EU Tissue Paper Ecolabel Criteria Take Effect: 2009/568/EC Becomes Mandatory for Applications
Tissue paper products seeking the EU Ecolabel have to meet the relevant compliance criteria. In July 2009, the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) published the updated Ecolabel requirements for tissue paper, known as Decision 2009/568/EC.
Up to 4 January 2010, applications for the tissue paper Ecolabel could still be assessed under either the older Decision 2001/405/EC or the new Decision 2009/568/EC. From that point on, however, any product submitted for application must satisfy the criteria laid down in 2009/568/EC.
Under this definition, 'tissue paper' refers to paper or paper rolls designed for personal hygiene, liquid absorption and/or cleaning greasy surfaces. It also covers creped or embossed paper with one or more plies. The product's fibre content must be no less than 90%.
Wet wipes and cleaning products are outside this scope, as are tissue products laminated with other materials (not containing tissue paper).
The new ecological criteria set out the following requirements:
- Materials should be selected to reduce harm to the environment and ecosystems, and natural resource use should follow sustainable forest management. Fibres may be wood-based, recycled or non-wood. Virgin wood fibre must come from sustainably managed forests. Declarations, charters or certifications from operators or pulp mills should be provided to confirm sustainable forest management.
- When chemicals are used in production, substances that are harmful to the environment and health should be avoided, including:
- Chlorine must not be used for bleaching;
- Alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO) must not be used;
- Azo substances must not be used;
- Dyes and brighteners must be prevented from leaching out.
- Production processes and chemical use must help reduce water and air pollution, energy consumption and the impact of solid waste.
- Consumers should be given information about the benefits of the Ecolabel and the low proportion of recycled fibre in the product.
— This article draws on material from China Packaging Network (pack.cn), original link: http://news.pack.cn/show-362229.html
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