Directive 2004/42/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council 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.

Subject

Air & atmosphere

Keyword

Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Hazardous substances Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The Directive came into force on 30 April 2004.

Abstract

The purpose of the present Directive is to limit the total content of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products with a view to preventing or reducing air pollution which results from the contribution of VOCs to the formation of tropospheric ozone. Annex I lists out the products which fall within the scope of these provisions. When they are placed on the market,they shall carry a label containing the information specified by article 4.

Full text

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Website

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References - Legislation

Amends

Council Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations

Legislation | European Union | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Act on the air.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2010

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Basic legislation, Emissions, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Air Protection Act.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2012

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Ozone layer, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Organic Solvent Paint and Varnishes Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2004 (2020)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Pollution (2001)

Legislation | Latvia | 2001 (2018)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Public health, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Risk assessment/management, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Waste prevention, Registration, Inspection, Noise pollution, Climate change, Emissions trading, Authorization/permit, Radiation, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree establishing emission limits and conditions for keeping non-stationary sources of volatile organic compounds which pollute the atmosphere.

Legislation | Czechia | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 437/2005 harmonizing the Greek legislative frame with Directive 2004/42/CE 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.

Legislation | Greece | 2006

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds due to the use of Organic Solvents in Certain Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 186 of 2012).

Legislation | Ireland | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Inspection, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on requirements for limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 2773 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation 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.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Limitation of Volatile Organic Compounds due to the Use of Organic Solvents in Certain Activities and Installations) (Amendment) Regulations, 2006 (P.I. 51/2006).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2006

Keyword: Access-to-information, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds due to the use of Organic Solvents in Certain Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 199 of 2007).

Legislation | Ireland | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 227/2006 - Complementa el régimen jurídico sobre la limitación de las emisiones de compuestos orgánicos volátiles.

Legislation | Spain | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Internal trade, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Solvents Ordinance 2005.

Legislation | Austria | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Décret n° 2006-623 relatif à la réduction des émissions de composés organiques volatils dues à l'utilisation de solvants organiques dans certains vernis et peintures et dans les produits de retouche de véhicules.

Legislation | France | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2010/693/EU establishing a common format for the second report of Member States on the implementation of Directive 2004/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds.

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the permissible level of pollution and and implementation of certain other provisions of the Air Protection Act.

Legislation | Czechia | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Oil pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the requirements to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in regulated products.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree establishing a list of regulated products, their packaging and labeling requirements to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds in the use of organic solvents in regulated products.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2011

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Paints, Varnishes, Vehicle Refinishing Products and Activities) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 564 of 2012).

Legislation | Ireland | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Emissions, Certification, Monitoring, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 231 of 2007 on Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Certain Products

Legislation | Latvia | 2007 (2008)

Keyword: Emissions, Environmental standards, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Biological control agents, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on regulated products containing organic solvents.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2023

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Air Protection Act No. 201/2012.

Legislation | Czechia | 2012 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Atmospheric Air Protection Act (2016).

Legislation | Estonia | 2016 (2023)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Ozone layer, Climate change, Emissions, Governance, Liability/compensation, Basic legislation, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004/42/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765/2008 and (EU) No 305/2011.

Legislation | European Union | 2019 (2023)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Business/industry/corporations, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Energy conservation/energy production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Internal trade, International relations/cooperation, International trade, Monitoring, Noise pollution, Offences/penalties, Ozone layer, Packaging/labelling, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Public health, Recycling/reuse, Risk assessment/management, Standards, Transport/storage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX