AIC Inspection Services ISO 17020
The Solvent Regulations 2002 (S.I. 543 : 2002) and the Decorative Paints Regulations 2007 (S.I. 199 : 2007) require that operators and businesses using solvents be registered and operate in compliance with a certificate of compliance issued by a Local Authority (City or County Council). The purpose of these Regulations is to prevent or reduce the effects of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The inspection process is aimed at protecting the environment and reducing the potential risks to human health.
This provides for an independent and professional inspection and report by an Accredited Inspection Contractor (AIC) verifying that your operation or business is in compliance with the Solvent Regulations.
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.
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 2008 . . 1st March 2010 . . Information on Certification Europe seminars specifically for Vehicle Refinishers is available on our training section.
The Regulations can also apply to other businesses engaged in, for example, the manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products, Medical Technology and surface coating/cleaning involving the use of solvents.
Call us on (01) 675 3606 and talk directly to one of our inspectors or email your enquiry to inspection@certificationeurope.com
Accredited by the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB), Certification Europe is the first and only Type A Accredited Inspection Contractor (AIC) in Ireland to carry out inspections under the terms of the Regulations.
Certification Europe has inspected a wide range of operations and industries in Ireland. Together with Dry Cleaning and Vehicle Refinishing operations, we have extensive experience in both indigenous and multinational sectors.
