Understanding the ICPE classification and non-classification regimes

Installations classified for environmental protection (ICPE) are all facilities whose operation is likely to present dangers or inconveniences, particularly for the health and safety of neighbors, as well as for the protection of the environment.

• Can an installation be unclassified?

• What do non-classification and classification imply?

To determine whether a plant is classified or unclassified, you need to refer to the nomenclature, which lists the activities and/or substances concerned.