According to Spanish Law 7 2022, companies that place non-**, non-reusable plastic packaging on the Spanish market must pay taxes.
If the product contains a certified ingredient, the business can apply for tax exemption. During the transition period, the use of self-declaration is permitted. As of January 2024, **ingredients must be certified by an accredited third party. RecyClass certification is an audit program that businesses can use to claim tax exemptions.
RecyClass proposes two complementary audit programs to certify materials along the entire value chain. The RecyClass Recycling Process Certification is used to verify waste** from recycling input materials used to make new products. On the other hand,"Recycled plastic traceability certification"Verify the use of recycled plastic in any operation along the entire plastics value chain.
These certifications are based on the requirements of EN 15343 and are evaluated according to the European Accreditation Cooperation EA-1 22 A-AB: 2023. After passing the dual system assessment, certification bodies will be allowed to apply for a certificate of conformity in accordance with ISO17065.
The above features of the RecyClass certification are also required by the legal provisions, which describe the methods required for tax exemption to prove the use of recycled plastics.
Companies certified by RecyClass not only benefit from the tax exemption in Spain, but also increase market transparency. The recyclass certificate proves its reliability as a recycled plastics dealer and confirms that the recycled plastics dealer operates in accordance with environmental processes.