Organic Solvents
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have harmful effects on human health and the environment. Sources of VOCs include vehicle emissions, fuel combustion and domestic solvent usage. Other major sources of VOCs include business activities using organic solvents.
Organic Solvent Regulations (Dry Cleaners)
Relevant Legislation: S.I. No. 565/2012 – European Union (Installations and Activities Using Organic Solvents) Regulations 2012. These Regulations stipulate that businesses using organic solvents or solvent containing materials as part of their operation must obtain a Certificate of Compliance from their Local Authority.
To obtain this certificate, operators must first arrange for an approved assessor (AA), appointed by the EPA, to review their operations and obtain an AA report.
The resulting AA report and a completed registration application form with the appropriate registration fee must be submitted to Offaly County Council.
The fees applicable are €70 for new applications and €50 for renewals. Application for the renewal of the Certificate of Compliance should be made 28 days prior to the expiry date of the Certificate of Compliance. Offaly County Council will then review the AA Report and may issue a Certificate of Compliance based on the reports findings.
These Regulations are enforced by Offaly County Council. Certificates of approval must be renewed by an operator every three years. It is an offence for any dry cleaning installation to operate without a valid Certificate of Compliance, and breaches of the Regulations may incur fines of up to €5,000 on summary conviction in the District Court.
Register of compliant facilities under European Union (Installations and Activities Using Organic Solvents) Regulations (S.I. No 565 if 2012)
| Register Number | Company Name | Address | Expiry Date |
| OS-OY-01-21 | DLA Drycleaners | Mill Street, Birr | 28/05/2024 |
Please contact Enviroguide to arrange a compliance assessment report, Phone: 01-5654730 or by email to aa@enviroguide.ie.
Click here for Certificate of Compliance Form
Click here for Best Practice Guidelines for Dry Cleaners
Queries
If you have any queries in relation to the Organic Solvents Regulations please contact the Environment & Water Services at Offaly County Council, Áras an Chontae, Charleville Road, Tullamore County Offaly, R35F893.
Email: environment@offalycoco.ie
Phone: (057) 9357403