Act on voluntary participation in environmental management and audit scheme (2011/121).
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act provides provisions for the implementation of EU Council Regulation (EC) No. 1221/2009 with regard to the participation in the environmental management and audit scheme EMAS. EMAS’ purpose is to improve environmental performance of organizations. The scheme is introduced to organizations in Finland (and other member states) for the continued measures for environmental protection and control.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
16 February 2011. Article 8, section 3 and art. 12 will enter into force on 31 January 2012.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lag om frivilligt deltagande i miljölednings- och miljörevisionsordningen.
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