International Controllers

International control visits form part of Blue Flag’s monitoring and oversight of awarded sites during the Blue Flag season.

National Operators conduct on-site control visits in accordance with the applicable Blue Flag monitoring and surveillance procedures.

In addition to national monitoring, Blue Flag International conducts international control visits at selected awarded sites. These visits provide an additional level of programme oversight, assess on-site compliance with applicable Blue Flag requirements and support consistent interpretation and implementation of the programme across the international network.

International control visits may be announced or unannounced.

International Controllers

International control visits are carried out by trained International Controllers acting on behalf of Blue Flag International.

Controllers receive programme-specific training covering Blue Flag requirements, control-visit methodology, evidence assessment and reporting. They are expected to demonstrate the knowledge and competence necessary to conduct control visits consistently and impartially.

Findings from international control visits are documented and followed up in accordance with the applicable Blue Flag procedures.