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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 Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
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 requirements on the EMS certification. The China Guidance Committee for Certification of Environmental Management System shall be responsible for the supervision and administration of the activities related to the certification of EMS within the territory of China.

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