The following equipment is inspected: power transmission parts, pumps, agitation devices, barrels, measuring systems, control and regulation systems, pipes and hoses, filters, etc.

In these cases, a neutral density filter of known transmittance shall be inserted in the optical path, and the calibration control shall then be adjusted until the meter reads the percentage transmission of the neutral density filter.

* The Commission reaffirms its strong support for the swift implementation of "push" technology accompanied by appropriate filters for the transmission of PNR data to third countries.

Welcomes the EC commitment to lead a global effort to provide sufficient funding and to establish appropriate guidelines and support capacity building for more efficient untied procurement, local manufacturing and a tiered pricing mechanism with clear standards to ensure access to affordable pharmaceuticals for prevention and care for these communicable diseases;

5. Calls on the European Union to adopt directives to untie development aid for tenders on healthcare related products and services. Calls on the EU to play a leading role in providing sufficient funding and in establishing appropriate guidelines and support capacity building for more efficient untied procurement, local manufacturing and a tiered pricing mechanism with clear standards to ensure access to affordable pharmaceuticals at marginal costs for prevention and care for these communicable diseases. That mechanism should be transparent and should not be limited in time or place so that all developing countries can benefit from it. L ...[+++]ikewise, rules on intellectual property in relation to the production, use and transport of affordable generic drugs should take account of the need to arrive at equitable prices;

They were in fact received between 16 August and 3 December 1999.