The directive codifies and repeals Directive 96/61/EC, substituting the various acts incorporated in it by bringing them together with only such amendments as are required by the codification exercise itself.
Kõnealune direktiiv kodifitseerib ja tunnistab kehtetuks direktiivi 96/61/EÜ, asendab sellesse inkorporeeritud õigusaktid, mille kokkupanemisel on tehtud ainult kodifitseerimiseks vajalikud muudatused.