Such a certification is required by Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended for food contact.
This guidance represents a PET value chain initiative to provide transparency and clarity, and a practical tool to ensure that recycled plastics used in food contact applications are both safe and traceable. It provides a detailed interpretation of legal requirements under Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2022/1616, translating them into actionable criteria for the collection, sorting, and final pre-processing of operators.
“This guidance is the result of extensive collaboration among experts in food contact regulation, waste management, recycling, conversion, and packaging. It aims to ensure the safety of PET. We developed it to support businesses in meeting the relevant EU requirements”, explained Raphael Jaumotte, Technical Manager at PETCORE EUROPE, who coordinated the joint effort.
The document also outlines how non-EU operators must meet equivalent requirements to ensure parity in standards, including proof of compliance with EU food contact legislation.
