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How to label a plastic film (LDPE), on which a paper label cannot be separated manually?

Regardless of the weight of the label, it must necessarily include: The identification coding of the material as per Decision 129/97 / EC of the main body, that is to ...
Last modified on 21/11/2021

Is a component considered to be manually separable that, during the separation phase, remains partially adhered to the main body (for example, in the case of blister packs or bags consisting of cardboard and plastic window)?

If the material residues of the separable component that remain adhered to the main body of the packaging are negligible, the two parts can be disposed of separately in the ...
Last modified on 21/11/2021

Can aerosol cans be disposed of in separate collection?

Yes, aerosol cans can be disposed of in separate collection if emptied of their contents. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to indicate this information to the consumer, together with that ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021

How do you identify a compound with the structure: PAP (44% by weight) + PA (15% by weight) + LDPE (40% by weight)?

This compound is mainly plastic, in particular between the two polymers LDPE is the one that has the greatest weight. Therefore, the encoding will be C / LDPE 81. ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021

How do you identify a steel cap with a plastic seal that weighs <5% of the total weight of the cap?

In this case, since the secondary material is <5% of the total weight of the cap, this can be considered as a single material packaging. Therefore it will have FE ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021

How do you identify a cap made of two different plastic materials: LDPE pourer and PP cap?

Packaging structurally composed of two or more polymers are identified with the code “7” since Decision 129/97 / EC does not provide for specific codes for these materials. Anyone wishing ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021

How do you identify a glass bottle that has a paper label that cannot be separated manually?

Packaging systems that include a main body and other accessory components that cannot be manually separated [1] , must necessarily bear the identification code of the material of the main ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021

How do you identify a glass bottle that has a non-manually separable plastic anti-topping cap?

Packaging systems that include a main body and other accessory components that cannot be manually separated [1] , must necessarily bear the identification code of the material of the main ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021

What does Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2151 foresee regarding the specific marking for cups and glasses for beverages manufactured partially or totally in plastic?

The mandatory marking for cups and glasses made entirely or partially of plastic comes into force on 3 July 2021 in line with the Single Use Plastic Directive. The markings ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021