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Sustainability Material Verification

Sustainable Material Verification

Sustainable Material Verification

 

Sustainable Circular Recycled Materials and Sustainable Product Verification Services

In an environment of continuous economic development and limited resources, competition for energy, minerals, raw materials, and other resources is intense. At the same time, massive amounts of waste are generated. International governments and regulatory agencies are now actively working to improve resource scarcity and develop control strategies to reduce environmental impact, bringing the "Circular Economy" into the spotlight. Compared to the traditional linear economy, a circular economy recycles and reuses waste to achieve sustainable resource regeneration. This simultaneously addresses resource scarcity and waste excess to achieve sustainable operations.

Traditional Linear Economy

Circular Economy

As 2030 and 2050 are critical milestone years for the United Nations, national and regional governments, and major brands, accelerating the development of a circular economy has become an urgent issue. SGS has launched various services to help companies meet these requirements, strengthen circular efficiency, enhance brand and product image, and increase industrial competitiveness.

SGS Provides One-Stop Services for Sustainable Circular Recycled Materials and Sustainable Products

Sustainable Products

Recycled Content Verification

Conduct material audits and verification in accordance with international standards. We evaluate products using pre-consumer or post-consumer waste as raw materials, calculate the recycled material percentage for accurate market claims, and provide relevant international labels and certifications.

Sustainability Parameter Assessment for Electrical and Electronic Products

Assist clients in evaluating the impact of adding recycled materials. This includes recyclability assessments to enhance product sustainability; repairability, durability, and reliability assessments to control product quality; and testing for restricted substances and heavy/precious metals to comply with major manufacturer specifications.

Sustainable Product Services
  • Product Recycled Content Verification (ISO 14021)
  • Recycled Plastic Content Verification (EN 15343)
  • Sustainability Parameter Assessment for Electrical and Electronic Products
  • Mechanical and Physical Property Testing
  • Durability Assessment and Testing
  • Restricted Substance Testing
  • Failure Analysis

Sustainable Packaging

Recycled Content Verification

Conduct material audits and verification per international standards to calculate recycled material percentages for accurate market claims and provide international certification marks.

Recycled Content Testing

Provide SGS in-house testing methods to detect the amount of recycled plastic material added.

Packaging Sustainability Assessment

Provide assessments compliant with EU and US regulations, including recyclability, energy recovery, biodegradability, and hazardous substance/heavy metal testing.

Sustainable Packaging Services
  • Packaging Recycled Content Verification (ISO 14021)
  • Packaging Recycled Content Testing (SGS in-house)
  • Packaging Recyclability/Recycling Rate Assessment (RecyClass & APR & EN 13430:2004 & ISO 18604:2013 & GB/T 16716.4-2018)
  • Packaging Restricted Substance Testing

Sustainable Raw Materials and Semi-Finished Products

Recycled Content Verification

Evaluate products made from pre-consumer or post-consumer waste to verify the recycled material percentage and provide international validation marks.

Mechanical Property Testing

Provide customized testing for changes in mechanical properties after adding recycled materials, reducing defect rates in the manufacturing process to facilitate sustainable product development.

Sustainable Raw Material and Semi-Finished Product Services
  • Material Recycled Content Verification (ISO 14021)
  • Recycled Plastic Content Verification (EN 15343)
  • Inbound Material Control
  • Mechanical and Physical Property Testing
  • Durability and Environmental Testing
  • Restricted Substance Testing

Who Needs Sustainable Circular Recycled Material Verification Services?

  • Recycled material users or manufacturers aiming to enter international markets
  • Enterprises seeking to comply with requirements from major international brands
  • Companies requiring quality control for secondary recycled materials
  • Businesses aiming for early positioning in sustainable circular economy trends
  • Developers interested in sustainable product innovation
  • Manufacturers adding secondary recycled materials to their products
  • Companies wishing to increase the visibility of their sustainable products
  • Businesses aiming to create a closed-loop product cycle
  • Companies wanting to highlight environmental concepts to increase global competitiveness

SGS  is an international third-party organization providing global green product regulation testing in Taiwan. Our reports offer high mobility, visibility, and credibility, making us your best partner for entering green design and international markets. Feel free to contact us.

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