Transposition of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)

Transposition of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)

On 13 March 2026, the Flemish Government definitively approved the transposition of the revised Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). The deadline for transposition is 1 July 2026. The new rules are intended to reduce the pollution impact of industry and

What changes for Flemish industry?

The scope is being expanded, permitting conditions are being tightened, and new rules are introduced for the efficient use of raw materials, water, and energy. Operators will also take on greater responsibility regarding environmental management and substances of concern. Agriculture will have a separate framework with less strict requirements. On Thursday 4 June, the Department of Environment is organising an information session on this topic.

A new website is available explaining the updated directive and the new environmental rules:
https://industriele-emissies.be/

Overview of IED (GPBV) installations in Flanders (industry):
https://omgeving.vlaanderen.be/nl/omgevingsvergunning/meer/overzicht-gpbv-installaties-in-vlaanderen-industrie

More information:
https://omgeving.vlaanderen.be/nl/decreten-en-uitvoeringsbesluiten/wijzigingen-naar-aanleiding-van-oa-de-gewijzigde-richtlijn-industriele-emissies

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