explosives on the market.
- “Dealers” engaged in manufacture, trade, exchange, repair, or conversion of firearms and ammunition.
- Competent authorities responsible for authorization, transfer approval, conformity assessment, and market surveillance.
- Notified bodies designated for conformity assessment procedures.
Implementation Timeline
- The directive was adopted on 5 April 1993.
- Member States were required to transpose its provisions into national law within a timeframe consistent with the establishment of the internal market (by the end of 1992 or shortly thereafter in practice).
- Obligations regarding marking, conformity assessments, and transfer controls came into force upon transposition.
- Harmonized standards relevant to conformity were to be developed and published by recognized standardization bodies (like CEN) following a mandate from the Commission.
- Member States must notify the Commission immediately of any designated bodies for conformity assessment and report cases of noncompliance or safety issues without delay.
This directive sets the basis for safe and secure trade and handling of civil explosives within the EU internal market by ensuring harmonized legislation that protects workers, consumers, and public safety without impeding commerce.
This Directive applies to explosives for civil uses as defined by the United Nations recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods, specifically falling within Class 1 of those recommendations. It governs the placing on the market and supervision of such explosives within the European Community to ensure harmonization of laws, safety, and security. The Directive excludes explosives intended for use by armed forces or police, pyrotechnical articles, and ammunition except for certain rules governing controls on transfers and associated arrangements. It does not cover transport rules, which are subject to international agreements, nor does it apply to measures taken by Member States to prevent illegal trade in explosives and ammunition. The scope includes explosives manufactured, stored, used, transferred, or traded within the Community market, ensuring they comply with essential safety requirements and conformity assessment procedures specified in the Directive.
Die Richtlinie 93/15/EWG harmonisiert die Bestimmungen für das Inverkehrbringen und die Kontrolle von Explosivstoffen für zivile Zwecke innerhalb der EU. Sie definiert Explosivstoffe nach den Empfehlungen der Vereinten Nationen und legt Grundanforderungen an Sicherheit bei der Herstellung, Lagerung und Verwendung fest. Ziel ist die Gewährleistung des freien Warenverkehrs bei gleichzeitiger Wahrung eines hohen Sicherheitsniveaus. Explosivstoffe dürfen nur in Verkehr gebracht werden, wenn sie den grundlegenden Betriebssicherheitsanforderungen entsprechen und eine CE-Kennzeichnung tragen. Die Richtlinie regelt einheitliche Konformitätsbewertungsverfahren und definiert Anforderungen an benannte Prüfstellen. Zudem enthält sie Vorschriften zur Kontrolle und Genehmigung der Verbringung von Explosivstoffen innerhalb der Gemeinschaft, um Missbrauch zu verhindern. Ausgenommen sind militärisch genutzte Explosivstoffe und pyrotechnische Erzeugnisse. Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Mitgliedstaaten wird durch administrative Maßnahmen und Informationsaustausch gefördert. Die Richtlinie berührt auch die Verantwortung der Hersteller sowie den Schutz von Arbeitnehmern, wobei ergänzende Vorschriften für Gesundheitsschutz und pyrotechnische Erzeugnisse vorgesehen sind.
Zweck
Die Richtlinie 93/15/EWG des Rates vom 5. April 1993 hat das Ziel, die Rechtsvorschriften über das Inverkehrbringen und die Kontrolle von Explosivstoffen für zivile Zwecke innerhalb der Europäischen Gemeinschaft zu harmonisieren. Dies soll den freien Warenverkehr im Binnenmarkt gewährleisten, ohne das hohe Niveau der Betriebssicherheit und des Verbraucherschutzes zu senken. Explosivstoffe unterliegen bisher unterschiedlichen einzelstaatlichen Regelungen, worunter die Sicherheit der Produkte und der Schutz der Bevölkerung sowie der Verbraucher leiden können. Die Richtlinie legt grundlegende Anforderungen an Explosivstoffe sowie ein Konformitätsbewertungsverfahren fest, um ein gemeinsames Schutzniveau sicherzustellen.
Zentrale Pflichten
Inverkehrbringen nur bei Einhaltung der Richtlinie: Explosivstoffe dürfen in der Gemeinschaft nur dann in Verkehr gebracht werden, wenn sie alle Bestimmungen der Richtlinie erfüllen, eine CE-Kennzeichnung tragen und einer anerkannten Konformitätsbewertung unterzogen wurden.
Konformitätsbewertung: Hersteller müssen eine EG-Baumusterprüfung (Modul B) durchführen lassen und je nach Wahl weitere Module wie Qualitätssicherung der Produktion, Produktprüfung oder Einzelprüfung einhalten (Module C, D, E, F oder G).
CE-Kennzeichnung: Explosivstoffe müssen mit einer gut sichtbaren, leserlichen und dauerhaften CE-Kennzeichnung versehen sein, die nicht irreführend sein darf.
Harmonisierte Normen: Die Mitgliedstaaten halten sich an harmonisierte Normen, die vom CEN erlassen und im Amtsblatt veröffentlicht sind. Diese Normen gelten als Nachweis, dass die grundlegenden Anforderungen an Sicherheit erfüllt sind.
Marktüberwachung und Maßnahmen bei Nichtkonformität: Mitgliedstaaten müssen nicht konforme Produkte vom Markt nehmen und sicherstellen, dass falsche Kennzeichnungen entfernt werden.
Kontrolle der Verbringung: Die Verbringung von Explosivstoffen innerhalb der Gemeinschaft ist genehmigungspflichtig. Empfänger benötigen eine Genehmigung von der zuständigen Behörde des Bestimmungsortes, um legal Explosivstoffe erwerben und transportieren zu dürfen.
Innenstaatliche Abweichungen: Mitgliedstaaten können unter bestimmten Bedingungen strengere Maßnahmen ergreifen, etwa bei Gefahr für die Sicherheit durch missbräuchlichen Umgang mit Explosivstoffen.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
Explosivstoffe: Stoffe und Gegenstände, die gemäß den Empfehlungen der Vereinten Nationen über die Beförderung gefährlicher Güter der Klasse 1 angehören.
Ausnahmen: Explosivstoffe für Streitkräfte und Polizei, pyrotechnische Erzeugnisse und Munition (mit bestimmten Einschränkungen).
Hersteller und Unternehmen des Explosivstoffsektors: Personen oder Unternehmen, die mit Herstellung, Lagerung, Verwendung, Verbringung oder Handel von Explosivstoffen befasst sind.
Benannte Stellen: Technische Prüfinstitute, die von Mitgliedstaaten benannt und von der Kommission überwacht werden, um Konformitätsbewertungen durchzuführen.
Zuständige Behörden der Mitgliedstaaten: Verantwortlich für Genehmigungen und Kontrolle bei der Verbringung von Explosivstoffen sowie für Marktüberwachung.
Umsetzungszeitplan
Die Richtlinie trat am 5. April 1993 in Kraft.
Die Mitgliedstaaten sind verpflichtet, die Richtlinie in nationales Recht umzusetzen und die entsprechenden harmonisierten Normen sowie Konformitätsbewertungsverfahren einzuführen.
Die Kommission überwacht die Umsetzung, veröffentlicht Listen benannter Stellen und harmonisierter Normen.
Bei Streitigkeiten und Zweifeln bezüglich Normen oder Sicherheitsanforderungen können die Mitgliedstaaten die Kommission und den ständigen Ausschuss anrufen, die dann Beratungen und gegebenenfalls Maßnahmen koordinieren.
Währenddessen sind vorläufige Sicherheitsmaßnahmen gegen explizit gefährliche Explosivstoffe möglich.
Die Richtlinie stellt damit den rechtlichen Rahmen für den sicheren und freien Handel mit zivilen Explosivstoffen im EU-Binnenmarkt dar und fördert die administrative Zusammenarbeit zwischen Mitgliedstaaten und EU-Institutionen.
Die Richtlinie 93/15/EWG gilt für Explosivstoffe der Klasse 1 gemäß den Empfehlungen der Vereinten Nationen über die Beförderung gefährlicher Güter und umfasst feste, flüssige oder gasförmige Stoffe und Gegenstände, die als Explosivstoffe eingestuft sind. Sie bezieht sich auf Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke und umfasst insbesondere Regelungen zum Inverkehrbringen und zur Kontrolle dieser Stoffe innerhalb des Gemeinschaftsgebiets. Ausschlüsse sind unter anderem Explosivstoffe, die für Streitkräfte oder Polizei bestimmt sind, pyrotechnische Erzeugnisse sowie Munition, wobei für Munition bestimmte Bestimmungen gelten. Die Richtlinie regelt nicht die Beförderung dieser Stoffe, da diese durch internationale Übereinkommen abgedeckt ist. Ziel ist die Harmonisierung der Sicherheitsanforderungen für Explosivstoffe, um den freien Warenverkehr innerhalb der Europäischen Gemeinschaft zu ermöglichen. Die Vorschriften gelten für Hersteller, Händler und andere Unternehmen, die Explosivstoffe herstellen, lagern, verwenden oder damit handeln.
La directive 93/15/CEE vise à harmoniser les dispositions relatives à la mise sur le marché et au contrôle des explosifs à usage civil au sein de l'Union européenne afin d'assurer la libre circulation de ces produits tout en garantissant un haut niveau de sécurité et de sûreté. Elle définit les exigences essentielles de sécurité que doivent respecter les explosifs et instaure des procédures d'évaluation de la conformité, y compris l'apposition obligatoire du marquage CE. La directive exclut les explosifs destinés aux forces armées, à la police et certains articles pyrotechniques. Elle encadre également le contrôle des transferts d'explosifs entre États membres, nécessitant une autorisation préalable et une notification aux autorités compétentes. Des mécanismes de coopération administrative sont prévus pour prévenir les risques liés à la détention ou à l'usage illicites d'explosifs. Par ailleurs, la directive prend en compte les normes européennes harmonisées pour faciliter l’évaluation de conformité, tout en permettant aux États membres d’imposer des règles nationales complémentaires pour lutter contre le trafic illégal.
Directive 93/15/CEE relative à l’harmonisation des dispositions concernant la mise sur le marché et le contrôle des explosifs à usage civil
Objectif
La directive 93/15/CEE vise à harmoniser les législations des États membres de l’Union européenne concernant la mise sur le marché et le contrôle des explosifs destinés à un usage civil. Cette harmonisation a pour but de garantir la libre circulation de ces produits dans le marché intérieur tout en assurant un niveau élevé de sécurité et de sûreté, conformément aux exigences du traité instituant la Communauté économique européenne.
L’objectif principal est d’établir des exigences essentielles relatives à la sécurité pour les explosifs, d’harmoniser les procédures d’évaluation de conformité et d’instaurer des mécanismes de contrôle des transferts d’explosifs entre États membres afin de prévenir les usages illicites.
Obligations clés
Exigences essentielles de sécurité : Tous les explosifs destinés à être commercialisés doivent satisfaire aux exigences de sécurité précisées à l’annexe I de la directive. Ces exigences portent notamment sur la prévention des accidents et la limitation de leurs effets, ainsi que sur la prévention d’utilisations contraires à l’ordre public.
Évaluation de la conformité et marquage CE : Les explosifs ne peuvent être mis sur le marché communautaire que s’ils ont fait l’objet d’une évaluation de conformité selon les procédures harmonisées (examen CE de type, assurance qualité, vérification sur produit, etc.). Ils doivent également porter le marquage CE attestant leur conformité.
Normes harmonisées : La directive encourage l’adoption de normes européennes harmonisées pour les méthodes d’essai des explosifs. Les produits respectant ces normes sont présumés conformes aux exigences essentielles.
Contrôle des transferts : Le transfert d’explosifs entre États membres est soumis à une autorisation préalable délivrée par l’autorité compétente de la destination, qui vérifie notamment la légalité et les licences du destinataire. Une procédure spécifique de notification et de contrôle est mise en place pour assurer la sûreté dans la circulation des explosifs.
Mesures en cas de non-conformité : En cas de constat d’un explosif présentant des risques ou non conforme malgré le marquage CE, les États membres doivent prendre des mesures appropriées telles que le retrait du produit, l’interdiction de mise sur le marché et informer la Commission. La Commission peut alors consulter le comité permanent pour définir la suite à donner.
Dispositions relatives aux munitions : Bien que les munitions soient incluses, la directive ne vise les munitions qu’en matière de contrôle des transferts, en alignant ces contrôles sur ceux applicables aux armes à feu (directive 91/477/CEE).
Produits et acteurs concernés
Produits : La directive s’applique aux matières et objets explosifs classés dans la classe 1 des « Recommandations des Nations unies relatives au transport des marchandises dangereuses ». Elle exclut cependant :
- Les explosifs destinés à un usage militaire (forces armées, police)
- Les articles pyrotechniques (couverts par une autre directive en préparation)
- Les munitions sauf pour leurs règles de transfert
Acteurs :
- Fabricants, importateurs, distributeurs : Responsables de la conformité des explosifs et de l’application du marquage CE.
- Organismes notifiés : Organismes désignés par les États membres pour réaliser les procédures d’évaluation de la conformité.
- Autorités compétentes nationales : Chargées du contrôle des transferts et de la mise en œuvre des mesures de sécurité.
- Destinataires des explosifs : Doivent être légalement habilités et obtenir des autorisations de transfert.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
- La directive est entrée en vigueur après son adoption en 1993.
- Les États membres doivent transposer ses dispositions en droit national pour permettre une libre circulation des explosifs dans le marché intérieur, tout en assurant un contrôle efficace.
- La mise en place des organismes notifiés, la publication des normes harmonisées et les procédures d’évaluation conforme ont un calendrier qui suit celui des directives d’harmonisation européennes.
- Un mécanisme de surveillance et de rapports réguliers au Parlement européen et au Conseil est intégré pour assurer la conformité continue des explosifs et ajuster les normes si nécessaire.
Cette directive constitue un cadre légal fondamental afin d’équilibrer la libre circulation des explosifs civils avec les impératifs de sécurité et de sûreté publique dans l’Union européenne.
La directive 93/15/CEE s'applique aux explosifs civils définis conformément aux recommandations des Nations unies relatives au transport des marchandises dangereuses, classés dans la classe 1. Elle couvre la mise sur le marché et le contrôle des explosifs à usage civil dans l'Union européenne. Ne sont pas concernés par cette directive les explosifs destinés aux forces armées ou à la police, les articles pyrotechniques, ainsi que les munitions, sauf en ce qui concerne certaines dispositions spécifiques relatives aux transferts. La directive vise les matières et objets explosifs scientifiques, industriels ou commerciaux, en excluant notamment les explosifs militaires. Elle concerne aussi les fabricants et entreprises du secteur des explosifs, incluant la fabrication, le stockage, l'utilisation, les transferts et le commerce de ces produits. Les mesures portent sur la sécurité, la sûreté et l'évaluation de conformité afin de garantir la libre circulation dans le marché communautaire tout en maintenant un haut niveau de protection.
Direktiva Sveta 93/15/EGS usklajuje zakonodajo držav članic glede dajanja eksplozivov za civilno uporabo v promet ter njihovega nadzora v okviru notranjega trga EU. Uveljavlja bistvene varnostne zahteve za eksplozive in določa postopke ugotavljanja skladnosti, vključno z uporabo oznake CE za označevanje skladnih izdelkov. Direktiva vzpostavlja enotne standarde za preskušanje in dovoli prost pretok eksplozivov, hkrati pa ohranja visoko raven zaščite javne varnosti ter preprečuje nezakonito trgovino z eksplozivi in strelivom. Vsebuje določbe o nadzoru prenosov eksplozivov med državami članicami, pri čemer mora imeti prejemnik ustrezna dovoljenja, nadzor poteka prek pristojnih organov, ki preverjajo skladnost in varnostne vidike. Direktivna pravila ne posegajo v predpise o prevozu in oborožitvi za vojaške ali policijske namene, pirotehnični izdelki pa so predmet ločene zakonodaje. Prav tako olajšuje sodelovanje upravnih organov držav članic za učinkovito izvajanje predpisov in zagotavljanje varnosti pri ravnanju z eksplozivi.
Namen
Direktiva Sveta 93/15/EGS z dne 5. aprila 1993 ureja usklajevanje določb in nadzor dajanja eksplozivov za civilno uporabo v promet na notranjem trgu Evropskih skupnosti. Cilj je vzpostaviti prost pretok eksplozivov znotraj Skupnosti ob zagotavljanju visoke ravni varnosti in zaščite javnega reda ter zdravja in varnosti delavcev. Direktiva določa bistvene varnostne zahteve, postopke preskušanja skladnosti, označevanje ter nadzor prenosov eksplozivov in streliva znotraj Skupnosti, pri čemer se ne nanaša na vojaške eksplozive, pirotehnične izdelke in določene vidike prevoza nevarnega blaga.
Ključne obveznosti
- Države članice ne smejo prepovedati, omejevati ali ovirati dajanja v promet eksplozivov, če ti ustrezajo zahtevam direktive.
- Eksplozivi morajo izpolnjevati bistvene varnostne zahteve iz Priloge I in imeti oznako skladnosti CE, ki potrjuje skladnost z ustreznimi postopki preskušanja skladnosti (Priloga II).
- Države članice priznavajo skladnost z usklajenimi standardi, katerih napotila se objavijo v Uradnem listu EU.
- Proizvajalci morajo zagotoviti, da so eksplozivi ustrezno preskušeni in označeni z oznako CE, ki mora biti vidna, lahko čitljiva in neizbrisna.
- Države članice morajo sprejeti ukrepe za umik eksplozivov z oznako CE, če so ti neskladni ali nevarni.
- Prenosi eksplozivov znotraj Skupnosti so dovoljeni samo z dovoljenjem pristojnih organov, ki nadzorujejo zakonitost prejemnika blaga in izdajajo spremljajoče dokumente.
- Posebni varnostni ukrepi se lahko zahtevajo glede na naravo eksplozivov in pot prenosa.
- Prenos streliva je prav tako reguliran z zahtevo predhodnih informacij, dovoljenj in nadzornih postopkov, pri čemer se upoštevajo posebni postopki za trgovce.
Vplivani proizvodi in akterji
- Eksplozivi za civilno uporabo, kot so materiali, izdelki in strelivo, ki so opredeljeni v priporočilih Združenih narodov o prevozu nevarnega blaga (prvi razred).
- Izključeni so:
- Eksplozivi in strelivo za oborožene sile in policijo,
- Pirotehnični izdelki,
- Strelivo glede na določene člene direktive.
- Akterji vključujejo proizvajalce, distributerje, trgovce, organe za izdajo dovoljenj, pa tudi prevoznike eksplozivov in streliva.
- Državni organi so odgovorni za zagotavljanje skladnosti, izdajo dovoljenj in nadzor nad prenosom ter za ukrepe v primeru neskladnosti.
Časovni okvir za izvedbo
- Direktiva je bila sprejeta aprila 1993.
- Države članice so morale najpozneje do 31. decembra 1992 (glede na obdobje vzpostavljanja notranjega trga) omogočiti prost pretok blaga, kar neposredno vpliva na izvedbo določb direktorive.
- Statični in operativni ukrepi, kot sta uvedba usklajenih standardov in začetek označevanja CE, se izvajajo skladno z objavo v Uradnem listu in imenovanjem pooblaščenih organov.
- Nadzor nad prenosom eksplozivov in streliva z dovoljenji mora biti vzpostavljen takoj po implementaciji, z nadaljnjim spremljanjem in morebitnimi dopolnitvami glede varnostnih ukrepov.
- V praksi so države članice izvajale postopke in zakonodajne prilagoditve v nekaj letih po objavi direktive za zagotovitev skladnosti vseh regulativnih zahtev.
Ta direktiva predstavlja temeljno pravno podlago za tržno regulacijo civilnih eksplozivov v EU, ki združuje zahteve varnosti, skladnosti in prostega pretoka.
Direktiva 93/15/EGS se nanaša na eksplozive za civilno uporabo, ki so opredeljeni kot materiali in izdelki iz prvega razreda priporočil Združenih narodov o prevozu nevarnega blaga. Ne velja za eksplozive, vključno s strelivom, namenjenimi oboroženim silam ali policiji, pirotehnične izdelke ter strelivo, razen v določenih členih. Direktiva ureja dajanje eksplozivov v promet, njihovo označevanje, skladnost z varnostnimi zahtevami, postopke ugotavljanja skladnosti ter nadzor nad prenosom eksplozivov in streliva znotraj Skupnosti. Ne pokriva predpisov o prevozu eksplozivov, ki jih urejajo mednarodni sporazumi. Izključuje področje zdravja in varnosti delavcev pri proizvodnji in uporabi eksplozivov, ki ureja ločena direktiva. Namen direktive je zagotoviti prost pretok teh izdelkov znotraj notranjega trga EU ob ohranitvi visokih varnostnih standardov ter preprečiti nezakonito trgovino in uporabo eksplozivov.
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- determination of transmission of detonation.
Standardised test methods at extreme temperatures for the following purposes are not given:
- determination of sensitiveness to friction;
- determination of sensitiveness to impact;
- determination of resistance to water;
- determination of the initiating capability of boosters;
- determination of velocity of detonation.
NOTE In these cases, the manufacturer of the explosive should provide a suitable test method and, in cases where the results should be checked by an independent institution or authority, the manufacturer and the institution or authority should agree upon a suitable test method.
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This European Standard specifies a method for determining the initiating capability of flexible plastic-coated detonating cords and flexible fibrous-overbraided detonating cords, for civil use. It applies only to those detonating cords, having a maximum grammage of 40 g/m, that are used to initiate another detonating cord or a high explosive.
NOTE The limitations of this method are described in Annex B.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements for high explosives for civil uses when subjected to test methods defined in the standards referred herein.
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This document specifies a method for the determination of resistance to electrostatic energy for propellants containing a mass fraction of at least 5 % of particles which pass through a 1 mm sieve. This method does not apply to black powder.
NOTE: If the mass fraction of particles smaller than 1 mm size is less than 5 % the propellant is considered to be insensitive to electrostatic energy and this test is not performed.
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This European Standard specifies a method of determining the equivalent initiating capability of detonators.
This standard also specifies a functioning test (after storage) at high and low temperatures.
This standard is not applicable to surface connectors or detonating cord relays.
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This document specifies a method for determining the sensitiveness to friction of explosives. This method is not applicable to liquid products.
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This document specifies the test methods for black powder in pellets, granular form, compressed (press-moulded cylinders with central hollow space) or as a meal for use as propellant, blasting explosive, pyrotechnic or in safety fuses.
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This document specifies a method for checking small rocket motors for voids and fissures and provides a guide to non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for detecting voids and fissures in other solid rocket propellants.
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This European Standard specifies a method for determining the transfer capacity of transfer connector and coupling accessory intended for non-electric initiation systems.
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This European Standard specifies a method of verifying whether a flexible plastics-coated detonating cord or a flexible fibrous-overbraided detonating cord, for civil uses, can be initiated by a flexible plastics-coated detonating cord or a flexible fibrous-overbraided detonating cord.
NOTE The initiating capability of a donor cord is defined by the equivalent initiating capability as described in EN 13630-10.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements for detonators, surface connectors, shock tube and detonating cord relays for civil uses.
This European Standard does not cover electronic initiation systems (see CEN/TS 13763-27) nor the devices and accessories for reliable and safe function of detonators and relays (see EN 13763-26).
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This European Standard specifies a method for determining whether electric detonators can withstand an electrostatic discharge (ESD) without detonating.
This European Standard is not applicable to magnetically-coupled detonators.
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This European Standard specifies a method for determining the delay time accuracy of detonators and surface connectors with pyrotechnic delay elements. It does not apply to those with an electronic time delay.
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This European Standard describes the method for determining the resistance of the coating of flexible plastic-coated detonating cords and flexible fibrous-overbraided detonating cords, for civil use to failure when subjected to abrasion.
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This European Standard specifies a method of determining the flash-over voltage of electric detonators.
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This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the capacitance, insulation resistance and insulation breakdown of leading wires of electric detonators.
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This European Standard specifies a method for determining the no-fire current of electric detonators.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements forwhich shall be met by detonating cords and safety fuses for civil uses, when subjected to the test methods defined in the standards referred to in clause 2.
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This European Standard describes a method for the determination of burning rate under ambient conditions for propellants and black powders.
It is applicable to propellants and black powders in their original form up to a grain size of 8 mm.
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This European Standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to abrasion of plastics used as insulating material for leading wires of electric detonators, or used as base material for the tubing of shock tube non-electric detonators.
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This European Standard specifies a method for determining the electrical resistance of electric detonators.
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This European Standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to failure of the plastic materials used in insulation of leading wires of electric detonators, or the tubing of shock tube non-electric detonators, when drawn over a sharp edge under specified loading conditions.
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This European Standard specifies a method for determining the ability of detonator leading wires/shock tubes, and their connections into the crimp/closure or sealing arrangement, to withstand a pullout when subjected to a pulling force.
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This European Standard specifies a method for determining the resistance of the detonator shell to bending. This standard does not apply to surface connectors.
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This European Standard specifies methods for checking that a detonator, relay or surface connector will not explode when accidentally dropped onto a hard surface.
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This European Standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to cracking at low temperatures of leading wire insulation of detonators. This method is only applicable to electric detonators with plastic covered leading wires.
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This European Standard specifies the methods for the determination of resistance to hydrostatic pressure of electric and non-electric detonators, surface connectors and relays.
Some detonating cord relays, stated by the manufacturer to be used in dry conditions, are excluded.
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This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the ability of cartridged explosives to transmit detonation.
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This European Standard specifies a method for the verification of the initiation of a high explosive by a specified initiation system.
This method is applicable to high explosives in cartridge or bulk form, both unconfined and confined.
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This European Standard specifies a method for assessing the ability of the explosive content of plain detonators to withstand the vibration likely to be experienced in normal use and handling.
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This Technical Specification specifies a risk analysis, evaluation and testing procedure to be used to investigate the safety and reliability of electronic initiation systems by identifying hazards and estimating the risks associated with the system. The Technical Specification also stipulates levels of acceptability for electronic initiation systems.
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This European Standard defines the key technical terminology used in the European Standards developed in the field of explosives for civil uses.
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This European Standard specifies methods for determining the density of high explosives for civil uses, in cartridged or bulk form.
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This European Standard specifies information to be provided by the manufacturer of explosives for civil uses or his authorised representative to the user.
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This EN describes a method for determining the thermal stability of electric detonators, non-electric detonators and relays.
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This European Standard specifies a method of determining the resistance to water of cartridged or bulk high explosives for civil uses, which are designed to be used for blasting operations in wet conditions.
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This European Standard describes a method of determining the sensitiveness to friction of the core of fexible plastics-coated detonating cords, and flexible fibrous-overbraided detonating cords for civil uses.
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This European Standard describes a method for determining the stability of detonating cords and safety fuses for civil uses, by subjecting them to an elevated temperature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An EU Directive is a legislative act of the European Union that sets out goals that all EU member states must achieve. However, it is up to each member state to devise their own laws on how to reach these goals through national transposition. Directives are used to harmonize laws across the EU, particularly for the functioning of the single market.
Directive 93/15/EEC covers "Explosives for civil uses". There are 122 standards associated with this directive.
Harmonized standards under 93/15/EEC are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 93/15/EEC, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.