Substances that deplete the ozone layer (1997)

This procedure concerns the EU's approval of an amendment to the Montreal Protocol, an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer. By phasing out the production and use of substances that deplete the ozone, the agreement aims to prevent harmful UV radiation from reaching Earth and combat climate change.

This affects industrial producers and importers of chemical substances, specifically those using ozone-depleting materials. It ensures that EU environmental standards align with global commitments to restore the ozone layer.