Recycled Plastic Content Products

Designation Number:
CAN/BNQ 3840-100
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
13.020.60
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

Note: The standard designation number for this NOI was updated by the responsible SDO on October 13, 2021.

Note: This NOI was reissued by the responsible SDO on May 26, 2021 (originally published November 5, 2019)

This document specifies requirements regarding recycled plastic content products.

These requirements pertain to the recycled plastic ratio in products. They also pertain to the recyclability of these plastics. 

 

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The national requirements regarding the performance and increase of recyclable plastic content has considerably changed in the past years. The standard aims, among other things, to respond to the goals set out in the Ocean Plastics Charter signed during the G7 meeting in 2018.

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