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Measures against VOCs: Simplified VOC Measurement Technology

@VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are substances that produce photochemical oxidants and suspended particulate matters (SPM) by photochemical reactions, physical reactions, etc., in the air. The goal of the total VOC emission reduction was set to 30% during the period from fiscal 2000 to 2010, which should be attained by the VOC emission regulations defined in the Air Pollution Control Act and emission reduction done voluntarily by enterprises. Of that reduction quantity, it is estimated that about 10% should be reduced by the regulations, while about 20% by voluntary efforts. Support to further promote voluntary efforts in small / large-scale facilities which are not covered by the regulations is required.

@If enterprises emitting VOCs take optimum VOC reduction measures, e.g., adopting VOC treatment technologies, using low VOC emission production equipment, and grasping their emission quantity accurately in daily management, it is expected that merits such as further improvement of working environments and reduction in solvent costs are obtained. Therefore, Ministry of the Environment will verify and publish technical information on effectiveness of simplified VOC measurements.