VOC directive 2004/42/EC

Directive 2004/42/EC on the COV

The european directive on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS), Directive 2004/42/EC, aims to limit the emission of l’environment by establishing maximum limits on the VOC content in products. The labels of the products must be clearly these values to inform the consumer.

The objectives of the directive

• Reduce l’air pollution: VOCS contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone, a major air pollutants.
• Protect human health: a’high concentrations of VOCS can have adverse effects on health, especially for people with allergies or irritations.

Requirements for labels

• Limit value: the labels must indicate the limit value for the VOC content provided by the directive for the product category, expressed as g/l.
• Maximum content: must be included in the maximum content of VOC in the product ready, all’use, always in g/l.
• Product type: the labels must also specify the category of the product to which it refers, according to the definitions of the directive.