non-methane volatile organic compounds
Defined in Article 3, Directive (EU) 2016/2284
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06/02/2024 – today applies on 11/11/2026 Article 3, Directive (EU) 2016/2284 Scope: Whole act Also: NMVOC
For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions apply:
‘non-methane volatile organic compounds’ or ‘NMVOC’ means all organic compounds other than methane, that are capable of producing photochemical oxidants by reaction with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight;
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Used in (19 places in 8 provisions on 11/11/2026)
Directive (EU) 2016/2284 (19 in 8)
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