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VOC Paints Directive

Legal instrument details: VOC Paints Directive

Classification
Legal name
Directive 2004/42/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1999/13/EC
Short name
VOC Paints Directive
CELEX reference
32004L0042
Identification number
2004/42/EC
Issued by
European Parliament and Council
URL to issuer
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/
Parent legal instrument
Abstract
The purpose of this Directive is to limit the total content of VOCs in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products in order to prevent or reduce air pollution resulting from the contribution of VOCs to the formation of tropospheric ozone. Art 1(1)

More information at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/air/pollutants/pai...
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