Industrial facilities and equipment present technological risks and can be the source of nuisances for the environment or neighbouring populations. Conducted by the public authorities or the private sector, inspections are essential to minimise these risks.
Use of accreditation enables decision-makers to maintain confidence in the inspections carried out and to make the necessary decisions in the event of non-compliance with the regulations, for example.
Industrial activities can have significant consequences for the environment and the population.
They are subject to inspection to ensure that they do not exceed the thresholds set by the regulations, whether involving discharges into the environment, or exposure of the population or of workers to noise, vibrations or substances that may present a risk for their health.
Use of accredited tests establishes confidence in the results obtained, since the competence and impartiality of the laboratories conducting the inspections are demonstrated.
On the basis of these results, manufacturers and public authorities can therefore check the effective compliance with the regulated thresholds and confidently take the necessary measures as required.
