Environment and health : polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in extender oils and tyres (27th amend. Directive 76/769/EEC)

2004/0036(COD)

The European Parliament adopted a resolution drafted by Adamos ADAMOU (EUL/NGL), endorsing the compromise package agreed between its representatives and the Council in order to conclude this dossier at the first reading stage. (Please see the document of 20/04/2005.) On the question of application of the legislation, Parliament has inserted in the text a clause stating that the Directive should be applied to economic operators from 1 January 2010. All tyres retreaded after 1 January 2010 should be retreaded with new tread containing new PAH-low extender oils. The tyres and treads for retreading manufactured after 1 January 2010 may not be placed on the market if they contain extender oils exceeding the limits indicated.