Article 1, Point (1) · Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2026/1948

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(1)Article 2 is replaced by the following:‘Article 2For the purposes of this Decision, the definitions in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 shall apply.The following definitions shall also apply:

(1)“intentionally introduced” means deliberately utilised in the formulation of a packaging or a packaging component where its continued presence is desired in the final packaging or packaging component to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, or quality; the use of recycled materials as feedstock for the manufacture of new packaging materials, where some portion of the recycled materials may contain amounts of regulated metals, is not be considered as intentionally introduced;

(2)“crystal glass packaging” means packaging made entirely or partially of crystal glass categories listed in Annex I to Council Directive 69/493/EEC^note;

(3)“crystal glass producer” means the undertaking manufacturing crystal glass packaging;

(4)“closed and controlled loop” means a system in which crystal glass packaging is placed on the market through identifiable commercial channels, permanently marked to enable identification of the crystal glass producer, returned through controlled collection arrangements, and recycled by reintroduction into the manufacturing process of the crystal glass producer from which the packaging originated.

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closed and controlled loop
means a system in which crystal glass packaging is placed on the market through identifiable commercial channels, permanently marked to enable identification of the crystal glass producer, returned through controlled collection arrangements, and recycled by reintroduction into the manufacturing process of the crystal glass producer from which the packaging originated.
crystal glass packaging
means packaging made entirely or partially of crystal glass categories listed in Annex I to Council Directive 69/493/EEC;
crystal glass producer
means the undertaking manufacturing crystal glass packaging;
intentionally introduced
means deliberately utilised in the formulation of a packaging or a packaging component where its continued presence is desired in the final packaging or packaging component to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, or quality;
manufactured
means made or produced using the process of having combined individual raw materials at high temperature to form molten glass.2.By way of derogation from Article 5(4) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40, crystal glass packaging shall be allowed to exceed the concentration levels referred to in that provision until 31 December 2029, provided that it complies with Articles 5b and 5c of this Decision.3.Crystal glass packaging containing lead that is either intentionally introduced or introduced as a result of residual contamination may only be manufactured until 31 December 2028.4.Crystal glass packaging manufactured before 31 December 2028 may continue to be subject to finishing operations, including cold glass working, filled, labelled, distributed and placed on the market until 31 December 2029.Article 5b1.Lead shall only be intentionally introduced insofar as necessary for the manufacture of crystal glass packaging.2.Crystal glass packaging covered by the derogation provided for in Article 5a shall undergo a dealkalisation treatment or an equivalent process ensuring the formation of a surface barrier limiting the release of lead into the contents.3.Crystal glass producers sh