Environmental Management System Certification Tutorial (Series of Environmental Science Textbooks for Higher Education)

Author: Wang Jiade
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Publish Date: 2004-06-07
Features: This book briefly introduces the background of the ISO14000 series standards, the ISO organization, and the purpose and significance of implementing ISO14000. It covers the framework structure and characteristics of the ISO14000 series standards, their impact on international trade and organizational activities. The book also discusses the relationship between ISO14000 and its related standards, the operational models of environmental management systems, ISO14000 terminology and definitions, and key points of understanding. Additionally, it covers the establishment of environmental management systems, system audits (internal and certification), and national accreditation systems. The book explains the concept, role, and significance of environmental labels, the certification process for environmental labels, and the development history of environmental standards in China. It also explores the concept of cleaner production, its relationship with ISO14000, and the objects and establishment of cleaner production audits. This book can serve as a textbook or reference for environmental science and environmental engineering programs in higher education institutions, as well as for professionals and general readers in related fields.