Labels & Certifications

Different certifications exist throughout the paper industry; including mill certifications, product certifications and self-assessments.

	ISO International Standard Organisation International frame of references which describes organisational requirements for the implementation in the company of management system for Quality (ISO 9001) or Environment (ISO 14001); both are based on the principle of constant improvement.
	EMAS Environmental Management and Audit Scheme European regulation created in 1995 by the European Commission to fit with voluntary approach of eco-management = ISO 14001 with obligation of communication on environmental performances.
	FSC^® Forest Stewardship Council^® FSC^®Chain of Custody certification tracks the FSC^® certified material through the production processes, from the source all the way to the end-use.

EC regulation N° 1935/2004 from the European Parliament and Council of 27 October 2004

- specifies the general requirements applicable to all materials destined to come into contact with foodstuffs.

Labels certified by professional associations of production or distribution sectors, on the basis of self-assessment made by the applicant.

	NAPM National Association of Paper Merchants (UK)
	Möbius Label used on products to communicate the recycled amount (often with percentage amount inside).

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