# Directive 2000/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 May 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors, Article 1: Objectives

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The aim of this Directive is to harmonise the laws of the Member States relating to noise emission standards, conformity assessment procedures, marking, technical documentation and collection of data concerning the noise emission in the environment of equipment for use outdoors. It will contribute to the smooth functioning of the internal market, while protecting human health and well-being.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2000/14/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2000-14/article-1
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