Brussels, 24/03/2003 (Agence Europe) - The Council has adopted without debate the regulation banning organotin compounds on all ships entering a Community port. Measures proposed (ban of paints containing active TBT, inspection visits, recognition of AFS certificates) will apply to Community vessels three months after the regulation has taken effect or on 1 July 2003 and for all the other vessels from 1 January 2008.
The regulation aims to reduce the adverse environmental effect of...