Order No. 231 on quality requirements for environmental measurements.

Subject

Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Authorization/permit Inspection Air quality/air pollution Biological control agents Groundwater Hazardous substances Inland waters Monitoring Pollution control Environmental audit Environmental standards Certification Standards Protection of environment Surface water Protected area Freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

17 March 2014.

Abstract

This Order sets regulations with regard to chemical and microbiological measurements and sampling, performed as a basis for the authorities' management decisions under the implemented Acts in this document. Noise measurements and noise calculations are performed as basis for policy management decisions under the Environmental Protection Act and regulations established under this document. Tests for chemical analysis and monitoring of groundwater and surface waters, sediments and biota are carried out for the purpose of monitoring programs prepared in accordance with article 3, section 1, No. 1-2 of regulations on monitoring of surface water, groundwater, protected areas and nature monitoring of international nature conservation areas, together with other measurements as part of publicly funded monitoring programs. This Order does NOT apply to measurement and sampling carried out in the context of acute pollution events and the like. Testing shall be carried out in accredited laboratories by the Danish Accreditation and Metrology Fund (DANAK) or an equivalent accreditation body which is a signatory of the EA (European co-operation for Accreditation) Multilateral Recognition Agreement.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinfomation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Act (No. 119 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 2003 (2017)

Keyword: Water conservation zone, Inland waters, Monitoring, Agricultural development, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protected area, Groundwater, Surface water, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ochre Act (No. 934 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009 (2014)

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Drainage/land reclamation, Waterworks, Inland waters, Subsidy/incentive, Protection of habitats, Genetic resources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Business/industry/corporations, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment and Gene Technology Act (No. 9 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Protection of habitats, Internal trade, Inspection, Research, Waste management, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the management of bathing water quality and repealing Directive 76/160/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution, Recreational water use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 91/271/EEC concerning urban waste water treatment.

Legislation | European Union | 1991

Keyword: Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Standards, Water supply, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 2009/90/EC laying down, pursuant to Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, technical specifications for chemical analysis and monitoring of water status.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Pollution control, Monitoring, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Protection Act (LBK No. 1032 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Protected area, Oil pollution, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 125 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1978 (2017)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Environmental planning, Inland waters, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Potable water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Water abstraction, Expropriation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act (No. 6 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Pesticides, Cleaning agents/detergents, Environmental standards, Basic legislation, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Watercourses (LBK no. 1217 of 2019).

Legislation | Denmark | 1982 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Drainage/land reclamation, Inland waters, Water abstraction, Enforcement/compliance, Monitoring, Waterworks, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Contaminated Soil (No. 895 of 2015).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste prevention, Policy/planning, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Soil rehabilitation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 1311 on quality requirements for environmental measurements.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Inspection, Air quality/air pollution, Biological control agents, Environmental standards, Certification, Pollution control, Environmental audit, Standards, Protection of environment, Monitoring, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste management, Surface water, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX