GB/T 24021-2001 Environmental management Environmental labels and declarations Self-declaration of environmental information (Type II environmental labeling)
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This standard is equivalent to the international standard ISO14021:1999 Environmental management environmental labeling and declaration
Self-environmental declaration (Type II environmental
labeling).
This standard is one of the standards on environmental labeling and declaration in the environmental management series. Previously, the first national standard on environmental labeling and declaration GB/T24020-2000 Environmental management environmental labeling and declaration·General principles has been issued. Standards on environmental labeling and declaration1\ also include: GB/T14024 Environmental management environmental labeling and declaration type I environmental labeling"
Principles and procedures
ISO/TR14025 Environmental management environmental labeling and declaration subtype environmental labeling
Appendix A of this standard is a prompt appendix. This standard is proposed and managed by the China Standards Research Center. The drafting units of this standard are: China Standards Research Center, China Research Institute of Environmental Sciences, China Import and Export Commodity Quality Certification Center, and China National Petroleum Corporation.
Main drafters of this standard: Fan Yuhua, Liu Zunwen, Liu Ke, Rao Yishan, Xu Cheng, Huang Jin This standard was first published in January 2001.
1) GB/T14024 has been converted to the national standard ISO/TR14025 at the same time as this standard and is awaiting conversion. 450
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ISO Foreword
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a worldwide federation composed of national standardization bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of formulating international standards is usually done by ISO's technical committees, and member bodies interested in the work of a technical committee have the right to participate in the technical committee. Other international organizations, whether governmental or non-governmental, can also participate in its work through liaison with ISO. In terms of electrotechnical standardization, ISO maintains a close cooperative relationship with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). International standards are formulated in accordance with the rules of Part 3 of the ISO/IEC Directives. The draft international standard formally adopted by the technical committee is submitted to the member groups for voting. The international standard must be approved by at least 75% of the member groups participating in the voting. International Standard ISO14021 was developed by the Environmental Labeling Subcommittee (SC3) of the ISO/TC207 Environmental Management Technical Committee. Appendix A is a prompt appendix.
Due to the extensive use of environmental declarations, there is a demand for environmental labeling standards. Environmental labeling standards require that all relevant factors in the product life cycle be considered when making environmental declarations. Self-environmental declarations can be used by manufacturers, importers, sellers, retailers or any other party that can benefit from it. Product environmental declarations can be in the form of instructions, symbols or graphics on product or packaging labels, or in product text materials, technical bulletins, advertisements, publications, remote promotions and digital or electronic media (such as the Internet). When using self-environmental declarations, their reliability must be guaranteed. In order to avoid adverse market effects caused by unreliable or deceptive environmental declarations, such as trade barriers or unfair competition, appropriate verification must be carried out. The evaluation methods used for environmental claims should be clear, transparent, scientific and documented so that the purchaser or potential purchaser of the product can be assured of the validity of the claim. 451
1 Scope
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
Environmental management
Environmental labels and declarations
Self-declared environmental claims(Type I environmental labelling)
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Environmental labels and declarations--Self-declared environmental claims(Type I environmental labelling)GB/T 24021—2001
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This standard specifies the requirements for self-declared environmental claims, which include product-related instructions, symbols and graphics; selectively provides some common terms in environmental claims and their applicable limiting conditions; specifies the general methods for evaluating and verifying self-declared environmental claims, as well as the specific methods for evaluating and verifying the claims selected in this standard. This standard does not exclude, replace or in any other way change the environmental information, declarations or labels required by law, or any other applicable legal requirements.
2 Referenced standards
The provisions contained in the following standards constitute the provisions of this standard through reference in this standard. For any dated referenced standards, the subsequent corrections or revisions are not applicable to this standard, but the parties to the agreement based on this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest versions of these standards can be used. For any undated referenced standards, the latest versions apply to this standard. ISO and IEC members hold currently valid international standards.
GB/T24020--2000 Environmental management General principles for environmental labels and declarations (idtISO14020:1998) ISO7000 Graphical symbols for equipment Index and list 3 Terms and definitions
This standard adopts the following terms and definitions.
3.1 General terms
3.1.1 Coproduct Two or more products produced by the same unit process. 3.1.2 Environmental aspect The element of an organization's activities or products that can interact with the environment. 3.1.3 Environmental claim A statement, symbol or graphic indicating an environmental aspect of a product, component or packaging. Note: Environmental claims can be placed on product or packaging labels, or in product literature, technical bulletins, advertisements, publications, remote marketing, and digital or electronic media (such as the Internet).
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3.1.4 Environmental claim verification Confirmation of the validity of an environmental claim based on established criteria and procedures that ensure the reliability of the data. 3.1.5 Environmental impact Any harmful or beneficial change to the environment caused in whole or in part by the activities or products of an organization. 3.1.6 explanatory statement Explanation required or given to enable the purchaser, potential purchaser or user of the product to correctly understand the environmental claim. 3.1.7 functional unit Quantified product system performance used as a reference unit in life cycle assessment studies. [GB/T 24040—1999]
3.1.8 life cycle
A series of successive stages in a product system, from the acquisition of raw materials or the generation of natural resources to final disposal. [GB/T 24040—1999]
3.1.9 material identification Text, number or symbol used to indicate the material composition of a product component or packaging. NOTE
1 Material identification symbols are not environmental claims.
2 Examples of international standards, national standards and industrial publications on material identification symbols are listed in [4] to [7] of the document. 3.1.10 Packaging packaging
Material used to protect or contain products during transportation, storage, sales and use. Note: The term "packaging" when used in this standard also includes any item that is attached to or accompanies the product or its contents and is used to market the product or provide product information.
3.1.11 Product product
Any good or service.
3.1.12 Qualified environmental claim An environmental claim that expresses its limitations through explanatory notes. 3.1.13 Self-declared environmental claim An environmental claim made by the manufacturer, importer, seller, retailer or any other party that can benefit from it without third-party certification.
3.1.14 Upgradability Upgradability A product feature that allows the modules or components in it to be upgraded or replaced separately without replacing the entire product. 3.1.15 Waste
Any substance that is no longer useful to the generator or holder and is discarded or discharged into the environment. 3.2 Common terms for self-environmental declaration
When using the following terms for environmental declaration, the requirements set out in Chapter 7 should be followed. Compostable
Degradable
Designed for disassemblyExtended lifeproductRecovered energyRecyclable
Recycled content
Recycled content
Pre-consumer material
Post-consumer material
7.8. 1. 1a)
7. 8. 1. 1a)1)
7. 8. 1. 1a)2)
Recycled material
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Recovered [reclaimed] materialReduced energy consumptionReduced resource useReduced water consumptionReusable
Refillable
Reduced waste
Waste reduction
Purpose of self-declaration of environmental protection
7. 8. 1. 1b)
7.8.1.1c)
7. 12. 1. 1
7. 12. 1. 2
The overall goal of environmental labels and declarations is to promote the demand and supply of products with less environmental pressure through the exchange of verifiable, non-misleading and accurate information on the environmental factors of products, so as to stimulate the potential for market-driven continuous improvement of the environment. The purpose of this standard is to coordinate the use of self-declaration of environmental protection. This will have the following effects: a) provide verifiable, non-misleading and accurate environmental claims; b) increase market driving potential, thereby stimulating environmental improvements in production, processes and products; c) prevent or reduce unwarranted environmental claims, d) reduce market confusion;
e) facilitate international trade;
f) provide more opportunities for informed choices for purchasers, potential purchasers and users of products. 5 General requirements for self-declaration of environmental claims
5.1 General
The requirements specified in Chapter 5 apply to all self-declarations of environmental claims, including the claims selected in Chapter 7 and any other environmental claims. 5.2 Relationship with GB/T24020
In addition to the requirements set out in this standard, the principles set out in GB/T24020 must also be followed. When the requirements in this standard are more specific than those in GB/T24020, this standard must be followed. 5.3 Vague or inconclusive claims
Environmental claims that are vague or non-specific, or that broadly imply that a product is good or harmless to the environment, shall not be used. Environmental claims such as "safe for the environment", "friendly to the environment", "harmless to the earth", "pollution-free", "green", "friend of nature", "does not damage the ozone layer" shall not be used.
Note: The above examples are for illustrative purposes only.
5.4 Use of "free of" in claims
Claims containing the words "free of..." may only be used when the content of the pollutant in question is not higher than the specified trace or background value. Note: See the requirements of 5.7k) and 5.7p). 5.5 Claims about "sustainability"
The concept involved in sustainability is very complex and needs further research. There is currently no definitive method to measure sustainability or confirm its achievement. Therefore, any claim about "achieving sustainability" shall not be used. 5.6 Use of explanatory notes
If the use of self-claimed environmental claims alone is likely to cause misunderstanding, explanatory notes must be attached. Only when the environmental declaration is valid without qualification under all foreseeable circumstances is it permitted to be without additional explanatory notes. 5.7 Specific requirements
Self-declared environmental declarations and explanatory notes must comply with all the requirements set out in 5.7. They a) must be non-misleading and accurate;
b) must be specific and verified;
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c) must be related to a specific product and only used in appropriate environments or conditions; d) must indicate whether the declaration applies to the entire product, part of the product or its packaging, or a factor in the service; e) the declared environmental factors or environmental improvements must be specific; f) the same environmental change must not be repeated in different terms to imply that it can bring multiple benefits; g) it must not lead to erroneous interpretation;
h) in addition to correctly describing the final product, it must also Consider all relevant factors in the product life cycle to determine the possibility of increasing one impact in the process of reducing another impact. Note: This does not necessarily mean that a life cycle assessment should be conducted. i) If the product is not approved or certified by an independent third-party organization, such an implication shall not be made when making a claim; i) It shall not directly suggest or indicate that the product has an improvement that does not actually exist, or exaggerate the environmental factors of the product in the claim; k) It shall not make a claim that appears to be literally true, but may mislead or mislead the purchaser due to the omission of certain facts;
1) It can only involve environmental factors that exist or may appear in the product's life cycle; m) The way of providing environmental claims and explanatory notes must indicate that they should be read as a whole. Explanatory notes must be of reasonable size and placed near the relevant claims; n) When using comparative claims involving environmental superiority or environmental improvement, the claim must be specific and indicate the basis for comparison. Such environmental claims must be linked to the timing of the improvement; o) if they are based on factors that existed in the past but were not discovered at the time, they must not be expressed in a way that would mislead the purchaser, potential purchaser or user of the product into believing that the claim is based on a recent improvement to the product or process; p) they must not be based on substances or properties that have never existed in the product type; q) if changes in technology, competitive products or other circumstances may affect the accuracy of the claim, they must be re-evaluated and updated as necessary; www.bzxz.net
r) they must be targeted at the area where the corresponding environmental impact occurs. Note: As long as a production process is located in the area where the environmental impact occurs, a claim can be made about the process. The scope of the area depends on the nature of the impact. 5.8 Use of symbols in environmental claims
5.8.1 When making a self-declaration of an environmental claim, it is optional to use symbols; 5.8.2 The symbols used in environmental claims should be simple, easy to print, and can be placed in an appropriate size in an appropriate part of the product. 5.8.3 The symbol used for one type of environmental claim should be easily distinguishable from other symbols, including symbols used for other environmental claims. 5.8.4 The symbol for the implementation of an environmental management system should not be used in a way that could be easily misinterpreted as a symbol for the environmental aspects of the product. 5.8.5 Natural products should only be used as a symbol when there is a direct and verifiable link between the natural product and the benefit being claimed. Note: The same symbol may be used to represent multiple benefits for the same environmental aspect of competing products. Claimants are advised to consider consistency of approach when developing new symbols, while not objecting to using the same symbol already used by others to represent the same environmental aspect. When selecting new symbols, due consideration should be given to not infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties, such as registered designs.
5.9 Other information or claims
5.9.1 In addition to environmental symbols, other information may be conveyed by words, numbers or other symbols, such as material identification, disposal instructions or hazard warnings.
5.9.2 Words, numbers or other symbols should not be mistaken for environmental claims when they are not used for the purpose of the environmental claim. 5.9.3 The environmental symbols specified in 5.10 should not be modified to associate them with specific brands, companies or locations. 5.10 Special symbols
5.10.1 General
This standard uses the following special symbols because they are currently widely adopted and recognized, but it does not mean that the environmental statements they express are superior to other environmental statements. Currently, only the Mobius cycle is cited in this standard, and other special symbols will be introduced when appropriate.
5.10.2 Mobius loop
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5.10.2.1 The Mobius loop is a triangular symbol formed by three rotating arrow lines connected end to end. When it is used for environmental declarations, its design must comply with the graphic requirements of IS07000 symbol 1135. There must be sufficient color contrast to make the symbol clear and distinct. Figure 1 shows several forms of the Mobius loop. Chapter 7 of this standard puts forward more specific requirements on the use and applicability of the Mobius loop. 5.10.2.2 The Mobius loop can be used for products or packaging. If there is any ambiguity as to whether it is for products or packaging, an explanatory statement must be attached.
5.10.2.3 The symbol used to declare recyclable or recycled content must comply with the Mobius loop required by 7.7 and 7.8. 5.10.2.4 The Möbius cycle may only be used for recycled content and recyclability as described in 7.7 and 7.8. Figure 1 Symbols for several Möbius cycles
6 Requirements for evaluation and verification of claims
6.1 Responsibilities of the claimant
The claimant shall be responsible for the evaluation and provision of the data required to verify the self-claimed environmental claim. 6.2 Reliability of the evaluation method
6.2.1 Before making a claim, an evaluation shall be carried out to obtain reliable and reproducible results required to verify the claim. 6.2.2 The evaluation shall be documented and retained by the claimant for information disclosure (see 6.5.2). The evaluation documents shall be retained for a reasonable period of time while the product is on the market and thereafter for the life of the product. NOTE: The documents listed in [8] to [11] provide guidance on reproducibility and reliability. 6.3 Evaluation of comparative claims
6.3.1 Comparative claims shall be evaluated by one or more of the following comparisons: a) with processes previously used by the organization; b) with previous products of the organization; c) with processes used by other organizations; d) with products of other organizations.
Comparisons shall only be made based on published standards and recognized test methods (see 6.4); with comparable products with similar functions currently or recently placed on the same market by the same manufacturer or other manufacturers.
6.3.2 Comparative claims concerning environmental aspects of the product life cycle shall a) be quantified and calculated using the same units of measurement; b) be based on the same functional units; c) be calculated over an appropriate time span, normally 12 months. 6.3.3 Comparative claims may be made in the following forms: a) Percentages, in which case the comparative claim should be expressed as an absolute difference; 156
Note: The following example illustrates how relative measurements should be handled: GB/T 24021--2001
When the recycled content increases from 10% to 15%, the absolute percentage difference is 15%-10%=5%. In this case, it should be stated that the recycled content has increased by 5%. If a statement of a 50% increase in recycled content is made, this may be misleading, although it also confirms the fact from another perspective.
b) Absolute values (measured values), in which case the comparative claim should be expressed as a relative improvement; Note: The following example illustrates how absolute measurements should be handled: If an improvement increases the life of a product from 10 months to 15 months, the relative increase is: 15 months-1 month×100%=50%
10 months
In this case, it can be stated that the product life has increased by 50%. If one of the values is zero, the absolute difference should be used. 6.3.4 As absolute and relative claims can be easily confused, it should be clear which value is being used. 6.3.5 Improvements to the product and packaging must be stated separately and not cumulatively. 6.4 Selection of methods
The methods used to evaluate and verify the claim must be based on the following order: international standards, internationally recognized standards (including regional or national standards) or peer-reviewed industry or trade methods. If no existing methods exist, the claimant may develop their own, provided that the other requirements of Chapter 6 are met and peer review is possible. Note: Examples of international standards, national standards and specific industry methods relevant to the selected claim are given in [12] to [66]. 6.5 Access to information
6.5.1 A self-claim can only be considered verifiable if the verification of the claim does not involve confidential business information. If the verification must rely on confidential information, the claim cannot be used. 6.5.2 The claimant may proactively release to the public the information required to verify the environmental claim. Otherwise the above information shall be made available at an appropriate time and place upon request by any interested party seeking to verify the claim, at a reasonable cost (to cover administrative costs). 6.5.3 The information to be documented and retained (see 6.2.2) shall include at least the following: a) identification of the standards and methods used; b) documented evidence (when the claim cannot be verified by testing the product); c) test results (when required for verification of the claim); d) name and address of the tester (when the testing is carried out by a third party); e) evidence of the claim's compliance with the requirements of 5.7h) and 5.7r); f) if the self-claim involves a comparison with other products, the methods used, any test results and assumptions made on those products shall be stated.
NOTE: For additional requirements for comparative claims, see 5.7. g) evidence that the claimant's evaluation provides assurance of the continued accuracy of the self-claim during the period when the product is placed on the market and for an appropriate period of its life thereafter.
7 Specific requirements for selected declaration terms
7.1 General
7.1.1: Chapter 7 explains some common terms for self-declaration of environmental protection and explains the conditions for their use. The responsibility of the declarant to comply with the principles set out in this chapter does not decrease by replacing similar terms. Chapter 7 supplements but does not replace the requirements specified in other parts of this standard.
7.1.2 Listing these terms in Chapter 7 does not mean that they are superior to other environmental declarations. The main reason for selecting them is that they are currently or may be widely used in the future, rather than because of their environmental importance. They can be used in various stages such as production, sales, use, indirect collection and disposal.
Note: The following terms are explained in Chapter 7 (in alphabetical order)7.2 Compostable
7.3 Degradable
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Designed for disassembly7.4
7.5 Extended life product7.6 Recovered energy7.7 Recyclable
7.8 Recycled content7.9 Reduced energy consumption7.10 Reduced resource use7.11 Reduced water consumption7.12 Reusable and Refillable7.13 Waste reduction reduction7.2 Compostable
7.2.1 Terminology
The property of a product, packaging, or its accessories that, after biodegradation, produces relatively pure and stable humus-like substances. 7.2.2 Qualifications
7.2.2.1 A compostable claim shall not be made for a product, packaging, or its accessories if: a) the overall value of compost as a soil conditioner is adversely affected; b) the concentration of substances emitted at any time during its decomposition process or subsequent use is likely to have an adverse effect on the environment; or c) the composting rate of the composting system in which it is disposed is significantly reduced. 7.2.2.2 All compostable claims must state the following qualifications: a) Omitting the type of facility is permitted only if the product is suitable for use in all types of composting facilities. Otherwise, when such a claim is used, it must be specified whether the composting facility or process used is a home composting facility, an on-site unit, or a centralized composting facility. b) If not the entire product is compostable, the claim must specify which parts are compostable. If the user of the product is required to separate these parts, the method of separation must be specified. c) If the product is problematic or risky to use in composting facilities, whether these are household type, dedicated installations or controlled by a central system, the declaration must indicate the type of facility that can compost the product. 7.2.2.3 If a compostable claim is intended for home composting, the following requirements must also be met: a) A compostable claim should not be used if extensive preparation or pre-treatment of the product is required to ensure composting, or if extensive post-treatment of the compost generated as a direct result of composting the product or component is required; b) A compostable claim should not be used if the claim relies on materials, other equipment (other than the composting equipment itself), or specialized skills that are not available at home. 7.2:2.4 If a compostable claim relies on processes or facilities other than home composting, the following requirements must be met: a) Facilities for composting the product or packaging are readily available to a significant number of purchasers, potential purchasers, or users in the area where the product (including packaging) is sold; b) If this is not possible, the difficulty of obtaining the facilities must be made known to purchasers, potential purchasers, or users through an explanatory statement;
c) Unspecific qualifications, such as "compostable with the required equipment", are not appropriate because they do not describe the limitations on the availability of the equipment. 7.2.3 Evaluation methods
The evaluation must be carried out in accordance with Chapter 6.
7.3 Degradable
7.3.1 Terminology
The property of a product or package that decomposes to a certain extent over a certain period of time under specific conditions. Note: Degradability is the ease with which a chemical structure undergoes a change. The resulting changes in physical and mechanical properties will lead to degradation of the product or material. 7.3.2 Limiting conditions
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The following conditions apply to various types of degradation, such as biodegradation and photodegradation. a) The degradable claim must be associated with a specific test method, including the duration of the test and the maximum degree of degradation achieved, and related to the environment in which the product or package is disposed of:
b) The degradable claim shall not be used for products, packages or their components if the concentration of substances emitted is sufficient to have an adverse effect on the environment.
7.3.3 Evaluation methods
The evaluation must be carried out in accordance with Chapter 6.
7.4 Design for Disassembly
7.4.1 Terminology
A design feature of a product that enables it to be disassembled at the end of its useful life for reuse, recycling, energy recovery or other diversion of its parts or components from the waste stream. 7.4.2 Qualifications
7.4.2.1 A design for disassembly statement must be accompanied by an explanatory statement identifying the parts or components that can be reused, recycled, recovered for energy or otherwise diverted from the waste stream.
7.4.2.2 If there is a statement in addition to the design for disassembly statement, such as a recyclability statement, the requirements of the other statement must also be followed. 7.4.2.3 All design for disassembly statements must indicate whether disassembly is to be performed by the purchaser (or user) or a specialist. 7.4.2.4 If a special process is required to disassemble the product, the following requirements must be met: a) Collection or disassembly facilities are easily accessible to a significant number of purchasers, potential purchasers or users in the area where the product (including packaging) is sold; b) If the above conditions cannot be met, the difficulty of obtaining the equipment must be clearly informed to the purchaser, potential purchaser or user through an explanatory statement; c) Unspecific qualifications, such as "disassembly is possible with the required equipment", are not suitable because they do not explain the limitations of obtaining the equipment. 7.4.2.5 Products designed to be disassembled by the purchaser, potential purchaser or user of the product must be accompanied by information on the tools and methods of disassembly. 7.4.2.6 Products designed to be disassembled by the purchaser, potential purchaser or user of the product must meet the following conditions before they can be claimed to be disassembled: a) No special tools or skills are required; b) Clear information is provided on the disassembly methods and the reuse, recycling, recovery or disposal of the components. NOTE Guidance on the provision of information to consumers is given in ISO/IEC Guide 14. 7.4.2.7 Products designed to be disassembled by specialist personnel shall be accompanied by information on the equipment and facilities required to carry out the disassembly. 7.4.3 Evaluation methods
The evaluation shall be carried out in accordance with Clause 6.
7.5 Extended life products
7.5.1 Terminology
Design of a product to extend its useful life by improving its durability or making it upgradeable, thereby conserving resources or reducing the amount of waste. 7.5.2 Qualifications
7.5.2.1 All claims of extended life shall specify qualifications. As such claims are comparative claims, the requirements of 6.3 shall also be met. 7.5.2.2 Claims of extended life based on the upgradeable nature of the product shall provide specific instructions on how the upgrade will be achieved and the conditions under which the upgrade will be carried out shall be in place.
7.5.2.3 Claims of extended life based on improved product durability must state the length of the extended life, or the percentage and measurement of the increase (e.g., the number of uses), or a rationale to support the claim. 7.5.3 Evaluation methods
The evaluation must be conducted in accordance with Chapter 6, and the average life extension must be calculated using appropriate standards and statistical methods as specified in 6.4. 159
7.6 Indirect energy use
7.6.1 Terminology
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The energy used in the production of a product is a product characteristic that is recovered from substances or energy that would have been disposed of as waste and is now reused through a management process.
Note: In this case, the product itself may also be the recovered energy. 7.6.2 Qualifications
For claims that recovered energy is used in the production of a product, the energy used must meet the following conditions and be evaluated in accordance with 7.6.3: a) Energy recovery from waste refers to the collection and transformation of waste into useful energy. These wastes may come from households, industries, businesses or public service facilities.
b) Before making a claim for recovered energy, the declarant must ensure that the adverse impacts of this activity on the environment are managed and controlled. c) The type and quantity of waste used for recovered energy must be stated. 7.6.3 Evaluation method
The evaluation must be carried out in accordance with Chapter 6 and the evaluation of recovered energy must be calculated as follows: a) The claim can only be used when R-E ≥ 0; b) The claim for net recovered energy must be expressed as: (R —
Net recovered energy (%) = (RE) × 100
Wu Zhong: P—Energy from primary energy used in the production process to produce products; R-Energy obtained through the recovery process;
E—Energy from primary energy used to recover or extract recovered energy in the energy recovery process. 7.7 Recyclable
7.7.1 Explanation of terms
Products, packaging or their components can be diverted from the waste stream through feasible processes and plans, and can be collected, processed and recycled as raw materials or products
Note: Material recycling is only one of the ways to reduce waste. The specific method to be selected depends on the surrounding conditions and should take into account different regional impacts. 7.7.2 Qualifications
If a considerable number of buyers, potential buyers or users in the area where the product is sold do not have easy access to collection or separation facilities for recycling the product or packaging, the following requirements must be met: a) The qualification of the recyclability claim is specified; b) The qualification of the recyclability claim truthfully reflects the difficulty of obtaining collection facilities. c) Non-specific qualifications, such as "can be recycled with the required equipment", are not suitable because they do not explain the limitations of obtaining equipment.
7.7.3 Use of symbols
7.7.3.1 When using a recyclability claim, the use of symbols is optional. 7.7.3.2 If a recyclability claim is expressed by a symbol, the Möbius cycle described in 5.10.2 must be used. 7.7.3.3 The Mobius cycle described in 5.10.2 without a percentage value indicates a claim of recyclability. 7.7.3.4 Explanatory notes may be used at your discretion in accordance with 5.6. 7.7.3.5 Explanatory notes may include material identification. 7.7.4 Evaluation method
The evaluation must be carried out in accordance with Chapter 6, and the information specified in 6.5 must include the following evidence: a) A considerable number of purchasers, potential purchasers or users can easily use the collection, sorting and transportation system that transfers the material from the source to the recycling facility.
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c) The claimed product is being collected and recycled. 7.8 Recycled content
7.8.1 Terminology
7.8.1.1 Recycled content and related terms must be interpreted as follows: a) Recycled content
The mass [physical quantity] proportion of recycled materials in a product or packaging. Only pre-consumer and post-consumer materials as specified below may be considered recycled content.
1) Pre-consumer material
Material diverted from the waste stream during the production process, but does not include material that is reused in the same process, such as through reprocessing, regrinding or residual materials generated in the same process and then recycled. 2) Post-consumer material
Material generated by households or commercial, industrial or other groups as the final user of the product that cannot be reused for its original purpose, including material returned from the sales chain.
b) Recycled material
Material that is recycled during the production process and used to make the final product or product component. c) Recycled material
Material that would have been disposed of as waste or used for energy recovery, but is actually collected or recovered for material input, replacing new primary materials in the recycling or production process. NOTE
1 A schematic flow diagram of the material recycling system is given in Appendix A. 2 The relevant international standards consider recovered material and reclaimed material as synonyms, both meaning "recovered material". 7.8.1.2 Recycling of materials is only one of the ways to reduce waste. The specific method to be used depends on the surrounding conditions and should take into account different regional impacts. It must be considered that a higher recycled content does not necessarily mean a lower environmental impact, so caution should be exercised when using recycled content claims.
Note: Pay attention to the requirements of 5.7h).
7.8.2 Qualifications
7.8.2.1 When using a recycled content claim, the percentage of recycled material must be stated. 7.8.2.2 The percentage of recycled material in the product and packaging must be stated separately and the two must not be added together. 7.8.3 Use of symbols
7.8.3.1 When using a recycled content claim, the use of symbols is optional. 7.8.3.2 If a recycled content claim uses a symbol, it must be expressed as a Mobius cycle with a percentage value (X%). Where X represents the recycled content, calculated using the formula in 7.8.4. The percentage value must be placed together with the Möbius loop symbol, either inside the symbol or immediately outside it. The placement shown in the example in Figure 2 is correct. The Möbius loop with the percentage value X% indicates a recycled content claim.
Figure 2 Example of the placement of the percentage value in a Möbius loop for a recycled content claim 461
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