OUR Certifications
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
ISO 9001:2015 is a standard issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that defines the requirements for establishing a quality management system within an organization. Its primary goal is to guide all business processes toward achieving and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Customer loyalty through expectation satisfaction
- Optimization of the production process
- Reduction of waste and management inefficiencies
- Continuous improvement of process and product quality
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management Systems
ISO 14001:2015 is a technical standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) concerning environmental management systems. It sets the requirements for an environmental management system applicable to any organization.
Franplast aims to enhance:
- Identification and evaluation of environmental aspects
- Management of emissions and water quality
- Management of internal waste
- Identification of legal requirements
- Development of competencies
- Operational control
- Emergency management
- Evaluation of legal compliance
- Legal compliance
- Improved environmental performance
- Organizational advantages
- Cost reduction and increased market competitiveness
A certified supplier demonstrates a commitment to minimizing their organization’s environmental footprint, and consequently that of their customers. Through a certification process, the supplier identifies areas for improvement, helping to avoid negative repercussions for the business.
ISO 45001:2018
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- To enhance safety culture by involving employees
- To protect health and safety at work
- To significantly reduce the risk of injuries
- To meet legal and regulatory requirements
- To improve performance and productivity
- Improved management of workplace risks
- Decreased likelihood of accidents, injuries, and work-related illnesses
- Enhanced corporate reputation
- Better company image in the eyes of customers
- Reduction in insurance costs
- Increased technical offer scores in public tenders and bids
- A certified supplier demonstrates the commitment and focus an organization places on the physical and mental health of its employees.
- Through the certification process, the supplier shows the positive impacts on absenteeism due to reduced sick days and workplace incidents.
ISO 50001:2018
Energy Management Systems
ISO 50001:2015 is a technical standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that provides requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an energy management system. This standard focuses on continually enhancing energy performance, including energy efficiency, consumption, and usage.
- To gain insights into internal energy consumption
- To engage employees in using energy more responsibly and efficiently
- To increase energy efficiency
- Systematic optimization of energy performance
- Reduction in energy consumption
- Lower costs associated with production processes
- Decrease in energy taxes
- Enhanced competitiveness in the market
- A certified supplier demonstrates a commitment to improving and increasing energy efficiency.
- The certified supplier enhances energy efficiency by introducing new technologies, with positive impacts on product quality and supply.
UNI/PdR 125:2022
GENDER EQUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
It’s a reference practice and refers to the management system for gender equality in organizations. The main goal is to guide companies towards an equitable and inclusive organizational model that promotes equality between men and women in the workplace.
- To make environments more inclusive, with attention to work-life balance and meritocracy.
- To order the criteria for recruitment, promotion, training, and remuneration.
- The policies provided by the standard help reduce turnover, improve the corporate climate, and engagement.
- To demonstrate commitment to sensitive issues such as the gender gap.
- Showing commitment to gender equality strengthens the company’s image towards customers, partners, and institutions.
- Bonus points in tenders (bids/calls for proposals).
- Increasing numbers of consumers and stakeholders prefer ethical and responsible companies.
- Certainty of KPI monitoring.
- Continuous improvement of HR processes.
FAQ
For the use of TPE materials in applications that come into contact with drinking water, specific certifications are required to ensure their safety and compliance with health regulations. The main certifications required include:
– KTW Standard (Germany): Certifies the compatibility of materials with drinking water, evaluating substance extraction, high temperature resistance, and bacterial growth. The certification is based on specific tests and is valid for five years.
– WRAS (United Kingdom): Requires ingredient verification and a list of permitted substances, diversified by material type and conditions of use.
– NSF/ANSI 61 (United States): American standard that certifies safety for use in drinking water, with annual audits and toxicological testing of materials.
– ACS (France): Health certification based on positive lists of substances and migration tests according to specific standards.
– BRL 2013 and KIWA (Netherlands): Standards and certifications covering material types and operating temperatures, with company quality system controls.
In general, TPE compounds for drinking water must be formulated according to these standards and pass the relevant laboratory tests, with periodic updates and checks to maintain compliance. These certifications ensure that the TPE does not release harmful substances and maintains durability and safety over time, making it suitable for applications in automation, construction, sanitary ware, and other sectors where contact with drinking water is required.
TPE can meet the requirements of UL 94 V-0 certification, which represents one of the highest fire safety standards for plastic materials. The V-0 classification indicates that the material self-extinguishes within 10 seconds of removing the test flame, without flammable dripping. Many self-extinguishing TPE compounds are in fact developed to meet V-0 requirements, making them suitable for critical applications such as automotive, where fire resistance and electrical safety are essential. However, certification depends on the specific TPE formulation and the tests performed on the finished material, so V-0 compliance must be verified on a case-by-case basis. In short, yes, TPE can meet the requirements of V-0 certification, provided that specific self-extinguishing grades specifically formulated for these standards are chosen.
Yes. All our TPE-S grades, including Chemiton Life grades, are REACH and RoHS compliant, guaranteeing the absence of hazardous substances and full compliance with European environmental and health regulations.
Some Chemiton TPE-S grades are formulated and certified for use in applications involving direct skin contact (according to ISO 10993 and USP Class VI standards) or food contact (according to EU Regulation 10/2011 and FDA). It is recommended to verify the compliance of the selected grade on a case-by-case basis.
Yes, for each product we provide updated SDS and TDS, as well as REACH, RoHS and, upon request, other industry-specific declarations.
We have formulations compliant with USP/ISO 10993 regulations as well as grades developed for specific medical applications (subject to technical verification).
Our company is certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and PdR_125
For TPE-S intended for food or medical contact, the most relevant ISO certifications are:
– ISO 9001 (quality and traceability of the production process)
– ISO 14001 (environmental management)
– ISO 10993 (biocompatibility, for medical applications)
These certifications guarantee that the material is produced in a controlled, safe manner and in compliance with industry regulations.
Yes, some TPE-S manufacturers offer materials with carbon footprint or Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) declarations. These declarations provide data on the product’s environmental impact throughout its life cycle, helping companies calculate CO₂ emissions and choose more sustainable materials.
