European Union Gives Final Approval to Architectural, Refinish Coatings VOC Rule
BRUSSELS - The European Union gave final approval to a measure that places VOC limits on architectural and auto-refinish coatings, with a first round of limits scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2007.
The new regulation will impose VOC limits on 17 categories of paints, varnishes and coatings, with separate limits specified for waterborne and solventborne architectural products.