Parliament adopted the recommendation for second reading by Mr Christian Cabrol (UPE, F) on
volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The directive as presented in the common position covers
industrial and craft activities, which may be responsible for more than 70% of emissions of volatile
organic compounds (VOCs). One amendment was re-presented to bring under the scope of the
provisions paints for buildings used by professional painters and for DIY, which are responsible for
the remaining 30% of VOC emissions. Another amendment emphasises the need to take preventive
measures for workers regularly in contact with organic solvents. The Member States are called upon
to take the appropriate measures to promote the development of best available techniques. Member
States which have progressed further than the Community in substituting dangerous organic solvents
must be permitted to impose more stringent restrictions.
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