OBP Recycling

Certification Subprogram

The OBP Recycling Certification Subprogram focuses on the origin of the OBP waste from the first collection point and guarantees the traceability of recycled OBP waste until a new product is created. This certification targets commercially recyclable OBP plastic waste.

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Materials Covered

Any type of plastic material is accepted as OBP, for example:

Polypropylene (PP)

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Polyamides (PA) or (Nylons)

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Polyethylene (PE)

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Polystyrene (PS)

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Benefits of OBP Recycling Certification Subprogram

The offers advantages for businesses committed

to sustainability and transparency in the supply chain:

Market Access

Can open doors to new markets and customers who prioritize sustainability.

Regulatory Compliance

As many countries implement stricter environmental regulations, OBP certification helps businesses stay ahead of the curve.

Brand Reputation

By demonstrating a commitment to responsible sourcing, OBP certification can improve a company's public image.

Verified Supply Chain

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Who is This Certification for?

The ISCC CORSIA applies to businesses that produce, trade, or use sustainable feedstocks and aviation fuels to meet global carbon reduction goals in the aviation sector:

Traders or Merchants

or businesses that concentrate and/or

transport Recyclable OBP without or with little transformation

(washing, baling, shredding)

Polymer Producer Recyclers

Plastic Packaging Recyclers or

Goods Production Recyclers

Buyers or Sellers

of any products containing recycled OBP

Certification Process

1. Fill the Application Form

Companies must complete and submit the application form with the necessary details

2. Application Review

The submitted application is reviewed to verify completeness and eligibility

3. Complete the Audit Payment

Upon approval of the application, the company proceeds with the required audit payment

4. Plan the Audit

The audit schedule is arranged based on mutual agreement between QSI and the client

5. Conduct the Audit

An audit is performed to assess compliance with the relevant standards

6. Certification Decision

Based on the audit results, QSI decides whether to:

  • approve, or;
  • reject the certification.

If rejected, companies may follow the appeal procedure

7. Certificate Issuance

If approved, the certification is granted, and the certificate is issued.

FAQs

  • Can the final product be certified?

    The OCS requires all organizations in a supply chain to be certified beginning with post-harvest processing sites through to the seller in the final business-to-business transaction. The retailer of a finished organic content product does not need to be certified. Examples of the first post-harvest processing sites can include: 

    • Ginning for cotton;
    • Retting for bast fibres; 
    • Boiling and washing cocoons for silk; 
    • Scouring for wools and other animal fibres (respective grading if this step is undertaken before scouring and not already covered by the organic farming certification).

  • Are all organizations involved in any kind of process along the supply chain considered recycling organizations?

    Recycling organizations are defined as: Organizations of the plastic recycling value chain, starting from purchase of OBP to an

    organization certified against the OBP Collection Organization Standard, to the

    incorporation of recycled OBP into final Business to Business (B2B) or Business to

    Consumers (B2C) products.

  • Is the recycling organization the owner of the OBP it processes?

    Yes, and this needs to remain so throughout the OBP transformation, in particular if subcontracting is involved.


    Subcontractors cannot become owners of the OBP. If an organization reclaims ownership of certified OBP, and it is not certified as an OBP recycling organization, it cannot sell certified OBP.


    If, however, an organization is hired for subcontracting a part of a process, but it does not reclaim ownership of the product, it does not need to be certified.

  • Do trader or merchant organizations that buy and sell OBP certified products need to get their own organization certificate?

    Whenever an organization takes ownership of OBP certified products, and they want to make certification claims to their customers, they need to have their own organization certified.


    The only exception to that rule is when the product containing OBP is a final product as per OBP Program´s definition and the organization does not make claims (for example a distributor or a shop selling certified OBP products do not need to be certified because they only buy and resell final products and do not make claims about them).


    Additionally in the case where the seller of the final product (already OBP labelled by the supplier) wishes to make promotional claims using OBP logos, it can do so applying certification under the OBP Brand Standard (OBP-BRA-STD).

  • Are trader or merchant organizations allowed to subcontract part of their process for OBP certified products?

    Yes, like all organizations certified under the OBP Recycling Organization Standard a Trader or merchant Organization may subcontract all needed activities.


    For example, a trader could purchase certified OBP from a certified organization and then have it transformed by one or several subcontractor(s) into a final product.

  • Does the Recycling Organization have to use the OBP logo on the product label when it delivers OBP products to external organizations/clients? Is this obligatory?

    Yes, this is a requirement stated in Item 5.10 of the OBP-REC-STD Standard and also covered in the Logo Uses and Claims Guidelines.


    Exceptions exist for intermediate products or B2B transactions where the use of the logo may not be required.


    For labelling products, the On-Product Labels predefined formats should be used as detailed in the Logo Uses and Claim Guidelines document.

  • Can the final product be considered certified as OBP and as another recycled material standard?

    Certified OBP collected and recycled under the Recycling Subprogram can also be considered as post-consumer recycled plastic waste, and hence, be a valid input for another recycling certification program.


    Therefore, organizations certified with the OBP Recycling Organization Standard (OBP-REC-STD) and another recycled material certification program, purchasing certified OBP, may be able to claim their production lots as certified under OBP, and another recycled plastic program.


    This means that the processing facility may have four claim options for a given production lot:

    1. Claiming the lot as certified OBP only;
    2. Claiming the lot as certified with the other recycling program only;
    3. Claiming the lot as certified with both OBP and the other recycling program;
    4. Making no certified claim at all.

    Zero Plastic Oceans considers that making claims under both OBP and another recycling program for a given lot is acceptable, as long as the organization makes a reference to the other program claim in the Transaction Declaration (TD) issued.


    This reference shall be made in the “comment” field of the Transaction Declaration. Depending on the other recycling program requirements, this reference may be the number of the equivalent document to the OBP TD, or simply mention that this lot is also certified under the other recycling program.

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