Provisions on the Administration of Certification of Environmental Management System (EMS). Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Environmental audit Certification Environmental standards Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Entry into force notes These Provisions enter into force on 14 August 2001. Abstract These Provisions propose to standardize the certification of Environmental Management System (EMS), guarantee the quality of certification, promote the reasonable utilization of natural resources, save energy and reduce raw materials consumption, minimize the generation of emission of pollutants and protect the environment. Chapter II and III deal with matters related to administration institutions which are responsible for the administration of certification of EMS and administrative requiremen Full text English/Chinese