Extrusion International USA 5-2022

18 Extrusion International 5/2022 INDUSTRY NEWS Certification Scheme for Plastics Recyclers Published New Flame Retardant MasterbatchMade of Post-Consumer Recycled Polypropylene  RecyClass extends its scope with the first European- wide audit scheme for plastic recyclers based on EN 15343 and fullfilling the requirements for conformity assessment described in ISO 17065. This certification will support the industry in complying with upcoming market and legal requirements in a harmonised, transparent and reliable manner. “The new RecyClass Recycling Process Certification[1] is the first step of ensuring the origin of recycled plastics,” said, Paolo Glerean, RecyClass Chairman. “Apart from complementing the existing Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification[2] which will recognise RecyClass Recycling Process as Supplier’s Certificate, it will also create syner - gies and ensure verification of the entire chain of custody requirements for recycled content in products. With this we aim to provide a set of robust tools that will support the industry in substantiating their claims on recycled con- tent and on the use of plastics recyclates,” he added. As a non-profit initiative, RecyClass aims at harmonising the methodology for the calculation and reporting of re- cycled plastics. The Recycling Process Conformity Assess- ment Scheme was developed following the traceability principles[3] in line with a controlled blending chain of custody model as defined in ISO 22095. The Scheme cov - ers requirements on plastics traceability, quality manage- ment, calculation of recycled content and environmental performance. Additional requirements are set for food contact processes, cosmetics and household applications, as well as corporate social responsibility. Furthermore, the food contact modules have been developed according to the new requirements in the revised Regulation on recy- cled plastics in food contact. The compliance of the newRecyClass Recycling Process Cer- tification is beingevaluatedby theEuropeanCo-operation for Accreditation via the SpanishAccreditation Body – ENAC[4] as a first a step towards the issuing of certificates complaint with ISO 17065 via accredited certification bodies. [1] RecyClass Recycling Process Certification [2] RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification [3] EN 15343 [4] Entidad Nacional de Acreditación. Inicio - Portal ENAC RecyClass www.recyclass.eu  Gabriel-Chemie Group, in collab- oration with Vivi Srl, has developed a new flame retardant masterbatch for the moulding of second-life poly- propylene products. This innova- tive masterbatch enables to obtain the Italian class 1 according to UNI 9174. Gabriel-Chemie, confirms its market leadership in the research, develop- ment and innovation of flame retar - dant masterbatch for the furniture sector, a sector where it now boasts numerous international approvals for various polymers, also confirms the attention to eco-sustainability proj- ects. Sustainable products, which are already making a major contribution to preserving the planet, are in great- er demand than ever. GCs innovations and research projects are aimed pre- cisely at this – producing plastic as a valuable and reusable material. Vivi has identified the ideal poly - propylene, made entirely with post- consumer waste. By selecting the most suitable material to create de- sign furniture components, with a high degree of aesthetics required and large thicknesses. Sustainability, design and functionality no longer contradicts each other. Gabriel-Chemie Gesellschaft m.b.H www.gabriel-chemie.com