EN 15347-1:2024
(Main)Plastics - Sorted plastics wastes - Part 1: General characterisation
Plastics - Sorted plastics wastes - Part 1: General characterisation
This document provides a scheme for the characterization of sorted plastics wastes, laying out those properties for which the supplying party of the waste makes information available to the receiving party. This document provides for a division of information between "Required Data", where a statement is required, and additional "Optional Data" as agreed between the supplying and receiving party.
This document is the general part of a series on sorted plastics wastes. This document does not cover the description of quality grades per polymer(s) and stream as well as test methods specific to each plastic waste stream; these aspects are addressed in the other parts of EN 15347.
Kunststoffe - Sortierte Kunststoffabfälle - Teil 1: Allgemeine Charakterisierung
Dieses Dokument stellt ein Schema für die Charakterisierung von sortierten Kunststoffabfällen bereit und legt die Eigenschaften fest, über die die liefernde Partei des Abfalls der entgegennehmende Partei Informationen zur Verfügung stellt. Dieses Dokument stellt die Unterscheidung von Informationen in "erforderliche Daten", deren Angabe erforderlich ist, und zusätzliche "optionale Daten", wie zwischen der liefernden Partei und der entgegennehmenden Partei vereinbart, bereit.
Dieses Dokument ist der allgemeine Teil einer Reihe zu sortierten Kunststoffabfällen. Dieses Dokument deckt die Beschreibung der Qualitätsstufen nach Polymer(en) und Strom sowie der Prüfverfahren, die für jeden Kunststoffabfallstrom spezifisch sind, nicht ab; diese Aspekte werden in den anderen Teilen von EN 15347 behandelt.
Plastiques - Déchets de plastiques triés - Partie 1: Caractérisation générale
Le présent document donne un cadre relatif à la caractérisation des déchets de plastiques triés, présentant les propriétés pour lesquelles la partie émettrice de ces déchets met des informations à la disposition de la partie réceptrice. Le présent document fait une distinction entre les « Données requises », pour lesquelles une déclaration est demandée, et les « Données optionnelles » supplémentaires qui sont fournies selon l’accord entre la partie émettrice et la partie réceptrice.
Le présent document constitue la partie générale d’une série sur les déchets de plastiques triés. Le présent document ne traite pas de la description des grades de qualité par polymère(s) et flux ni des méthodes d’essai spécifiques pour chaque flux de déchet de plastique, ces aspects étant traités dans les autres parties de l’EN 15347.
Polimerni materiali - Razvrščeni odpadki iz polimernih materialov - 1. del: Splošna karakterizacija
Ta dokument podaja shemo za karakterizacijo razvrščenih odpadkov iz polimernih materialov, ki določa lastnosti, za katere mora dobavitelj odpadkov zagotoviti informacije kupcu, in ustrezne preskusne metode, kjer je primerno. Shema deli informacije na »Zahtevane lastnosti«, pri katerih je navedba obvezna, in dodatne »Izbirne lastnosti«, ki naj bi jih dobavitelj zagotovil na podlagi pogodbenih dogovorov.
Ta dokument ne posega v nobeno obstoječo zakonodajo.
OPOMBA: Ta dokument ne zajema karakterizacije polimernih odpadkov.
General Information
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Overview
EN 15347-1:2024 - Plastics - Sorted plastics wastes - Part 1: General characterisation (CEN) defines a harmonized scheme for describing batches of sorted plastics wastes supplied for recycling. It specifies which properties suppliers must report to receivers, dividing information into Required Data (mandatory statements) and Optional Data (agreed case-by-case). This part is the general section of the EN 15347 series and does not replace polymer‑specific quality grades or test methods, which are covered in other parts of EN 15347.
Key topics and requirements
- Classification scheme: Suppliers must provide a statement of required characteristics (see Table 1) for each batch; optional characteristics (Table 2) are recommended.
- Required Data (high-level examples):
- Main polymer and minimum percentage by weight (Annex A)
- Articles contained (e.g., bottles, film) and their share
- Waste category (six‑digit code) and pre/post‑consumer status
- Origin and sector (household, commercial, WEEE, ELV, etc.)
- Type of collection (separate collection, DRS, mixed collection)
- Colour, other polymers present, metals, paper/cardboard, moisture, other contaminants
- Prohibited substances/materials (declaration/confirmation of absence)
- Logistics and ID: bale weight/size, delivery form, supplier name/address, treatment undergone
- Optional Data: Additional composition details such as rigid vs. flexible share, non‑food article content, further contaminant breakdowns (Table 2).
- Traceability & evidence: Suppliers should state whether data are from representative batch sampling or derived from original material specs, and indicate methods used (e.g., lab analysis, traceability records).
- Quality assurance: Clause on QA requires documented information flow between supplier and receiver to support legal use of recyclate and downstream suitability.
Applications
- Standardizes waste specifications for transactions between waste collectors, sorters, traders and recyclers.
- Helps recyclers assess process suitability, expected contaminant loads and end‑use potential of incoming bales.
- Supports procurement, compliance checks, cross‑border shipments (links to Basel Convention and EU shipment rules) and pricing by clarifying batch composition.
- Useful for waste facility operators, MRFs (material recovery facilities), recyclers, waste traders, product designers and regulators.
Who should use this standard
- Waste suppliers and sorters (to create consistent product specifications)
- Plastic recyclers (to evaluate feedstock)
- Waste traders and logistics providers (to document deliveries)
- Quality managers, procurement teams and regulators overseeing recycling streams
Related standards
- CEN/TR 15353; EN 17615; EN ISO 1043-1
- EN 15342, EN 15343, EN 15344, EN 15345, EN 15346, EN 15347 (all parts), EN 15348 - complementary standards on recycled plastics characterization, traceability and polymer‑specific requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 15347-1:2024 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Plastics - Sorted plastics wastes - Part 1: General characterisation". This standard covers: This document provides a scheme for the characterization of sorted plastics wastes, laying out those properties for which the supplying party of the waste makes information available to the receiving party. This document provides for a division of information between "Required Data", where a statement is required, and additional "Optional Data" as agreed between the supplying and receiving party. This document is the general part of a series on sorted plastics wastes. This document does not cover the description of quality grades per polymer(s) and stream as well as test methods specific to each plastic waste stream; these aspects are addressed in the other parts of EN 15347.
This document provides a scheme for the characterization of sorted plastics wastes, laying out those properties for which the supplying party of the waste makes information available to the receiving party. This document provides for a division of information between "Required Data", where a statement is required, and additional "Optional Data" as agreed between the supplying and receiving party. This document is the general part of a series on sorted plastics wastes. This document does not cover the description of quality grades per polymer(s) and stream as well as test methods specific to each plastic waste stream; these aspects are addressed in the other parts of EN 15347.
EN 15347-1:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.50 - Recycling; 83.080.01 - Plastics in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 15347-1:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15347:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 15347-1:2024 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/584. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2024
Polimerni materiali - Razvrščeni odpadki iz polimernih materialov - 1. del: Splošna
karakterizacija
Plastics - Sorted plastics wastes - Part 1: General characterisation
Kunststoffe - Sortierte Kunststoffabfälle - Teil 1: Allgemeine Charakterisierung
Plastiques - Déchets de plastiques triés - Partie 1: Caractérisation générale
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15347-1:2024
ICS:
13.030.50 Recikliranje Recycling
83.080.01 Polimerni materiali na Plastics in general
splošno
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 15347-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.030.50; 83.080.01 Supersedes EN 15347:2007
English Version
Plastics - Sorted plastics wastes - Part 1: General
characterisation
Plastiques - Déchets de plastiques triés - Partie 1: Kunststoffe - Sortierte Kunststoffabfälle - Teil 1:
Caractérisation générale Allgemeine Charakterisierung
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 June 2024.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 6
4 Requirements . 7
4.1 General. 7
4.2 Classification scheme . 7
5 Quality assurance . 11
Annex A (normative) Composition of the material . 12
Bibliography . 13
European foreword
This document (EN 15347-1:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 “Plastics”,
the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2025 and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by February 2025.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 15347:2007.
— the title was clarified; “sorted” has been added;
— the normative references have been updated;
— Table 1 “Required characteristics of sorted plastic wastes” and Table 2 “Optional characteristics of
sorted plastic wastes” have been completely revised;
— Clause 5 “Quality assurance” has been reworded;
— the bibliography has been updated.
This document is one part of a series of CEN publications on Plastics Recycling, which is structured as
follows:
— EN 15342, Plastics — Recycled Plastics — Characterization of polystyrene (PS) recyclates
— EN 15343, Plastics — Recycled Plastics — Plastics recycling traceability and assessment of conformity
and recycled content
— EN 15344, Plastics — Recycled Plastics — Characterization of Polyethylene (PE) recyclates
— EN 15345, Plastics — Recycled Plastics — Characterization of Polypropylene (PP) recyclates
— EN 15346, Plastics — Recycled plastics — Characterization of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) recyclates
— EN 15347 (all parts), Plastics — Sorted plastics wastes
— EN 15348, Plastics — Recycled plastics — Characterization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)
recyclates
— CEN/TR 15353, Plastics — Recycled plastics — Guidelines for the development of standards for
recycled plastics
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
Recycling of plastics waste is one type of material recovery process intended to save resources (virgin
materials, water and energy), while minimizing harmful emissions into air, water and soil as well as any
impacts on human health. Collection of waste is the starting point to enable plastics recycling.
The type of collection and sorting process of plastic waste will determine the composition and quality of
a batch of plastics sent for recycling. When it comes to municipal waste, a deposit system or separate
collection will ensure a lower risk of incidental contamination compared to a mixed waste collection,
where different materials are collected together with the residual fraction. Municipal waste will
commonly be sent to a sorting centre, where it will be separated per materials, focusing on targeted
recycling streams. In the case of plastics, these streams generally follow the polymer types. The purity of
the sorted waste can contribute to the quality of the final recycled plastic and determine the end
application. The output of the sorting centre is typically a bale of targeted material that in the case of
plastics will be sent to a plastic recycler.
Characterization of waste determines the composition of the batch, describing maximum or minimum
thresholds for presence of contaminants of the main polymer of the sorted waste targeted for recycling.
An accurate characterization can be used to determine suitability for a recycling process and specific end
applications, as well as estimation of the value of the batch. Therefore, the information included in the
product specification can be part of the purchase specifications from the recycler.
A standardized method for characterizing waste provides harmonized waste specifications to ensure a
transparent transaction between a supplier and a customer of a plastic waste batch.
This document has been produced in accordance with the guidance produced by CEN on Environmental
Aspects and in accordance with CEN/TR 15353.
NOTE CEN/TR 15353 considers the general environmental aspects which are specific to the recycling process.
1 Scope
This document provides a scheme for the characterization of sorted plastics wastes, laying out those
properties for which the supplying party of the waste makes information available to the receiving party.
This document provides for a division of information between “Required Data”, where a statement is
required, and additional “Optional Data” as agreed between the supplying and receiving party.
This document is the general part of a series on sorted plastics wastes. This document does not cover the
description of quality grades per polymer(s) and stream as well as test methods specific to each plastic
waste stream; these aspects are addressed in the other parts of EN 15347.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
CEN/TR 15353, Plastics - Recycled plastics - Guidelines for the development of standards for recycled
plastics
EN 17615, Plastics - Environmental Aspects - Vocabulary
EN ISO 1043-1, Plastics - Symbols and abbreviated terms - Part 1: Basic polymers and their special
characteristics (ISO 1043-1)
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 17615, CEN/TR 15353 and the
following apply. The abbreviated terms related to recyclates given in EN ISO 1043-1 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
municipal plastic waste
plastic waste generated by households
Note 1 to entry: Often collected with waste from other sources, where such waste is similar in nature and
composition to waste from households.
3.2
commercial plastic waste
plastic waste generated by the operation of trade, business professionals, commercial, institutions or
government facilities with a composition different from what is typically a household waste
Note 1 to entry: Includes waste generated from the handling, transport, retailing, and stocking of products and
services usually referred to as tertiary packaging.
Note 2 to entry: Includes electronic and electrical appliances wastes when these are returned to the shops that
manage the disposal.
Note 3 to entry: Includes beverage plastic bottles part of Deposit-Return schemes, as the final holder of the
product to be disposed of is the retail centre where these bottles are collected.
3.3
separate collection
collection where a waste stream is kept separately from residual waste for recycling, and it is designed
to minimize contamination
4 Requirements
4.1 General
The characteristics of a batch of sorted plastics waste to be provided to the customer by the supplier are
given in Table 1 and Table 2, and are divided into two types:
— Required characteristics: Needed to characterize plastic wastes in general, and required for all
batches of sorted plastic waste.
— Optional characteristics: Additional information for the characterization of plastic wastes.
4.2 Classification scheme
The supplier of a batch of sorted plastics waste shall provide to the customer a statem
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The EN 15347-1:2024 standard offers a comprehensive framework for the characterization of sorted plastics wastes, making it a crucial reference in promoting effective waste management practices. This document is particularly significant as it delineates the essential properties of sorted plastics that the supplying party must disclose to the receiving party. A notable strength of the standard lies in its clear classification of information as "Required Data" and "Optional Data." This systematic approach facilitates transparency and enhances communication between stakeholders in the plastics recycling industry. By mandating that crucial information be provided upfront, the standard fosters a trustworthy environment for transactions involving sorted plastics wastes. The relevance of EN 15347-1:2024 cannot be understated, as it serves as the foundational component of a series dedicated to sorted plastics wastes. Although it does not delve into specific quality grades or test methods for individual types of plastic, it lays the groundwork for future standards, ensuring that all parties involved in the supply chain are aligned on what information is essential and how it should be managed. Overall, EN 15347-1:2024 stands out for its structured approach and its critical role in standardizing the exchange of information pertaining to sorted plastics wastes, thereby supporting efforts to enhance recycling processes and sustainability in the plastics industry.
La norme EN 15347-1:2024 fournit un cadre essentiel pour la caractérisation des déchets plastiques triés, ce qui en fait un instrument précieux dans la gestion des déchets plastiques. L'une des principales forces de ce document réside dans sa capacité à établir une distinction claire entre les données obligatoires et les données optionnelles. Cette division permet aux parties fournissant et recevant les déchets d'identifier facilement les informations critiques nécessaires pour une gestion efficace des déchets plastiques. En se concentrant sur la "caractérisation générale", la norme jette les bases d'un dialogue transparent entre les équipes d'approvisionnement et de réception, garantissant que les informations fournies sont non seulement complètes mais également pertinentes. Cela favorise une meilleure compréhension des déchets plastiques, ce qui est crucial dans le contexte actuel de durabilité et de recyclage. L’absence de description des grades de qualité par polymère ou de méthodes d’essai spécifiques pour chaque flux de déchets est mitigée par le fait que ces aspects sont couverts dans d'autres parties de la série EN 15347. Cela montre que la norme est conçue comme un système cohérent et interconnecté, renforçant ainsi l'ensemble de l'approche pour la gestion des déchets plastiques triés. En termes de pertinence, la norme EN 15347-1:2024 répond parfaitement aux besoins des secteurs de l'industrie et de l'environnement, en fournissant des lignes directrices claires qui facilitent la traçabilité et la qualité des déchets plastiques. Cette standardisation est un élément fondamental pour la mise en œuvre de pratiques durables et efficaces dans la gestion des déchets plastiques, tout en permettant une coordination harmonieuse entre les différents acteurs du marché.
SIST EN 15347-1:2024 표준은 정렬된 플라스틱 폐기물의 특성화를 위한 체계를 제공합니다. 이 문서는 폐기물 공급자가 수신자에게 제공해야 하는 정보의 성격을 명확히 제시하여, 플라스틱 폐기물의 관리 및 재활용을 촉진하는 중요한 기준을 제시합니다. 본 표준의 강점은 필수 데이터와 선택적 데이터 간의 정보를 명확히 구분하여, 공급자와 수신자 간의 원활한 의사소통을 가능하게 한다는 점입니다. 또한, 이 표준은 정렬된 플라스틱 폐기물 시리즈의 일반적인 부분으로, 개별 플라스틱 폐기물 스트림에 대한 품질 등급의 설명이나 구체적인 시험 방법은 포함되어 있지 않으며, 이는 EN 15347의 다른 부분에서 다루어지고 있습니다. 이러한 명확한 스코프는 사용자가 원하는 정보에 쉽게 접근할 수 있게 하며, 플라스틱 재활용 과정에서의 효율성을 증가시킵니다. SIST EN 15347-1:2024 표준은 현재 플라스틱 폐기물 관리 및 재활용의 중요성이 커지고 있는 상황에서 매우 적절하며, 지속 가능성과 환경 보호를 위해 필수적인 지침을 제공합니다. 이러한 표준은 플라스틱 폐기물의 효과적인 특성화와 효율적인 재활용 시스템 구축을 위한 기반을 마련하여, 기업 및 관련 기관에게 실질적인 도움이 될 것입니다.
Die Norm EN 15347-1:2024 bietet eine umfassende Grundlage für die Charakterisierung von sortierten Kunststoffabfällen. Sie definiert die relevanten Eigenschaften, die vom liefernden Unternehmen der Abfälle bereitgestellt werden müssen, und ermöglicht somit eine klare und strukturierte Informationsübermittlung zwischen dem liefernden und dem empfangenden Partei. Ein herausragendes Merkmal dieser Norm ist die Unterteilung der bereitgestellten Informationen in "Erforderliche Daten", für die eine Erklärung erforderlich ist, und "Optionale Daten", die zwischen den Parteien vereinbart werden können. Diese klare Strukturierung fördert eine bessere Transparent und Nachvollziehbarkeit im Umgang mit Kunststoffabfällen. Die Relevanz dieser Norm ist besonders hoch, da sie als allgemeiner Teil einer Serie über sortierte Kunststoffabfälle dient. Sie legt den Grundstein für ein effektives Management und eine verantwortungsvolle Handhabung von Kunststoffabfällen, was im Kontext der fortschreitenden Diskussion um Nachhaltigkeit und Recycling von entscheidender Bedeutung ist. Es ist erwähnenswert, dass EN 15347-1:2024 nicht darauf abzielt, Qualitätsgrade pro Polymer oder spezifische Prüfmethoden für jede Kunststoffabfallströmung zu beschreiben, da diese Aspekte in anderen Teilen der EN 15347 behandelt werden. Diese gezielte Fokussierung auf die allgemeine Charakterisierung ermöglicht eine effizientere Anwendung und Implementierung der Norm und reduziert potenzielle Missverständnisse. Insgesamt bietet die EN 15347-1:2024 einen umfassenden Rahmen für die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Akteuren im Bereich der Kunststoffabfälle und trägt maßgeblich zur Harmonisierung der Prozesse in diesem wichtigen Bereich bei.
標準 EN 15347-1:2024 は、選別されたプラスチック廃棄物の特性を評価するための枠組みを提供する重要な文書です。この文書は、「必要データ」と「オプションデータ」の2つの情報の分類を示しており、廃棄物の供給者が受領者に提供するべき情報の範囲を明確に定義しています。これにより、プラスチック廃棄物の取引における透明性と信頼性が向上します。 この標準の強みは、その明確なスキームによるデータの整理と分類です。供給者と受領者の間で合意されたオプションデータにより、特定のニーズに応じた情報交換が可能となり、さらなる具体的な要求に応じてカスタマイズされる柔軟性も提供しています。これにより、さまざまな業界や用途におけるプラスチック廃棄物の処理と利用が促進されます。 ただし、標準はプラスチックごとの品質グレードや特定の試験方法については触れておらず、これらは EN 15347 の他の部分で扱われています。このように、個々のプラスチック廃棄物の性格を詳細に知るためには、他の関連文書との併用が必要です。しかし、EN 15347-1:2024 の全体的なアプローチは、プラスチック廃棄物を取り扱う業界における統一基準を確立するうえで非常に重要な役割を果たします。 標準は、選別されたプラスチック廃棄物の特性を評価するための包括的なガイドラインとして、廃棄物管理やリサイクルプロセスにおける適切な措置を促進します。したがって、プラスチック廃棄物の管理やリサイクルに従事する企業や機関にとって、この文書の理解と遵守は、環境への影響を低減し、資源の有効活用を促進するために欠かせないものです。
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