Certified compliance for recycled food-contact plastics
Independent third-party certification that recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food are processed safely, traceably and in line with EU law.
SCHEME AT A GLANCE
REGULATION
Reg. (EU) 2022/1616
SCOPE
Per production site
CYCLE
3 years
STANDARD
ISO/IEC 17065
Certification is granted per production site. Multi-site certification is not available.
WHAT IT IS
A third-party quality certification for recycled food-contact plastics
PolyCert Food verifies that recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food are handled and processed in line with Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 — audited on-site by independent certification bodies.
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Traceability
Full chain-of-custody records for recycled input and certified output.
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Quality Assurance
A documented QA system covering the recycling and conversion process.
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Good manufacturing practice
GMP in line with EU food-contact requirements at every process step.
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Critical Control Points
Identified, monitored and managed CCPs across the production process.
WHO IT'S FOR
Across the value chain
Collectors
Demonstrate separate collection and a documented, traceable waste input origin.
Converters
Prove compliant post-processing of recycled plastic through to finished articles.
Pre-processors
Show sorted output batches meet the Plastic Input specification for decontamination.
Food business operators & retailers
Use and pass on recycled materials in line with the instructions received.
Decontaminators
Verify the decontamination process, its authorisation and critical control points.
Recycling technology organisations
Develop and operate recycling technologies, processes and installations producing recycled plastic.
HOW DOES IT WORK
A three-year certification cycle
Certification is site-specific - each production site is audited and certified individually. Multi-site certification is not available.
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START
Application
The site applies to an approved certification body of its choice.
YEAR 1
Initial Audit
On-site audit of documentation and implementation. Certificate issued on success.
YEARS 2-3
Surveillance audits
Annual on-site surveillance verifies continued conformity.
YEAR 3
Recertification
A full recertification audit renews the certificate for a new cycle.