Assessment and Regulatory Actions for TBT in the UK
- 1 January 1987
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- p. 1314-1319
- https://doi.org/10.1109/oceans.1987.1160643
Abstract
In 1987, the UK Government banned the use of triorganotin-containing paints and treatments on small boats and mariculture equipment. The scientific evidence which led to the decision is briefly reviewed followed by a description of the legislation and associated action taken by the Government.Keywords
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