The Fray Bentos pulp mill operates in compliance with the strictest standards set by the Uruguayan legislation, which are comparable with the European Union legislation on industrial emissions. The Uruguayan National Environment Directorate (DINAMA), the company itself and the mill’s Environmental Monitoring Committee carry out regular environmental monitoring...This monitoring started before the start-up of the mill and continues now, that the mill is operational. It covers various aspects of the environment, such as the biology of the River Uruguay and the air quality near the mill. ​​​​