and spirit of the Blue Flag programme. Blue Flag beaches are subject to announced and/or unannounced control visits by FEE International. In the event of a first-time applicant, the applicant local authority/beach operator must provide evidence in the application that the beach complied with the imperative water quality criterion for Blue Flag in the season (or year) prior to application for full status. Applications will only be considered from beaches where a minimum of 20 samples have been taken in the previous season(s). ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND INFORMATION Each must have at least one Blue Flag information board in place containing all the information as required by the criteria listed below. For long beaches it is recommended to install more than one Blue Flag information board (approximately one every 500 metres). All Blue Flag information boards must follow national standards with respect to information, content and design. These Blue Flag information boards must be in place at all Blue Flag beaches. Criterion 1. Information about the Blue Flag programme and other FEE eco-label must be displayed. Information about the Blue Flag programme must be displayed on the Blue Flag information board. The correct Blue Flag logo must be used, in accordance with the FEE branding guidelines. The essence of each of the four categories of the Blue Flag criteria must be explained in this information. The length of the Blue Flag season must also be included. The information furthermore be posted at other locations, e.g. at major access points, lifeguard stations, other beach facilities, or in parking areas. Tourist information offices should also have information about the Blue Flag programme. Contact details for the local, national and international Blue Flag representatives should be posted as well. In areas of international tourism, it is recommended that the information be provided in relevant languages. In the that the flag is temporarily withdrawn, information must be posted at the beach informing the public as to the reasons why the flag was withdrawn. Blue Flag beaches and marinas must promote the Green Key programme as another eco-label FEE programme with a message such as: with the Blue Flag, the Foundation for “Along Environmental Education also develops another eco-label for accommodations: Green Key. Find more information at: ” Appendix B provides an example of how the Blue Flag information can be presented. IMPERATIVE CRITERION GUIDELINE CRITERION All regions Criterion 2. Environmental education activities must be offered and promoted to beach users.
and spirit of the Blue Flag programme. Blue Flag beaches are subject to announced and/or unannounced control visits by FEE International. In the event of a first-time applicant, the applicant local authority/beach operator must provide evidence in the application that the beach complied with the imperative water quality criterion for Blue Flag in the season (or year) prior to application for full status. Applications will only be considered from beaches where a minimum of 20 samples have been taken in the previous season(s). ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND INFORMATION Each must have at least one Blue Flag information board in place containing all the information as required by the criteria listed below. For long beaches it is recommended to install more than one Blue Flag information board (approximately one every 500 metres). All Blue Flag information boards must follow national standards with respect to information, content and design. These Blue Flag information boards must be in place at all Blue Flag beaches. Criterion 1. Information about the Blue Flag programme and other FEE eco-label must be displayed. Information about the Blue Flag programme must be displayed on the Blue Flag information board. The correct Blue Flag logo must be used, in accordance with the FEE branding guidelines. The essence of each of the four categories of the Blue Flag criteria must be explained in this information. The length of the Blue Flag season must also be included. The information furthermore be posted at other locations, e.g. at major access points, lifeguard stations, other beach facilities, or in parking areas. Tourist information offices should also have information about the Blue Flag programme. Contact details for the local, national and international Blue Flag representatives should be posted as well. In areas of international tourism, it is recommended that the information be provided in relevant languages. In the that the flag is temporarily withdrawn, information must be posted at the beach informing the public as to the reasons why the flag was withdrawn. Blue Flag beaches and marinas must promote the Green Key programme as another eco-label FEE programme with a message such as: “Along with the Blue Flag, the Foundation for Environmental Education also develops another eco-label for accommodations: Green Key. Find more information at: ” Appendix B provides an example of how the Blue Flag information can be presented. IMPERATIVE CRITERION GUIDELINE CRITERION All regions Criterion 2. Environmental education activities must be offered and promoted to beach users.
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