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Does your company have a legal obligation to monitor its environmental impact – through air, water, soil, or noise monitoring?
For many industrial and infrastructure entities, such monitoring is not optional, but mandatory.
We take over the complete organization of environmental monitoring on your behalf – from coordinating with accredited laboratories, through processing and interpreting results, to preparing reports in a format accepted by the competent authorities.
Professional. Reliable. Fully compliant with the law.
What is Environmental Monitoring?
Environmental monitoring is a legally regulated measurement of a company's impact on the environment — through monitoring emissions into air, water, soil, noise and other factors.
The goal is to determine whether the facility operates within the limits of permitted emission and pollution values.
In the Republic of Serbia, monitoring is a legal obligation for a large number of industrial, manufacturing, and infrastructure facilities, in accordance with:
● Law on Environmental Protection
(Official Gazette of RS, Nos. 135/2004, 36/2009, 36/2009 - other law, 72/2009 - other law, 43/2011 - Constitutional Court decision, 14/2016, 76/2018, 95/2018 - other law, 95/2018 - other law, and 94/2024 - other law)
● Law on Environmental Impact Assessment
(Official Gazette of RS, No. 94/2024)
● IPPC Law and Permits
● Decisions on construction, use, or operation of facilities
When is Monitoring Mandatory?
Monitoring is most often prescribed as an obligation:
● during the process of obtaining construction, occupancy, or IPPC permits
● after the completion of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process
● as part of ongoing emission control and environmental condition monitoring
● during inspection supervision or by order of the Ministry
Our team manages the entire process on your behalf: from verifying whether you have a legal obligation, through engaging accredited laboratories, to preparing complete reports for the competent authorities.
Not sure if you are required to conduct monitoring? Send us your activity code and location – we check it free of charge.
Who Has a Legal Obligation to Conduct Environmental Monitoring?
The obligation to conduct environmental monitoring does not apply to all companies, but only to those whose activities may have a direct or indirect impact on the environment.
In practice, monitoring is most often prescribed:
● as a measure in a decision on environmental impact assessment (EIA)
● as a condition in an IPPC permit (integrated permit)
● as part of a construction or occupancy permit
● in decisions issued by competent authorities (ministry, province, local self-government)
The most common entities with a monitoring obligation:
● Industrial plants (chemical, metal, rubber, pharmaceutical)
✔ Mandatory
→ In accordance with the IPPC permit and the environmental impact assessment study
● Thermal power plants, heating plants, boilers over 1 MW
✔ Mandatory
→ Air emissions measurement, combustion monitoring, chimney monitoring
● Concrete plants, asphalt plants, aggregate separation facilities
✔ Mandatory
→ Monitoring of dust, noise, wastewater, and vibrations
● Landfills, recycling centers, waste management facilities
✔ Mandatory
→ Regular monitoring of potential leakage, emissions, and soil contamination
● Hazardous waste treatment facilities
✔ Mandatory
→ Monitoring of VOC emissions, heavy metals, volatile compounds, protection of employees and the environment
● Facilities without significant environmental impact (e.g., administration, offices, warehouses without chemicals)
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→ No obligation, unless specifically prescribed in a decision or inspection finding
Not sure if your company has an obligation?
Send us your activity code and basic information about the facility — our team will check your legal obligation and the scope of possible monitoring free of charge.
What does the environmental monitoring process look like?
Environmental monitoring is a legally regulated and technically complex process that must be carried out professionally, on time, and documented.
Our team guides you through all phases — from obligation analysis to submitting the report to the competent authorities.
1. Documentation and legal obligation analysis
● We review your IPPC permit, environmental impact assessment decision, urban and construction permits, as well as requirements from previous inspections
● We determine which types of monitoring are mandatory (air, water, noise, soil, microclimate, etc.)
● Based on current regulations, we prepare a monitoring plan – with defined parameters, deadlines, and responsibilities
Your obligation is turned into a concrete plan that we can implement immediately.
2. Defining measurement types and points
● We determine which types of measurements are required:
○ air emissions
○ wastewater quality
○ noise
○ soil
○ microclimatic conditions in facilities
● We prepare a measurement plan in accordance with laws and standards (e.g., ISO 17025, BAT guidelines)
● Measurement locations are chosen in agreement with the client, in accordance with the decision and professional standards
We do nothing “arbitrarily” — everything is based on the law and professional practice.
3. Measurements conducted by accredited laboratories
● Cooperation exclusively with measurement bodies holding accreditation (ISO 17025)
● We organize field visits and coordinate all activities
● Measurements are carried out on-site, usually at 3–5 characteristic points, depending on the type of plant and obligation
You don’t need to contact laboratories – we handle everything.
4. Processing results and preparing the technical report
● The laboratory issues an official test report with a signature and stamp
● Our team additionally prepares:
○ a technical report with result analysis
○ interpretation of legal compliance
○ recommendations for alignment in case of exceedances
You will receive documentation ready for submission — without additional revisions or rejections.
5. Submitting the report to the competent authorities
● We deliver the complete report to:
○ Environmental Protection Agency
○ Ministry of Environmental Protection
○ Local government (if provided for in the decision)
● In the case of IPPC permits — the report is used as proof of compliance with the permit conditions
We prepare and submit everything according to the exact requirements of institutions – you have no additional obligations.
Monitoring deadlines
● Most often: annually or quarterly, depending on the activity and permit
● Possible emergency measurements upon the request of inspection or local authorities
Our goal:
✔ for the report to be valid,
✔ legally compliant,
✔ and ready for inspection — without additional corrections or fines.
Our environmental monitoring consulting services
Whether you are facing monitoring obligations for the first time or already have an established system, our team provides comprehensive support in accordance with current laws, standards, and inspection practices.
Our consulting services include:
Assessment of monitoring obligation
● Analysis of your documentation: IPPC permits, environmental impact decisions, urban conditions
● We check whether you have a legal obligation and to what extent
● We provide a clear answer – whether, what, how, and when you need to measure
Preparation of plan and specifications
● We prepare a detailed monitoring plan
● We define parameters, measurement schedule, frequency, and methodology
● All in accordance with the law and technical standards
Connecting with accredited laboratories
● We organize all field measurements: air, water, noise, soil, microclimate
● Cooperation exclusively with authorized laboratories (ISO 17025 accreditation)
Interpretation of results and deviation analysis
● We provide a detailed explanation of the report results
● We highlight potential exceedances or non-compliances
● We give recommendations for corrective actions
Preparation of reports for competent authorities
● A complete technical report in a format accepted by:
○ Environmental Protection Agency
○ Ministry
○ Local institutions
● All in accordance with the law and inspection requirements
Deadline and administration management
● We track legal deadlines for you
● We remind you of the next monitoring/report
● We manage the obligation calendar and all administrative actions
Assistance during inspections
● Preparation of complete documentation
● Analysis of inspector’s comments from the report
● Providing professional support on-site or via correspondence
The result?
All obligations completed:
✔ accurately,
✔ on time,
✔ without the risk of fines, delays, or inspection measures.
Send us your documentation or basic information — you will receive a free assessment and a clear offer with no obligations.
What types of environmental monitoring exist?
The type of environmental monitoring conducted depends on the company's activities, the location of the facility, technology, and legal obligations arising from permits and decisions (EIA, IPPC, occupancy, building).
Below are the most common types of environmental monitoring required in practice:
Air quality monitoring
● Measurement of pollutant gas emissions: CO₂, NOₓ, SO₂, PM10, PM2.5 ● Checking emissions from chimneys, boilers, furnaces, combustion processes ● Compliance with emission limit values prescribed in the permit Mandatory for all entities using boilers, burning fuel, or having industrial emission sources.
Wastewater and process water monitoring
● Chemical analysis of wastewater before discharge ● Parameters: pH, BOD, COD, nitrogen, phosphorus, oils, metals ● Checking the efficiency of separators, sedimentation tanks, treatment plants Mandatory for companies with direct discharges or process water.
Soil monitoring
● Contamination analysis: metals, chemicals, oils, hydrocarbons Important for facilities storing raw materials, fuels, hazardous waste. Especially relevant for recycling plants, landfills, and industrial zones.
Noise monitoring
● Measuring noise levels at the property boundary and surroundings ● Checking the impact on residential and commercial areas Mandatory for construction sites, traffic, and industrial facilities in urban areas.
Microclimate and radiation monitoring
● Measurement of temperature, humidity, radiation ● Occupational safety standards and IPPC permit requirements Applied in enclosed facilities, plants, power stations.
Odor and VOC emissions monitoring
● Measurement of VOCs and unpleasant odors ● For facilities using solvents, adhesives, paints Mandatory for the chemical industry, packaging, paint shops, and VOC sectors.
Note
The type and frequency of monitoring depend on:
● Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) decision,
● IPPC permit (integrated permit),
● legal provisions and regulations.
Our team analyzes documentation and regulations to determine exactly what your company must measure, when, and how.
All monitoring is organized in cooperation with accredited laboratories (ISO 17025), in accordance with the law.
Send us information about your facility — you will receive a clear plan of obligations and a risk-free, non-binding offer.
Legal regulations requiring companies to carry out environmental monitoring
Environmental monitoring is not a recommendation – it is a legally mandatory practice for all companies and facilities that may impact the environment.
The obligation to monitor arises from several laws and by-laws regulating environmental protection in the Republic of Serbia. Below are the most important regulations you must comply with:
Law on Environmental Protection
("Official Gazette of RS", Nos. 135/2004, 36/2009, 36/2009 - other law, 72/2009 - other law, 43/2011 - CC decision, 14/2016, 76/2018, 95/2018 - other law, 95/2018 - other law, and 94/2024 - other law)
→ The fundamental law prescribing the obligation to monitor and control the impact of activities on the environment.
Law on Environmental Impact Assessment
("Official Gazette of RS", No. 94/2024)
→ Monitoring is defined as a measure to control the impact of a facility after obtaining approval for construction or operation.
Law on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC)
("Official Gazette of RS", Nos. 135/2004, 25/2015, and 109/2021)
→ For all facilities subject to an IPPC permit, monitoring is a mandatory component — as proof of compliance with permitted emissions.
Regulations and decisions on the construction, use, and operation of a facility
→ Monitoring is often prescribed directly in the decision issued by the ministry, provincial secretariat, or local government — as a condition for obtaining, extending, or validating a permit.
Monitoring is specifically prescribed in the following cases:
● During or after the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process
● Within IPPC permits and integrated decisions
● As a condition in building, occupancy, or environmental permits
● Based on previous inspection findings
Our team actively monitors all legal changes, regulations, and decrees – to ensure you are always fully compliant and secure.
Send us your documentation – we will check whether monitoring is required and which law applies.
What risks does a company face if it does not carry out environmental monitoring?
Environmental monitoring is not just a bureaucratic formality.
If it is not carried out on time, in accordance with the law, and by accredited bodies, the environmental inspection may take serious measures against the company.
What does the inspection check during supervision?
● Whether monitoring was conducted within the period prescribed by the decision, permit, or law
● Whether the measurement was performed by an accredited competent body (ISO 17025)
● Whether the report contains valid methods, accurate data, and technical interpretation
● Whether there is proof of report submission to the competent authorities
What can happen if the obligation is not fulfilled?
● Record with administrative measure – and request for immediate correction of irregularities
● Temporary suspension of operations – until a valid report is submitted
● Fines from 150,000 to 1,000,000 RSD – for legal entities
● Order for immediate implementation of complete monitoring – at the company's expense
● Increased inspection control in the future – more frequent checks and oversight
What does the inspection check during supervision?
● During the issuance of building and occupancy permits
● As part of IPPC control and permits
● During regular and extraordinary inspection supervision
● Following complaints from third parties or previous irregularities
Ignoring the obligation can jeopardize company operations, burden you financially, and damage your reputation.
With us, you are fully protected from inspection measures and fines – thanks to professionally conducted and documented monitoring.
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