NETHERLANDS: THE 1997 ALCOHOL TESTS DECREE The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif.97.339. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: NETHERLANDS. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2). 2. Agency responsible: Ministry of Justice. Agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification can be indicated if different from above. National enquiry point. 3. Notified under Article 2.10.1. 4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Breath analysing appliances. 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: The 1997 Alcohol Tests Decree. 6. Description of content: Pursuant to the draft Decree an appliance of a designated type must be used to perform a breath analysis. The appliance must be accompanied by a valid certificate of approval. 7. Objective and rationale: The Draft Decree regulates the performing of a breath analysis for the purposes of estimating the amount of alcohol in the breath of persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. 8. Relevant documents: Not listed. 9. Proposed date of adoption: 4 July 1997; Proposed date of entry into force: 9 July 1997. 10. Final date for comments: Not listed. 11. Text available from: National enquiry point. (0195)

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