Bottled Water Regulations Parameters and Quality Values
Have you ever wondered about the difference between Spring Water, Mineral Water, Sparkling Water and Tap Water. Directive 2003/40/EC established the list, concentration limits and labeling requirements for the constituents of natural mineral waters and the conditions for using ozone-enriched air for the treatment of natural mineral waters and spring waters. The directive was enabled...
READ ARTICLE >Environmental Compliance in Irelands Print, Packaging and Labelling Sector
An Enterprise Ireland study entitled Environmental Compliance in Irelands Print, Packaging and Labelling Sector has examined the findings of approximately 100 reviews carried out on sixty client companies over the period 1995 to 2011. The main findings of this study include the following; Wastewater management issues accounted for most non-conformances. The main difficulties arose with the...
READ ARTICLE >EU end-of-waste criteria for compost
The EU executive organised a stakeholder meeting to determine which types of biodegradable waste can be designated as “products”. Such a definition would allow the waste to be used as fertiliser. Countries’ compliance with the forthcoming EU criteria will be voluntary, but if treated waste does not meet the EU criteria, it can only be...
READ ARTICLE >REACH deadlines may affect your business in 2013
There are a number of important deadlines relating to the Registration and Authorisation of chemicals happening under REACH, the EU chemicals Regulation during 2013. Irish companies in the business of manufacturing, importing or using chemicals may need to act ahead of these deadlines to ensure their business activities can continue. Second Registration deadline – May...
READ ARTICLE >Wastewater Discharge Licencing: Key Assessment Criteria – Receiving Water
A licencing authority will grant a discharge licence where the applicant can demonstrate to the licencing authority that a proposed or existing discharge can comply with the requirements of the Water Framework Directive and the objective of “Good” status receiving water. Where inadequate information has been presented the application may be refused or the licence...
READ ARTICLE >Wastewater Discharge Licencing: Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire – Establish the Facts to ensure you get the correct licence
Time and time again we come across businesses which have ended up with unsustainable discharge licences primarily because they have not provided the licencing authority with the required information. The applicant needs to be able to demonstrate to the licencing authority that a proposed or existing discharge can comply with the requirements of the Water...
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