Monthly Archives: January 2019
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
EnvironmentISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems – requirements with guidance for use An organization may want to improve its environmental performance but find it difficult to do so in an efficient and effective manner. ISO 14001:2015 is a recognised method for identifying and addressing environmental performance. With over 300,000 certifications issued…
Read MoreThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the Context of ISO 27001
information SecurityThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was approved by the European Parliament on 14 April 2016 and replaced European Directive 95/46/EC. The Data Protection Act 2018 (SI No. 7 of 2018) was signed into law on 24 May 2018, to coincide with the coming into effect of Regulation (EU) 2016/679…
Read MoreSources of Environment, Health and Safety Legislation in Ireland: Back to Basics
EnvironmentIntroduction Irish law comes from a number of sources, including the Oireachtas, (the Dail, Seanad and the office of the President), European Regulations and Directives, and the Common Law (based on precedents set in Court cases). The Constitution of the Irish Republic, Bunreacht na HEireann, was published in 1937. It…
Read MoreGeneral Principles and Requirements of Food Law – Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Food SafetyGeneral Requirements of Food Law The European parliament lays down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety through Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. The intention of this piece of legislation is to protect human health…
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