Packaging Requirements
GECA·clause EV-6.1·p.35
The requirement
The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.
What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Each material constituting >20% by weight of the total primary and seco | > | 20 | % |
| ackaging used, must contain at least 50% recycled content by weight; = Each mate | ≥ | 50 | % |
| g., FSC or PEFC) or contain at least 30% recycled content by weight. | ≥ | 30 | % |
The document states how these relate: any one of these limits is accepted.
Compare this limit across schemes
The limit was read from the clause wording.
- Exemptions
- Material used for the transport of products (tertiary packaging) and whose disposal is not the responsibility of the end consumer may be excepted from the above requirements if they are re-used by the applicant, or are recyclable in specialist recycling facilities.
The publisher’s words
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How it is proven
- Evidence required
- DoC EV-6.1.1: Details of materials used in the product and their manufacture, including information on the input of recycled and virgin materials reported by weight if applicable. The recycled content can be averaged over a 12-month period to find the amount or range of recycled content; and /or DoC EV-6.1.2: Evidence of recyclability or copy of PREP Assessment Report
- 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
- Have in place — a plan, procedure or system the applicant must operate
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Circular Economy — the CMF area the clause addresses
Cite this clause
GECA · Recycled Products · version RP Gen 3.0 · clause EV-6.1 · page 35 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/901dd39b0f9d89db
Record details
Page 35, EV-6 PACKAGING. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
uid 901dd39b0f9d89db · document a229c5a1dad4cf4a · fidelity verbatim · published 2026-06
Other clauses in this standard
| Clause | Name |
|---|---|
| EV-3.1.1 | Sustainable Forest Management Certification |
| EV-3.1.2 | Quarried Materials Management System |
| EV-4.4 | Product Stewardship Program |
| EV-5.3 | Waste Management Policies and Procedures |
| EV-6.6 | Pressurised Packaging Prohibition |
| GN-1.1 | Scope Schedule |