Directive 1999/13/EC, as amended by Directive 2004/42/CE, regulates emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)from certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products. The Directive applies to the products set out in Annex I. These products can only be marketed in the Community if they have a VOC content not exceeding the limit values set out in Annex II of the Directive. Products falling within the scope of the Directive and which are shown to have been produced before the dates laid down in Annex II and do not meet the limit values, may be placed on the market for a period of one year following the date on which the requirement applying to that product comes into force.
