Joint Research Centre

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1 Joint Research Centre Meeting of the EU GPP Advisory Group Stockholm, 28 th April Serving society Stimulating innovation Supporting legislation

2 Overview of the presentation 1. Green Public Procurement criteria for paints and varnishes 2. Green Public Procurement criteria for road markings 3. Green Public Procurement criteria for painting services 2

3 Paints and Varnishes Evidence base: EU Ecolabel criteria Adopted in May 2014 Product scope Indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes, woodstains and related products intended for use by professional users, including inter alia: Decorative paints in liquid or paste formulas which may have been preconditioned, tinted or prepared by the manufacturer, including wood paints, wood and decking stains, masonry coatings and metal finishes primers and undercoats Floor paints, Products which are tinted by distributors at the request of professional decorators.

4 Paints and Varnishes Evidence base: EU Ecolabel criteria 4

5 Paints and Varnishes Guidelines for the GPP criteria development Approach followed Reflect the EU Ecolabel evidence base Comprehensive criteria aligned to high extent with the EU Ecolabel criteria More streamlined approach to chemicals contained in the final product New proposals in comparison with the EU Ecolabel: Air quality testing Energy use in titanium dioxide production as comprehensive award criteria 5

6 Paints and Varnishes Proposed GPP criteria Aligned with EU Ecolabel, with the exception of hazardous substances The purchase of paints and varnishes with a reduced environmental impact TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Core criteria Comprehensive criteria 1. Paint formulation 1.1 White pigment content 1.2 Content of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) 1.3 Product hazard labelling 1.4 Hazardous ingredients 1. Paint formulation 1.1 White pigment content 1.2 Content of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) 1.3 Product hazard labelling 1.4 Hazardous ingredients 6

7 Paints and Varnishes Proposed GPP criteria Aligned with EU Ecolabel, with the exception of hazardous substances The purchase of paints and varnishes with a reduced environmental impact TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Core criteria Comprehensive criteria 2. Efficiency of application and durability 2.1 Spreading rate 2.3 Weathering resistance (outdoor paints) 2.4 Fungal and algal resistance (outdoor paints) 2.5 Abrasion resistance of floor paints 2. Efficiency of application and durability 2.1 Spreading rate 2.2 Wet scrub resistance (indoor paints) 2.3 Weathering resistance (outdoor paints) 2.4 Fungal and algal resistance (outdoor paints) 2.5 Abrasion resistance of floor paints 7

8 Paints and Varnishes Proposed GPP criteria The purchase of paints and varnishes with a reduced environmental impact Core criteria AWARD CRITERIA Comprehensive criteria New requirement, consultation ongoing New requirement following current trends 1. Titanium dioxide production 2. Content of Semi Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOC's) 3. Indoor Air Quality: Indoor paints 3. Indoor Air Quality: Indoor paints 4. Distribution and take-back 4. Distribution and take-back

9 Paints and Varnishes Proposed GPP criteria The purchase of paints and varnishes with a reduced environmental impact CONTRACT PERFORMANCE CLAUSES Core criteria Comprehensive criteria 1. Technical advice and site inspections 1. Technical advice and site inspections

10 Road markings Evidence base Not covered by the EU Ecolabel criteria scope Separate research on environmental aspects, Review of limited available LCA studies, Stakeholders consultation (industry, research institutes, environmental agencies in EU and outside), Direct contact with procurers from various Member States. Product scope 'Road marking' means the application of paint systems or structural plastic systems to road surfaces in order to delineate traffic lanes, bays and signals, as well as to provide frictional properties and night time retroreflection. Generally composed of a pigmented road marking material and a broadcast material which, together, may or may not form a film over the substrate. Mechanical markings such as cat's eyes are not included. 10

11 Road markings Proposed GPP criteria The purchase of road markings with a reduced environmental impact TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Core criteria Comprehensive criteria 1. Road marking formulation 1.1. Content of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) 1.2. Product hazard labelling 1.3. Hazardous ingredients 1. Road marking formulation 1.1. Content of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) 1.2. Product hazard labelling 1.3. Hazardous ingredients

12 Road markings Proposed GPP criteria The purchase of road markings with a reduced environmental impact TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Core criteria Comprehensive criteria 2. Broadcast material content - Hazardous ingredients 2. Broadcast material content - Hazardous ingredients 3. Efficiency of application and durability - Abrasion resistance 3. Efficiency of application and durability - Abrasion resistance

13 Road markings Proposed GPP criteria The purchase of road markings with a reduced environmental impact AWARD CRITERIA Core criteria Comprehensive criteria 1. Road marking formulation - Titanium dioxide content Consultation ongoing, important environmental impact 3. Distribution and take-back 1. Road marking formulation - Titanium dioxide content 2. Broadcast material content and use - Recycled glass content 3. Distribution and take-back

14 Road markings Proposed GPP criteria The purchase of road markings with a reduced environmental impact CONTRACT PERFORMANCE CLAUSES Core criteria Comprehensive criteria 1. Technical support and site inspections 1. Technical support and site inspections

15 Paint and roadmarking works contracts Definition and scope Paints and roadmarking work contracts include one-off works contracts, call down contracts from a framework as well as cyclical, longterm painting services. All contracts shall be based on the use of paint products defined within the scope of this product group. The following contract definitions are addressed within the scope of the criteria: Painting works' means when contractors, usually termed painters and decorators', are directly engaged to paint indoor or external surfaces on a one-off, call down or cyclical basis, including ongoing maintenance and remedial works. 'Road marking works' means when contractors, usually termed 'road marking operatives', are directly engaged to apply road markings on a oneoff or cyclical basis, including maintenance and remedial works.

16 Paint and roadmarking works contracts Proposed GPP criteria The letting of works contracts which maximize the lifespan of the paint or road marking whilst minimizing associated environmental impacts Core criteria SELECTION CRITERIA Comprehensive criteria 1. Competencies of the tenderer 1. Competencies of the tenderer TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. Management of residual paint or road marking - Paint or road marking waste management 1. Management of residual paint or road marking - Paint or road marking waste management

17 Paint and roadmarking works contracts Proposed GPP criteria The letting of works contracts which maximize the lifespan of the paint or road marking whilst minimizing associated environmental impacts Core criteria 1. Efficiency of application and durability 1.1 Provision of warranties AWARD CRITERIA Comprehensive criteria 1. Efficiency of application and durability 1.1 Provision of warranties 1.2 Long-term painting contracts 2. Management of residual paint or road marking - Paint or road marking re-use and recycling CONTRACT PERFORMANCE CLAUSES 1. Management of paint or road marking usage and application 1. Management of paint or road marking usage and application

18 Supporting research/evidence collection for road markings Contracting authorities Experts and procurers from AT, BE, DE, GR, FR, NO, NL, PT, SE Manufacturers and associations e.g. Evonik, Dow, Huntsman, European Road Federation, International Road Federation National environmental criteria e.g. French Ecloabel Research institutes, testing institutes, standarisation bodies e.g. Austrian Institute for Industrial Ecology, CEN TC, Eurofins Stakholders from outside of the EU US Environmental Protection Agency, Canadian Environmental Ministry 18

19 Outlook on GPP criteria development 1. Feedback/input from GPP AG 2. Revision of Criteria and Technical Report 3. Stakeholder consultation on specific sub-topics 4. Inter Services Consultation within Commission 19

20 Thank you for the attention Renata Kaps 20