Intertek Launches “Intertek Recycled PET Management System Certification” (MSC)

Since “Intertek Recycled PET Certification Scheme” was launched in 2009, Intertek drew extensive attention from customers in the supply chain of recycled PET and received great support from the Recycled Fiber Committee of China Chemical Fiber Industry Association (CCFIA). Recently, Intertek and Recycled Fiber Committee of CCFIA signed an agreement to promote recycled PET management system certification plan, aiming to help the development of the recycled PET industry in China.

Currently, the annual capacity of the China RPET industry has exceeded 6 million tons. The actual output has reached 4 million tons a year, which accounted for more than 60% of global production. With the circular economy concept continually penetrating people’s minds, the RPET industry has ushered a new round surge of development.

In order to meet the requirements of RPET manufacturers, Intertek develops a new strict certification scheme based on nearly a two-year market research and much experience in the certification field, which pushes RPET certification to a higher level. The new scheme is composed of two certification services, “Intertek Recycled PET Management System Certification” (MSC) and “Intertek Recycled PET Product Conformity Certification” (PCC). Manufacturers can apply each of them flexibly according to their actual needs and conditions.

Intertek Recycled PET Management System Certification (MSC)
 
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Intertek RPET MSC aims to help manufacturers prove their abilities to manufacture recycled PET products and establish an effective mechanism for product identification and traceability, ultimately building their green image.

The MSC scheme is applicable to the factories producing recycled PET products, including fibers, yarns and fabrics. The complete processing procedures covers the evaluation of the whole supply chain, from raw materials to final products, and the review of all relevant documents, as well as  the assessment and certification of their management system for managing the recycled PET manufacturing processes. Once the on-site evaluation confirms the conformity of information with the manufacturer’s actual practice and effectiveness of its quality management, a certificate will be issued by Intertek. The certificate will entitle the manufacturer to label their promotional materials and bulk packaging, during the period of validity, with Intertek RPET MSC Mark.

Intertek Recycled PET Product Conformity Certification (PCC)


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Intertek Recycled PET Product Conformity Certification (PCC) can be applied on the organizations seeking labeling.

Intertek RPET MSC is established according to ISO/IEC Guide 65. Intertek RPET PCC is built upon MSC with additional testing items. Both on-site evaluating and sampling will be taken while auditing the processing procedures of the factory. Then the chemical and physical characteristics will be tested and compared between incoming materials and the final products to identify the RPET component, thus meeting the requirements of labeling issue. Manufacturers will be allowed to apply the Intertek PCC mark to their final products if the conditions and requirements of PCC are fulfilled and if the authorization to use the PCC mark on a product has been granted by Intertek. This will help increase consumer confidence.

Currently, 10 enterprises were chosen by the Recycled Fiber Committee of CCFIA to join the Intertek RPET MSC plan as the first group. Meanwhile, Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Co., Ltd. in Taiwan has passed our evaluation and been granted the first Intertek MSC certificate. The granting ceremony was held on 27 May 2010 to celebrate their leading position in developing the green textile industry. The event was reported in a couple of local newspapers. In addition, Ecomax Textile in Taiwan and HTT Group in China have both applied for RPET PCC and have been granted the Intertek PCC certificate. Many other manufacturers in the recycled PET supply chain industry in Asia Pacific are interested in finding out more about our certification scheme service. Intertek is playing a leading role to promote green textiles in local textile industries; hoping to work with our customers to develop more innovative and green products.


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(From right to left: Mr. Xianzhong Ho, General Manger of Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Co., Ltd. / Ms. Lori Kuo, Country Manager of Intertek Taiwan)


For enquiries about the Recycled PET Certification, please contact:
Intertek Shanghai:
Ms. Heidi Lv
Comalong Industrial Park, No.889 Yi Shan Road, Shanghai, China.
Tel: +86 21 6091 7564
Fax: +86 21 6485 2049
E-mail: heidi.lv@intertek.com

Intertek Taiwan:
Mr. Jason Chen
8F., No. 423, Ruighang Road, Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan.
Tel: +886 2 6602 2888 Ext. 664
Fax: +886 2 6602 2889
E-mail: jason.chen@intertek.com