EU Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU)
The Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU) on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances establishes requirements for the prevention of major accidents and the limitation of their consequences for human health and the environment. It classifies establishments as lower-tier or upper-tier based on quantities of dangerous substances present. Requires safety reports, emergency plans, land-use planning, and public information.
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Framework Domains (6)
Competent Authority Actions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
| Art. 19 | Consent Management Controls |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
Emergency Planning
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 42 USC 12181 | Definitions |
| 42 USC 12182(a) | General prohibition of discrimination |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(1) | Denial of participation |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(ii) | Reasonable modifications |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(iii) | Auxiliary aids and services |
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| JOR-1 | Scope and Definitions (Article 1–2) |
| JOR-2 | Exemptions (Article 3) |
| LAOS-CC-Art1 | Purpose and Scope |
| LAOS-CC-Art2 | Definitions |
| PY-1 | Object and Scope |
| PY-2 | Definitions |
| Part 1, Sec. 1-3 | Purpose and Interpretation |
| Part 1, Sec. 4 | Application and Scope |
| Part 1, Sec. 5 | Crown Binding |
Information and Public Participation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
Operator Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
Reporting and Final Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with EU Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), you already cover:
6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673)
42%
16 controls mapped
Compare →BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience
39%
15 controls mapped
Compare →Digital Services Act (DSA) - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065
39%
15 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU)?
EU Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU) is a compliance framework from European Union with 6 domains and 38 controls. The Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU) on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances establishes requirements for the prevention of major accidents and the limitation of their consequences for human health and the environment. It classifies establishments as lower-tier or upper-tier based on quantities of dangerous substances present. Requires safety reports, emergency plans, land-use planning, and public information. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU) have?
EU Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU) has 38 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are General Provisions (18 controls), Competent Authority Actions (5 controls), Operator Obligations (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU) map to?
EU Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU) maps to 575 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) (42% coverage), BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (39% coverage), Digital Services Act (DSA) - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (39% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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