Regulation


Target value of an indicator

Updated on 07/07/2025
Définition
Sens commun

A value that allows assessment of whether objectives have been achieved, and thus measures the progress made. In the context of the ONB (French National Biodiversity Observatory), target values are set by national or international legal texts.

Source
from ONB

Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

Updated on 06/02/2025
Définition
Sens technique

The TDG (Transport of Dangerous Goods) regulations aim to prevent risks to people, property, and the environment, complementing other regulations such as those protecting workers or consumers.

They are based on various international regulations, including the RID regulation (rail transport), the ADR agreement (road transport), the European ADN agreement (inland waterway transport), maritime codes and manuals for the transport of dangerous goods in packages and bulk (maritime transport), as well as the ICAO technical instructions for the safe air transport of dangerous goods (air transport).

Source
according to Ministry for the Ecological Transition
Sens réglementaire

Without prejudice to the general rules regarding market access or the rules generally applicable to the transport of goods, the transport of dangerous goods is authorized, provided that the conditions established in the decree of May 29, 2009, known as the "TMD decree," are respected. This decree applies to national or international transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, and inland waterways conducted in France, including loading and unloading operations, transfers between modes of transport, and stops required by transport circumstances.

The decree applies without prejudice to specific provisions for the transport of dangerous goods, particularly those set out in the Highway Code, regulations concerning seaports, transportable pressure equipment, and specific rules for certain types of dangerous goods, such as nuclear materials, explosives, hazardous waste, foodstuffs, or regulations related to volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

Source
according to Légifrance

Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP)

Updated on 06/02/2025
Définition
Sens technique

The acronym "CLP" stands for "Classification, Labelling, Packaging". This is the official regulatory text in Europe that implements the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling of chemicals within the European Union, specifically in the contexts of workplace safety and consumer protection. The CLP Regulation harmonizes hazard communication for chemicals to ensure consistent labeling and packaging standards across the EU.

Source
d'après INRS
Sens réglementaire

"CLP Regulation" is the name given to the Regulation (CE) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the council, dated December 16, 2008, on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures.

CLP is legally binding across the Member States and directly applicable to all industrial sectors. It requires manufacturers, importers or downstream users of substances or mixtures to classify, label and package their hazardous chemicals appropriately before placing them on the market.

Source
d'après INRS et ECHA

Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals (REACH)

Updated on 06/02/2025
Définition
Sens technique

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) is a unique international risk management process for chemical substances. It aims to enhance the protection of human health and the environment, strengthen knowledge about chemicals, promote communication among actors in the supply chain, and minimize vertebrate testing by encouraging data sharing among industries.

Source
d'après INERIS
Sens réglementaire

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of 18 December 2006 concerns the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). The purpose of this Regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment, including the promotion of alternative methods for assessment of hazards of substances, as well as the free circulation of substances on the internal market while enhancing competitiveness and innovation.

It lays down provisions on substances and mixtures. These provisions shall apply to the manufacture, placing on the market or use of such substances on their own, in mixtures or in articles and to the placing on the market of mixtures.

It is based on the principle that it is for manufacturers, importers and downstream users to ensure that they manufacture, place on the market or use such substances that do not adversely affect human health or the environment. Its provisions are underpinned by the precautionary principle.

Source
d'après Eur-lex

Marine protected area (AMP)

Updated on 13/07/2021
Définition
Sens commun

Espaces délimités en mer qui répondent à des objectifs de protection de la nature à long terme. Le code de l’environnement reconnaît différentes catégories d’aires marines protégées. La plupart des aires marines protégées permettent de concilier les enjeux de protection et le développement durable d’activités.

Le code de l'environnement (article L334-1 modifié le 24/07/2019), reconnaît différentes catégories d'aires marines protégées qui répondent chacune à des objectifs propres tout en étant complémentaires.

Source
d'après Ministère chargé de l'écologie et l'Ifremer
Sens technique

Espaces  délimités  en  mer  au  sein  duquel  un  objectif  de  protection  de  la  nature  à  long terme a été défini, objectif pour lequel un certain nombre de mesures de gestion sont mises en œuvre : suivi scientifique, programme  d’actions,  chartes  de  bonne  conduite,  protection  du  domaine  public  maritime,  réglementations,  surveillance,  information  du  public,  etc.  Sur  la  base  de  cette  définition,  l’objectif de protection n’est pas exclusif d’autres objectifs, notamment de développement économique maîtrisé (utilisation et exploitation durables des ressources marines).

Pour en savoir plus :

LOI n° 2006-436 du 14 avril 2006 relative aux parcs nationaux, aux parcs naturels marins et aux parcs naturels régionaux  et,

Source
d'après Ministère chargé de l'écologie

Directive establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning (DCPEM)

Updated on 12/01/2021
Définition
Sens réglementaire

Directive établissant un cadre pour la planification de l’espace maritime dans le but de promouvoir la croissance durable des économies maritimes, le développement durable des espaces maritimes et l’utilisation durable des ressources marines.(JOUE n° L 257 du 28 août 2014).

Au sein de la politique maritime intégrée de l’Union, ce cadre prévoit l’établissement et la mise en œuvre par les Etats membres de la planification de l’espace maritime dans le but de contribuer aux objectifs décrits à l’article 5, en tenant compte des interactions terre-mer et d’une coopération transfrontière améliorée, conformément aux dispositions pertinentes de la CNUDM (Convention des Nations unies sur le droit de la mer).

 

Source
d'après Eur-lex et Ineris

Good environmental status of marine waters (BEE)

Updated on 06/01/2021
Définition
Sens technique

Bon fonctionnement des écosystèmes (au niveau biologique, physique, chimique et sanitaire) permettant un usage durable du milieu marin. Onze descripteurs qualitatifs (annexe 1 de la DCSMM), communs à tous les États membres de l'Union européenne, servent à définir le bon état écologique : Biodiversité ; Espèces non indigènes ; Espèces commerciales ; Réseaux trophiques ; Eutrophisation ; Intégrité des fonds marins ; changements hydrographiques ; Contaminants ; Questions sanitaires ; Déchets marins ; Bruit sous-marin.

 

 

 

 

Source
D'après OFB

Aires protégées (AP)

Updated on 14/06/2021
Définition
Sens commun

Espaces géographiques naturels (marines ou terrestres) clairement définis, et gérés par des outils juridiques ou d’autres moyens efficaces, visant à assurer la conservation à long terme de la nature, des services écosystémiques et des valeurs culturelles qui y sont associés.

Source
d'après Ministère chargé de l'écologie et l'UICN

Law of 30 December 2006 on water and aquatic environments

Updated on 26/10/2022
Définition
Sens réglementaire
Law transposing, in particular, the objectives of the 2000 Water Framework Directive (WFD), which harmonises the European regulation on water management and introduces the obligation to protect and restore the quality of water and aquatic environments in the European Union. Environmental objectives must therefore be set for all aquatic environments (rivers, lakes, coastal waters - coastal and transitional waters - and groundwater) by 2015: achievement of good water status, no deterioration of resources and reduction or elimination of discharges of hazardous substances. The novelty of the concept of "good status" now relies on the proper functioning of aquatic environments taking into account all components of the environments: water, wildlife, flora and habitats. The 2006 Water and Aquatic Environments Act also improves the organisation of public water and sanitation services and modernises the organisation of freshwater fishing. It also contains numerous provisions on the organisation of water resources management - especially the strengthening of local management, the control of non-point source pollution, the recovery of the ecological quality of watercourses, the reinforcement…
Source
according to OFB

Area with environmental restrictions

Updated on 26/10/2022
Définition
Sens réglementaire
Regulatory system resulting from the law on water and aquatic environments of 30 December 2006, intended to implement action plans for the protection of zones with environmental stakes, especially in aquatic environments (areas of drinking water intakes, wetlands, areas prone to soil erosion).
Source
according to BRGM and OFB