Recycled plastic, rubber and foam

How it is proven

Evidence required

+ Declaration from the producer of the recycled polymer material that the material has not undergone any recycling process approved by EFSA or FDA. + a) Certificate from an independent certifier of the supply chain (e.g., Global Recycled Standard or Recycled Claim Standard) or b) Documentation in the form of an invoice or delivery note from the manufacturer of the carpets stating that recycled material has been purchased to produce the product. Documentation in form of a statement from the recycled material producer, showing that the feedstock used is recycled material and showing the share of recycled raw material contained in the raw material.

Who checks it

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

Klar Cite’s reading

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

Type of requirement

Meet a limit or condition — e.g. a maximum emission or a minimum recycled content

Standing

Required — must be met for the credential

Topic

Circular Economy — the topic the clause addresses, grouped by the Common Materials Framework (CMF)