Commission Decision of 13 August 2008 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to outdoor paints and varnishes (notified under document number C(2008) 4452) (Text with EEA relevance) (2009/543/EC) (repealed) (c. 543)

ANNEX U.K.

A. FRAMEWORK U.K.

The aims of the criteria U.K.

These criteria aim in particular at:

• the efficient use of the product and the minimisation of waste,

• reducing the environmental and other risks (such as tropospheric ozone) by reducing solvent emissions,

• reducing the discharges of toxic or otherwise polluting substances into waters. The criteria are set at levels that promote the labelling of exterior paints and varnishes which have a lower environmental impact.