Burning behaviour of materials used in the interior construction of certain categories of motor vehicle

OBJECTIVE: to harmonise national legislation on the burning behaviour (ignitability, burning rate and melting behaviour) of materials used in the interior construction of motor vehicles of category M3 carrying more than 22 passengers, not being designed for standing passengers and urban use (city buses). COMMUNITY MEASURE: European Parliament and Council Directive 95/28/EC relating to the burning behaviour of materials used in the interior construction of certain categories of motor vehicle. SUBSTANCE: - The annexes to the directive set out the requirements, tests and conformity of production which producers must meet: if they do not meet them, the Member States will be able to prohibit the initial entry into service of vehicles and sale or use of components not complying with the directive; - The Member States must comply with the directive by 24 April 1997 at the latest. They shall apply these provisions 48 months following the date of adoption of the directive. �