Certification bodies
RecyClass Certificates are issued by recognised, third party Certification Bodies. To start the certification process, please contact one of the Certification Bodies listed below.
1) Accredited Certification Bodies
Certification Bodies listed below have undergone the accreditation process in line with ISO 17065. These entities are qualified to carry out audits for Spanish Plastic Tax deduction.
- ACE-ESG-PLASContact
Geographical scope: Worldwide
Auditors based in Brazil, EU 27+3, Portugal
Auditors certified : 3
- Almaland Sp. z o.o.Contact
Geographical scope: Europe, Asia, Africa
Auditors based in Germany, Poland
Auditors certified : 5
- Control Union SpainContact
Geographical Scope: Worldwide
Auditors based in China, Europe, Germany, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam
Auditors certified : 24
- DQSContact
Geographical scope: EU27+3, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Turkey
Auditors based in Greece, Italy, Serbia
Auditors certified : 3
- Ecogrant MBContact
Geographical scope: Worldwide
Auditors based in China, Germany, Lithuania
Auditors certified : 6
- Kiwa Nederland B.V.Contact
Geographical scope: Worldwide
Auditors based in China, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Turkey
Auditors certified : 11
- Silk Road Certification Sp. z o. o.Contact
Geographical scope: Worldwide
Auditors based in China, Poland
Auditors certified : 5
2) Recognised Auditors
Although not directly accredited, recognised auditors collaborate with Accredited Certification Bodies to issue certificates. Through such collaboration, they can issue certificates which are valid for the Spanish Plastic Tax.
- BOES Engineering Services GmbHContact
Geographical scope: EU27+3, Switzerland, UK
Auditors based in Germany
Auditors certified : 1
- Bureau Veritas PortugalContact
Geographical scope: Worldwide
Auditors based in Asia, China, Europe, Italy, Portugal
Auditors certified : 11
- CB Recycling experts GmbHContact
Geographical scope: Worldwide
Auditors based in Germany
Auditors certified : 1
- Cirrus Environmental and Planning Consultancy LimitedContact
Geographical Scope: UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man
Auditors based in UK
Auditors certified : 2
- Ecosustentável Unipessoal LDAContact
Geographical scope: Spain and Portugal
Auditors based in Portugal
Auditors certified : 1
- PÜG - Prüf- und Überwachungsgesellschaft mbHContact
Geographical scope: Worldwide
Auditors based in Germany
Auditors certified : 1
- RE-WAVE RECYCLING LIMITEDContact
Geographical scope: Germany & UK
Auditors based in United Kingdom
Auditors certified : 1
- Sachverständigenbüro Mechthild AhausContact
Geographical scope: EU27+3
Auditors based in Germany
Auditors certified : 1
- Tília Consulting Kft.Contact
Geographical scope: Europe
Auditors based in Hungary
Auditors certified : 1
3) Certification Bodies under the Accreditation Process
Although not accredited, recognised certification bodies are now under the accreditation procedure for ISO 17065. These new certification bodies will be able to deliver accredited Certificates soon. Please contact them to understand their availability to issue certificates for the Spanish Plastic Tax (also through possible collaboration with other recognised Certification Bodies).
- QHSE cert GmbHContact
Geographical scope: European Union
Auditors based in Germany
Auditors certified : 1
- REVISA CycleProof GmbHContact
Geographical scope: European Union + Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, UK, Turkey, USA, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
Auditors based in Germany
Auditors certified : 3
- Sachverständigenbüro Widmayer GmbHContact
Geographical scope: Europe, Asia
Auditors based in Germany
Auditors certified : 2
- SGS Polska Sp. z o.oContact
Geographical scope: Worldwide
Auditors based in Poland
Auditors certified : 2
requirements for certification bodies
Certification Bodies must comply with conditions described in the Certification Bodies and Auditors Requirements document. To be recognised by RecyClass, auditors must complete an Auditor Training Course. Upcoming courses can be found below.
RECYCLED PLASTICS TRACEABILITY AUDITOR TRAINING COURSE
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 about the recycling processes and use of recycled plastics are a pre-requisite and they are not taught in this course.
Duration: 5 weeks (3 weeks for learning + 2 weeks to complete the exam)
Dates: August 28 to October 2, 2025. Live Q& A session will take place on September 18, 2025.
Format: Online – self-paced with live support
Cost: The price to participate in this Auditor Training Course is set at 1,000 € per participant.
Application: Submit your application here by July 7, 2025. Terms and conditions of participation for this Auditor Training Course apply.
Week 1 – 3: Learning Phase
- Access to Audit Documentation to familiarize 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.