Directive on Air Pollution from Positive-Ignition Vehicle Engines

Council Directive 70/220/EEC of 20 March 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by gases from positive-ignition engines of motor vehicles

Stage: In force
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 20 Mar 1970

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Directive 70/220/EEC harmonized national rules on air pollution from positive-ignition vehicle engines, setting EEC type-approval requirements for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions. Member States had to adopt implementing provisions by 30 June 1970, with type-approval recognition from 1 October 1970 and the cold-start urban emission test applying from 1 October 1971.

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