REGULATION
EU 1179

It recovers and sells glass cullet

On December 31, 2012, the EU Regulation 1179/2012, which establishes when glass cullet destined for remelting processes cease to be considered waste.

The provision represents the second "implementing" regulation of article 6 of Directive 2008/98 / EC on waste (preceded by regulation 333/2011 / EU on ferrous scrap), a rule that establishes the general conditions for the termination of the qualification of waste ( so-called "end of waste").

Similarly to what has already been done with EU Regulation 333, companies must have a Quality Management System whose validity is recognized by a third and independent body.

In order for glass cullet to exit the waste regulatory framework, the following conditions must be met:

Come from separate collection;
Possess minimum quality standards;
Be destined for recast processes;
Have process management systems;
Declaration of conformity.

Advantages for the company that certifies itself

Possibility of accessing the market for the production / recovery / marketing of glass scrap
Ensure that the materials entering the plant and the materials leaving the production / recovery plant have the characteristics required by the Regulations
Possibility of placing products on the market instead of waste: in this way you avoid complying with the national and regional mandatory requirements on waste
Possibility of integration of the Quality Management System with other company management systems
Recognition by an independent third-party body of compliance with the European Regulation

Certification Process

1) Definition of the contract

> Request for an offer from the customer interested in certification

> Acquisition of all the information necessary for the certification and issue of the offer by AX-REGISTER

> Acceptance of the offer by the customer

2) Preliminary audit (on request not compulsory)

> Analysis of any gaps and assessment of the current compliance of the ISMS with the regulatory requirements

3) Initial Audit

> Verification aimed at evaluating the implementation of the principles and structure of the Management System (applicable legislation and regulations, security policy, risk analysis, Statement of Applicability (SoA), clear and consistent definition of the purpose, risk treatment plan)

4) Certification Audit

> Verification aimed at evaluating the adequate and effective implementation of the Management System, through techniques that involve the analysis of documents, observations, interviews with personnel.

> This verification is aimed at issuing the certificate

5) Surveillance Audit

> Audit carried out annually after certification, to check continuous improvement

6) Certification Renewal Audit

> The Renewal Audit is carried out after three years following a complete verification or continuous evaluation over time.