SIST-TS CEN/TS 17830:2022

Paper and board - Guidance on the application of Term 2.2 "Prohibited materials" of EN 643:2014

This document provides guidance on the interpretation of Clause 2.2 “prohibited materials” of EN 643:2014 and provides definitions and examples to help the users to meet EN 643 requirements. It does not add to, subtract from, or in any way modify the requirements of the EN 643 standard. This document does not prescribe mandatory approaches to implementation.
This document does not modify Clause 5.2 of EN 643.

Papier und Pappe - Leitfaden zur Anwendung des Begriffs 2.2 unzulässige Materialien in EN 643:2014

Dieses Dokument ist ein Leitfaden für die Interpretation von EN 643:2014, 2.2, „unzulässige Materialien“, und stellt Definitionen und Beispiele zur Unterstützung der Anwender bei der Erfüllung der Anforderungen von EN 643 bereit. Die Anforderungen der Norm EN 643 werden hierdurch weder ergänzt noch gekürzt oder verändert. Dieses Dokument schreibt keine obligatorischen Ansätze zur Umsetzung vor.
Dieses Dokument ändert nicht EN 643, 5.2.

Papiers et cartons - Recommandations relatives à l’application du terme 2.2 « Matériaux interdits » de l’EN 643:2014

Le présent document fournit des recommandations sur l’interprétation du paragraphe 2.2 « matériaux interdits » de l’EN 643:2014 et donne des définitions et des exemples pour aider les utilisateurs à se conformer aux exigences de l’EN 643. Il ne complète pas, n’ampute pas et ne modifie pas de quelque manière que ce soit les exigences de l’EN 643. Le présent document ne prescrit pas d’approches obligatoires pour la mise en œuvre.
Le présent document ne modifie pas le paragraphe 5.2 de l’EN 643.

Papir, karton in lepenka - Navodilo za uporabo izraza v 2.2 "Prepovedani materiali" iz EN 643:2014

Ta dokument podaja navodilo za razlago točke 2.2 »Prepovedani materiali« standarda EN 643:2014 ter definicije in primere za pomoč uporabnikom pri izpolnjevanju zahtev standarda EN 643. Zahtevam standarda EN 643 ničesar ne dodaja ali jim odvzema ter jih na noben način ne spreminja. Ta dokument ne predpisuje zahtevanih pristopov za uvajanje in ne spreminja točke 5.2 standarda EN 643.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 21-Jun-2022
• Publication Date: 09-Oct-2022
• ICS: 85.060 - Paper and board
• Technical Committee: VPK - Pulp, paper, board and products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 04-Oct-2022
• Due Date: 09-Dec-2022
• Completion Date: 10-Oct-2022
• Ref Project: CEN/TS 17830:2022 - Paper and board - Guidance on the application of Term 2.2 "Prohibited materials" of EN 643:2014

Overview

SIST-TS CEN/TS 17830:2022 provides essential guidance on the application of Term 2.2 "Prohibited materials" as defined in EN 643:2014, the key European standard for paper and board recycling. Issued by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), this technical specification clarifies what constitutes “prohibited materials” in recyclable paper and board streams. It offers definitions, practical examples, and interpretive advice to help industry professionals, waste management organizations, and municipalities ensure compliance with EN 643 requirements, without adding or altering the original standard’s requirements.

Key Topics

• Definition of Prohibited Materials: Term 2.2 of EN 643:2014 identifies materials hazardous to health, safety, and the environment, such as medical waste, personal hygiene products, hazardous and organic waste (including food), and certain chemicals.
• Food Contact Materials: Guidance is offered on managing paper and board items that have come into contact with food. While all food waste is strictly prohibited, unavoidable minor stains or dry food traces (like crumbs in packaging) are discussed with an emphasis on minimizing their presence.
• Personal Hygiene and Tissue Products: Used products of personal hygiene are generally prohibited unless uncontaminated and separately collected under controlled conditions. The guidance discusses special cases for items such as hand towels, kitchen towels, mats, and napkins.
• Interpretation and Best Practices: Stakeholders are encouraged to minimize contamination, provide public education, and operate collection schemes that meet EN 643 quality standards.
• No Modification of EN 643: The guidance strictly interprets existing requirements. It does not introduce new implementation rules or alter tolerance thresholds set by EN 643.

Applications

SIST-TS CEN/TS 17830:2022 is a valuable resource for:

• Recycling Plant Operators: To identify and manage prohibited materials in incoming waste streams, thereby safeguarding processing equipment and ensuring end-product quality.
• Municipal and Commercial Waste Collectors: To educate staff and the public on what paper and board items should or should not be placed in recycling bins, particularly those contaminated with food or hygiene products.
• Producers of Packaging and Paper Products: To design products and supply chains that facilitate compliance with recycling standards and minimize contamination risk.
• Quality and Compliance Professionals: To interpret EN 643 accurately during audits, quality checks, and contract negotiations related to recycled paper grades.
• Environmental Health and Safety Managers: To mitigate risks related to hazardous or contaminated materials entering the recycling stream.

Related Standards

• EN 643:2014 - Paper and board - European list of standard grades of paper and board for recycling. The parent standard, detailing the classification and quality requirements for recyclable material.
• EN ISO 12625-1:2019 - Tissue paper and tissue products - Vocabulary. Referenced for definitions related to tissue products.
• Food Contact Guidelines (CEPI, 2019) - Cited for terminology around food contact materials and articles in the context of recycling.

SIST-TS CEN/TS 17830:2022 serves as a bridge between regulatory requirements and everyday recycling practice, aiding in the consistent application of EN 643 across Europe’s paper and board recycling sector. By adhering to this guidance, organizations contribute to higher quality recycled paper products and enhanced safety, health, and environmental outcomes. For comprehensive information on terminology and definitions, consult EN 643:2014 and related standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2022
Papir, karton in lepenka - Navodilo za uporabo izraza v 2.2 "Prepovedani materiali"
iz EN 643:2014
Paper and board - Guidance on the application of Term 2.2 "Prohibited materials" of EN
643:2014
Papier und Pappe - Leitfaden zur Anwendung des Begriffs 2.2 unzulässige Materialien in
EN 643:2014
Papiers et cartons - Recommandations relatives à l’application du terme 2.2 « Matériaux
interdits » de l’EN 643:2014
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 17830:2022
ICS:
85.060 Papir, karton in lepenka Paper and board
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

CEN/TS 17830
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
August 2022
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
ICS 85.060
English Version
Paper and board - Guidance on the application of Term
2.2 "Prohibited materials" of EN 643:2014
Papiers et cartons - Recommandations relatives à Papier und Pappe - Leitfaden zur Anwendung des
l'application du terme 2.2 " Matériaux interdits " de Begriffs 2.2 unzulässige Materialien in EN 643:2014
l'EN 643:2014
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 24 July 2022 for provisional application.

The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to
submit their comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.

CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS
available promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in
parallel to the CEN/TS) until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
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Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

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© 2022 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TS 17830:2022 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 General principle . 5
5 Interpretation of EN 643:2014, Term 2.2 Prohibited materials . 6
5.1 Used food contact materials and articles . 6
5.2 Specific types of tissue products . 6
5.2.1 Selectively collected handtowels . 6
5.2.2 Kitchen towels, mats, napkins . 7
Bibliography . 8

European foreword
This document (CEN/TS 17830:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 172 “Pulp,
paper and board”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
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.
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 organisations of the
following countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: 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
Clause 5.2 of EN 643:2014 excludes “prohibited materials” as defined in Clause 2.2 without providing any
kind of tolerance. This is an important quality requirement to avoid any hazard for safety, health and
environment as well as to make clear that paper and board for recycling is a quality material and not a
channel to dispose of any refuse.
Clause 2.2 of EN 643:2014 defines as prohibited material “any materials which represent a hazard for
health, safety and environment, such as medical waste, contaminated products of personal hygiene,
hazardous waste, organic waste including foodstuffs, bitumen, toxic powders and similar”. It can be
interpreted that this list is parlance and that products of the mentioned groups are meant, disregarding
whether they are “waste” or not. This guidance document addresses two topics related to this definition
of prohibited materials, i.e. the presence of foodstuff and products of personal hygiene.
This document is intended to assist the users of EN 643 to more clearly understand what is meant by the
terms “prohibited materi
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