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European Union (Paints, Varnishes, Vehicle Refinishing Products and Activities) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 564 of 2012).

Country
Ireland
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
These Regulations provide that paints, varnishes and vehicle refinishing products listed in Schedule 1 of these Regulations can be placed on the market only if their volatile organic compounds (VOC) contents are equal to or lower than the values outlined in Schedule 2. Additionally, the product containers must be labelled to inform users of the product category, subcategory (Schedule 1), the maximum allowable VOC contents of the product (Schedule 2) and maximum VOC content of the product in its ready to use form. It is an offence to place on the market non-compliant products. The Regulations designate the Environmental Protection agency (EPA) as the competent authority, having a monitoring/supervisory role in enforcement. Local authorities also have responsibilities for general enforcement and inspection activities.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/ire121160.pdf
Web site
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by
European Union (Paints, Varnishes, Vehicle Refinishing Products and Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 398 of 2014).
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.
Repeals
Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds due to the use of Organic Solvents in Certain Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 199 of 2007).