Laws, ordinances, standards

National translation of the EU directives RoHS and the WEEE

• Elektroaltgeräteverordnung (available only in german)

ISO 14000 Standards

• International Standard ISO 14000 from the Quality Network
• ISO/TC207 - International Organisation for Standardisation - Environmental Management Technical Commitee ISO/TC 207 on Environmental Management is responsible for developing the ISO 14000 series und guidance documents.
• ISO Online is an electronic information service provided by the Central Secretariat of ISO, the International Organization for Standardization.

EU-Ordinances

• EU-Directive EU - Information site with download of the directive and preparatory studies
• Integrated Product Policy Integrated Product Policy (IPP) seeks to minimise environmental degradation caused by products by looking at all phases of a products life-cycle and taking action where it is most effective.
• Directive on labelling of energy consumption by household appliances The objective of this directive is to give the consumer information on the consumption of energy and of other essential resources by household appliances, to choose appliances on the basis of their energy consumption.
• Directive on end-of-life vehicles The goal of this directive is to prevent waste from end-of-life vehicles and promote the collection, re-use and recycling of their components to protect the environment.

EMAS - Environmental Management and Audit Scheme

• Listed EMAS Locations and experts for EMAS are available at Federal Environmental Agency (UBA).
• Doktoranden-Netzwerk Öko-Audit e.V.
• Das EMAS Help Desk provides you with official EMAS information on behalf of the European Commission.
• EMAS Tool Kit for SME A step-by-step guide to assist small companies in implementing an environmental management system that meets the requirements of EMAS.

Comparison of ISO 14001 and EMAS

• Österreichischen Normungsinstitut
• ISO14001/EMAS weltweite Registrierungen
• EU Directives on Waste Management