EPA Archive
13 Sep 2013
New panel of approved assessors goes live next week
Vehicle refinishers seeking to have their bodyshops assessed under the revised Deco-Paints regulations can choose from three Approved Assessors from Thursday. September 26. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has appointed three approved assessors to replace the existing AIC inspection body system. The details of the panel of Approved Assessors are as follows: Certification Europe, Phone:
13 Sep 2013
Suppliers get non compliant paint warning
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is warning paint suppliers that it is an offence to supply non-compliant paints. Bodyshop.ie has learned that the EPA in conjunction with the Local Authorities will be carrying out enforcement activities during the remainder of the year, and will be spot-checking premises for evidence of non-compliant paint sales. Bodyshop.ie has
13 Sep 2013
EPA advises bodyshops on rules regarding burning waste oil
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is advising workshops, including bodyshops that the burning of waste oil is classified as a hazardous waste incineration activity and requires a licence from the EPA before it can be carried out. It is an offence to burn waste oil without a licence from the EPA. The EPA says it
23 Aug 2013
EPA appoints three approved assessors
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is poised to appoint three assessors to replace the existing AIC inspection body system. The EPA has confirmed that three approved assessors will from September 26 be the inspection bodies for the purposes of carrying out inspections under the regulations.
22 Aug 2013
Important notice regarding burning of waste oil
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is advising garages that the burning of waste oil is classified as a hazardous waste incineration activity and requires a licence from the EPA before it can be carried out. It is an offence to burn waste oil without a licence from the EPA. The EPA says it is active
16 Aug 2013
EPA set to appoint new assessors
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to appoint approved assessors to replace the existing AIC inspection body system. Bodyshop.ie has learned that the Approved Assessors will from September 26 be the inspection bodies for the purposes of carrying out inspections under the regulations. Inspections prior to this date must continue to be carried out