Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) is conducted to assess the potential environmental risks associated with any economic activity. ERA describes the potential hazards and impacts, and provides the necessary precautionary steps to address these risks.  

Potential environmental hazards that may require ERA to be conducted:  

• hazardous (scheduled) waste,  
• emissions,  
• hazardous substance  
• liquid waste  
• environmental impact of raw materials 
• environmental impact of packaging