We specialise in plastics certification
Experience, independence and understanding of real industrial processes
Almaland sp. z o.o. is a certification body specialising in processes related to plastic-waste sorting, recycling, traceability, the use of recycled materials and packaging recyclability.
We conduct certification processes for companies operating at different stages of the plastics value chain – from waste and sorting, through recycling processes, to the use of recycled material in new products.
A certification body focused on the plastics industry
Our activities do not cover dozens of unrelated industries. We focus on plastics and their circulation in the economy.
Each stage affects the next
Entry point into the system
Origin, collection and traceability
Recycled material
Recycled input material and product
THE ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN
We look at the material from waste to the next product
We analyse certification requirements against the actual material flow. This means the assessment does not stop at documentation; it also covers what actually happens at the facility and between successive participants in the value chain.
ORIGIN AND COLLECTION
The waste source, collection system, classification, supplier and the ability to reliably link the physical material to its documentation all matter.
SORTING
The assessment may cover how relevant fractions are separated, traceability, the quality of sorted material and the consistency of quantitative data.
RECYCLING
The actual process of transforming waste into recycled output material is assessed together with quality control, the material balance and the scope of certified products.
RECYCLED MATERIAL
Regranulate, flakes, regrind or other recycled material should have clearly defined origin, status and parameters relevant to the downstream customer.
DOWNSTREAM USE
At later stages, maintaining traceability, actual recycled content, controlled blending and the ability to verify claims become essential.
PACKAGING AND RECYCLABILITY
In parallel, packaging design can be assessed with regard to collection, sorting, recycling and the possibility of reusing the recovered plastic.
Four core areas
For sorting facilities and appropriate waste-trading organisations.
For companies processing plastic waste into recycled output materials.
Downstream use and traceability of recycled material.
Assessment of packaging recyclability.
Our expertise did not begin with today’s audit schemes
Certification requires more than knowing a checklist
An auditor should be able to connect scheme requirements with how the company actually operates.
The document should reflect reality
OPERATING STANDARD
The credibility of certification is based on four principles
For Almaland, not only compliance with scheme requirements matters, but also how the entire certification process is conducted.
COMPETENCE
The process should be conducted by people who understand both the scheme requirements and the actual industrial process, technology and quantitative data.
IMPARTIALITY
The outcome must follow from evidence. A commercial relationship, previous cooperation or the value of an assignment cannot replace an objective conformity assessment.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Supplier data, recipes, purchasing, sales, process parameters and customer information are protected in accordance with the rules applicable to the certification body.
ACCURATE CERTIFICATION SCOPE
The certificate scope should correspond exactly to what was actually assessed: the relevant process, location, products, materials and additional modules.
INDEPENDENT REVIEW
Where required by the scheme, the documentation and audit result undergo a separate technical review before the certification process is completed.
TRANSPARENCY OF STATUS
We present accreditation and recognition status separately for each scheme. We do not use accreditation information for activities outside the current AC 246 scope.
Formal status should be clear
Accreditation of the Polish Centre for Accreditation against PN-EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013-03.
Individual schemes operate under different accreditation and recognition models.
The value of certification depends on an independent outcome and proper protection of information
The process should be clear from the first contact
Poland is our base, but our activity is not limited to the domestic market
Almaland is based in Złotniki near Poznań. Depending on the scheme, we also conduct certification processes for companies outside Poland.
Across different stages of the plastics value chain
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What our work is based on
Frequently asked questions about Almaland
What does Almaland do?
Almaland is a certification body specialising in recycling, plastics traceability and packaging recyclability.
Is Almaland an accredited certification body?
Yes. Almaland holds PCA AC 246 accreditation against PN-EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013-03.
Does Almaland conduct audits outside Poland?
Yes. Geographic scope depends on the specific certification scheme.
Do you need independent certification in the plastics sector?
Tell us about your activity and process. If you are not sure which scheme is appropriate, we will help identify the right certification pathway.