Solvents Ordinance 2005. Country/Territory Austria Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance by the Federal Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water 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. Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Hazardous substances Enforcement/compliance Environmental standards Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 30 October 2005. Abstract The present Ordinance implements Directive 2004/42/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on the same subject. Its purpose 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 place Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Ordinance amending the Solvents Ordinance 2005. Legislation | Austria | 2013 Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX