Certified harbours
Certified Clean Harbours
Certified "Actifs en biodiversité"
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a company, business or various service provider refer to “Clean Harbours” and “Ports Propres Actifs en Biodiversité” for commercial purposes?
These terms, and the logos, are protected by copyright.
They cannot be used for commercial purposes or to add value to a sales pitch, service, equipment or any other… Any violation of copyright may be subject to prosecution.
What are the costs of these certifications ?
The cost of the Clean Harbours certification has been negotiated so that all ports can apply.
- Port of less than 800 berths: the cost most often observed is around 5 000€ ex VAT over 3 years.
- Port bigger or equal to 800 berths: the cost most often observed is around 5,500€ ex VAT over 3 years.
The cost of the “Clean Harbours active in biodiversity” certification most often observed is approximately 1,800€ ex VAT over 3 years.
Send an enquiry to AFNOR to get a personalized quote, which will vary depending on the number of days of audit and the number of sites to be certified. The quotes do not take into account the cost of the Clean Harbours diagnostic study, the investments resulting from it (e.g. upgrading to infrastructure standards) and the equipment to be provided in favour of biodiversity.
Label or Certification?
It is not uncommon to hear the phrase « Clean Harbours LABEL » in the press or in exchanges. There is no such thing as a Clean Harbours LABEL. The exact name is International Standard ISO 18725 “Clean Harbours”.
The certification guarantees that all the steps in the Clean Harbours process are respected and carried out smoothly.
The Clean Harbours process in 5 steps is the solution to ensure that these areas are properly managed by using the necessary methods and tools.
AFNOR certifiers are in charge of certification assessments according to the referential and of granting certification in a neutral and independent manner. Certification is granted for a period of three years with yearly monitoring assessments.
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