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European Union
Council Directive (EU) 2017/738
Article 1

Council Directive (EU) 2017/738

law://eu/dir/2017/738/art_1@2026-11-13

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Type: Directive · Council Directive (EU) 2017/738 · EEA relevant
Adopted: 27 Mar 2017
In force: 17 May 2017
Made by: Council of the European Union
Official: EUR-Lex 32017L0738 · ELI

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European standard lead product safety safety standard technical standard technological change toxic substance toy industry Approximation of laws Consumer protection Internal market - Principles

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Amends 1: Directive 2009/48/EC
Cites 1: Directive 2009/48/EC

History · 1 version

17 May 2017Reading

Article 1 #

In the table under point 13 of part III of Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC, the entry for lead is replaced by the following:Lead | 2,0 | 0,5 | 23

Source: EUR-Lex, © European Union, 1998-2026. Reuse authorised under Decision 2011/833/EU.

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