EPA Archive
03 May 2013
EPA set to appoint a National Panel of Approved Assessors
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to appoint a National Panel of Approved Assessors under the Solvent and Decorative Paints Regulations.
22 Feb 2013
EPA appoints interim approved assessor
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has appointed Certification Europe as an interim approved assessor pending the establishment of the national panel of approved assessors later in the year.
08 Feb 2013
EPA welcomes revised regulations
Revised regulations on decorative paints and solvents were published on January 1st 2013. Re-sprayers and dry cleaners are required by law to register with their local authority, and have their premises inspected to ensure that they use appropriate products, dispose of waste in an appropriate manner and take measures to protect the environment.
01 Feb 2013
Bodyshop to benefit from new regulations
Compliant bodyshops should see the benefits of new regulations that came into force on January 1, through increased competition for the provision of inspection services and through the provision of longer certification periods, the Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) has advised.
25 Jan 2013
EPA advises on new regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is advising Vehicle Refinishers and Automotive Paint Suppliers that new regulations that came into force on January 1, replacing existing regulations in relation to vehicle refinishing activities and paints contain a number of important revisions and improvements.
11 Jan 2013
Minister signs new regulations
Environment Minister, Phil Hogan has signed new regulations governing installations and activities using organic solvents that are certified by local authorities, such as vehicle refinishers and dry cleaners, for the purpose of preventing or limiting emissions of volatile organic compounds.