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Solvents Ordinance 2005.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part II, No. 398, 6 December 2005, 3 pp.
Long title
Ordinance 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 Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, 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 placed on the market,they shall carry a label containing the information specified by article 4.The text consists of 6 articles and 3 Annexes.

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, Standards, Protection of environment

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