Recommendations

The purpose of this Code is to advise how the different types of photo-processing businesses should dispose of their trade effluent to enable them to comply with their legal obligations and to protect the environment.

It is important to classify photo-processing operations into different categories since they will possess different environmental risks.

The following is a list of the types of photographic laboratories using processing chemicals.  These include trade premises that produce “trade effluent” as described in the Water Industry Act 1991 and non-trade premises.

Effluent from non-trade premises is not covered by this Act. It is recommended that these laboratories will still comply with this Code.

If you need help to establish your classification, please refer to Customer Definitions.