This document outlines various standardized testing procedures for different bottle components including:
1. QT500-QT508 which test for things like oven tests, sink/float tests, and label/ink separation.
2. Sorting protocols to determine recyclability based on factors like colors and additives.
3. EPBP protocols that evaluate recyclability routes depending on material and whether colors/coverage are within recommendations.
4. It notes that innovative bottle designs challenging guidelines should undergo industrial scale or innovative testing to identify potential negative impacts.
This document outlines various standardized testing procedures for different bottle components including:
1. QT500-QT508 which test for things like oven tests, sink/float tests, and label/ink separation.
2. Sorting protocols to determine recyclability based on factors like colors and additives.
3. EPBP protocols that evaluate recyclability routes depending on material and whether colors/coverage are within recommendations.
4. It notes that innovative bottle designs challenging guidelines should undergo industrial scale or innovative testing to identify potential negative impacts.
This document outlines various standardized testing procedures for different bottle components including:
1. QT500-QT508 which test for things like oven tests, sink/float tests, and label/ink separation.
2. Sorting protocols to determine recyclability based on factors like colors and additives.
3. EPBP protocols that evaluate recyclability routes depending on material and whether colors/coverage are within recommendations.
4. It notes that innovative bottle designs challenging guidelines should undergo industrial scale or innovative testing to identify potential negative impacts.
QT500 QT502 QT504 QT507 QT508 Sorting RecyClability Standardized Testing Procedures (oven (sink/float (glue (label lebels and (RecyClass EPBP test) comments test) comments separation) comments inks) comments adhesives comments Protocol) comments Protocol comments depending on Route 2 (25, market Material (PET grades, copolyesters, etc.) x evaluation per case 50%) penetration in case of dark Colours x colors Route 1 Barrier x (25%) when in resin when in Route 1 Additives x label/sleeve (25%) Closure x x when decorated Liners, valves, seals x in case coverage or colors are outside Labels x x x when printed x x the x reccomendations Sleeves x x when printed x Tamper Evidence Wrap x x x x when printed when in the Route 1 Adhesives x label x x (25%) addition Route 1 Inks x x (25%) Route 1 Direct printing x x (25%)
Label should be tested transparent clear and white, without printing
Innovative bottle design challaging the guidelines should be tested at industrial scale or by applying innovative testing protocols, able to capture the potential negative impacts.