Wood fibre and plastic in WPC

The requirement

The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

Declaration from the manufacturer of the recycled plastic that the plant is not EFSA or FDA approved, and free of PVC or PVDC, see requirement. Certificate from an independent certifier of the supply chain (e.g., Global Recycled Standard or Recycled Claim Standard). Documentation in form of an invoice or delivery note from the manufacturer of the panel or cladding which shows that recycled plastic has been purchased to produce the product. Documentation in form of a statement from the recycled material producer, showing type plastic used is recycled material and showing the share of recycled raw material contained in the raw material. Declaration from the manufacturer/supplier of recycled wood fibre raw materials that the wood fibre is defined as recycled materials and that the wood fibre is not from wood impregnated with biocides or heavy metals.

Who checks it

Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

How Klar Cite classifies it

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

What it asks

Disclose — information the applicant must provide

Standing

Required — must be met for the credential

Impact area

Circular Economy — the CMF area the clause addresses

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