Packaging material requirements

The requirement

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

Numbers and scope in this clause

Exemptions

Note (Exclusion): Materials used for the transport of products (tertiary packaging) and whose disposal is not the end consumer's responsibility may be excluded from the above requirements if they are re-used by the applicant or are recyclable in specialist recycling facilities. Note (Exclusion): Refill packaging aimed to minimise material usage is excluded from this criterion.

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

DoC EV-6.1.1: Details of materials used as packaging, including information on the input of recycled and virgin materials reported by weight if applicable. DoC EV-6.1.2: Evidence of recyclability or copy of PREP Assessment Report; DoC EV-6.1.3: Evidence of certification under relevant forest certification scheme; DoC EV-6.1.4: Details of re-use programs for transport materials within the applicant company.

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

Meet — a limit, condition or outcome the product must satisfy

Standing

Required — must be met for the credential

Impact area

Circular Economy — the CMF area the clause addresses

Pathway

Option A — the document offers alternatives, and this is one