Prohibition on use of a dangerous substance or preparation4

1

Subject to the following paragraphs, no person may use a dangerous substance or preparation in the treatment of wood.

2

A dangerous substance or preparation to which paragraph (3) applies may be used—

a

for wood treatment in industrial installations; and

b

for in situ retreatment of wood for industrial or professional use by professionals covered by European Community legislation on the protection of workers.

3

This paragraph applies to a dangerous substance or preparation which contains—

i

benzo[a]pyrene at a concentration of less than 0.005 per cent by mass; and

ii

water extractable phenols at a concentration of less than 3 per cent by mass.