Recycled Plastic Certificate
The Recycled Plastic Content Scheme follows the European standard EN 15343:2007 titled “Plastics — Recycled plastics — Plastics-recycling traceability and assessment of conformity and recycled content”. This standard outlines comprehensive procedures to trace recycled plastics throughout the supply chain, and to accurately calculate, verify, and declare the recycled content of finished plastic products.
ATC International leads conformity assessment and certification activities under this scheme, operating according to EN ISO/IEC 17065 requirements for product-certification bodies. The Scheme is aligned with PolyCert Europe Acceptance Criteria, enabling certificates issued through it to carry the official PolyCert Europe mark upon formal acceptance.
Key Features and Requirements of the Scheme
- Implementation of Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) quality management principles to ensure continuous improvement.
- A documented and transparent chain-of-custody system (controlled blending model) that tracks all inbound recyclate streams, internal transfers, and final product recycled-content claims.
- Mandatory third-party verification of external recyclate suppliers through recognized certification schemes.
- Clear, verifiable, and transparent calculation and labelling of recycled plastic content on products.
- Ongoing surveillance and withdrawal procedures to maintain market trust and integrity.
For applications and supporting documents, please visit: ATC International Document Center.
Objectives of the Recycled Plastic Content Scheme
- Provide the market with a trusted, harmonized tool to verify declared recycled plastic content in products.
- Offer manufacturers an internationally recognized mechanism to communicate recycled-content claims confidently.
- Ensure that both products and their supporting management systems fully comply with EN 15343 standards.
- Maintain a responsive and adaptive framework to regulatory, technical, and circular economy developments via a continuous improvement approach.
About ATC International
ATC International is the sole scheme owner of the RPC Scheme and holds exclusive rights to establish and modify the scheme as necessary, ensuring it stays relevant and effective.
Why Choose the ATC International Recycled Plastic Content Scheme?
Sustainability Leadership: Support circular economy goals by transparently proving your recycled plastic usage.
Compliance & Trust: Certification under this scheme guarantees adherence to stringent European and international standards, boosting product credibility.
Market Differentiation: Carry the PolyCert Europe mark, signaling verified recycled content to consumers and stakeholders.
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