In order to ensure the traceability of plastics** and the accurate calculation of the content of recycled materials, the European standard UNE EN 15343:2008 has been developed. The main purpose of this standard is to ensure the traceability of the system in order to accurately calculate the material content in plastic products. According to the CEN CENELEC, the national standards organizations of the European member states are responsible for the implementation of this standard.
Currently, in order to reduce the plastic packaging tax, overseas manufacturers must provide their customers in the UK and Spain with documentary proof of the content of recycled material. In the UK, overseas manufacturers can provide documentation of the content of recycled material, or conduct a first-chain audit. This evidence can be provided by the importer or a qualified third party.
In Spain, starting in 2024, manufacturers must provide certification for the conformity assessment of the traceability of plastics** and the content of recycled materials in accordance with the UNE EN 15343:2008 standard. This certification must be issued by an authorized certification body. According to the provisions of the Spanish plastics tax law, certification can be issued by an entity recognized by the certification body of Spain or other EU member states. This will help to facilitate the scaling up of industries in developing countries, while reducing transaction costs when doing business with EU countries.
Apply for UNE EN 15343 certification
Applying for UNE EN 15343:2008 certification requires following the steps below.
First of all, confirm whether the product meets the requirements and test methods of the standard.
Then, submit an application to the certification body and provide information about the product, such as name, model, manufacturer, and date of manufacture. Products are tested by a certification body to verify that they meet the requirements of the standard. Testing may require samples or on-site audits.
After passing the test, the certification body reviews the application and decides whether to grant the certification.
If the audit is passed, a UNE EN 15343:2008 certification certificate will be issued.
UNE EN 15343:2008 certification validity
UNE EN 15343:2008 certification is generally valid for three years. During this time, if there are changes to the product or quality issues, it may need to be retested and audited. Therefore, certification companies need to ensure that products continue to meet standards in order to maintain the validity of certification.
If a company wishes to maintain its certification beyond the end of its three-year validity period, it will need to submit an application for re-audit to the certification body a few months before the certification expires. After passing the audit, a new certification certificate will be issued.
In conclusion, there are clear regulations and requirements for the application and validity of UNE EN 15343:2008 certification. Businesses need to be aware of and comply with these regulations to ensure that products meet standards and maintain the validity of certification. At the same time, companies should also pay close attention to changes in standards and adjust production and quality control measures in a timely manner to meet the needs of the market and customers.
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