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Socio-Economic

Aim/Focus
Standard organisation
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The label sets requirements for the entire manufacturing process of the paper. In order to conserve water and air, the use of chemicals is limited. The standard requires at least 70% either recycled and/or certified material, such as FSC and PEFC.

The EU Ecolabel is a voluntary, third party certified Type I, ISO 14024 ecolabel, which was established by the European Commission in 1992. It is implemented by the Commission and the EU Member States. The label is awarded to products and services meeting its environmental standards, and is recognized across Europe and worldwide. The EU Ecolabelling Board (EUEB), composed of representatives of the EU Member States, as well as environmental, consumer and industry associations, trade unions, commerce and small and medium-sized enterprises, contributes to the further development and revision of the EU Ecolabel criteria and reviews the implementation of the scheme. For Germany, the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) and RAL gGmbH have been appointed as the Competent Body at the European Commission.

The label for graphic paper, tissue paper and tissue paper products is based on the Commission Decision (EU) 2019/70. The label for printed products, paper stationery and paper carrier bag products is based on the Commission Decision (EU) 2020/1803. If all requirements are implemented, the paper may be labelled with the EU Ecolabel.

Information about scheme documents

Below is a list of documents and policies that were used in the collection of the scheme data:

REGULATION (EC) No 66/2010 on the EU Ecolabel (25 November 2009) RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE GROUP OF EXPERTS E00374 “European Union Ecolabelling Board (EUEB) Strategic EU Ecolabel Work Plan 2020 - 2024 EU ECOLABEL LOGO GUIDELINES Last updated by the EU Ecolabel Helpdesk: June 2020 EU Ecolabel fees table February 2022

Credibility 80%

Availability of Scheme Structure
Independence of Scheme Owner from Certificate Holder
Availability of Standard
Public Consultation of Standard

From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
Standard Review
Scheme Legal Status
Sources of Finance
Standard-Setting Process
Assessment Methodology
Sustainability Goals and Objectives of the Scheme
Key Issues
Stakeholder Feedback
Consistent Interpretation
Scheme Accessibility
Assurance Provider Complaints and Appeals Mechanism

From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
Assessment Reports Availability
Scope and Duration of Certificate / License
Certified or Verified Enterprise / Labelled Product List

From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
Accredited/ Approved Assurance Providers
Independent Conformity Assessment

From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
Consistent Decision-Making on Conformity
Procedure on Non-Conformities
Claims and Labelling Policy

Scheme Management

17/19
- Governance
  
  11/12
  - Does the scheme owner make its organisational structure publicly available, including composition of governance bodies?
    Answer: Yes publicly
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (on request) (0 points)
    
    Yes publicly (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
  - Is the scheme owner a legal entity, or an organization that is a partnership of legal entities, or a government or inter-governmental agency?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Is there a mechanism for stakeholders to participate in scheme development and decision-making?
    Answer: Yes available on request
    
    Score: 1/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes available publicly (2 points)
    
    Yes available on request (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
  - Do the voting procedures of the top decision-making body ensure that there is a balanced representation of stakeholder interests, where no single interest predominates?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner make quantitative information on the income sources or financing structure of the scheme available?
    Answer: Yes publicly
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (on request) (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly (2 points)
    
    No (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner have an internal quality management system available?
    Answer: Yes publicly
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (on request) (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
  - Is the scheme owner economically independent from the certificate holder?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner have sustainability-oriented goals and objectives?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner have a strategy for meeting its sustainability-oriented goals and objectives?
    Answer: Yes publicly
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (on request) (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly (2 points)
- Impact
  
  5/5
  - Does the scheme owner have a system in place for measuring its impacts and progress towards its sustainability goals?
    Answer: Yes publicly
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (on request) (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly (2 points)
  - Does the scheme owner use the results of monitoring and evaluation for learning and improvements to its programme?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner make sustainability results from M&E available?
    Answer: Yes publicly
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (on request) (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly (2 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
- Complaints Mechanism
  
  1/1
  - Does the scheme owner have a publicly available and easily accessible complaints mechanism?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
- Supporting Strategies
  
  0/1
  - Does the scheme implement strategies or activities to support improved performance of participating enterprises, e.g. capacity building, access to finance?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not Applicable (0 points)
Standard-Setting

11/12
- Is the standard made publicly available free of charge?
  Answer: Yes publicly
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  Yes (on request) (0 points)
  
  Yes publicly (1 point)
  
  No (0 points)
- Has a set of key sustainability issues in the sector where the scheme operates or product lifecycle been defined in the standard-setting process?
  Answer: yes
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  No (0 points)
  
  yes (1 point)
- Is the standard-setting procedure or a summary of the process for how stakeholders can engage in standard-setting made publicly available?
  Answer: Yes publicly
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  Yes (on request) (0 points)
  
  Yes publicly (1 point)
  
  No (0 points)
- Can stakeholders participate in the standard-setting process?
  Answer: All stakeholders
  
  Score: 2/2
  Possible answers
  
  Members only (1 point)
  
  Invitation only (1 point)
  
  All stakeholders (2 points)
- Are stakeholders who are directly affected by the standard provided opportunities to participate in standard setting?
  Answer: yes
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  No (0 points)
  
  yes (1 point)
- Are draft standards field tested / piloted for relevance and auditability through the development and revision processes?
  Answer: No
  
  Score: 0/1
  Possible answers
  
  Yes (1 point)
  
  No (0 points)
  
  Not applicable (0 points)
- Does the scheme owner provide information on how the input received from consultations has been included in the final version of the standard?
  Answer: Yes publicly
  
  Score: 2/2
  Possible answers
  
  Yes (on request) (1 point)
  
  Yes publicly (2 points)
  
  No (0 points)
- Do the voting procedures of the decision-making body responsible for standard setting ensure that there is a balanced representation of stakeholder interests?
  Answer: yes
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  No (0 points)
  
  yes (1 point)
- Is the standard reviewed and, if necessary, revised at least every 5 years?
  Answer: yes
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  No (0 points)
  
  yes (1 point)
- Does the scheme ensure that guidance is in place to support consistent interpretation of the standard?
  Answer: yes
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  No (0 points)
  
  yes (1 point)
- Are there procedures and guidance for application or interpretation of the standard to regional contexts?
  Answer: Not applicable
  Possible answers
  
  Yes (1 point)
  
  No (0 points)
  
  Not applicable (0 points)
Assurance

33/47
- Assurance System
  
  16/17
  - Is there a publicly available documented assessment methodology for assurance providers to assess conformity with the standard?
    Answer: Yes publicly available
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes available on request (0 points)
    
    Yes publicly available (1 point)
  - Is application (to get certified/verified) open to all potential applicants within the scope of the scheme?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner provide information on assessment fees or require this of assurance providers?
    Answer: Yes publicly available
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes available on request (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly available (2 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to have an easily accessible complaints and appeals mechanism?
    Answer: Yes publicly available
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes available on request (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly available (2 points)
  - Does the scheme owner make, or require assurance providers to make a summary of certification/verification reports (with personal and commercially sensitive information removed) available?
    Answer: No (confidential)
    
    Score: 1/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (no reports) (0 points)
    
    No (confidential) (1 point)
    
    Yes (on request) (2 points)
    
    Yes publicly (2 points)
  - Does the certificate or license define the scope of assurance and duration for which it is valid?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner maintain or require assurance providers to maintain a publicly accessible list of certified or verified enterprises, or a list of verified products/product groups, or a list of members (in case of membership-based initiatives)?
    Answer: Yes incl. scope of certificate or license
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes incl. scope of certificate or license (2 points)
  - Does the scheme owner maintain a current and publicly available list of all accredit-ed/approved/suspended assurance providers?
    Answer: Yes (publicly)
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (on request) (0 points)
    
    Yes (publicly) (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner review the effectiveness of their assurance system on a periodic basis?
    Answer: Every 5 years
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Annual (1 point)
    
    Every 3 years (1 point)
    
    Every 5 years (1 point)
    
    Ad hoc (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require that clients and other affected stakeholders are notified of changes to the assurance requirements?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme require performance improvements over time to maintain certification?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner have a documented assessment methodology for assurance providers that are assessing chain of custody?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    yes publicly available (2 points)
    
    yes available on request (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to report to them on complaints received and, on the actions, taken to resolve the issue?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Score: None/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner maintain an information management system?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
  - Has the scheme specified equivalence requirements for any other scheme assurance results it recognises?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
- Conformity Assessment
  
  12/16
  - Conformity Assessment Process
    
    4/4
    - Does the scheme require a third-party conformity assessment of all clients for compliance with its standard?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Score: 2/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (2 points)
      
      Not Applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner define requirements for decision-making to ensure that assurance providers use consistent procedures for determining the conformity of clients or laboratory testing results with the standard?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to have a procedure in place for how clients are required to address non-conformities, including when a certificate or license is suspended or revoked?
      Answer: yes
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      yes (1 point)
  - Sustainability Audits
    
    5/9
    - Does the scheme owner have a documented oversight approach that requires assurance providers to be accredited or compliant with ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17025 (for laboratories) requirements, or alternatively to be compliant with the relevant ISEAL Assurance Code requirements?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Not Applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner require that clients are audited on a regular, recurring basis?
      Answer: 4-5 years
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      1 year or less (1 point)
      
      1-2 years (1 point)
      
      2-3 years (1 point)
      
      4-5 years (1 point)
      
      5 years or more (1 point)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Is the frequency or intensity of an audit or oversight assessment based on a risk assessment of the client or assurance provider?
      Answer: No
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner specify the required intensity for each type of audit and the activities that must be carried out by assurance providers for each of its standards?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Not Applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner allow or require assurance providers to do unannounced audits?
      Answer: Allowed
      
      Score: 1/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Allowed (1 point)
      
      Required (2 points)
      
      Not allowed (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Are auditors and assessors required to seek external stakeholder input during the audit and oversight assessment process?
      Answer: No
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Not Applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to follow a consistent report format?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner require that assurance providers and oversight bodies use competent and impartial personnel (other than auditor/assessor/ team) to make decisions on compliance?
      Answer: No
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
  - Group Certification
    
    0/0
    - Is the group required to have a shared management system with clear responsibilities for implementation of the system?
      Answer: Not applicable
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner have a mechanism that prescribes and justifies how all sites within a group certification will be audited over time?
      Answer: Not applicable
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Is there a sample size formula and sampling approach to determine the number of group members that is externally verified and how the sample is chosen?
      Answer: Not applicable
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Yes based on risk assessment (2 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Do the requirements on group certification/verification define the conditions under which a group member shall be suspended or removed from a group?
      Answer: Not applicable
      
      Possible answers
      
      Member suspended from certification (1 point)
      
      Member removed from a group (1 point)
      
      Group suspension (1 point)
      
      No repercussion (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
  - Chain of Custody
    
    0/0
    - Does the scheme owner require all enterprises that are physically handling the certified product to undergo a CoC audit if the product can be destined for retail sale as a certified, labelled product?
      Answer: Not applicable
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
  - Laboratory Testing
    
    3/3
    - In the documented assessment methodology, are test methods either referred to or included?
      Answer: Yes publicly
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (on request) (1 point)
      
      Yes publicly (1 point)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Are there rules on random sampling and testing for the conformity monitoring?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Is there a procedure to deal with non-conforming products manufactured by a client / licensee?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
- Assessor/ Auditor Competencies
  
  2/8
  - Does the scheme owner define the qualifications, competency, the required minimum industry audit experience and training requirements for assurance / oversight assessors?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not Applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner define the qualifications, competency, the required minimum industry audit experience and training requirements for assurance / oversight assessors?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Score: None/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner require that assurance provider auditors successfully complete auditor training on a standard that is relevant to the scheme and that is based on ISO 19011, or equivalent?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require that assurance and oversight providers implement a programme to monitor and ensure the continued competence and good performance of assessors and auditors?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner carry out or require assurance providers to carry out calibration activities to ensure that assessors /auditors are aligned?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Annually (2 points)
    
    Ad Hoc (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require that assurance providers have a Code of Conduct, or equivalent, and supporting procedures to guide behaviour and actions of assurance providers' personnel and to address misconduct
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner assess potential risks to auditor / assessor impartiality and where warranted, do they require assurance providers and oversight bodies to implement practices to mitigate these risks?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
- Accreditation / Oversight
  
  3/6
  - Does the scheme require an oversight mechanism and is it documented?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not Applicable (0 points)
  - Is oversight conducted by a third party independent of the scheme owner and assurance providers?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme define the nature and intensity of oversight activities on assurance providers?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    <1 year (2 points)
    
    1 year (2 points)
    
    2-3 years (2 points)
    
    4-5 years (1 point)
    
    >5 years (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
    
    None (0 points)
  - Does the intensity of oversight activities take account of risk factors associated with the assurance providers and their personnel?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner clearly define the application and selection process for assurance providers?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner assess scheme-specific competence when accepting assurance providers that are accredited to other relevant standards (proxy accreditation)?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Yes assess scheme-specific competence (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme have or require oversight providers to have documented and accessible complaints and appeals mechanisms?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner define or request that oversight providers define how assurance providers have to address non-conformities raised through oversight?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require that summaries of oversight reports (with personal and commercially sensitive information removed) are made publicly available?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (on request) (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly (2 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require that on-site assessments of assurance providers are included in the oversight cycle?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require that oversight includes reviews of assurance provider performance in the field?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
Claims & Traceability

7/7
- Traceability
  
  2/2
  - Does the scheme owner have a documented Chain of Custody standard or other traceability requirements that apply to the full supply chain?
    Answer: Yes publicly available
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes available on request (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly available (2 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Are there any CoC requirements for non-certified material, in case mixing of certified with uncertified inputs is allowed?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to verify that all enterprises within the chain maintain accurate and accessible records that allow any certified product or batch of products to be traceable from the point of sale to the buyer?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Are companies required to keep CoC records for at least the term of certificate validity?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme have a traceability system that enables checking of product flow between links of the supply chain?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
- Claims & Labelling
  
  5/5
  - Does the scheme owner have documented requirements for the use of its symbols, logos and/or claims related to its scheme and make them publicly available?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not Applicable (0 points)
  - Do claims requirements specify the types of claims that can be made for different types of CoC models, where the scheme owner allows for more than one model?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Are claims and label users required to use unique license numbers or other tracking mechanisms?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require surveillance of the accurate use of claims and labels in the market, including a complaints mechanism to report misuse?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Is the label accompanied by an explanatory text claim or a link to further information?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme have a procedure that defines specific consequences of misuse of claims and do they also require this of their assurance providers?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)

Environment 53%

Criteria on chemicals harmful to human health
Criteria on Use of Chlorine Gas
Criteria on Use of Azo Dyes
Use of Natural Fibres

Chemicals

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- Chemical Use
  
  12/15
  - Does the standard include criteria on chemical use?
    Answer: Basic: Document use of all chemicals
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Document use of all chemicals (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Increase efficiency/reduce chemical use (2 points)
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  - Does the standard include criteria on chemicals listed on the REACH Candidate List as substances of very high concern?
    Answer: Advanced: Prohibit use except for defined derogations.
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Restrict use (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit use except for defined derogations. (2 points)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Criterion 4(a) Restrictions on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Graphic paper / Tissue Paper and Tissue Products Note: All process and functional chemicals used in the paper mill must be screened. This criterion does not apply to chemicals used for wastewater treatment unless the treated wastewater is recirculated back into the paper production process. The paper product shall not contain substances that have been identified according to the procedure described in Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and included in the Candidate List for Substances of Very High Concern in concentrations greater than 0.10 % (weight by weight). No derogation from this requirement shall be granted. Criterion 4(b) Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) restrictions Graphic Paper Note: All process and functional chemicals used in the paper mill must be screened. This criterion does not apply to chemicals used for wastewater treatment unless the treated wastewater is recirculated back into the paper production process. Unless derogated in Table 3, the paper product shall not contain substances or mixtures in concentrations greater than 0.10 % (weight by weight) that are classified with any of the following hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: - Group 1 hazards: Category 1A or 1B carcinogenic, mutagenic and/or toxic for reproduction (CMR): H340, H350, H350i, H360, H360F, H360D, H360FD, H360Fd, H360Df. - Group 2 hazards: Category 2 CMR: H341, H351, H361, H361f, H361d, H361fd, H362; Category 1 aquatic toxicity: H400, H410; Category 1 and 2 acute toxicity: H300, H310, H330; Category 1 aspiration toxicity: H304; Category 1 specific target organ toxicity (STOT): H370, H372, Category 1 skin sensitiser H317*. - Group 3 hazards: Category 2, 3 and 4 aquatic toxicity: H411, H412, H413; Category 3 acute toxicity: H301, H311, H331; Category 2 STOT: H371, H373. *H317 restrictions shall only apply to commercial dye formulations, surface finishing agents and coating materials applied to paper. The use of substances or mixtures that are chemically modified during the paper production process (e.g. inorganic flocculating agents, cross-linking agents, inorganic oxidising and reducing agents) so that any relevant restricted CLP hazard no longer applies shall be exempted from the above requirement. Rationale for criteria 4(a) and 4(b) The basis for all information related to criteria 4a and 4b should be a REACH compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS). If a hazardous substance is present in a supplied mixture above a certain trigger concentration that is related to the hazards it presents, it must be listed in Section 3 of the SDS.
    
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    Criterion 4 — Restricted hazardous substances and mixtures
  - Does the standard include criteria on H statements H400, H410, H411?
    Answer: Advanced: Prohibit use for all applications
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Prohibit use for some applications (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit use for all applications (2 points)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Criterion 4(a) Restrictions on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Graphic paper / Tissue Paper and Tissue Products Note: All process and functional chemicals used in the paper mill must be screened. This criterion does not apply to chemicals used for wastewater treatment unless the treated wastewater is recirculated back into the paper production process. The paper product shall not contain substances that have been identified according to the procedure described in Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and included in the Candidate List for Substances of Very High Concern in concentrations greater than 0.10 % (weight by weight). No derogation from this requirement shall be granted. Criterion 4(b) Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) restrictions Graphic Paper Note: All process and functional chemicals used in the paper mill must be screened. This criterion does not apply to chemicals used for wastewater treatment unless the treated wastewater is recirculated back into the paper production process. Unless derogated in Table 3, the paper product shall not contain substances or mixtures in concentrations greater than 0.10 % (weight by weight) that are classified with any of the following hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: - Group 1 hazards: Category 1A or 1B carcinogenic, mutagenic and/or toxic for reproduction (CMR): H340, H350, H350i, H360, H360F, H360D, H360FD, H360Fd, H360Df. - Group 2 hazards: Category 2 CMR: H341, H351, H361, H361f, H361d, H361fd, H362; Category 1 aquatic toxicity: H400, H410; Category 1 and 2 acute toxicity: H300, H310, H330; Category 1 aspiration toxicity: H304; Category 1 specific target organ toxicity (STOT): H370, H372, Category 1 skin sensitiser H317*. - Group 3 hazards: Category 2, 3 and 4 aquatic toxicity: H411, H412, H413; Category 3 acute toxicity: H301, H311, H331; Category 2 STOT: H371, H373. *H317 restrictions shall only apply to commercial dye formulations, surface finishing agents and coating materials applied to paper. The use of substances or mixtures that are chemically modified during the paper production process (e.g. inorganic flocculating agents, cross-linking agents, inorganic oxidising and reducing agents) so that any relevant restricted CLP hazard no longer applies shall be exempted from the above requirement. Rationale for criteria 4(a) and 4(b) The basis for all information related to criteria 4a and 4b should be a REACH compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS). If a hazardous substance is present in a supplied mixture above a certain trigger concentration that is related to the hazards it presents, it must be listed in Section 3 of the SDS.
    
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    Criterion 4 — Restricted hazardous substances and mixtures
  - Does the standard include criteria on H statements?
    Answer: Advanced: Prohibit use for H statements as well as additional H statements for all applications
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Prohibit use for some applications (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit use for H statements as well as additional H statements for all applications (2 points)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Criterion 4(a) Restrictions on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Graphic paper / Tissue Paper and Tissue Products Note: All process and functional chemicals used in the paper mill must be screened. This criterion does not apply to chemicals used for wastewater treatment unless the treated wastewater is recirculated back into the paper production process. The paper product shall not contain substances that have been identified according to the procedure described in Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and included in the Candidate List for Substances of Very High Concern in concentrations greater than 0.10 % (weight by weight). No derogation from this requirement shall be granted. Criterion 4(b) Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) restrictions Graphic Paper Note: All process and functional chemicals used in the paper mill must be screened. This criterion does not apply to chemicals used for wastewater treatment unless the treated wastewater is recirculated back into the paper production process. Unless derogated in Table 3, the paper product shall not contain substances or mixtures in concentrations greater than 0.10 % (weight by weight) that are classified with any of the following hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: - Group 1 hazards: Category 1A or 1B carcinogenic, mutagenic and/or toxic for reproduction (CMR): H340, H350, H350i, H360, H360F, H360D, H360FD, H360Fd, H360Df. - Group 2 hazards: Category 2 CMR: H341, H351, H361, H361f, H361d, H361fd, H362; Category 1 aquatic toxicity: H400, H410; Category 1 and 2 acute toxicity: H300, H310, H330; Category 1 aspiration toxicity: H304; Category 1 specific target organ toxicity (STOT): H370, H372, Category 1 skin sensitiser H317*. - Group 3 hazards: Category 2, 3 and 4 aquatic toxicity: H411, H412, H413; Category 3 acute toxicity: H301, H311, H331; Category 2 STOT: H371, H373. *H317 restrictions shall only apply to commercial dye formulations, surface finishing agents and coating materials applied to paper. The use of substances or mixtures that are chemically modified during the paper production process (e.g. inorganic flocculating agents, cross-linking agents, inorganic oxidising and reducing agents) so that any relevant restricted CLP hazard no longer applies shall be exempted from the above requirement. Rationale for criteria 4(a) and 4(b) The basis for all information related to criteria 4a and 4b should be a REACH compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS). If a hazardous substance is present in a supplied mixture above a certain trigger concentration that is related to the hazards it presents, it must be listed in Section 3 of the SDS.
    
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    Criterion 4 — Restricted hazardous substances and mixtures
  - Does the standard include criteria on biodegredability of substances?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Criterion 4e) Surfactants used in deinking (For Graphic Paper, Tissue Paper and Tissue Products) Note: This requirement shall apply to the producer(s) of de-inked pulp. All surfactants used in de-inking processes shall demonstrate ready biodegradability or inherent ultimate biodegradability (see test methods and pass levels below). The only exemption to this requirement shall be the use of surfactants based on silicone derivatives provided that paper sludge from the de-inking process is incinerated. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion together with the relevant safety data sheets or test reports for each surfactant. These shall indicate the test method, threshold and conclusion reached using one of the following test methods and pass levels: - For ready biodegradability: OECD No 301 A-F (or equivalent ISO standards) with a percentage degradation (including absorption) within 28 days of at least 70 % for 301 A and E, and of at least 60 % for 301 B, C, D and F. - For inherent ultimate biodegradability: OECD 302 A-C (or equivalent ISO standards), with a percentage degradation (including adsorption) within 28 days of at least 70 % for 302 A and B, and of at least 60 % for 302 C. In cases where silicone-based surfactants are used, the applicant shall provide a safety data sheet for the chemicals used and a declaration that paper sludge from the de-inking process is incinerated, including details of the destination incineration facility or facilities.
    
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    Criterion 4 — Restricted hazardous substances and mixtures
  - Does the standard include a list of substances which are of low concern for the intended use?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on testing the final product regarding residues of chemicals?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Criterion 6(c) Product safety Any final tissue product that contains recycled fibre shall not contain any of the following hazardous substances above the specified limits and according to the specified test standards: - Formaldehyde: 1 mg/dm2 in accordance with EN 1541 (cold water extraction); - Glyoxal: 1.5 mg/dm2 in accordance with DIN 54603; - Pentachlorophenol (PCP): 2 mg/kg in accordance with EN ISO 15320 (cold water extraction). Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion supported by relevant test reports in accordance with the respective standards.
    
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    Criterion 6: Final product requirements
  - Does the standard include criteria on the use of dyes or pigments based on lead, copper, chromium, nickel, cadmium, cobalt and aluminium in the production phase?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Dyes or pigments based on lead, copper, chromium, nickel or aluminium shall not be used. Copper phthalocyanine dyes or pigments may, however, be used. (p.23)
    
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    page L149/23
  - Does the standard include criteria on the use of chlorine gas, elemental chlorine, chloroorganic compounds as bleaching agent?
    Answer: Advanced: Prohibit use
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Restrict use (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit use (2 points)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Criterion 1(b) Adsorbable organic halogens (AOX) Graphic Paper / Tissue Paper and Tissue Products This criterion refers to elemental chlorine free (ECF) pulp. The AOX emissions from the production of each pulp used in EU Ecolabel graphic paper shall not exceed 0.17 kg/ADt. Criterion 4c): Chlorine (For Graphic Paper, Tissue Paper and Tissue Products) Note: This requirement shall apply to pulp and paper producers. While it also applies to the bleaching of recycled fibres, it is accepted that the fibres in their previous life cycle may have been bleached with chlorine gas. Chlorine gas shall not be used as a bleaching agent. This requirement does not apply to chlorine gas related to the production and use of chlorine dioxide. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration that chlorine gas has not been used as a bleaching agent in the paper production process, together with declarations from any relevant pulp suppliers.
    
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    Criterion 1(b) Adsorbable organic halogens (AOX) Criterion 4c): Chlorine
  - Does the standard include criteria on the prohibition of azo dyes that may cleave aromatic amines which are harmful to human health in the production phase?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Criterion 4g)Azo dye restrictions (For Graphic Paper, Tissue Paper and Tissue Products) Note: This requirement shall apply to the paper producer. Azo dyes, which by reductive cleavage of one or more azo groups may release one or more of the aromatic amines listed in Directive 2002/61/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII, Appendix 8, shall not be used in the production of EU Ecolabel graphic paper. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion from the supplier(s) of all colourants used in the production process for EU Ecolabel graphic paper. The colourant supplier declaration should be supported by test reports according to the appropriate methods described in Appendix 10 to Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 or equivalent methods..
    
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    Criterion 4 — Restricted hazardous substances and mixtures
- Handling of Chemicals
  
  0/3
  - Does the standard include criteria on storage and labelling of chemicals?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on selective and targeted application of chemicals?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
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  - Does the standard include criteria on training on chemicals handling and exposure?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
Water

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- Water Use
  
  0/2
  - Does the standard include criteria on water consumption in the production phase?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Monitor volumes of water consumption over time (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Monitor water volumes & increase efficiency (2 points)
- Wastewater
  
  4/5
  - Does the standard include criteria on wastewater quality and wastewater treatment?
    Answer: Advanced: Treat wastewater with parameters defined to ensure appropriate quality of wastewater
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Treat wastewater (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Treat wastewater with parameters defined to ensure appropriate quality of wastewater (2 points)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Criterion 1a) COD, S, NOx and P. [...] Measurements of emissions to water shall be taken on unfiltered and unsettled samples at the effluent discharge point of the mills’ wastewater treatment plant. In cases where mill effluent is sent to a municipal or other third-party wastewater treatment plant, unfiltered and unsettled samples from the mill effluent sewer discharge point shall be analysed and the results multiplied by a standard removal efficiency factor for the municipal or third-party wastewater treatment plant. The removal efficiency factor shall be based on information provided by the operator of the municipal or other third-party wastewater treatment plant. Measurements of emissions to water shall be taken on unfiltered and unsettled samples at the effluent discharge point of the mills’ wastewater treatment plant. In cases where mill effluent is sent to a municipal or other third-party wastewater treatment plant, unfiltered and unsettled samples from the mill effluent sewer discharge point shall be analysed and the results multiplied by a standard removal efficiency factor for the municipal or third-party wastewater treatment plant.
    
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    Criterion 1a) COD, S, NOx and P.
  - Does the standard include criteria on wastewater volumes (per unit of production)?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include threshold values on wastewater parameter of COD and P?
    Answer: Advanced: All of these parameters are covered
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Some of these parameters are covered (1 point)
    
    Advanced: All of these parameters are covered (2 points)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    5.1. Criterion 1a) COD, S, NOx and P. Graphic Paper The requirement is based on information on emissions in relation to a specified reference value. The ratio between actual emissions and the reference value translates into an emissions score. The score for any individual emission parameter shall not exceed 1.3. In all cases, the total number of points (Ptotal = PCOD + PS + PNOx + PP) shall not exceed 4.0. In case of non-integrated production, the applicant shall provide a calculation that includes pulp and paper production. For pulp and papermaking as a whole, the calculation of PCOD shall be made as follows (PS, PNOx, and PP to be calculated in exactly the same way). For each pulp ‘i’ used, the related measured COD emissions (COD pulp 'i expressed in kg/air dry tonne — ADt) shall be weighted according to the proportion of each pulp used (pulp ‘i’ with respect to air dry tonne of pulp), and added together. Air dry tonne assumes 90 % dry matter content for pulp, and 95 % for paper. The weighted COD emission for the pulp is then added to the measured COD emission from the paper production to give the total COD emission, COD total. The weighted COD reference value for the pulp production shall be calculated in the same way, with the sum of the weighted reference value for each pulp used and added to the reference value for the paper production to give a total COD reference value COD ref, total. Table 1 contains the reference values for each pulp type used and for the paper production. Tissue Paper and Tissue Products The requirement is based on information on emissions in relation to a specified reference value. The ratio between actual emissions and the reference value translates into an emissions score. The score for any individual emission parameter shall not exceed 1.3. In all cases, the total number of points (Ptotal = PCOD + PS + PNOx + PP) shall not exceed 4.0. In case of non-integrated production, the applicant shall provide a calculation that includes pulp and paper production. For pulp and papermaking as a whole, the calculation of PCOD shall be made as follows (PS, PNOx, PP to be calculated in exactly the same way). For each pulp ‘i’ used, the related measured COD emissions (COD pulp 'i' expressed in kg/air dry tonne — ADt) shall be weighted according to the proportion of each pulp used (pulp ‘i’ with respect to air dry tonne of pulp), and added together. Air dry tonne assumes 90 % dry matter content for pulp, and 95 % for paper. The weighted COD emission for the pulp is then added to the measured COD emission from the paper production to give the total COD emission, COD total. The weighted COD reference value for the pulp production shall be calculated in the same way, with the sum of the weighted reference value for each pulp used and added to the reference value for the paper production to give a total COD reference value COD ref, total. Table 1 contains the reference values for each pulp type used and for the paper production. 5.2. Criterion 1b) AOX Graphic Paper / Tissue Paper and Tissue Products This criterion refers to elemental chlorine free (ECF) pulp. The AOX emissions from the production of each pulp used in EU Ecolabel graphic paper shall not exceed 0.17 kg/ADt. 5.3. Criterion 1c) CO2 Graphic Paper Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels used for the production of process heat and electricity (whether on-site or offsite) must not exceed the following limit values: 1) 1 100 kg CO2/tonne for paper made from 100 % de-inked/recycled pulp; 2) 1 000 kg CO2/tonne for paper made from 100 % chemical pulp; 3) 1 600 kg CO2/tonne for paper made from 100 % mechanical pulp. For paper composed of any combination of chemical pulp, recycled pulp and mechanical pulp, a weighted limit value shall be calculated based on the proportion of each pulp type in the mixture. The actual emission value shall be calculated as the sum of the emissions from the pulp and paper production, taking into account the mixture of pulps used. Tissue Paper and Tissue Products Note: The criterion refers to the sum total of CO2 emissions from pulp and paper manufacturing processes. Conversion is not included. Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels used for the production of process heat and electricity (whether on-site or offsite) must not exceed the following limit values: 1) 1 200 kg CO2/tonne for conventional tissue paper, 2) 1 850 kg CO2/tonne for structured tissue paper. The actual emission value shall be calculated as the sum of the emissions from the pulp and paper production, taking into account the mixture of pulps used.
    
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    Criterion 1a) COD, S, NOx and P. Criterion 1(b) Adsorbable organic halogens (AOX) Criterion 1c) CO2
Inputs

2/5
- Does the scheme include criteria on the use of postconsumer recycled content in the product or packaging?
  Answer: No
  
  Degree of Obligation: Not covered
  
  Score: 0/1
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- Fibres
  
  2/4
  - Does the standard include criteria on the usage of recycled material?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Use of recycled material in packaging (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Use of recycled material in product (2 points)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    At least 70 % of the fibre material allocated to the product or production line shall originate from forests or areas managed according to sustainable forestry management principles that meet the requirements set out by the relevant independent chain of custody scheme and/or originate from recycled materials. Excluded from the calculation of recycled fibre content is the reutilisation of waste materials that are capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated them (i.e. paper machine broke — own produced or purchased). However, inputs of broke from conversion operations (own or purchased) may be considered as contributing towards the recycled fibre content if covered by EN 643 delivery notes.
    
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    Criterion 3: Fibres – conserving resources, sustainable forest management
  - Does the standard include criteria on the production of natural fibres?
    Answer: Advanced: At least 70% of recycled fibres or of certified fibres from sustainable forestry
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: 50% - 69% of certified fibres from sustainable forestry (1 point)
    
    Advanced: At least 70% of recycled fibres or of certified fibres from sustainable forestry (2 points)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    The fibre raw material may consist of recycled fibres or virgin fibres. Any virgin fibres must not originate from GMO species. All fibres shall be covered by valid chain of custody certificates issued by an independent third-party certification scheme such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) or equivalent, or be covered by delivery notes of paper for recycling in accordance with EN 643. At least 70 % of the fibre material allocated to the product or production line shall originate from forests or areas managed according to sustainable forestry management principles that meet the requirements set out by the relevant independent chain of custody scheme and/or originate from recycled materials. Excluded from the calculation of recycled fibre content is the reutilisation of waste materials that are capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated them (i.e. paper machine broke — own produced or purchased). However, inputs of broke from conversion operations (own or purchased) may be considered as contributing towards the recycled fibre content if covered by EN 643 delivery notes. Any uncertified virgin material shall be covered by a verification system that ensures that it is legally sourced and meets any other requirement of the certification scheme with respect to uncertified material. The certification bodies issuing forest and/or chain of custody certificates shall be accredited or recognised by that certification scheme.
    
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    7. Criterion 3: Fibres – conserving resources, sustainable forest management
Energy

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- Energy Consumption
  
  1/2
  - Does the standard include criteria on energy consumption in the production phase?
    Answer: Basic: Monitor energy consumption over time
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Monitor energy consumption over time (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Reduce consumption, increase efficiency OR increase use of renewables (2 points)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Criterion 2 — Energy use The requirement is based on information on actual energy use during pulp and paper production in relation to specific reference values. The energy consumption includes electricity and fuel consumption for heat production to be expressed in terms of points (Ptotal) as detailed below. The total number of points (Ptotal = PE + PF) shall not exceed 2,5. Table 2 contains the reference values for calculating the energy consumption. In case of a mix of pulps, the reference value for electricity and fuel consumption for heat production shall be weighted according to the proportion of each pulp used (pulp ‘i’ with respect to air dry tonne of pulp), and added together. Criterion 2(a) Electricity The electricity consumption related to pulp and paper production shall be expressed in terms of points (PE) as detailed below. Calculation for pulp production: For each pulp i used, the related electricity consumption (Epulp,i expressed in kWh/ADt) shall be calculated as follows: Epulp,i = internally produced electricity + purchased electricity – sold electricity Calculation for paper production: Similarly, the electricity consumption related to paper production (Epaper) shall be calculated as follows: Epaper = internally produced electricity + purchased electricity – sold electricity [...]
    
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    Criterion 2: Energy use
Waste and Air Pollution

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- Waste Management
  
  1/2
  - Does the standard include criteria on waste management in the production phase?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
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  - Does the standard include criteria on safe disposal of hazardous waste?
    Answer: Advanced: Reduce and/or treat toxic waste
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic (0 points)
    
    Advanced: Reduce and/or treat toxic waste (1 point)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Graphic Paper All pulp and paper production sites shall have a system in place for the handling of waste arising from the production process and a waste management and minimisation plan that describes the production process and includes information on the following aspects: 1) procedures in place for waste prevention; 2) procedures in place for waste separation, reuse and recycling; 3) procedures in place for the safe handling of hazardous waste; 4) continuous improvement objectives and targets relating to the reduction of waste generation and the increase of reuse and recycling rates. Tissue Paper and Tissue Products All pulp and paper production sites, including converted tissue production sites, shall have a system in place for the handling of waste arising from the production process and a waste management and minimisation plan that describes the production process and includes information on the following aspects: 1) procedures in place for waste prevention; 2) procedures in place for waste separation, reuse, and recycling; 3) procedures in place for the safe handling of hazardous waste; 4) continuous improvement objectives and targets relating to the reduction of waste generation and the increase of reuse and recycling rates. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a waste minimisation and management plan for each of the sites concerned and a declaration of compliance with the criterion. Applicants registered with EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and/or certified according to ISO 14001 shall be considered as having fulfilled this criterion if: 1) the inclusion of waste management is documented in the EMAS environmental statement for the production site(s), or 2) the inclusion of waste management is sufficiently addressed by the ISO 14001 certification for the production site(s).
    
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    Criterion 5: Waste Management
- Air pollution (excl. GHG) and Emmission
  
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  - Does the standard include criteria on air pollution?
    Answer: Basic: Monitor emissions over time
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Monitor emissions over time (1 point)
    
    Advanced: End-of-pipe technology (2 points)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Graphic Paper/Tissue Paper and Tissue Products As a prerequisite, the pulp and paper production site must meet all respective legal requirements of the country in which it is located. Criterion 1a) COD, S, NOx and P. Graphic Paper The requirement is based on information on emissions in relation to a specified reference value. The ratio between actual emissions and the reference value translates into an emissions score. The score for any individual emission parameter shall not exceed 1.3. In all cases, the total number of points (Ptotal = PCOD + PS + PNOx + PP) shall not exceed 4.0. In case of non-integrated production, the applicant shall provide a calculation that includes pulp and paper production. For pulp and papermaking as a whole, the calculation of PCOD shall be made as follows (PS, PNOx, and PP to be calculated in exactly the same way). For each pulp ‘i’ used, the related measured COD emissions (COD pulp 'i expressed in kg/air dry tonne — ADt) shall be weighted according to the proportion of each pulp used (pulp ‘i’ with respect to air dry tonne of pulp), and added together. Air dry tonne assumes 90 % dry matter content for pulp, and 95 % for paper. The weighted COD emission for the pulp is then added to the measured COD emission from the paper production to give the total COD emission, COD total. The weighted COD reference value for the pulp production shall be calculated in the same way, with the sum of the weighted reference value for each pulp used and added to the reference value for the paper production to give a total COD reference value COD ref, total. Table 1 contains the reference values for each pulp type used and for the paper production. [...] Tissue Paper and Tissue Products The requirement is based on information on emissions in relation to a specified reference value. The ratio between actual emissions and the reference value translates into an emissions score. The score for any individual emission parameter shall not exceed 1.3. In all cases, the total number of points (Ptotal = PCOD + PS + PNOx + PP) shall not exceed 4.0. In case of non-integrated production, the applicant shall provide a calculation that includes pulp and paper production. For pulp and papermaking as a whole, the calculation of PCOD shall be made as follows (PS, PNOx, PP to be calculated in exactly the same way). For each pulp ‘i’ used, the related measured COD emissions (COD pulp 'i' expressed in kg/air dry tonne — ADt) shall be weighted according to the proportion of each pulp used (pulp ‘i’ with respect to air dry tonne of pulp), and added together. Air dry tonne assumes 90 % dry matter content for pulp, and 95 % for paper. The weighted COD emission for the pulp is then added to the measured COD emission from the paper production to give the total COD emission, COD total. The weighted COD reference value for the pulp production shall be calculated in the same way, with the sum of the weighted reference value for each pulp used and added to the reference value for the paper production to give a total COD reference value COD ref, total. Table 1 contains the reference values for each pulp type used and for the paper production. [...] Criterion 1(b) Adsorbable organic halogens (AOX) [...] Criterion 1c) CO2 [...]
    
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    Criterion 1: Emissions to water and air
  - Does the standard include criteria on threshold values of sulphur (S) and NOx emissions to air?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Criterion 1a) COD, S, NOx and P. The requirement is based on information on emissions in relation to a specified reference value. The ratio between actual emissions and the reference value translates into an emissions score. The score for any individual emission parameter shall not exceed 1,3. In all cases, the total number of points (Ptotal = PCOD + PS + PNOx + PP) shall not exceed 4,0. In case of non-integrated production, the applicant shall provide a calculation that includes pulp and paper production. For pulp and papermaking as a whole, the calculation of PCOD shall be made as follows (PS, PNOx, and PP to be calculated in exactly the same way). For each pulp ‘i’ used, the related measured COD emissions (CODpulp,i expressed in kg/air dry tonne — ADt) shall be weighted according to the proportion of each pulp used (pulp ‘i’ with respect to air dry tonne of pulp), and added together. Air dry tonne assumes 90 % dry matter content for pulp, and 95 % for paper. The weighted COD emission for the pulp is then added to the measured COD emission from the paper production to give the total COD emission, COD total. The weighted COD reference value for the pulp production shall be calculated in the same way, with the sum of the weighted reference value for each pulp used and added to the reference value for the paper production to give a total COD reference value CODref, total. Table 1 contains the reference values for each pulp type used and for the paper production. [...]
    
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    Criterion 1a) COD, S, NOx and P.
Environmental Management

0/5
- Environmental Management
  
  0/5
  - Does the standard include a general criterion on compliance with all relevant local, regional and national environmental laws and regulations?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria to ensure that relevant and up-to-date permits are held (such as water use rights or land use titles)?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not Applicable (0 points)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Graphic Paper/Tissue Paper and Tissue Products As a prerequisite, the pulp and paper production site must meet all respective legal requirements of the country in which it is located. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance, supported by relevant documentation and declarations from the pulp supplier(s).
    
    Referenzdokumente:
    
    Criterion 1: Emissions to water and air
  - Does the standard include criteria on mitigating negative environmental impacts prior to production/operation?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on assessing the environmental risks and impacts of production/operations prior to any significant intensification or expansion of business operations/cultivation and infrastructure?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on stakeholder engagement to achieve environmental targets?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
Quality

1/1
- Does the standard include criteria on the fitness for use of the product for the intended purpose?
  Answer: Yes
  
  Degree of Obligation: Immediately
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  Excerpt from standard:
  
  The paper product shall be suitable for its purpose. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion supported by appropriate documentation. Producers shall guarantee the fitness for use of their products, providing documentation that demonstrates the product quality in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17050. The standard provides general criteria for suppliers' declaration of conformity with normative documents.
  
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  Criterion 6 — Fitness for use

Socio-Economic 0%

Freedom of Association
Collective Bargaining
Written labour contract(s)
Prohibition of Forced Labour
Minimum Age/ ILO 138
Prohibition of the Worst Forms of Child Labour/ ILO 182
Equal Remuneration / ILO 100
Non-Discrimination
Criteria on Working Hours
Rights Apply to Sub-Contractors
Occupational Health and Safety / ILO 155

Social & Cultural Rights and Community Engagement

0/7
- Local Economic Development
  
  0/4
  - Does the standard include criteria relating to a preference to purchase local materials, goods, products and services?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria relating to hiring workers from local communities?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on investment in community development beyond the business' operations?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on not adversely affecting local communities and neighboring small producers access to livelihoods (especially land and water)?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
- Community Rights
  
  0/3
  - Does the standard include criteria on dispute resolution mechanisms for affected communities?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: The standard has to require a grievance mechanism for affected communities (1 point)
    
    Advanced: The standard provides fair compensation for negative impacts of operations on local communities and individuals (2 points)
  - Does the standard include criteria on the protection of local historical, archaeological, cultural, and spiritual properties and sites?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic (0 points)
    
    Advanced: Protect and do not impede access (1 point)
Labour Rights and Working Conditions

0/43
- ILO Core Conventions
  
  0/7
  - Does the standard include criteria on freedom of association and the right to organize as described in ILO 87?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on the right to collective bargaining, as laid down by ILO 98?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard prohibit forced and compulsory labour as defined in ILO 29 and ILO 105?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on the prohibition of child labour as defined under ILO 138?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard cover requirements on the prohibition of the worst forms of child labour as defined under ILO 182?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard address the payment of equal wages as defined in ILO 100?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination in the workplace, as defined in ILO 111?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
- Labour Rights
  
  0/22
  - Voluntary Labour
    
    0/2
    - Does the standard prohibit the withholding of workers' documents?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic (0 points)
      
      Advanced: Must prohibit the withholding of workers' documents (1 point)
    - Does the standard include criteria on the freedom of movemenent of employees?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic (0 points)
      
      Advanced: Must not restrict freedom of movement (1 point)
  - Child Labour
    
    0/3
    - Does the standard require verification and documentation of age of (young) workers?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard require that assistance be provided to replaced child workers?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard include criteria on special treatment of young workers?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
  - Gender
    
    0/3
    - Does the standard include criteria on having policies and/ or processes in place that prevent discrimination of women and men in the workplace?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard include criteria on the right to maternity leave (as defined in ILO 183)?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Partial compliance (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Full compliance (2 points)
  - Non-Discrimination
    
    0/1
    - Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination of persons with disabilities?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
  - Wages and Benefits
    
    0/7
    - Does the standard require paying wages sufficient to meet basic needs of the worker and his or her family (living wage)?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard require paying legal minimum wages?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard require the provision of social benefits?
      Answer: No
      
      Score: None/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard require compensating overtime?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Yes (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Yes and overtime is paid at a rate of at least 125% of the regular income (2 points)
    - Does the standard require paid leave?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic (0 points)
      
      Advanced: Two out of three (casual/sick/annual leave) (1 point)
    - Does the standard require wages being paid in a timely, regular and convenient manner understood by all employees?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Yes, some measures are in place (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Yes, all measures are in place (2 points)
  - Working Hours
    
    0/1
    - Does the standard include criteria on working hours, rest days or overtime?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic (0 points)
      
      Advanced: Standard requirements comply with ILO 1 requirements (1 point)
  - Scope of Labour Rights
    
    0/3
    - Do worker's rights and benefits set out by the standard apply to all forms of work?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Do the standard's rights and benefits for workers also apply to sub-contracted labour?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard include criteria on the establishment of labour contracts compliant with national legal requirements?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Not Applicable (0 points)
  - Other Labour Rights
    
    0/2
    - Does the standard include criteria on the formation of workers representations where freedom of association is restricted by law?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard include criteria on worker grievance mechanisms?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard include requirements on setting up policies or procedures to manage basic labour rights in the workplace?
      Answer: No
      
      Score: None/1
      
      Possible answers
- Health and Safety
  
  0/14
  - Occupational Health and Safety
    
    0/11
    - Does the standard prohibit harassment or abuse of workers?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard include criteria on occupational health and safety, as defined in ILO 155?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Partial compliance with ILO 155 (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Full compliance with ILO 155 (2 points)
    - Does the standard include requirements on workplace conditions?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Some requirements on proper workplace environment. (1 point)
      
      Advanced (0 points)
    - Does the standard require policies and procedures to manage health and safety in the workplace?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard include criteria on the access to basic medical services for workers?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Only treatment of acute work-related accidents/ illness (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Work-related accidents plus preventative care (2 points)
    - Does the standard require compensation payments/ covering of costs in case of work related accidents and injuries?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Partial coverage of costs (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Full coverage of costs (2 points)
    - Does the standard require that workers have access to safe drinking water?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Drinking water is available (1 point)
      
      Advanced (0 points)
    - Does the standard require access to clean and improved sanitation facilities?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Sanitation facilities are available. (1 point)
      
      Advanced (0 points)
  - Building and Fire Safety
    
    0/3
    - Does the standard include criteria on building safety?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard cover fire-preparedness?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard include criteria on evacuation safety and emergency management plan?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Emergency and evacuation safety requirements exist (1 point)
      
      Advanced (0 points)
Business Practice and Ethical Issues

0/12
- Economic Development and Fair Business Practice
  
  0/9
  - Economic Sustainability
    
    0/4
    - Does the standard include criteria on the provision of professional training for workers?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard include criteria on business viability?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard include criteria on management plans for continuous improvement?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard include criteria on improving productivity?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
  - Legality
    
    0/2
    - Does the standard include criteria on business legality?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: (0 points)
      
      Advanced: The scheme assesses business legality for certificate holders, e.g. checking all permits that are required by law (national, regional, local) within a due diligence process (1 point)
    - Does the standard include a requirement for compliance with relevant local, regional and national laws and regulations?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
  - Responsible Sourcing Practices
    
    0/3
    - Does the standard include criteria on fair prices or price premiums?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Not Applicable (0 points)
    - Does the standard's rights and benefits for workers also apply to input suppliers?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard include criteria on reducing time pressure for suppliers?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
- Corruption and Bribery
  
  0/3
  - Does the standard include criteria for the production processes beyond primary production?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Corruption and bribery is prohibited (1 point)
    
    Advanced (0 points)
  - Does the standard include criteria on conducting a due diligence assessment of business partners, including subsidiaries and contractors?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on training workers in positions of responsibility workers on issues of corruption and bribery?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
Company Responsibility

0/2
- Impact Assessment
  
  0/2
  - Does the standard include criteria on assessing the impacts of operations on human rights?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Human Rights Impact Assessment OR Social Impact Assessment (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Human Rights Impact Assessment AND Social Impact Assessment (2 points)

Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Cultivation of fibers (e.g. wood), alternatively recycled fibers (waste paper) can be used

Manufacturing

Pulp is made from the primary fibers, which is then further processed into paper in several steps. When using recycled fibers, old printing ink must first be removed

Transportation / distribution

The transport route from one production stage to the next as well as to the end consumer

Products use and consumption

Usage through the owner

End-of-life

Proper disposal of paper or return to the cycle (recycling)

Cred­i­bil­i­ty

En­vi­ron­ment

So­cio-E­co­nom­ic

Cred­i­bil­i­ty 80%

En­vi­ron­ment 53%

So­cio-E­co­nom­ic 0%

Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Manufacturing

Transportation / distribution

Products use and consumption

End-of-life

Credibility

Environment

Socio-Economic

Credibility 80%

Environment 53%

Socio-Economic 0%