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Government Decree 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 (No. 837 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Hazardous substances Emissions Ozone layer Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree places limit values on volatile organic compounds content of paints and varnishes referred to in items 1 and 2 of Appendix 1 which are to be placed on the market. The aim of this Decree is to prevent environmental pollution, especially air pollution, that results from the contribution of volatile organic compounds to the formation of ground-level ozone. To achieve this aim, limits are placed on the maximum content of these compounds in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products as laid down below.

Full text
English
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Amended by

Government Decree amending Decree 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 (No. 269 of 2012).

Legislation | Finland | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX