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EMAS EU Legislative Framework |
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Regulation (EEC) No 761/2001 was published on 2001 allowing voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS).According to EMAS Regulation Each Member State must establish a system for accrediting independent environmental verifiers and for supervising their activities in accordance with the provisions of Annex V. Those systems must be operational within twelve months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation. Each Member State must designate its relevant body within three months following the entry into force of this Regulation. All the accreditation bodies meet in forum to prepare guidance relating to the accreditation, competences, and supervision of verifiers. A peer review procedure has been introduced to ensure that the accreditation systems meet the requirements of this Regulation . The Regulation replaces Council regulation 1836/93 and broadens the scope of EMAS to both private and public sector. It commits the Member States to encourage the participation of small and medium-sized undertakings in the eco-management and audit scheme. Download
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Commission Decision (2007/747/EC) on the recognition of certification procedures in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 761/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council allowing voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS) and repealing Decision 97/264/EC. Download
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Commission Regulation 196/2006 amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 761/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council to take account of the European Standard EN ISO 14001:2004, and repealing Decision 97/265/EC. Download
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Commission Decision Decision 2006/193/EC allows the use of the EMAS logo (versions 1 and 2) on transport and tertiary packaging. The EMAS logo is an attractive visual tool designed to highlight an organisation’s commitment to improving its environmental performance while guaranteeing the reliability of the information provided. The logo is designed for EMAS registered organisations to demonstrate their dedication to environmental protection. Download
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Commission Recommendation 2003/532/EC of 10 July 2003 gives guidance in the selection and use of environmental performance indicators in EMAS. Standard indicators enable benchmarking among organisations attributed to the same sector. Download
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Commission Decision 681/2001 on guidance for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 761/2001. Download
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Commission Recommendation 680/2001 of 7 September on guidance for the implementation of Regulation. Download
The EEA Joint Committee is responsible for the ongoing management of the EEA Agreement. It provides the forum in which views are exchanged and decisions are taken by consensus to incorporate Community legislation into the EEA Agreement (Agreement on the European Economic Area). The Joint Committee, which generally meets once a month, is made up of ambassadors of the EEA EFTA States, representatives from the European Commission and EU Member States.
EMAS II in the EEA
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee 16/2003 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement. Download |
