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

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations implement Directive 2004/42/EC 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 which lays down maximum content limit values for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which apply in two phases for paints and varnishes. The Regulations, among other things, designate the Secretary of State as the competent authority for the United Kingdom for ensuring fulfilment of the obligations of Directive 2004/42/EC and create offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

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

Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 3145 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 783 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 1715 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX