Legal requirements of ISO 14000
Legal requirements of ISO 14000
Legal requirements refer broadly to any requirement or authorization that is related to an organization’s environmental aspects as issued by a governmental authority (including international, national, state/provincial and local authorities) and has legal force.
Legal requirements can take many forms, such as
a) Legislation, including statutes and regulations,
b) Decrees and directives,
c) Permits, licenses or other forms of authorization,
d) Orders issued by regulatory agencies,
e) Judgments of courts or administrative tribunals, f) customary or indigenous law, and
g) Treaties, conventions and protocols.
To facilitate the tracking of legal requirements, an organization may find it helpful to maintain an up-to-date register or list of applicable legal requirements.
An organization may also consider going beyond compliance with existing legal requirements. Enhanced reputation, competitive advantage, anticipation or influence of new legal requirements, improved environmental performance and improved relations with the public and authorities can offset the potential added cost.
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