End of Waste Certification - UNI 333/2011 - UNI 1179/2012 - UNI 715/2013

Scope of Certification

End of Waste Certification attests to the conformity of waste recovery processes with the criteria established by European legislation for the end-of-waste status, allowing recovered materials to be reintroduced into the market as products or secondary raw materials.

The concept of End of Waste, introduced by Directive 2008/98/EC, defines the conditions under which waste, following a recovery operation, can cease to be classified as such, ensuring that the resulting material is suitable for its intended use and complies with specific environmental, technical, and quality requirements.

CSI performs assessments at recovery facilities, verifying the conformity of the processes and management systems implemented with the requirements established by the applicable European regulations.

Benefits of Certification

End of Waste Certification enables organizations to:

  • demonstrate compliance of recovery processes with European regulatory requirements;enhance the value of recovered materials as products meeting applicable standards;
  • provide greater transparency and reliability to customers, authorities, and stakeholders;
  • support the transition towards circular economy models through qualified resource management;
  • ensure structured control of recovery processes and the quality of recovered materials.

Certification Requirements

The certification assessment verifies the application of the criteria established by European Regulations EU 333/2011, EU 1179/2012, and EU 715/2013, with particular reference to:

  • quality characteristics of scrap and materials obtained from the recovery process;
  • conformity of waste used as input material for the recovery operation;
  • suitability of the treatment processes and techniques applied;
  • definition and maintenance of control procedures;
  • preparation of the declaration of conformity for recovered materials;
  • implementation of a quality management system aimed at ensuring continuous process control.

The End of Waste criteria also require that recovered materials:

  • have a common use for specific purposes;
  • have an existing market or demand;
  • meet the technical requirements and applicable product standards;
  • do not generate overall negative impacts on the environment or human health.

Applicable Sectors

Certification is intended for recovery facilities carrying out activities involving specific types of waste regulated by European End of Waste legislation, including:

  • iron and steel scrap;
  • aluminium scrap;
  • glass cullet;
  • copper scrap.

End of Waste Certification represents an effective tool to ensure that recovered materials are produced according to controlled and verifiable criteria, promoting resource efficiency and contributing to sustainability and circular economy objectives.

 Examination of the application and documentation sent by the Company, listed in the "Special rules" specific to the product to be certified. Any deficiencies and significant deviations from the requirements, found at this stage, will be communicated so that the appropriate changes can be introduced before the assessment visit is carried out. Upon request, CSI will appoint an inspector to visit the organisation to verify the conformity of the product, process or service. If the results of the visit include non-conformities or observations, a corrective action plan will be required to meet the requirements for the issue of the product certificate. After all the non-conformities that may have emerged from the assessment visit have been passed, and after the positive outcome of the laboratory tests, certification will be granted. The issue of the certificate will be followed by surveillance visits to verify that compliance is being maintained. The frequency of surveillance visits and laboratory tests, if any, is fixed by the special rules applicable. The certification shall have the validity defined in the specific special rules, on expiry the contract shall be deemed to be tacitly renewed unless terminated by one of the two contracting parties 4 (four) months before the expiry date. Improves the arrangement of organisational processes Attests to an organisation's ability to achieve and maintain stated service standards over time Increases user confidence and credibility Strengthens marketing strategies and opens the way to new markets Tool to enhance the agri-food and forestry sectors, increasing market confidence... Tool to certify the capability of an organization to gain and maintain steadily, service standard declared to the public... Formal act of a third-party body that certify the conformity of the product technical reference documents, marketing deed to enhance and diversify the product... For years the training offered by IMQ group represented a point of reference for professional development and the update of freelance and employees. Second and third-party, inspections and testing: expert auditors capable to understand the situation of the company...