PETpla.net Insider 09 / 2020

INSPECTION 47 PETplanet Insider Vol. 21 No. 09/20 www.petpla.net INSPECTION 47 PETplanet: What are the benefits for the consumer and what for the industry? Biss: The Flustix seals offer consum- ers tested safety as well as reliable orien- tation at the first glance at POS to make a quick and sustainable purchase decision. In terms of companies, Flustix supports with its seals businesses in a corporate strategy geared towards sustainability. Thanks to the labels of Flustix, com- panies can guarantee their customers independent testing procedures. At the same time the seals serve as a qualita- tive unique selling point. Another benefit for the industry is that “Flustix Recycled” is a global trustmark. This means that for global players, global trade is covered with this seal, which is accepted world- wide. Additionally, the “Flustix Recycled” seal strengthens society’s trust in recy- cling as a sustainable method of waste processing and underlines the importance of the responsible use of the valuable material plastic. PETplanet: What technology is behind it? How does the measurement of the recycled material work? Biss: The main focus of this DIN cer- tification for products made from recycled materials is the evaluation of the system used to ensure traceability and thus to ascertain the recycled content of semi- finished products, components or in the final product. The certification is suitable for products made from recycled mate- rial, such as products manufactured using pre-consumer or post-consumer waste, which explicitly includes industrial waste as defined in DIN EN ISO 14021. Initially, an on-site audit is held at all manufacturers/processors who are responsible for key production steps. These include the source of waste, the pre-production, as well as (if applicable) the production of intermediate products and the addition of virgin material, fol- lowed by the product manufacture. After a positive assessment, customers receive a certificate that is valid for 5 years. Annual inspection tests are also undertaken as on-site audits. These are intended to con- firm that the process is still being followed correctly and that the determination of the recycled content and product label- ling continues to meet the requirements of the certification scheme. The system works globally and with our partners, DIN CERTCO and TÜV Rheinland we do have worldwide auditors-network on site. www.flustix.com/en www.sacmi.com Product design Product development Product validation Industrial production plant Process & quality control On-site and start-up assistance After-sales and Customer service SACMI 4.0 THE COMPLETE CLOSURE, PREFORM AND CONTAINER SOLUTION FOR YOUR SMART FACTORY ENDLESS INNOVATION SINCE 1919