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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 27 July 1976 ►M3  on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps, stop lamps, daytime running lamps and side marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers ◄ (76/758/EEC) (OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p.54)

Amended by:

		Official Journal
		No	page	date
M1	COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 87/354/EEC of 25 June 1987	L 192	43	11.7.1987
M2	COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 89/516/EEC of 1 August 1989	L 265	1	12.9.1989
►M3	COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 97/30/EC Text with EEA relevance of 11 June 1997	L 171	25	30.6.1997
►M4	COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2006/96/EC of 20 November 2006	L 363	81	20.12.2006
►M5	COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2013/15/EU of 13 May 2013	L 158	172	10.6.2013

Amended by:

A1		L 291	17	19.11.1979
A2		L 302	23	15.11.1985
A3		C 241	21	29.8.1994
		L 001	1	..
►A4		L 236	33	23.9.2003

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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE

of 27 July 1976

►M3  on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps, stop lamps, daytime running lamps and side marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers ◄

(76/758/EEC)

Article 1

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1.  Member States shall grant EC component type-approval in respect of any type of end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps, stop lamps, daytime running lamps and side marker lamps which satisfies the construction and testing requirements laid down in the relevant Annexes.

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2.  The Member State which has granted EEC component type-approval shall take the measures required in order to verify that production models conform to the approved type, in so far as this is necessary and if need be in cooperation with the competent authorities in the other Member States. Such verification shall be limited to spot checks.

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Article 2

Member States shall for each type of end-outline marker lamp, front position (side) lamp, rear position (side) lamp, stop lamp, daytime running lamp and side marker lamp which they approve pursuant to Article 1, issue to the manufacturer an EC component type-approval mark conforming to the models shown in Annex I, Appendix 3.

Member States shall take all appropriate measures to prevent the use of marks liable to create confusion between end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps, stop lamps, daytime running lamps and side marker lamps which have been type-approved pursuant to Article 1, and other devices.

Article 3

1.  No Member State may prohibit the placing on the market of end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps, stop lamps, daytime running lamps and side marker lamps on grounds relating to their construction or method of functioning if they bear the EC component type-approval mark.

2.  Nevertheless, a Member State may prohibit the placing on the market of end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps, stop lamps, daytime running lamps and side marker lamps bearing the EC component type-approval mark which consistently fail to conform to the approved type.

That State shall forthwith inform the other Member States and the Commission of the measures taken, specifying the reasons for its decision.

Article 4

The competent authorities of the Member States shall inform each other, by means of the procedure specified in Article 4 (6) of Directive 70/156/EEC, of each approval which they have granted, refused or withdrawn pursuant to this Directive.

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Article 5

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1.  If the Member State which has granted EC component type-approval finds that a number of end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps, stop lamps, daytime running lamps and side marker lamps bearing the same EC component type-approval mark do not conform to the type which it has approved, it shall take the necessary measures to ensure that production models conform to the approved type. The competent authorities of that State shall advise those of the other Member States of the measures taken, which may, where there is consistent failure to conform, extend to withdrawal of EC component type-approval. The said authorities shall take the same measures if they are informed by the competent authorities of another Member State of such failure to conform.

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2.  The competent authorities of Member States shall within one month inform each other of any withdrawal of EEC component type-approval, and of the reasons for such a measure.

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Article 6

Any decision taken pursuant to the provisions adopted in implementation of this Directive, to refuse or withdraw EC component type-approval for end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps, stop lamps, daytime running lamps and side marker lamps, or prohibit their placing on the market or use shall set out in detail the reasons on which it is based. Such decisions shall be notified to the party concerned, who shall at the same time be informed of the remedies available to him under the laws in force in the Member States and of the time limits allowed for the exercise of such remedies.

Article 7

No Member State may refuse to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval of any vehicle on grounds relating to its end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps, stop lamps, daytime running lamps and side marker lamps if these bear the EC component type-approval mark and are fitted in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC.

Article 8

No Member State may refuse or prohibit the sale, registration, entry into service or use of any vehicle on grounds relating to its end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps, stop lamps, daytime running lamps and side marker lamps if these bear the EC component type-approval mark and are fitted in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC.

Article 9

For the purposes of this Directive, ‘vehicle’ means any motor vehicle intended for use on the road, with or without bodywork, having at least four wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h, and its trailers, with the exception of vehicles which run on rails and of agricultural and forestry tractors and all mobile machinery.

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Article 10

Any amendments necessary to adjust the requirements of the Annexes to take account of technical progress shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Directive 70/156/EEC.

Article 11

1.  Member States shall adopt and publish the provisions necessary in order to comply with this Directive before 1 July 1977 and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. They shall apply these provisions with effect from 1 October 1977 at the latest.

2.  Once this Directive has been notified, the Member States shall also ensure that the Commission is informed, in sufficient time for it to submit its comments, of any draft laws, regulations or administrative provisions which they propose to adopt in the field covered by this Directive.

Article 12

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

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LIST OF ANNEXES

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ANNEX I

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TYPE-APPROVAL

1.   THIS ANNEX DEALS WITH THE COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL OF

1.1.	end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps and stop lamps intended for use on motor vehicles and their trailers and complying with the requirements set out in Annex II;

1.2.	daytime running lamps intended for use on motor vehicles and complying with the requirements set out in Annex III;

1.3.	side marker lamps intended for use on motor vehicles and their trailers and complying with the requirements set out in Annex IV.

2.   APPLICATION FOR EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL

2.1.	The application for EC component type-approval pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a type of end-outline marker lamp, front position (side) lamp, rear position (side) lamp, stop lamp, daytime running lamp and side marker lamp shall be submitted by the manufacturer.

2.2.	A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1.

2.3.

The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests: 2.3.1. Two samples, equipped with the lamp or lamps recommended; if the approval is applied for devices which are not identical but are symmetrical and suitable for mounting one on the left and one on the right side of the vehicle, and/or, alternatively, one towards the front and one towards the rear, the two samples submitted may be identical and be suitable for mounting only on the right or only on the left side of the vehicle and/or, alternatively, only towards the front or only towards the rear; in the case of a stop lamp with two levels of intensity, the application shall also be accompanied by two samples of the parts constituting the system which ensures two levels of intensity.

3.   MARKINGS

3.1.

The devices submitted for EC component type-approval must bear: 3.1.1. the trade name or mark of the manufacturer; 3.1.2. in the case of lamps with replaceable light sources: the type(s) of filament lamp prescribed; 3.1.3. in the case of lamps with non-replaceable light sources: the nominal voltage and wattage.

3.2.	These markings shall be clearly legible and indelible and shall be affixed to the illuminating surface, or to one of the illuminating surfaces, of the device. They shall be visible from the exterior when the device is fitted to the vehicle.

3.3.	Each device shall have sufficient space for the component type-approval mark. This space shall be indicated on the drawings referred to in Appendix 1.

4.   GRANTING OF EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL

4.1.	If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4 (3) and, if applicable, 4 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted.

4.2.	A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2.

4.3.

An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each type of end-outline marker lamp, front position (side) lamp, rear position (side) lamp, stop lamp, daytime running lamp and side marker lamp approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of end-outline marker lamp, front position (side) lamp, rear position (side) lamp, stop lamp, daytime running lamp and side marker lamp.

4.4.

Where EC component type-approval is requested for a type of lighting and light-signalling device comprising an end-outline marker lamp, front position (side) lamp, rear position (side) lamp, stop lamp, daytime running lamp or side marker lamp and other lamps, a single EC component type-approval number may be assigned provided that the end-outline marker lamp, front position (side) lamp, rear position (side) lamp, stop lamp, daytime running lamp or side marker lamp complies with the requirements of this Directive and that each of the other lamps forming part of the lighting and light-signalling device for which EC component type-approval is requested complies with the separate Directive applying to it.

5.   EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK

5.1.	In addition to the markings referred to in item 3.1, every end-outline marker lamp, front position (side) lamp, rear position (side) lamp, stop lamp, daytime running lamp and side marker lamp conforming to the type approved pursuant to this Directive shall bear an EC component type-approval mark.

5.2.

This mark shall consist of: 5.2.1. a rectangle surrounding the letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing number or letters of the Member State which has granted type-approval: 1for Germany 2for France 3for Italy 4for the Netherlands 5for Sweden 6for Belgium ▼A4 7for Hungary 8for the Czech Republic ▼M3 9for Spain 11for the United Kingdom 12for Austria 13for Luxembourg 17for Finland 18for Denmark ▼M4 19for Romania ▼A4 20for Poland ▼M3 21for Portugal 23for Greece ▼M5 25for Croatia ▼A4 26for Slovenia 27for Slovakia 29for Estonia 32for Latvia ▼M4 34for Bulgaria ▼A4 36for Lithuania CYfor Cyprus ▼M3 IRLfor Ireland; ▼A4 MTfor Malta; ▼M3 5.2.2. in the vicinity of the rectangle the ‘base approval number’ contained in section 4 of the type-approval number referred to in Annex VII of Directive 70/156/EEC, preceded by the two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to the most recent major technical amendment to the relevant Annex of Directive 76/758/EEC on the date EC type-approval was granted. In this Directive the sequence number is — 02 for Annex II, — 00 for Annex III, — 00 for Annex IV; 5.2.3. (an) additional symbol(s) as follows: 5.2.3.1. on devices meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of the front end-outline marker lamps and position (side) lamps, the letter ‘A’; 5.2.3.2. on devices meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of the rear end-outline marker lamps and position (side) lamps, the letter ‘R’; 5.2.3.3. on devices meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of the stop lamps, the letter ‘S’ followed by the figure ‘1’ when the device has one level of intensity, by the figure ‘2’ when the device has two levels of intensity and by the figure ‘3’ when the device meets the specific requirements for category S3 stop lamps; 5.2.3.4. on devices comprising both a rear position (side) lamp and a stop lamp meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of such lamps, the letters ‘R’ and ‘S1’ or ‘S2’, as the case may be, separated by a horizontal dash; 5.2.3.5. on devices meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of the daytime running lamps, the letter ‘RL’; 5.2.3.6. on devices meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of the side marker lamps, one of the symbols ‘SM1’ or ‘SM2’ depending on the category of the devices; 5.2.3.7. on front or rear position lights of which the visibility angles are asymmetrical with regard to the reference axis in a horizontal direction, an arrow pointing towards the side on which the photometric specifications are met up to an angle of 80° H; 5.2.3.8. on lamps which may be used as single lamps and as part of an assembly of two lamps, the additional letter ‘D’ to the right of the symbol mentioned in paragraphs 5.2.3.1 to 5.2.3.4.

5.3.	The EC component type-approval mark shall be affixed to the lens of the lamp or one of the lenses in such a way as to be indelible and clearly legible even when the lamps are fitted to the vehicle.

5.4.

Arrangement of the approval mark. 5.4.1. Independent lamps: Examples of the EC component type-approval mark are given in Appendix 3, Figure 1. 5.4.2. Grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps: 5.4.2.1. Where a single EC component type-approval number is issued, as per item 4.4 above, for a type of lighting and light-signalling device comprising an end-outline marker lamp, a front position (side) lamp, a rear position (side) lamp, a stop lamp, a daytime running lamp, a side marker lamp and other lamps, a single EC component type-approval mark may be affixed, consisting of: 5.4.2.1.1. a rectangle surrounding the letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing number or letters of the Member State which has granted type-approval (see item 5.2.1); 5.4.2.1.2. the base approval number (see item 5.2.2, first half-sentence); 5.4.2.1.3. if necessary, the required arrow, in so far as it relates to the lamp assembly as a whole. 5.4.2.2. This mark may be located anywhere on the lamps which are grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated provided that: 5.4.2.2.1. it is visible after the installation of the lamps; 5.4.2.2.2. no light-transmitting components of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps can be removed without simultaneously removing the approval mark. 5.4.2.3. The identification symbol for each lamp corresponding to each Directive pursuant to which EC component type-approval was granted, together with the sequence number (see item 5.2.2, second half-sentence) and, where necessary, the letter ‘D’ and the required arrow shall be marked: 5.4.2.3.1. either on the appropriate light-emitting surface; 5.4.2.3.2. or in a group, in such a way that each of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps may be clearly identified. 5.4.2.4. The dimensions of the components of this mark must not be less than the minimum dimensions specified for individual marks by the various Directives pursuant to which EC component type-approval was granted. 5.4.2.5. Examples of an EC component type-approval mark for a lamp that is grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated with other lamps are given in Appendix 3, Figure 2. 5.4.3. Lamps reciprocally incorporated with other lamps, of which the lens may also be used for other types of headlamps: 5.4.3.1. the provisions laid down in item 5.4.2 above shall apply; 5.4.3.2. in addition, where the same lens is used, the latter may bear the different approval marks relating to the different types of headlamps or units of lamps, provided that the main body of the headlamp, even if it cannot be separated from the lens, also comprises the space described in item 3.3 above and bears the approval marks of the actual functions; 5.4.3.3. if different types of headlamps comprise the same main body, the latter may bear the different approval marks. 5.4.3.4. Examples of an EC component type-approval mark for lamps reciprocally incorporated with a headlamp are given in Appendix 3, Figure 3.

6.   MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS

6.1.	In the case of modifications of the type approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply.

7.   CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

7.1.	As a general rule, measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.

7.2.

Every device referred to in item 1.1 above shall comply with the photometric and calorimetric conditions specified in paragraphs 6 and 8 ( 6 ) . Nevertheless, in the case of a device picked at random from series production, the requirements as to minimumn intensity of the light emitted (measured with a standard lamp as referred to in paragraph 7 (6) ) shall be limited in each relevant direction to 80 % of the minimum values specified in paragraphs 6.1 and 6.2 (6) .

7.3.

Every device referred to in item 1.2 above shall comply with the requirements specified in paragraphs 7, 8, 9 and 11 ( 7 ). Nevertheless, in the case of a device picked at random from series production, the requirements as to minimum and maximum intensity of the light emitted (measured with a standard lamp as referred to in paragraph 10 (7) ) shall be at least 80 % of the minimum values specified in paragraphs 7.1 and 7.2 (7)  and shall not exceed 120 % of the maximum values specified in paragraph 7.3 (7) .

7.4.

Every device referred to in item 1.3 above shall comply with the requirements specified in paragraphs 7, and 8 ( 8 ). Nevertheless, in the case of a device picked at random from series production, the intensity of the light emitted in each relevant direction shall be at least 80 % of the minimum values and shall not exceed 120 % of the maximum values specified in paragraph 7.1 (8) .

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Appendix 1

Information document No …

relating to the EC component type-approval of end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps, stop lamps, daytime running lamps and side marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers

(Directive 76/758/EEC, as last amended by Directive …/…/EC)

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Appendix 2

MODEL

(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))

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Appendix 3

EXAMPLES OF THE EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK

Figure 1a

The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a front position (side) lamp, type-approved in Germany (e1) pursuant to Annex II to this Directive (02) under the base approval number 1471.

The arrow indicates the side on which the required photometric specifications are met up to an angle of 80° H.

Figure 1b

The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a rear position (side) lamp, type-approved in Germany (e1) pursuant to Annex II to this Directive (02) under the base approval number 1471, which may also be used in an assembly of two rear position (side) lamps.

Figure 1c

The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a device comprising both a rear position (side) lamp and a stop lamp with one level of intensity, type-approved in Germany (e1) pursuant to Annex II to this Directive (02) under the base approval number 1471.

Figure 1d

The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a stop lamp with two levels of intensity, type-approved in Germany (e1) pursuant to Annex II to this Directive (02) under the base approval number 1471.

Figure 1e

The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a daytime running lamp, type-approved in Germany (e1) pursuant to Annex III to this Directive (00) under the base approval number 1471.

Figure 1f

The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a side marker lamp of category 1, type-approved in Germany (e1) pursuant to Annex IV to this Directive (00) under the base approval number 1471.

Figure 2a

Simplified marking of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps when two or more lamps are part of the same assembly

(The vertikal and horizontal lines schematize the shape of the light-signalling device. These are not part of the approval mark).

MODEL A

MODEL B

MODEL C

Note:

The three examples of approval marks, models A, B and C represent three possible variants of the marking of a lighting and light-signalling device when two or more lamps are part of the same unit of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps. This approval marks shows that the device was approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 1712 and comprises:

Figure 2b

Simplified marking of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps when two or more lamps are part of the same assembly

(The vertical and horizontal lines chematize the shape of the light-signalling device. These are not part of the approval mark).

MODEL A

MODEL B

MODEL C

MODEL D

Note:

The four examples of approval marks, models A, B, C and D represent four possible variants of the marking of a lighting and light-signalling device when two or more lamps are part of the same unit of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps. This approval marks shows that the device was approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 7120 and comprises:

Figure 3

The main body of the headlamp shall bear the only valid approval number, for instance:

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ANNEX II

SCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.   SCOPE

This Annex applies to the end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps rear position (side) lamps and stop lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers.

2.   TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.

The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 1 and 5 to 8 and Annexes 1, 4 and 5 of UN-ECE Regulation No 7 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents: — the 01 and 02 series of amendments incorporating Supplement 1 to 02 series of amendments and various corrections ( 9 ), — the Erratum ( 10 ), — the Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments ( 11 ), — the Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 2 and the Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments ( 12 ), except that: 2.1.1. Where reference is made to ‘Regulation No 48’, this shall be understood as ‘Directive 76/756/EEC’. 2.1.2. Where reference is made to ‘Regulation No 37’, this shall be understood as ‘Annex VII to Directive 76/761/EEC’. 2.1.3. Footnote (1) in the table of paragraph 6.1 shall be understood as follows: ‘The installation of the devices referred to above in motor vehicles and their trailers is provided for in Directive 76/756/EEC.’

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ANNEX III

SCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.   SCOPE

This Annex applies to the daytime running lamps for motor vehicles.

2.   TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.

The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 2 and 6 to 11 and Annexes 3 and 4 of UN-ECE Regulation No 87 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents: — the Regulation in its original form (00) ( 13 ), — the Corrigendum 1 to Regulation No 87 ( 14 ), — the Supplement 1 to Regulation No 87 ( 15 ), except that: 2.1.1. Where reference is made to ‘Regulation No 48’, this shall be understood as ‘Directive 76/756/EEC’.

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ANNEX IV

SCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.   SCOPE

This Annex applies to the side marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers.

2.   TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.

The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 2 and 6 to 9 and Annexes 1, 4 and 5 of UN-ECE Regulation No 91 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents: — the Regulation in its original form (00) ( 16 ), — the Supplement 1 to Regulation No 91 ( 17 ), except that: 2.1.1. Where reference is made to ‘Regulation No 48’, this shall be understood as ‘Directive 76/756/EEC’. 2.1.2. Where reference is made to ‘Regulation No 37’, this shall be understood as ‘Annex VII to Directive 76/761/EEC’.

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( 1 ) OJ No C 76, 7.4.1975, p. 37.

( 2 ) OJ No C 255, 7.11.1975, p. 3.

( 3 ) OJ No L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1.

( 4 ) See page 1 of this Official Journal.

( 5 ) Economic Commission for Europe, Document E/ECE/324, Addendum 6 of 22 May 1967 plus Correction 1 of 9 February 1971.

( 6 ) Of the document referred to in item 2.1 of Annex II to this Directive.

( 7 ) Of the document referred to in item 2.1 of Annex III to this Directive.

( 8 ) Of the document referred to in item 2.1 of Annex IV to this Directive.

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