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Plastic care items
Health care and care supplies
PVC in plastic products
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PVC in plastic products
Selected care products shall not contain PVC plastics in excess of 0.1 weight percent in any individual component of the product. OR PVC in plastic products: Selected care products shall not contain PVC plastics.Verification
The tenderer declares they meet the requirement (yes/no). In addition, a product description or some other document indicating the quality of the plastics used in the product, packaging and labels.Why and how to use the criteria?
PVC plastic has adverse effects on both human and environmental health. PVC plastic contains chlorine, and the chemicals used in its production can release dioxins into the air, which are highly toxic to the environment and humans. Dioxins are persistent and can accumulate in the living environment and food chain.Criterion information
Created
28.1.2024
ID
520
Sustainability information
Circular economy and waste reduction
Reduction of harmful substances
Publisher
KEINO
Language versions
FI, EN
Version
1