Træ, der er behandlet med arsenforbindelser, og som var i brug i Fællesskabet inden den 30. september 2007, eller som blev markedsført i henhold til reglerne i dette direktiv, kan forblive på markedet og fortsat anvendes, indtil dets levetid udløber.
Wood treated with arsenic compounds that was in use in the Community before 30 September 2007, or that was placed on the market in accordance with the rules of this Directive may remain in place and continue to be used until it reaches the end of its service life.