EMAR / EMAS, Eco-Management and Audit Regulation / Scheme. This is an European Council Regulation Nr. 761 of 2001, allowing the for a voluntary participation by the industrial sector.

Similar to ISO 14001 content, the most noted differences to EMAS / EMAR are:

• Preparation of a public statement which needs be verified by an independent and competent body with EMAS accreditation such as BRS ensuring the accuracy of the information regarding environmental performance,
• The organizations needs to initiate an open communication with the public and other stakeholders,  and
• Requires that organizations comply with environmental regulatory requirements.

BRS, under international and european accreditation, is a USA based certification body accredited to conduct assessments and certify to EMAS (Nr. 761 / 2001).