Our Core Services
We are responsible for delivering and enforcing public health and environmental protection services in Gibraltar, supporting government policies and safeguarding the wellbeing of both the community and the environment.
Environmental Monitoring
Providing the community with reliable, up-to-date environmental data to support public health and safety across Gibraltar.
Access the latest environmental data which is being published online below.
Air Quality
We operate three automated Air Quality monitoring stations on behalf of HMGoG, located in various locations around Gibraltar. All data is published online.
Bathing Water Quality
The Environmental Agency monitors all public bathing areas around Gibraltar. We sample and report all of our findings online, which can be viewed by each distinctive bathing location.
Potable Water Quality
Continuous monitoring of drinking water supplies to maintain high safety standards and protect Gibraltar’s residents.
Other Services
We offer a range of specialised services beyond our core responsibilities, including ship sanitation renewals for foreign vessels, regulatory compliance, emergency planning, and expert advisory roles to protect public health and safety.
Inspection & Licensing
Ship Sanitation Certificates
The Environmental Agency is responsible for issuing Ship Sanitation Certificates to vessels calling at Gibraltar, ensuring compliance with international health regulations.
Vessels requiring inspection can apply through the Agency to arrange a visit and obtain the necessary certification.
Inspection & Licensing
Skin Treatments
The Environmental Agency licences persons and premises who carry on the business of skin piercing, electrolysis, acupuncture or tattooing.
Inspection & Licensing
Street Pedlars & Traders
The Environmental Agency works to ensure that street trading and pedlary in Gibraltar operate within the legal framework to protect public health and maintain standards. We oversee the licensing process and carry out inspections to safeguard consumers and uphold fair practices.
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Repatriations of Human Remains and Ashes
Families wishing to bring a loved one’s body into Gibraltar must follow strict procedures to ensure dignity, safety, and compliance with international law. The deceased must be embalmed and placed in a hermetically sealed coffin, often zinc-lined, to meet transport standards.
Licensing
Importation of Pets
The Environmental Agency oversees the importation of pets into Gibraltar to ensure they meet health and safety standards. This includes verifying vaccination records, microchipping, and compliance with relevant import regulations to protect both public and animal health.
PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
Control of Major Accidents Hazards
The Agency is the Competent Authority for the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) under the provisions of the Public Health Act. These provisions require installations which store or handle certain dangerous substances to submit Safety Reports and have in place emergency procedures in the case of an accident involving these dangerous substances. The Agency works very closely in consultation with experts from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive, the Health and Safety Laboratory and Environment Agency in assessing applications for installations intending to store /handle dangerous substances .
Public Health
Infectious Diseases and Disinfection
The Environmental Agency plays a vital role in controlling the spread of infectious diseases in Gibraltar. Safeguarding Public Health through Rapid Response and Prevention. Through prompt investigations, targeted disinfection services, and collaboration with healthcare professionals, we help protect the community and maintain safe environments in the event of outbreaks.
Inspection
Nurseries
Nurseries and play schools are regularly inspected for the following:
- Child/teacher ratio
- Teaching space
- Sanitary accommodation
- Washing and drinking facilities
- Lighting and ventilation
- Health and Safety
Additionally, those nurseries preparing meals for consumption by the children must also comply fully with the requirements of the Food Hygiene Regulations 1977. If the meals are pre-prepared at an offsite kitchen, then that premises must also be inspected and checked for compliance with the same regulations. Both the external and nursery kitchens must be registered as a food premises using the form found in our applications page.
Training and Courses
With over 30 years of combined professional experience, our training programmes are designed to build knowledge, strengthen compliance, and foster a culture of responsibility across Gibraltar’s public and private sectors.
We offer flexible delivery options—online, in-person, or blended—to meet the operational needs of your organisation. Whether you're upskilling individuals or developing entire teams, our training can be tailored to your specific context, ensuring your staff gain the practical skills and confidence to apply them effectively.
