Clearview Compliance services

Are you a B2B (Business to Business) company that manufactures imports or supplies (sells, rents, hires, loans etc.) products on the market in any of the countries in Europe? Are you aware that under European legislation depending on your products and the countries in which you place these products on the market you will have certain duties and obligations and each country in Europe implements these directives individually with regards to your producer responsibilities i.e. Electrical or electronic equipment, Packaging and Batteries and accumulators? If you need to comply in one country or a number of countries in Europe but don"t know where to start, at Clearview Compliance we can provide you with a cost effective hassle free solution to help you comply with your producer responsibilities throughout Europe with our EuropeWide-Compliance Solution or if you simply want to discuss your options please contact us to discuss your individual needs.

Does this apply to my business? If you manufacture, import or supply (sell, loan, hire etc.) products to business customers in Ireland, either by direct sales or distance selling, containing electrical or electronic equipment in any of the following categories: large household appliances, small household appliances, it and telecommunications equipment, consumer equipment, lighting equipment, electrical and electronic tools, toys, leisure and sports equipment, medical devices, monitoring and control instruments, automatic dispensers.

All businesses that supply packaged products on the market in Ireland are required to comply with the Waste Management (Packaging) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 798 of 2007). But depending on the quantities of waste packaging you produce per year you will have different obligations under this legislation.

The Waste Management (Batteries & Accumulators) Regulations (S.I. No 268 of 2008) came into effect in 2008 and transpose in full EU Directive 2006/66/EC on waste batteries. The main objectives of this legislation are to create a closed-loop system for all batteries to avoid their incineration or disposal in a landfill and also to establish minimum rules for the proper functioning of the national collection and recycling schemes.

Do you need help and support either for specific projects or short or long term assistance and advice with environmental management issues within your business? At Clearview Compliance we can assist you by providing project specific, short-term or long term consultancy support to suit your needs.

Is your business involved in the use of Volatile Organic Compounds as part of any of the following activities? Adhesive coating, coating activity, coil coating, dry cleaning, footwear manufacture, manufacturing of coating preparations, varnishes, inks and adhesives, manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, printing, rubber conversion, surface cleaning, vegetable oil and animal fat extraction and vegetable oil refining activities., vehicle refinishing, winding wire coating, wood impregnation, wood and plastic lamination.

Are you a B2B producer in Europe i.e. are you a business that manufactures, imports or supplies (sell, rent, hire, loan etc.) products to other business customers in Europe? Then you may have producer responsibilities under WEEE, Waste Packaging, or Batteries and Accumulators Legislation in Europe read on to find out what you must do to ensure that you are meeting your legal requirements.  Click on the maps below for more information on B2B Compliance in Ireland or  Europe.

Do you want to reduce the amount of money you spend every year on the disposal of waste generated at your premises? Are you aware of the types and quantities of waste you produce in your business? Would you like a solution to help you reduce your waste production at source? If you answer yes to all or any of the above questions then we can help you. At Clearview Compliance we are independent waste management consultants who will carryout a waste audit to help you determine the types and quantities of waste you produce and then work with you to come-up with the best waste management plan and solutions to help you reduce waste production within your business and save money on waste disposal costs.

Are you a business that produces food waste i.e. shops, supermarkets, public houses, state buildings, restaurants, cafes, wine bars, bistros, hot food outlets, canteens, hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, nursing homes, hospitals etc.? If so then from the 1st July 2010 you are required to meet the requirements of the new Food Waste Regulations (SI 508 of 2009). This means that you are required to place food waste into a dedicated bin and ensure that it is not mixed with other waste. This food waste must be disposed of appropriately by composting or other approved recycling process either on-site or at an approved facility. Businesses that produce less than 50 kg of food waste per week can get an exemption to comply with these regulations until the 1st July 2011 but only if a written declaration has been sent to the Local Authority before the 1st July 2010. If you do not comply with your obligations under these regulations the penalties are a 3,000 euro fine and/or 12 months in prison.