flustix LESS PLASTICS

The independent seals for labelling packaging and products with strictly limited plastic

The certification scope is broad: All production stages along the supply chain can be certified, from consumer goods to products, semi-finished goods, raw materials, and packaging. This includes, but is not limited to:

Fiber-based take-away products and food contact papers
Packaging (fiber-based, aluminum, and other materials)
Textiles
Toys
Home & Garden
Office supplies

To clearly declare certified goods to end consumers, customers, and other stakeholders, labelling is done according to three specific categories:

TOTAL PRODUCT: This flustix seal assesses both the product and its packaging. Every component is independently tested and must meet the specific requirements to qualify for the “Total Product” certification.

PACKAGING: Packaging that is at least 95% plastic-free qualifies for the green seal, whose requirements are based on the EU regulation, PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation). The focus lies on integrating recyclability in disposal and subsequent recycling within the main material’s waste stream (e.g., waste paper stream for LESS PLASTICS certified paper packaging). To encourage innovation, a three-tiered labelling system allows declaration of plastic-free levels of at least 96.5% or 98% in the certificate and seal.

PRODUCT: This flustix seal applies to plastic-sustainable products (without packaging), and the certification requirements are based on international standards for the specific product category and material type.

→ This seal graphic shows an exemplary limit. A minimum requirement of 99.8% plastic-free is generally necessary for successful certification.

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Limits for Fibres-based products from virgin fibres: At least 98% plastic-free, with options to declare 98.75% or 99.25% plastic-free to promote innovation.

Limits for Fibres-based products from recycled fibres: At least 97% plastic-free for successful certification.

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flustix LESS PLASTICS Certification Programme, Issue: October 2024

flustix LESS PLASTICS Definition “plastic-free”

flustix LESS PLASTICS Certification Request (PDF)

Trust in transparent security with our independent certification

Product Analysis at the Highest Level

Reliable independent lab testing in internationally accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories – for transparent and precise results.

State-of-the-art Technology

Advanced analysis methods like TED-GC/MS or RAMAN microscopy ensure top-notch testing standards and pioneering quality assurance.

Recognised Certificate & Seal

Issued by accredited certification partners based on an independent third-party certification system – a globally usable mark of your plastic sustainability.

Positioning for Regulatory Requirements

Verify the plastic content of your products and packaging against EU standards, like the PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) and SUPD (Single-Use Plastics Directive).

Safe Green Claiming

Protect yourself from the risks of unsupported self-declarations and comply with the EU Green Claims Directive.

Building trust

Earn the trust of end consumers and B2B partners through credible sustainability – right at the Point of Sale.

Creating New Buying Incentives

Successfully reach informed and eco-conscious target groups with certified transparency.

Purchasing Advantages in public procurement

Sustainably certified products offer a competitive edge.

Your next steps towards LESS PLASTICS certification:

Fill out & submit the LESS PLASTICS Questionnaire.
Attach data sheets (SDS).
Send documents to sales@flustix.com.

You will then receive your certification quote.

START CERTIFICATION REQUEST

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