Environmental Management System Standard For Hog Operations: Implementation Guide

Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-Z772-05 (R2010)
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

An EMS is a business tool that systematically applies general management principles to environmental issues associated with the activities, products, and services of an organization. CAN/CSA-Z771 applies management principles to environmental issues associated with hog operations. A management system generally includes four components and a feedback loop. An EMS builds on the management system framework and typically includes the following elements: (a) environmental policy; (b) planning; (c) implementation and operation; (d) checking and corrective action; and (e) management review.

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