Verifying recycled content in plastic bags

01 Sep 2025

As the global business landscape shifts to focus more on sustainability, South Africa has taken a proactive approach to plastic waste management by enforcing stringent regulations that require the use of recycled content in plastic carrier and flat bags.

To support this initiative, Intertek has been appointed by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (‘NRCS’) for the verification of post-consumer recycled content in these plastic bags. In this role, we provide verification services to ensure that South African businesses achieve compliance with the necessary specifications and standards. This includes support with environmental labelling and obtaining official certification from the NRCS before entering the market.

This appointment reinforces our position as a leading provider of conformity assessment services in Africa and worldwide, as well as highlighting our commitment to playing an active role in shaping a more responsible and environmentally conscious future.

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