6 Definition of compliance
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6 Definition of compliance

 6.1 Compliance with Annex 1 to the Convention is assumed if the anti-fouling system contains:

  • .1 organotin at a level which does not provide a biocidal effect. In practice organotin compounds should not be present above 2,500 mg organotin (measured as Sn) per kg of dry paint; and

  • .2 cybutryne at a level which does not provide a biocidal effect. It should not be present above 1,000 mg of cybutryne per kg of dry paint.

6.2 Compliance is largely dependent on the results of sampling and subsequent analysis. As every method of sampling and analysis has its specific accuracy, a compound-specific tolerance level may be applied in borderline cases with concentrations very close to the threshold level.

6.3 In general, compliance is assumed when the samples yield results below the threshold value.

Parent topic: Annex - 2022 Guidelines for Brief Sampling of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
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