ABSTRACT

Lack of knowledge about, and noncompliance with, international standards can result in loss of sales and partnership opportunities as well as possible legal action. The International Environmental Standards Handbook provides the necessary historical background to understand the current status of international environmental standards. It contains copies of available treaties and provides coverage of laws and standards. The book offers strategies for designing and implementing environmental systems that will be internationally accepted. It includes a list of information sources and a directory of international environmental organizations.

part I

Introduction to International Environmental Standards

chapter 1|2 pages

Introduction

part II|132 pages

International Conventions, Treaties, and Agreements

part III|94 pages

Environmental Standards

part IV|40 pages

Environmental Protection in the United States

chapter 11|40 pages

U.S. Laws and Regulations

part V|109 pages

Sources of Additional Information

chapter 12|72 pages

Directory of Organizations and Agencies

chapter 13|26 pages

List of Relevant Documents and Publications

chapter 14|11 pages

Information Available on the Internet