RecyClass Certification for Plastics Recyclers

The RecyClass (former EuCertPlast) Certification is an International certification program for companies that recycle or make use post-consumer plastic waste / recycled materials. As an accredited RecyClass auditor, Kiwa can carry out the certification of your recycling and / or manufacturing plant.

The aim of the RecyClass certification is to recognize that plastic recyclers and product manufacturers are operating to high standards. In addition, the certification gives confidence to suppliers that any waste plastic they deliver to recyclers certified under the scheme will be recycled as per best practice, with respect for the environment and in accordance with national legislation and to customers. The certification also indicates that the outputs produced comply with all relevant legal and environmental legislation.

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Certification areas

The certification focuses on management systems, environmental and administrative operating standards and associated legal compliance and is awarded on a per recycling process basis. Certification will be for each recycling process operating at a site. More specifically, the certification will cover the following areas:

Operating and environmental permits required for the country of operation.
Staff training, qualifications and organization.
Incoming material procedures and controls.
Stock management.
The recycling process and associated mass balance calculation.
Controls on recycled outputs.
Environmental protection.
Subcontracting.
Quality management and traceability.

Focus of certification

The certification focuses on material traceability in the supply chain and throughout the recycling process, assessment of conformity and recycled content in the end product and as such uses as a base the principals set out in EN15343:2007. Assessment of recycled outputs is based on the various EN standards developed for the characterization of plastic recyclates.

Kiwa RecyClass auditor

Kiwa, as an independent, impartial and innovative partner, wants to help recycling companies, as well as manufacturers using recycled materials, go forward. Kiwa has the knowledge to help you to achieve proven reliability and market acceptance. We aim to contribute to organizations being able to offer quality and adding value to society thanks to their reliability, safety, efficiency and sustainability.

Would you like more information about the RecyClass certification and how we can help you? Please contact us.

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