Article 19Requirements for technical screening criteria

1. The technical screening criteria established pursuant to Articles 10(3), 11(3), 12(2), 13(2), 14(2) and 15(2) shall:

(a)

identify the most relevant potential contributions to the given environmental objective while respecting the principle of technological neutrality, considering both the short- and long-term impact of a given economic activity;

(b)

specify the minimum requirements that need to be met to avoid significant harm to any of the relevant environmental objectives, considering both the short- and long-term impact of a given economic activity;

(c)

be quantitative and contain thresholds to the extent possible, and otherwise be qualitative;

(d)

where appropriate, build upon Union labelling and certification schemes, Union methodologies for assessing environmental footprint, and Union statistical classification systems, and take into account any relevant existing Union legislation;

(e)

where feasible, use sustainability indicators as referred to in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088;

(f)

be based on conclusive scientific evidence and the precautionary principle enshrined in Article 191 TFEU;

(g)

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