volatile organic compounds

Defined in Article 2, Directive 2008/50/EC

Definitions over time (1)

  1. 18/09/2015 – today applies on 12/11/2026 Article 2, Directive 2008/50/EC Scope: Whole act

    ‘volatile organic compounds’ (VOC) shall mean organic compounds from anthropogenic and biogenic sources, other than methane, that are capable of producing photochemical oxidants by reactions with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight;

Earlier definition records in this act (1)

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Used in (6 places in 3 provisions on 12/11/2026)

Directive 2008/50/EC (6 in 3)

Article 2 · Annex X2 · Annex XV3

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