Council puts seal of approval on revised IPPC directive

摘要

The directive on integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC) - revised, updated and merging seven directives into a single text - was given final approval by the EU Council of Ministers, on 8 November, at second reading (co-decision procedure). It aims to prevent and control pollution of air, water and soil by industrial installations. The new directive regulates emissions from a range of pollutants, including sulphur and nitrogen compounds, dust particles, asbestos and heavy metals.