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Environmental analysis - Compliance with legislation

At EP, we ensure that our environmental analyses always comply with the main environmental laws and regulations. Our team is up to date with the latest regulations, ensuring that your operations meet the required standards and promote sustainability.

Main legislation complied with:

Water

Legislation complied with for water analysis

CONAMA 396/08: Provides for the classification and environmental guidelines for the classification of groundwater.
CONAMA 357/05: Establishes the classification of water bodies and effluent discharge standards.
CONAMA 420/09: Defines criteria and guideline values for chemical substances in groundwater.
DD 125/21 CETESB: CETESB standard for monitoring and controlling water quality.
Ordinance 888/21: Establishes water potability standards for human consumption.
SS 65/05: State standard for controlling and monitoring water quality.
Acute and chronic toxicity: Evaluation of toxic effects on aquatic organisms.

Effluent

Legislation complied with for effluent analysis

Decree No. 8468/76: Establishes standards for protection against industrial pollution.
CONAMA Resolution No. 430/11: Complements CONAMA Resolution 357/05, establishing conditions and standards for effluent discharge.
NT-202.R-10: Specific technical standard for effluent monitoring.
Acute and chronic toxic ity: Evaluation of toxicity in aquatic organisms for different exposure periods.

Soils and Sediments

Legislation complied with for soil and sediment analysis

CONAMA 420/09: Defines criteria and guideline values for soil quality in terms of the presence of chemical substances.
CONAMA 454/12: Establishes guidelines for the management of contaminated areas.
DD 125/21 CETESB: CETESB standard for soil quality assessment and management of contaminated areas.
Acute and chronic toxicity: Evaluation of the toxic effects of chemical substances present in soils and sediments.

Waste

Legislation complied with for residue analysis

CEMA 76/09: Regulates the classification and management of solid waste.
SIMA 145/21: Defines standards for the control and monitoring of waste.
NBR 10004: Classifies solid waste according to its potential risks to the environment and public health.
Acute and chronic toxicity: Evaluation of toxicity in aquatic organisms for different periods of exposure.

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