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Product Safety and Quality
Product Certifications
| Certification | Certifying unit | Expiration date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCS Certified Recycled Content | SCS Global Services |
2024/11/28 | SCS Certified Recycled Content mainly assesses products that contain post–consumer or pre–consumer recycled content. The SCS certification, validation, and verification system is capable of calculating the exact percentage of recycled content in individual products for accurate market announcements. We have earned SCS recycled content certificates for 100%, 50%, 25%, and 10 % Post –Consumer RPET. |
| DIN–Geprüft Industrial Compostable Certification |
DIN CERTCO | 2024/10/31 (PLA) 2026/03/31 (CPLA) |
In line with global trends and the field of plastic products, we actively develop biodegradable plastic alternatives such as—PLA food containers. We have earned a DIN CERTCO biodegradable (DIN–Geprüft Industrial Compostable) certificate presented by TÜV Rheinland. We spare no effort in responding to market and customer expectations in the field of environmental protection through positive action. Media coverage: https://www.owlting.com/news/articles/35926 |
| DIN CERTCO Biodegradable Certification | DIN CERTCO | 2024/10/31 (PLA) 2026/03/31 (CPLA) |
In line with global trends and the field of plastic products, we actively develop biodegradable plastic alternatives such as—PLA food containers. We have earned a DIN CERTCO biodegradable certificate presented by TÜV Rheinland. We spare no effort in responding to market and customer expectations in the field of environmental protection through positive action. |
| BPI Compostable Mark | BPI | 2024/11/30 (PLA) | The BPI Compostable Plastics Certification Program was jointly established by the International Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) and the United States Composting Council (USCC). The BPI Compostable Mark is awarded to biodegradable and compostable products that conform to the ASTM D6400 and/or ASTM D6868 standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The goal is to facilitate the identification of biodegradable plastic products by consumers and foster accurate sorting and collection of such products after use. Our PLA product (Item No. KHC– 881) has earned a BPI Compostable Mark. |
| ABAP Biodegradable and Compostable Certifications |
Australasian Bioplastics Association |
2024/08/01 | AS4736 –2006 is an Australian standard for biodegradability that requires conformity to time limits, ecotoxicity, and other criteria under commercial or non –commercial composting conditions. Compostable plastics can help decrease the environmental impact of products at the end of their life cycle. Our PLA product has earned this certificate. |
| ISO 14067: 2018 Product Carbon Footprint | British Standards Institution (BSI) |
2023/06/28 | The carbon footprint of our PLA Salad Bowl (Item No. CB48) which is manufactured by the Yingge Plant meets the requirement of 173.7 g CO2e per functional unit (data collection period: January 1 ~ December 31, 2020). |
| ISO 14067: 2018 Product Carbon Footprint | British Standards Institution (BSI) |
2023/07/05 | The carbon footprint of our rPET Hinged Tray (Item No. CM.NS9.5) which is manufactured by the Dongshan Plant meets the requirement of 193.7 g CO2e per functional unit (data collection period: January 1 ~ December 31, 2020). |
ISO Systems and Certifications
| Certification | Certifying unit | Expiration date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System |
BellCERT International Inspection and Certification Group (AFNOR) |
Shulin Plant 10/24/2024 Yingge Plant 11/18/2026 Dongshan Plant 11/16/2026 |
ISO 9001 is a quality management system that aims to determine whether products or services provided by enterprises meet certain quality criteria. All three plants of this Company have passed the ISO 9001 certifica tion audit. |
| ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management System |
BellCERT International Inspection and Certification Group (AFNOR) |
Shulin Plant 10/04/2025 Yingge Plant 11/18/2026 Dongshan Plant 11/16/2026 |
ISO 14001 aims to examine environmental impact factors in the process from raw material use to provision of products or services to customers with the ultimate goal of minimizing damage to the environment through the adoption of preventive measures as required. All our plants (Yingge, Dongshan, and Shulin) have acquired third – party certificates. |
| ISO 22000: 2018 Food Safety Management System Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) |
BellCERT International Inspection and Certification Group (AFNOR) |
Shulin Plant 12/09/2024 Yinage Plant 06/17/2024 Dongshan Plant 06/07/2024 |
As a manufacturer of plastic food containers, we are subject to the Regulations on Good Hygiene Practices for Food. Our three plants have therefore acquired ISO 22000 and HACCP certifications to demonstrate their unwavering commitment to food safety. |
| Plastic Food Container GHP (Good Hygiene Practice) Compliance Certificate |
Plastics Industry Development Center |
Shulin Plant (acquired on 11/30/2011, still valid) Dongshan Plant (acquired on 06/15/2018, still valid) |
If plants belonging to the same corporation are located in the same county or city, one of these plants can be designated as a representative for the acquisition of this certificate. Since our Shulin and Yingge Plants are both located in New Taipei City, the former was selected as the representative plant for this county. |
| BRCGS: Version 6 (Aug. 2019) BRCGS Packaging Materials Global Standard |
Bureau Veritas | Yingge Plant 12/25/2024 Dongshan Plant 12/31/2024 |
BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards for Food Packaging Materials) has been officially recognized by GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative). Our Yingge and Dongshan Plants have already passed the BRCGS level A certification audit. |
| ISO 45001: 2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System |
Chinese Society for Quality CSQ | Shulin Plant 06/14/2024 Yingge Plant 06/13/2024 Dongshan Plant 06/27/2024 |
The goal of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) lies in the creation of a safe and healthy work environment and a decrease in accident and disease incidence rates. As of 2021, all our plants have adopted ISO 45001 and acquired relevant certificates. |
| ISO 14064-1: 2018 GHG Inventory |
AFNOR Asia Ltd. (AFNOR) |
Shulin Plant (inventory completed on 04/29/2024) Yingge Plant (inventory completed on 04/23/2024) Dongshan Plant (inventory completed on 07/08/2024) |
ISO 14064 –1 prescribes inventories of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated in the process of corporate operations expressed in CO2e. As of 2023, all our plants have completed inventories of GHG emissions in 2022. The data period is Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2022. 2023 has been set as the base year. |
| ISO 50001 Energy Management System |
SGS Taiwan Ltd. (SGS) |
Dongshan Plant (acquired on 11/25/2022, still valid) |
To systematize energy conservation efforts, the Dongshan Plant has implemented the ISO 50001 Energy Management System. Starting with an inventory of the energy baseline, priorities for improving energy efficiency are identified, aiming to achieve energy savings and carbon reduction more effectively. Other plants are expected to follow with subsequent adoption. |
Other ESG–related Certifications
| Certification | Awarding unit | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent–Quality Management System (TTQS) |
Workforce Development Agency | Passed in 2021 | This systematic training quality management system which was devised in 2005 and implemented in 2007 by the Workforce Development Agency relies on the PDDRO (Plan–Design–Do–Review–Outcome) management loop. Our company obtained TTQS certification in 2023, valid for two years. This certification helps us optimize our training and education system and further strengthen our human resource development. |
| Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex) |
Sedex | Evaluations completed in 2023 | Sedex, a global supplier ethical data exchange platform and popular social responsibility evaluation tool, has more than 50,000 members spanning over 150 countries. Sedex assessment dimensions include labor rights, health and safety, and environmental and business ethics performance. Our Yingge Plant applied for a Sedex certification audit in September 2021, and successfully completed the annual re –audits in 2022 and 2023. |
Reference website for the aforementioned certifications |
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