This Law aims at implementing the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 on the voluntary participation by organizations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme, also known as “EMAS”. With article 3, the law establishes the duties and competencies of the designated competent Body for the implementation of the aforementioned EU Regulation, which shall be the Cyprus Organization for the Promotion of Quality (CYS-CYSAB). The CYS-CYSAB shall be responsible for the accreditation, registration and supervision of interested organizations. The law prescribes the procedures for the entry and maintenance of organizations on a designate Register, including renewal, suspension and deletion.
Cyprus · 2012-03-02