Regulations

All of the AIC inspections we carry out are mandatory inspections and are enforced by legislation. The Legislation gives powers to develop mandatory best practice guides by which we use to as the criteria for conducting the inspection.  

There are a number of guidance documents that have been developed by the EPA to support the AIC inspection scheme and these are listed in the relevant sections of this website.  However if you need more information or are unclear on the applicability of the legislation then contact:-

Andrew Cartwright on 01 6429300 Ext 104 or email acartwright@certificationeurope.com

 

Dry Cleaning Inspections

Owners of all Dry Cleaning operations should be aware that the Solvents Regulations 2002 require that their operations be inspected annually for Emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) before 31st October each year.

For more information visit the EPA's website www.solvents.ie

Vehicle Refinishers

Owners of all Vehicle Refinishing operations should be aware that the Decorative Paints Regulations 2007 requires that their operations be inspected every two years Emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) before 1st March 2010 . .  Information on Certification Europe seminars specifically for Vehicle Refinishers is available on our training section.

For more information click www.vehiclerefinishers.ie

Vehicle Refinisher Seminars

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Who is responsible for the implementation of the Decorative Paints Regulations 2007?
The EPA have defined a list of all organisation that are responsible for the ensuring compliance with the regulations. Click here to download the information.