Neopac's tube manufacturing facility in Debrecen, Hungary has passed the RecyClass EN 15343 Audit.
This makes the company the first tube manufacturer in Europe to achieve this certification, allowing it to use recycled plastic materials in its production processes.
EN 15343, is a European standard that outlines the requirements for verifying the traceability, recycled content and quality conformity of
recycled plastics.
This standard has been put in place to ensure the quality, content and traceability of recycled plastic products across the production and supply chain.
By adhering to EN 15343, companies can enhance their sustainability practices and transparency in recycled plastic use, which is increasingly essential to meet both regulatory and consumer demands across Europe.
"Our achievement as the first certified tube manufacturer in Europe under EN 15343 marks a significant milestone in our sustainability journey,” Philippe Kern, Director of R&D and Quality Management.
“This audit is done meticulously and product related, requiring precise verification that the recycled content in our tubes matches what we
report.”
Neopac's Hungarian facility is capable of producing a variety of recycled packaging solutions, including tubes 30–50mm in diameter and extruded tubes between 16–50mm.
Currently, the site has a capacity of 480 million tubes annually.
As the EU continues to prioritise sustainability through tactics like the Plastic Tax and EPR fees, pharmaceutical companies must place increasing focus on this to ensure that they remain compliant.