The Directive has been partially implemented by Belgium, Denmark, Lithuania, Poland and Slovenia but shortcomings ranging from certification systems for professional users to requirements on the protection of the aquatic environment still exist.
Belgia, Taani, Leedu, Poola ja Sloveenia on selle direktiivi osaliselt rakendanud, kuid endiselt esineb puudusi alates sertifitseerimissüsteemidest professionaalsetele kasutajatele kuni veekeskkonna kaitse nõueteni.