European standard EN 13790 - the basis for sprayer inspections in Europe

EN 13790 continues to be characterised by the fact that • it brings together in one standard the different procedures, findings and technical requirements which have existed in the Member States up to now, • it is established on the basis of test methods and requirements which have proved reliable in the Member States in the past, • it achieves a high technical level whilst not consuming unnecessary time or money, • the Member States are obliged to apply this standard and to withdraw respective national standards, • it represents a basis for the harmonisation of sprayer inspections and the future mutual acceptance of inspections between the Member States, • it determines technical requirements but does not anticipate regulatory decisions made by the Member States and the EU.