European Union (Paints, Varnishes, Vehicle Refinishing Products and Activities) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 564 of 2012). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Pollution control Emissions Certification Monitoring Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Air quality/air pollution Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations provide that paints, varnishes and vehicle refinishing products listed in Schedule 1 of these Regulations can be placed on the market only if their volatile organic compounds (VOC) contents are equal to or lower than the values outlined in Schedule 2. Additionally, the product containers must be labelled to inform users of the product category, subcategory (Schedule 1), the maximum allowable VOC contents of the product (Schedule 2) and maximum VOC content of the product in its ready to use form. It is an offence to place on the market non-compliant products. The Regulations designate the Environmental Protection agency (EPA) as the competent authority, having a monitoring/supervisory role in enforcement. Local authorities also have responsibilities for general enforcement and inspection activities. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements 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. Legislation | European Union | 2004 Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals 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 Amended by European Union (Paints, Varnishes, Vehicle Refinishing Products and Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 398 of 2014). Legislation | Ireland | 2014 Keyword: Pollution control, Emissions, Certification, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX