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VOC Paints Directive In force since 30 October 2005

Directive 2004/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 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
32004L0042 · official text on EUR-Lex

This English text is a careful, terminology-researched translation prepared by eucite.com — not an official government translation. The German original linked above is the legally authoritative text.

Articles

• Article 1 — Purpose and scope
• Article 2 — Definitions
• Article 3 — Requirements
• Article 4 — Labelling
• Article 5 — Competent authority
• Article 6 — Monitoring
• Article 7 — Reporting
• Article 8 — Free circulation
• Article 9 — Review
• Article 10 — Penalties
• Article 11 — Adaptation to technical progress
• Article 12 — Committee
• Article 13 — Amendment of Directive 1999/13/EC
• Article 14 — Transposition
• Article 15 — Entry into force of the Directive
• Article 16 — Addressees