Frequently asked questions
IPPC thresholds and ICPE thresholds: linkages

How do European and national regulations fit together?

European regulations are drawn up in two main categories: regulations and directives. While regulations are immediately applicable in the Member States, directives must be transposed into national law. The IPPC Directive, for example, had to be transposed into French law in order to take effect: the arrêté du 29 juin 2004 on the operating balance provided for in the amended décret n° 77-1133...