Labels and certifications
Different certifications exist throughout the paper industry; including mill certifications, product certifications and self-assessments.
Mill certification
ISO
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EMAS
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FSC
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International Standard
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Environmental Management
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Forest Stewardship Council
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| 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. |
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 Chain of Custody certification tracks the FSC certified material through the production processes, from the source all the way to the end-use. |
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Product certification
Official ecological labels aim to certify only the most environment-friendly products, while guaranteeing performances identical to those of similar products. Labels are awarded only after stringent audits carried out by independent organisations.
European Ecolabel |
Blue Angel |
| 10% of fibres coming from well managed forests - emissions in water and air | 100% recycled fibres |
| Energy consumption | Without optical brightening agents |
| Absence of dangerous chemical substances | Absence of dangerous chemical substances |
| Waste management | |
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Self-assessments
Labels certified by professional associations of production or distribution sectors, on the basis of self-assessment made by the applicant.
NAPM
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APUR
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Möbius
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National Association of |
Association of Producers |
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