EN 15343 Plastic Recycling Certification

Sustainability and environmental responsibility are increasingly among the priorities of businesses. In this context, the use and traceability of recycled plastics is critical both to comply with legal regulations and to increase consumer confidence.

What is EN 15343 Standard?

The EN 15343 Standard is a European standard that specifies requirements for traceability of recycled plastics and conformity assessment of recycled content. USB Certification provides services for the promotion and auditing of recycling processes under the EN 15343 Standard.

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Importance of EN 15343 Standard

The EN 15343 Standard is of great importance to ensure the sustainability and reliability of recycling processes. This standard helps to maintain the quality and safety of recycled plastic materials and is of great importance for manufacturers and consumers looking for environmentally friendly products. Furthermore, EN 15343 certification allows companies to achieve their sustainability goals and receive a reduction in taxes on plastic packaging in Europe.

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EN 15343 Audit and Certification Process

Traceability is taken for the products to be certified during the audit.

Traceability

Production record where both inputs and outputs are visible. Production records should indicate the batch number of recycled materials.

Mass Balance

The study compares the firm’s production capacity, recycled input and output material weights to check the accuracy of the mass balance.

Capacity Calculations
Laboratory Requirements

Recycled materials produced as part of the conformity check are subjected to laboratory testing by recyclers and plastics manufacturers. These tests can be carried out in manufacturers’ internal laboratories that meet their own requirements or in external laboratories accredited to ISO 9001 or 17025. The mandatory tests required vary for each material type. The types of tests required are detailed in the standard documents.

EN 15343 Certification Process

The EN 15343 certification process includes the following steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

To obtain EN 15343 certification, you must first contact a conformity assessment body. Our organization will guide you from the application process to audit and completion of certification. Contact us for more information.

EN 15343 certification covers the procedures required for the traceability, conformity assessment and recovery content of recycled plastics. This standard aims to ensure the sustainability and reliability of recycling processes. Contact our experts for more information on the scope of the certification.

Although obtaining EN 15343 is not a legal requirement in some regions, it is important to achieve sustainability goals, enhance brand reputation and comply with legal regulations. Ask us for more information about the requirements and benefits.

The validity period of the EN 15343 certificate is three years. However, annual surveillance audits are required to maintain certification. Contact us for more information about the validity period and audit processes.

Whether incentives are available for EN 15343 certification may vary according to regional and national regulations. Get support from our experts to access up-to-date information and benefit from incentives.