EPA Archive

Trade associations must build on recent progress

The two trade associations that campaign on behalf refinishers, the VBRS and the VRA must continue to lobby at national level for changes to the regulatory system that governs the refinish sector.

EPA to get new AIC role

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be charged with administering the approval of inspection bodies in a shake up of the Accredited Inspector Contractor (AIC) scheme, Bodyshop.ie

Local authorities urged to support licensed refinish trade

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging all local authorities to support the licensed refinish trade in their respective areas, by publishing a public notice that urges motorists to use only certified car spraying operators when having your their car’s paintwork repaired.