An Environmental Management System for Sugarcane in the Noodsberg Area of South Africa
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The Noodsberg Cane Growers Association (NCGA) initiated an environmental management system (EMS) in the Midlands North region of the South African sugar industry, based on ISO 14001. A brief description of ISO 14001 is given, outlining the principles behind the system. The course of action taken in the development of the NCGA management system is described. A breakdown of the components of the EMS components is given, and the tasks required to satisfy them are discussed.
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