EU Parliament votes in favour of packaging regulation
On Wednesday (24 April), Parliament met in Brussels and adopted the PPWR by 476 votes to 129 with 24 abstentions.
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At the end of 2021, the Interseroh+ competence centre for plastics recycling was able to accredit five new test methods. A total of 14 analysis methods are now approved for the company. New methods include the determination of the burning rate of plastics and the determination of polymer types.
As the only recognised research institution in the EU specialising in the development and analysis of recycled plastics, the competence centre has been internationally accredited in accordance with the EN/ISO 17025 laboratory standard since March 2020.
"We want to offer our customers Provide recycled raw materials that meet the requirements of EU legislation in the same way as well as the wishes of environmentally conscious consumers. This is why we consistently invest in research, development and test procedures."
Markus Müller-DrexelChairman of the Management Board of Interseroh+ Ltd.
New procedures facilitate changeover for manufacturers
The newly introduced flammability analysis promises important findings for the industry. Plastic components in electrical appliances such as televisions or washing machines often come into contact with electricity - there is a risk that they could catch fire. Material stability against burning is also an important criterion for the use of certain plastics in the construction sector.
"More and more Manufacturers are committed to switching to suitable recycled materials. apart. With our extended procedure, we are further expanding our range of services for developing and analysing plastic recyclates. The accreditation once again confirms the technical expertise of our competence centre and strengthens trust in the market."
Dr Manica Ulcnik-KrumpManaging Director of Interseroh's research and development company
In addition to the flammability test, the competence centre for the Analysing further physical and chemical properties of plastics approved. This includes the overall thermal analysis of the materials (consisting of differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis), which enables the determination of the polymer types in addition to the evaluation of the content of various polymers and inorganic fillers. It is also possible to determine the internal water content for smooth material processing. Interseroh+ supports its customers in the procurement and use of suitable plastic recyclates.
Source: Interseroh+
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