Marketing and Use Directive (76/769/EEC)

The objective of this European directive is to either restrict or prevent the marketing of substances or products which may adversely affect public health or the environment.

This directive manages the safety risk imposed by certain dangerous chemicals either by banning or restricting their use. These banned or restricted chemicals are defined in a complete list contained in the Master Directive 76/769/EEC and its amendments.

The manufacturer is obliged to comply with the restrictions for the use of the chemicals mentioned in the directive. The Authorities inspect factories and analyse all finished products for compliance with this directive.