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Certification bodies

All RecyClass Certificates must be issued by one of the recognised, third-party Certification Bodies.

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in becoming certified ?

You can choose freely among the available Certification Bodies and get in touch with them for more information on audit process and costs.

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a recognised auditor ?

To become recognised, an auditor must successfully complete a Training Course.

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Certification bodies

Certification Bodies for this Audit Scheme are currently under recognition.

Recognised
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    Geographical scope:
    Worldwide
    Auditors based in
    Portugal
    Recognised auditors:
    2
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    Geographical scope:
    Africa
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    Asia
    /
    Europe
    Auditors based in
    Poland
    Recognised auditors:
    2
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    Geographical scope:
    Africa
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    Asia
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    Europe
    /
    The Middle East
    /
    Turkey
    Auditors based in
    Lithuania
    Recognised auditors:
    2
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    Geographical scope:
    Worldwide
    Auditors based in
    Spain
    Recognised auditors:
    2
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    Geographical scope:
    Worldwide
    Auditors based in
    Netherlands
    Turkey
    Recognised auditors:
    7
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    Geographical scope:
    Worldwide
    Auditors based in
    Germany
    Recognised auditors:
    3
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    Geographical scope:
    Asia
    /
    Europe
    Auditors based in
    Germany
    Recognised auditors:
    3
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    Geographical scope:
    France
    Auditors based in
    France
    Recognised auditors:
    3

Training courses for auditors

The RecyClass Auditor Training Courses are designed to equip candidates with the tools necessary to perform audits in accordance with RecyClass standards. Please note that knowledge of sorting and recycling processes, and of packaging in general, is a prerequisite and is not taught in this course.

Join us for the Recyclability Certification Training Course on Friday, 20 March 2026!

Register here by Friday, 6 February.

 

Mark your calendars for the next session: 9 October 2026.

Duration: 5 weeks (3 weeks for learning + 2 weeks to complete the exam) 

Dates: New dates will be available soon

Format: Online – self-paced with live support

Cost: The price to participate in this Auditor Training Course is set at 1,200 € per participant. 

Week 1 – 3: Learning Phase

  • Access to Audit Documentation to familiarise yourself with the Audit Scheme and Procedures.
  • Access to a series of instructional videos covering how to implement audit requirements in the evaluation process.
  • Completion of a pre-exam to test knowledge and readiness for the final exam.
  • Live Q&A Session with RecyClass experts to clarify concepts, discuss frequently asked questions, and work through practical exercises.

 

Week 4 – 5: Examination Phase

  • Participants have two weeks to complete the final exam to demonstrate their understanding and ability to apply auditing principles in practice. 

Requirements for Certification Bodies

Companies and auditors must comply with conditions described in the Requirements for Certification Bodies and Auditors in order to become recognised. This includes the requirement that an auditor must be employed by or under contract with a recognised Certification Body.

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