YOUR LABEL FOR CERTIFIED PCR QUALITY
This label is more than just an eco-label. It encompasses quality and testing requirements and also includes hygiene, social and environmental standards. The quality and testing requirements of the new label guarantee the highest quality.
YOUR GUARANTEE FOR TESTED PCR QUALITY IN PACKAGING
Products with the RAL Quality Mark® for post-consumer recycled polyethylene are made from used plastic waste. The primary goal is to replace new materials with high-quality recycled polyethylene – without compromising on quality!
Defined quality requirements that go far beyond minimum standards, legal provisions and norms place great emphasis on the continuous improvement of recycling qualities. This creates new applications for products made from recycled polyethylene that are both safe and reliable.
RELIABILITY AND SAFETY
Seamless traceability throughout the entire production chain and fully tested quality across all stages of production.
CARRY BAGS
MADE FROM HIGH-QUALITY POST-CONSUMER PE RECYCLING QUALITY MIN. 85%
Manufactured from tested, high-quality PCR granulate, which is intended for use in secondary packaging for foodstuffs.
Tested functions
Tested technical specifications
Tested PRC content of at least 85%
Tested chemical and microbiological values
Bags
Films
The labels "Films" and "Bags" will be available soon!
The general and specific quality and testing requirements are still under development. After the test phase, we will provide information on this homepage about when the corresponding label can be used.
TESTED CARRIER BAGS
Only those who manufacture PCR carrier bags in-house and are responsible for the entire production chain can acquire the quality mark to guarantee maximum transparency and reliability. The recycling plants must be registered in accordance with EU Regulation 2022/1616, and the granulate must be manufactured, tested and documented in accordance with the general and specific quality and testing regulations.
OUR COMMON GOAL
Products with the RAL quality mark for post-consumer recycled polyethylene ensure:
Reduction of plastic waste
Greater acceptance of recycled products
Renewed material recycling
Competitiveness with products made from virgin material
Improvement in recycling qualities
Objective comparison of products made from recycled polyethylene with other products by means of studies, statistics and life cycle assessments
Savings in resources and CO2 emissions
COMPANY ANNIVERSARY
RAL celebrates its 100-year history with a ceremony at Futurium Berlin and looks to the future of labeling together with numerous guests from politics, business and society.
