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RESOLUTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEES<br />

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RESOLUTIONS TAKEN BY THE QUALICOAT COMMITTEES<br />

SINCE NOVEMBER 2010<br />

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RESOLUTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEES<br />

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<strong>TC</strong>’s resolutions – 3 November 2010<br />

Resolution No. 1/<strong>TC</strong> 03.11.10<br />

The <strong>TC</strong> approves Update Sheet No. 12 (Daily control of etching degree ‐ for SEASIDE). The date of implementation<br />

will be 01.01.11.<br />

Resolution No. 2/<strong>TC</strong> 03.11.10<br />

The <strong>TC</strong> approves Update Sheet No. 13 (Appendix A10). The date of implementation will be 01.01.11.<br />

Resolution No. 3/<strong>TC</strong> 03.11.10<br />

The <strong>TC</strong> approves Update Sheet No. 14 (Thickness requirements for 3 tests) as amended at the meeting. The<br />

date of implementation will be 01.01.11.<br />

Resolution No. 4/<strong>TC</strong> 03.11.10<br />

The <strong>TC</strong> approves Update Sheet No. 15 (Renewal of metallic colours). The date of implementation will be<br />

01.01.11.<br />

Resolution No. 5/<strong>TC</strong> 03.11.10<br />

The <strong>TC</strong> approves continuous updating of Appendix A7 as proposed by the Specifications WG.<br />

Resolution No. 6/<strong>TC</strong> 03.11.10<br />

The <strong>TC</strong> approves continuous updating of Appendix A9 as amended at the meeting.<br />

Resolution No. 7/<strong>TC</strong> 03.11.10<br />

The <strong>TC</strong> asks the Specifications Working Group to prepare an update sheet stating that no visual assessment will<br />

be made by the Florida Working Group if a category 1 has failed due to colour change.<br />

Resolution No. 8/<strong>TC</strong> 03.11.10<br />

The <strong>TC</strong> asks the Powders Working Group to consider the issue of class 3 system measurements made by ATLAS<br />

and our evaluation of their results. ATLAS will also be asked to take gloss measurements.<br />

Resolution No. 9/<strong>TC</strong> 03.11.10<br />

The <strong>TC</strong> agrees with the Laboratories Working Group’s proposal to revise Appendix A6 by adding more requirements<br />

for the testing procedure (for instance using the same alloy composition, tests on white matt class 2<br />

systems and metallic class 1 systems, etc.).<br />

Resolution No. 10/<strong>TC</strong> 03.11.10<br />

The <strong>TC</strong> asks the Secretariat to organise a meeting with alternative pretreatment suppliers to address concerns<br />

about the use of liquid coating with their products.<br />

Resolution No. 11/<strong>TC</strong> 03.11.10<br />

The <strong>TC</strong> confirms that the use of a cylindrical mandrel bend test is already included in the Specifications. The<br />

Secretariat will inform national associations that all licensees should adhere to this requirement by the end of<br />

2011.<br />

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Resolution No. 12/<strong>TC</strong> 03.11.10<br />

The <strong>TC</strong> approves the draft Recommendations for the Care of Coated Aluminium as amended at the meeting<br />

and asks the Specifications WG to raise an update sheet.<br />

EC’s resolutions – 4 November 2010<br />

Resolution No. 1/EC 04.11.10<br />

The EC approves the draft Procedure for qualification, evaluation, monitoring and termination of approval of<br />

laboratories and inspectors. The date of application will be 01.01.11.<br />

Resolution No. 2/EC 04.11.10<br />

The EC asks the Accreditation WG to revise the terminology of the draft Procedure for granting a licence in<br />

countries without Master Licensees. The national associations will be asked to send in requests and comments<br />

by 31.01.11.<br />

Resolution No. 3/EC 04.11.10<br />

The EC asks the Accreditation WG to revise the terminology of the draft Agreement between QUALICOAT and<br />

the laboratories document. The national associations will be asked to send in requests and comments by<br />

31.01.11.<br />

Resolution No. 4/EC 04.11.10<br />

The EC asks the Specifications WG to prepare an update sheet stating that the repeat inspection must be carried<br />

out within one month after the coater has received notification of an unsatisfactory inspection from the Master<br />

Licensee and/or QUALICOAT.<br />

The EC asks the Specifications WG to prepare an update sheet stating that, if an inspection was unsatisfactory, the<br />

licensee must rectify non‐conformities as soon as possible and inform the Master Licensee or QUALICOAT immediately.<br />

Resolution No. 5/EC 04.11.10<br />

The EC asks the President and the Technical Director to revise the draft training programme. Their proposal will<br />

be sent to the NA and EC members in due time before the next EC meeting.<br />

Resolution No. 6/EC 04.11.10<br />

The EC asks the Secretariat to consult the licensed Russian coaters before the Meeting of Association Members<br />

can grant a Master Licence to the Russian Aluminium Extruders Association for a limited period.<br />

Resolution No. 7/EC 04.11.10<br />

The EC asks the Secretariat to invite the national associations to provide information on the subject of sustainability.<br />

Resolution No. 8/EC 04.11.10<br />

The EC asks the Extension WG to provide possible guidelines on increasing the use of class 2 as standard.<br />

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Resolution No. 9/EC 04.11.10<br />

The EC asks the Technical Director to prepare a concrete proposal regarding licence certificates for the next EC<br />

meeting.<br />

Resolution No. 10/EC 04.11.10<br />

The EC agrees to organise a QUALICOAT Congress in Germany at the same time as the ESTAL Congress (27‐28<br />

October 2011), also with the aim of promoting QUALICOAT.<br />

EC members should submit proposals or remarks by the end of November 2010.<br />

Resolution No. 11/EC 04.11.10<br />

The EC appoints Mr. Panam as President Elect.<br />

EC’s resolutions – 10 March 2011<br />

Resolution No. 1/EC 10.03.11<br />

ADAL would be asked to send an official statement confirming the equivalence of all SEASIDE alternatives to<br />

QUALIMARINE.<br />

Resolution No. 2/EC 10.03.11<br />

EC rejected the proposal of VOA to indicate the SEASIDE type A, AA or OX on licence documents.<br />

Resolution No. 3/EC 10.03.11<br />

EC rejected the proposal of APAL to carry out renewal tests on powders only every two years.<br />

Resolution No. 4/EC 10.03.11<br />

EC asked the Powders WG to clarify the Specifications regarding the labelling of powder boxes (appendix A1,<br />

paragraph 5.3) especially the indication of the P‐No.<br />

Resolution No. 5/EC 10.03.11<br />

EC decided to establish its own Accreditation WG as from 2012.<br />

Resolution No. 6/EC 10.03.11<br />

EC confirmed the creation of a Congress Committee which will be entitled to take decisions. The members of<br />

this committee are Mrs P. Meijwaard and Messrs J. Bernabé, R. Heitzelmann, M. Panam and Mr. J. Schoppig as<br />

chairman.<br />

Resolution No. 7/EC 10.03.11<br />

EC welcomed the proposal of FAECF to have regular meetings with QUALICOAT in the future.<br />

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<strong>TC</strong>’s resolutions – 11 May 2011<br />

Resolution No. 1/<strong>TC</strong> 11.05.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> proposes to create an ad hoc “Statistics” Working Group.<br />

WG members: A. Arranz, A. Banuls, R. Boi, G. Casati, G. Henckaerts, G. Hüllweck<br />

The item “Statistics” will be included in the agenda of every WG’s meeting.<br />

Resolution No. 2/<strong>TC</strong> 11.05.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the draft update sheet No 16 “Equipment of inspectors”<br />

Resolution No. 3/<strong>TC</strong> 11.05.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the draft update sheet No 17 “Procedure to be followed when an inspection doesn’t meet the<br />

requirements”<br />

Resolution No. 4/<strong>TC</strong> 11.05.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Specifications Working Group to reconsider proposals No 1, 2, 3 and 5b.<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves proposal 4 “Mention clearly that that a licence is granted to a coating applicator for one production<br />

site” and asks the Specifications WG to prepare a draft update sheet.<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves proposal 5a as amended at the meeting.<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves proposal 6 to create a Technical Information Sheet “Care of coating aluminium”, which will be<br />

amended following the request of the Dutch association.<br />

The ad hoc “Cleaning” WG will review the document before publication.<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Powders WG to discuss Mr. Vlahakis’ proposal to formulate better gloss categories and classes in the<br />

Specifications.<br />

Resolution No. 5/<strong>TC</strong> 11.05.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Powders Working Group to consider the following:<br />

Concept of families<br />

The selection of colours by the Florida WG for classes 2 and 3 will be based on the concept of<br />

families. For the renewal of the approval of class 2 and 3, two colours of the same family shall always<br />

be submitted.<br />

In case of failures in colour change at the Florida test,<br />

• If one colour fails, the colour is banned.<br />

• If two colours of a family fail, the family is banned.<br />

Resolution No. 6/<strong>TC</strong> 11.05.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> agrees with the proposal of the Powders Working Group to extend ATLAS measurements to gloss.<br />

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Resolution No. 7/<strong>TC</strong> 11.05.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> accepts the concept of carrying out all corrosion tests from one source (billet). The billet producer should<br />

issue a certificate of analysis to be distributed to testing laboratories.<br />

<strong>TC</strong> also asks the Pretreatment Working Group to define costs and responsibilities.<br />

Resolution No. 8/<strong>TC</strong> 11.05.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> agrees with the proposal regarding the etching degree measurement and asks the Specifications WG to raise an<br />

update sheet.<br />

Resolution No. 9/<strong>TC</strong> 11.05.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Specifications WG to raise an update sheet amending paragraph 6.2.2 Testing the weight of conversion<br />

coating.<br />

Resolution No. 10/<strong>TC</strong> 11.05.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Pretreatment WG and the Powders Working Group to study the request of QUALICOAT Schweiz regarding<br />

the reintroduction of the use of chromium pretreated panels for the approval of coating materials.<br />

Resolution No. 1/EC 12.05.11<br />

EC’s resolutions – 12 May 2011<br />

EC agrees with the proposal of the Laboratories WG to increase the renewal frequency and asks the working<br />

group to introduce this decision in Appendix A6.<br />

Resolution No. 2/EC 12.05.11<br />

EC agrees with the principle that all pretreatment suppliers (alternative and chromium) shall obtain and hold a<br />

valid licence.<br />

Resolution No. 3/EC 12.05.11<br />

EC asks the Pretreatment Working Group to prepare a draft procedure for granting and renewal of a licence.<br />

Resolution No. 4/EC 12.05.11<br />

EC reiterates the rules of visiting coating material suppliers every five years.<br />

Resolution No. 5/EC 12.05.11<br />

EC asks the secretariat to prepare a list of coating material suppliers for the next meeting of the Powders WG.<br />

This working group should define responsibilities for the visits<br />

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Resolution No. 6/EC 12.05.11<br />

EC agrees with the principle that all coating material suppliers shall obtain and hold a valid licence.<br />

Resolution No. 7/EC 12.05.11<br />

EC asks the Powders Working Group to prepare a draft procedure for granting and renewal of a licence.<br />

Resolution No. 8/EC 12.05.11<br />

EC approves the decision of the QUALIDECO Committee to publish the QUALIDECO Specifications as a separate<br />

document (not anymore as appendix A2).<br />

Resolution No. 9/EC 12.05.11<br />

The national associations should inform their members that they have to allow the Technical Director or any<br />

person authorized by QUALIDECO to accompany the inspector at visits carried out in their plants.<br />

Resolution No. 10/EC 12.05.11<br />

EC approves the document “Antitrust Guidelines and Confidentiality Agreement” prepared by the Accreditation<br />

WG.<br />

Resolution No. 11/EC 12.05.11<br />

EC rejects the principle of including a class 1.5 in the Specifications.<br />

The secretariat will organize a special meeting with the Australian association if possible during the Congress.<br />

Resolution No. 12/EC 12.05.11<br />

EC asks the Powders WG to review the part of section 4.2 regarding the assessment of inspection reports.<br />

Resolution No. 13/EC 12.05.11<br />

EC specifies that colour(s) which produce unsatisfactory results at the second series of laboratory tests shall be<br />

banned immediately. The Specifications WG will update the Specifications accordingly.<br />

Resolution No. 14/EC 12.05.11<br />

EC asks the Technical Director to prepare a detailed report showing the results obtained in the technical study<br />

carried out in 2005‐2006 by the Italian and Spanish laboratories regarding SEASIDE types A and AA. The equivalence<br />

between QUALIMARINE and SEASIDE OX is demonstrated by the NF 24 351.<br />

Resolution No. 15/EC 12.05.11<br />

The secretariat will ask COT to provide evidence before 20 <strong>June</strong> 2011 that all tests are carried out under accredited<br />

conditions.<br />

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<strong>TC</strong>’s resolutions – 23 November 2011<br />

Resolution No. 1/<strong>TC</strong> 23.11.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves Update Sheet No. 18 (Clarification regarding the granting of a licence). The date of implementation<br />

will be 01.01.12.<br />

Resolution No. 2/<strong>TC</strong> 23.11.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves Update Sheet No. 19 (Preparation of test panels). The date of implementation will be 01.01.12.<br />

Resolution No. 3/<strong>TC</strong> 23.11.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves Update Sheet No. 20 (Clarification regarding etching degree specifications). The date of implementation<br />

will be 01.01.12.<br />

Resolution No. 4/<strong>TC</strong> 23.11.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the following proposals described in the document “Review of the QUALICOAT Specifications<br />

(13.09.11)”:<br />

No. 1 Reference to the QUALIDECO Specifications<br />

No. 2 Clarification regarding the execution of mechanical tests<br />

No. 3 Clarification regarding the final assessment of the acetic acid salt spray test<br />

No. 4 Reorganisation of sections 3.2 to 3.4 (chemical pretreatments)<br />

No. 6 Clarifications to be made in chapter 5 regarding preliminary inspections and inspection sequences<br />

Resolution No. 5/<strong>TC</strong> 23.11.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the table summarising the specifications for in‐house control − proposal no. 7 in the document<br />

“Review of the QUALICOAT Specifications (13.09.11)” − with the following amendment also to be included in<br />

section 6.2.1:<br />

• Minimum frequency for etching degree measurement in in‐house control: once a day.<br />

Resolution No. 6/<strong>TC</strong> 23.11.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the amendments made by the Powders WG in Chapter 4 “Approval of Organic Coatings” including<br />

the following proposals (see proposal no 5 of the document “Review of the QUALICOAT Specifications):<br />

• Reference to extensions and to approvals for decoration<br />

• Distinction between standard approvals and special approvals<br />

• Introduction of the concept of “extension”<br />

• Introduction of the concept of “suspended colour”<br />

Resolution No. 7/<strong>TC</strong> 23.11.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the amendments made by the Pretreatment WG in the procedure for evaluating alternative<br />

chemical pretreatment materials included in the first draft of the 13 th edition, dated 15.11.11.<br />

Resolution No. 8/<strong>TC</strong> 23.11.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Laboratories and Pretreatment WGs to evaluate the different SEASIDE cycles and report to the next<br />

<strong>TC</strong> meeting.<br />

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Resolution No. 9/<strong>TC</strong> 23.11.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Laboratories and Pretreatment WGs to prepare a draft inspection form for granting licences to<br />

chemical suppliers.<br />

Resolution No. 10/<strong>TC</strong> 23.11.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> agrees that all pretreated products must not be stored for more than 16 hours and asks the Specifications<br />

WG to include this amendment in the 13 th edition of the Specifications.<br />

Resolution No. 11/<strong>TC</strong> 23.11.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> agrees with the principle of identifying critical colours and asks the Powders WG to prepare a testing programme<br />

to confirm the list of critical powders.<br />

Resolution No. 12/<strong>TC</strong> 23.11.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Technical Director to define “coating lines” in a plant facility (see Terminology in Chapter 1 of the<br />

Specifications).<br />

Resolution No. 13/<strong>TC</strong> 23.11.11<br />

<strong>TC</strong> intends to distribute the draft 13 th edition of the Specifications to all General Licensees for their evaluation,<br />

translation and feedback by March 2012.<br />

The agreed Specifications will be effective from 1 September 2012.<br />

Resolution No. 1/EC 24.11.11<br />

EC’s resolutions – 24 November 2011<br />

EC approves all <strong>TC</strong> resolutions dated 23.11.11 with the exception of the date of implementation of item No. 4,<br />

Resolution No. 6, which will be 1 January 2012.<br />

Resolution No. 2/EC 24.11.11<br />

EC approves ADAL’s proposal regarding the repetition of the acetic acid salt spray test and asks the Technical<br />

Director to carry out a preliminary investigation.<br />

Resolution No. 3/EC 24.11.11<br />

EC decides to include a new powder class for the Australian market in the Specifications. The technical rules for<br />

this class are based on the existing specifications for class 1.5 and describe the minimum requirements for this<br />

region. EC asks the Technical Director to specify these requirements for a decision at the next EC meeting.<br />

Resolution No. 4/EC 24.11.11<br />

EC decides to amend the first sentence of Section 5.2 (Routine inspections of licensees) of the Specifications as<br />

follows:<br />

After a plant has been granted a licence to use the quality label, it will be inspected at least twice but no<br />

more than five times a year. Tthe licence shall be renewed if the results of at least two inspections per year<br />

meet the requirements.<br />

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Resolution No. 5/EC 24.11.11<br />

EC instructs the Secretariat to monitor the situation in countries with political unrest and possibly suspend the<br />

inspections after consultation with the testing laboratory responsible. The maximum suspension period will be<br />

12 months. After this period, the licence will be cancelled.<br />

The Specifications WG will include this decision in the Specifications.<br />

Resolution No. 6/EC 24.11.11<br />

EC stipulates that coating applicators who are members of another quality label association must also have at<br />

least two satisfactory QUALICOAT inspections per year.<br />

Resolution No. 7/EC 24.11.11<br />

EC asks the Powders WG to consider the QUALIDECO Committee’s recommendation to increase QUALICOAT<br />

requirements for class 2 by requiring a residual gloss of at least 50% after 2000 hours in the accelerated<br />

weathering test.<br />

Resolution No. 8/EC 24.11.11<br />

EC asks the Secretariat to apply for “liaison membership” of ISO/<strong>TC</strong> 79/SC 2.<br />

Resolution No. 9/EC 24.11.11<br />

EC agrees that the reports provided by the General Licensees must always include AASS results.<br />

EC’s resolutions – 21 March 2012<br />

Resolution No. 1/EC 21.03.12<br />

EC approves the technical requirements specified by the Technical Director for class 1.5 powder coatings and<br />

asks the Specifications WG to prepare an update sheet for inclusion of these requirements in the Specifications.<br />

At the same time, EC commits itself to carry out an investigation in order to revise the entire classification<br />

of powder coatings.<br />

Resolution No. 2/EC 21.03.12<br />

EC asks ADAL to clarify the French association’s position again regarding the equivalence between SEASIDE and<br />

QUALIMARINE. At the same time, ADAL should work to have the French standards amended (VEC).<br />

Resolution No. 3/EC 21.03.12<br />

EC asks the Powders WG to reconsider its proposal regarding the labelling of powder boxes, especially the<br />

indication of the P‐No.<br />

Resolution No. 4/EC 21.03.12<br />

EC welcomes ESTAL Belgium’s proposal for an analysis of QUALICOAT licensees’ negative inspection results and<br />

asks the Secretary to provide such information about last year’s results at the meeting scheduled for 10 May<br />

2012.<br />

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Resolution No. 5/EC 21.03.12<br />

EC fully agrees that QUALICOAT should implement project management and asks the President, Secretariat<br />

and Technical Director to prepare a concrete proposal for the next meeting.<br />

Resolution No. 6/EC 21.03.12<br />

EC decides to address the issue of applicant coaters who do not yet fully comply with the Specifications. The<br />

meeting agreed with the creation of a “nominee” status to be better defined by the President, Secretariat and<br />

Technical Director.<br />

<strong>TC</strong>’s resolutions – 9 May 2012<br />

Resolution No. 1/<strong>TC</strong> 09.05.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Statistics WG to meet and define the technical data that should be compiled for checking and evaluating<br />

quality within QUALICOAT.<br />

Resolution No. 2/<strong>TC</strong> 09.05.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> agrees that the tests specified by QUALICOAT should be classified into four groups (physical, mechanical,<br />

corrosion and weathering tests) and asks the Laboratories WG to prepare a table showing this classification and<br />

indicating the number of samples required for each group of tests and applications.<br />

Resolution No. 3/<strong>TC</strong> 09.05.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Laboratories WG to prepare a draft appendix defining calibration rules.<br />

Resolution No. 4/<strong>TC</strong> 09.05.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> agrees that metallic colours should be optional for class 3 organic coatings like for classes 1 and 2 and asks<br />

the Florida WG to define a new basic colour for these class 3 powders. The Secretariat should make sure that<br />

manufacturers are informed accordingly.<br />

Resolution No. 5/<strong>TC</strong> 09.05.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> agrees that the sentence “The manufacturers shall wait at least three months to have tests 1 to 14 repeated.”<br />

should be deleted and asks the Specifications WG to prepare an update sheet.<br />

Resolution No. 6/<strong>TC</strong> 09.05.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> amends the Powders WG’s proposal concerning unsatisfactory results in corrosion tests as follows: “If all<br />

results are satisfactory except for one or more corrosion test(s), only the unsatisfactory corrosion test(s) should<br />

be repeated with new panels prepared with the same pretreatment cycle and powder from the same batch.”<br />

The Laboratories WG should include this rule in the table showing the classification of tests (see Resolution No.<br />

2/<strong>TC</strong> 09.05.12).<br />

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Resolution No. 7/<strong>TC</strong> 09.05.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> agrees with the 12 critical solid RAL colours defined by the Powders WG and asks the Executive Committee to<br />

decide how to communicate this.<br />

Resolution No. 8/<strong>TC</strong> 09.05.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the method proposed for the filiform corrosion test. The Executive Committee should decide how,<br />

where and when this method be introduced.<br />

Resolution No. 9/<strong>TC</strong> 09.05.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the draft update sheet proposed for inclusion of the wet adhesion test in the Specifications. The Executive<br />

Committee should take a decision on the effective date.<br />

Resolution No. 10/<strong>TC</strong> 09.05.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Specifications WG to prepare an update sheet to introduce the following cleaning procedure proposed<br />

by the Laboratories WG:<br />

Immerse in demineralised water (maximum temperature 25°C) with a 1% surface‐active agent for 24<br />

hours, and then clean by wiping with a soft sponge with tap water applying gentle pressure, or using any<br />

other method approved by the Technical Committee. This process shall not scratch the surface.<br />

Resolution No. 11/<strong>TC</strong> 09.05.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> agrees that the apparatus for the Kesternich and FFC tests should be removed from the list of mandatory laboratory<br />

equipment. These tests can be outsourced to a QUALICOAT approved laboratory. The Specifications WG<br />

should prepare an update sheet.<br />

Resolution No. 12/<strong>TC</strong> 09.05.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the introduction of a degreasing step for cycle D (SEASIDE A one‐step etching) either in an independent<br />

step or in a combined degreasing/etching step. The Executive Committee should decide how, where and when<br />

this specification should be implemented.<br />

EC’s resolutions – 10 May 2012<br />

Resolution No. 1/EC 10.05.12<br />

EC agrees to introduce the filiform corrosion test from 1 January 2013 for granting and renewing licences to<br />

coaters using SEASIDE pretreatment and for approval of alternative pretreatment systems. The Specifications WG<br />

should prepare an update sheet.<br />

Resolution No. 2/EC 10.05.12<br />

EC decides that the wet adhesion test should be introduced from 1 January 2013. However, unsatisfactory results<br />

would only be taken into consideration from January 2014.<br />

Practical instructions will be given to the inspectors at the next QUALISURFAL meeting.<br />

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Resolution No. 3/EC 10.05.12<br />

EC asks the Specifications WG to prepare an update sheet incorporating the new SEASIDE classification in the<br />

Specifications and including a degreasing step for the new cycle D (SEASIDE A one‐step etching) either in an independent<br />

step or in a combined degreasing/etching step.<br />

Resolution No. 4/EC 10.05.12<br />

EC agrees that all national associations should achieve the same standard of association management and asks the<br />

Accreditation WG to meet and prepare guidelines setting out minimum requirements.<br />

Resolution No. 5/EC 10.05.12<br />

EC rejects the principle of allowing licensed coaters to use unapproved powders for external architectural applications.<br />

Resolution No. 6/EC 10.05.12<br />

EC instructs the Laboratories WG to complete the list of major and minor failures taking into account some<br />

amendments made at this meeting. The Powders WG should take a closer look at compliance of curing parameters<br />

with the manufacturer’s TDS.<br />

Resolution No. 7/EC 10.05.12<br />

EC instructs the Accreditation WG to revise the wording of the sub‐licence document and include responsibilities<br />

for information exchange between a General Licensee and sub‐licensees.<br />

<strong>TC</strong>’s resolutions – 7 November 2012<br />

Resolution No. 1/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Technical Director to evaluate the costs for carrying out additional AASS and FFC tests on samples<br />

coming from a single source (same alloy) in the scope of routine inspections.<br />

Resolution No. 2/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves Update Sheet No. 1 (WET ADHESION TEST). The date of implementation will be 01.01.13.<br />

Resolution No. 3/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves Update Sheet No. 2 (FILIFORM CORROSION TEST) as amended at the <strong>TC</strong> meeting. The date of implementation<br />

will be 01.01.13.<br />

Resolution No. 4/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves Update Sheet No. 3 (REPETITION OF LABORATORY TESTS – REMOVAL OF WAITING PERIOD). The date<br />

of implementation will be 01.01.13.<br />

Resolution No. 5/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves Update Sheet No. 4 (CLEANING PROCEDURE AFTER THE FLORIDA TEST). The date of implementation<br />

will be 01.01.13.<br />

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Resolution No. 6/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves Update Sheet No. 5 (REVISED APPENDIX A6), as amended at the <strong>TC</strong> meeting. The date of implementation<br />

will be 01.01.13.<br />

Resolution No. 7/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves Update Sheet No. 6 (CLASS 1.5 POWDER COATINGS), as amended at the <strong>TC</strong> meeting. The date of<br />

implementation will be 01.01.13.<br />

Resolution No. 8/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Pretreatment WG to review the parts marked in yellow in the draft Update Sheet No. 7 (NEW SEA‐<br />

SIDE CLASSIFICATION) and to resubmit the update sheet.<br />

Resolution No. 9/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the Specifications WG’s proposal No. 1/27.03.12 (replace semi‐gloss by satin and residual gloss by<br />

gloss retention in the Specifications) and asks the WG to reconsider the definition of gloss retention.<br />

Resolution No. 10/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Powders WG to review the additional text proposed by the Specifications WG for the introduction to<br />

Chapter 4 (proposal No. 3/27.09.12).<br />

Resolution No. 11/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Specifications WG to prepare an update sheet REGISTRATION OF MACHU TEST RESULTS IN IN‐<br />

HOUSE CONTROL (proposal No. 4/27.09.12) taking into consideration the change made at the <strong>TC</strong> meeting.<br />

Resolution No. 12/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> agrees that, for all standards mentioned in the Specifications, the reference should be changed from EN ISO<br />

to ISO (proposal No. 5/27.09.12). EC has to agree how and when to implement.<br />

Resolution No. 13/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Secretariat to check with the suppliers of liquid paints whether the requirements stipulated in the<br />

Specifications are still accurate (working paper <strong>TC</strong> ‐ Topic No. 1).<br />

Resolution No. 14/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Powders WG to clarify the issue of two‐coat organic coatings (working paper <strong>TC</strong> ‐ Topic No. 2).<br />

Resolution No. 15/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Powders WG to study the issue of negative results in class 2 and class 3 after the Florida test.<br />

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Resolution No. 16/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the colours proposed by the Florida WG for granting class 3 approvals and for renewals of all<br />

classes (2013 renewals). Ref.: working paper <strong>TC</strong> ‐Topics Nos. 4 and 5.<br />

Resolution No. 17/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Powders WG to give instructions regarding the issue of colour variation assessment in the case of<br />

metallic colours.<br />

Resolution No. 18/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the proposals submitted by the Florida WG for monitoring class 3 organic coating approvals (working<br />

paper <strong>TC</strong> ‐ Topic No. 8) and asks Messrs Boi and Casati to prepare a detailed procedure to be reviewed by<br />

the Powders WG.<br />

Resolution No. 19/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Powders WG to clarify the wording of section 4.2.1 (working paper <strong>TC</strong> ‐Topic No. 9).<br />

Resolution No. 20/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Florida WG to justify and document the proposal for different acceptable limits for gloss variation<br />

(working paper <strong>TC</strong> ‐ Topic No. 10).<br />

Resolution No. 21/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> agrees that the QUALICOAT approved laboratories should carry out a colorimetric analysis before starting the<br />

tests for granting or renewing an approval (working paper <strong>TC</strong> ‐ Topic No. 11) and asks the Powders WG to prepare<br />

a detailed procedure.<br />

Resolution No. 22/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the first part of the Powders WG’s proposal regarding the labelling of powder boxes (working paper<br />

<strong>TC</strong>/Topic No. 12) and asks the Specifications WG to incorporate the rules on labelling in Chapter 4 of the Specifications.<br />

The Powders WG should prepare a proposal regarding the principle of multisite approvals.<br />

Resolution No. 23/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> agrees with the Powders WG’s recommendation to mention the curing conditions in section 3.7.2 of the<br />

Specifications (working paper <strong>TC</strong> ‐ Topic No. 14) and asks the WG to define the procedure and the limits.<br />

Resolution No. 24/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the Aluminium WG’s proposal regarding the revision of Appendix A5 (working paper <strong>TC</strong> ‐ Topic No.<br />

15). The Specifications WG should prepare an update sheet REVISED APPENDIX A5 CAST ACCESSORIES.<br />

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Resolution No. 25/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the following documents as submitted by the Laboratories WG (working paper <strong>TC</strong> ‐ Topics Nos. 16,<br />

17, 18):<br />

• Master inspection form (compulsory part and annex I)<br />

• Master report for coating systems<br />

• Summary form (after amending the form by splitting nonconformities and remarks)<br />

These documents will be valid as from 1 January 2013.<br />

Resolution No. 26/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Laboratories WG to reconsider the list of nonconformities (working paper <strong>TC</strong> ‐ Topic No. 19).<br />

Resolution No. 27/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> approves the scope and data collection proposed by the Statistics WG (working paper <strong>TC</strong> ‐ Topics Nos. 20 and<br />

21).<br />

Resolution No. 28/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> rejects QUALISURFAL’s proposal to postpone the introduction of the wet adhesion test.<br />

Resolution No. 29/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> rejects QUALISURFAL’s proposal to review paragraph 6.1.3 (bath temperatures).<br />

Resolution No. 30/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Pretreatment WG to prepare a definition of continuous and discontinuous lines as proposed by<br />

QUALISURFAL.<br />

Resolution No. 31/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> rejects QUALISURFAL’s proposal that samples should be taken for every line and that the execution of the<br />

AASS test should be increased from once to twice a year.<br />

Resolution No. 32/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> rejects QUALISURFAL’s proposal to remove the informative parts from the inspection report for auditing<br />

powder manufacturers. The inspection form shall be forwarded to the manufacturers prior to the visit.<br />

Resolution No. 33/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12<br />

<strong>TC</strong> asks the Powders WG to study ESTAL NL’s proposal for two‐coat powder systems. The Dutch delegates will<br />

be invited to the next Powders WG’s meeting.<br />

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EC’s resolutions – 8 November 2012<br />

Resolution No. 1/EC 08.11.12<br />

EC approves the objectives proposed by the Accreditation WG (WP EC/08.11.12).<br />

Resolution No. 2/EC 08.11.12<br />

EC decides to merge the Accreditation and Objectives working groups. The joint WG will be called Accreditation<br />

and Strategy WG and will be chaired by the President.<br />

Resolution No. 3/EC 08.11.12<br />

EC asks the Extension WG to finish the projects that have been started and to consider joining the new Accreditation<br />

and Strategy WG.<br />

Resolution No. 4/EC 08.11.12<br />

EC rejects the amendments made by QUALISURFAL to the list of mandatory calibration tools and asks the Specifications<br />

WG to prepare an update sheet.<br />

Resolution No. 5/EC 08.11.12<br />

EC asks the Technical Director to prepare a final detailed proposal showing the scope of the investigation to be<br />

carried out on AASS and FFC tests. A decision about the budget will be taken at the next EC meeting.<br />

Resolution No. 6/EC 08.11.12<br />

EC stipulates that the change of references from EN ISO to ISO standards (Resolution No. 12/<strong>TC</strong> 07.11.12) should<br />

be implemented in the next edition of the Specifications.<br />

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