The European PET Bottle Platform has established several test procedures to assess the influence of PET bottle innovations - such as barrier materials, resin formulations, additives and non-PET components in or on PET bottles - on R-PET recycling processes. Some components in new or innovative PET bottles may affect specific properties of R-PET which are relevant for its re-use as secondary raw material in applications such as bottles, film, sheet, strapping and fibre.

The first set of test procedures are relatively rapid and low-cost techniques for the quick assessment of the recycling profile of PET bottles. All quick tests include a complete explanation of the scope, techniques, equipment and test conditions, as well as a “summary interpretation” explaining how to use the test results. The results of the quick tests are purely indicative, and are often used for the optimisation of further tests. [Read More]

Based on the information provided by the application and/or the test results of the quick assessment, the Platform establishes specific test procedures using up-to-date testing methods that produce qualitative and/or quantitative test results. For more information, contact us or check the documents below. Products that pass the tests should not experience any problems during recycling.