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Written question asked by Lord Redesdale (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 July 2006.


Volatile Organic Compounds

Question
Why they agreed to change the original definition of ““placing on the market”” in Directive 2004/42/CE to the later definition which applies throughout the supply chain.
Answer

We are not aware of any change to the interpretation of ““placing on the market”” between Directive 2004/42/CE and the regulations (SI 2005/2773) that transpose it into UK law.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
684 c60WA; 6618
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Air pollution EU law Pollution control Paint Solvents Volatile organic compounds
Legislation
Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2005
Link
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