Accreditation scheme · EMAS
EMAS verification bodies
Accreditation of environmental verifiers operating under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009).
Scope & benefits
What this scheme covers
Competence requirements, assessment workflow and surveillance rules for this scheme are maintained by the Assessment Team. Request the document pack for the normative details.
Mutual recognition
What accreditation under EMAS provides
- Authorisation to verify environmental statements under EMAS.
- Recognition across the EU internal market.
- Demonstrated expertise in environmental performance assessment.
Assessment workflow
Application timeline
Every application follows the same documented sequence, from the initial document pack to the accreditation decision and surveillance cycle.
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Application
Application with verifier competence dossier.
Indicative duration: 10 business days
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Document review
Review of environmental verification procedures.
Indicative duration: 30 days
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On-site assessment
Witnessed environmental verification.
Indicative duration: 1–2 days
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Decision
Accreditation decision and register publication.
Indicative duration: 30 days
Document library
Mandatory documents
Forms and normative documents referenced by the assessment workflow. Always check the version before submission.
Application forms for this scheme are issued by the Assessment Team. Request the document pack through the application form.
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Start your application
Applications are triaged by the Assessment Team. Acknowledgement is issued within 3 business days.