# OBP Brand Standard (Ocean Bound Plastic) - Certification body: ETKO Ecological Agriculture Control Organization - Category: Plastic Certification - Canonical page: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/plastic/obp-marka-standardi-ocean-bound-plastic - Markdown: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/plastic/obp-marka-standardi-ocean-bound-plastic.md ## Summary The OBP Brand Standard is an international certification that verifies ocean-bound plastic claims on consumer products and packaging, ensuring transparency… ## Does ETKO provide OBP Brand Standard (Ocean Bound Plastic) certification? Yes. ETKO (Ecological Agriculture Control Organization) offers OBP Brand Standard (Ocean Bound Plastic) certification as part of its Plastic Certification program. This page describes the standard, how to apply, and related documents. ## What is OBP Brand Standard (Ocean Bound Plastic)? The OBP Brand Standard is an international certification that verifies ocean-bound plastic claims on consumer products and packaging, ensuring transparency… ## Details # **What is the OBP Brand Standard?** Representing the final, consumer-facing link in the Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) Certification Program managed by Zero Plastic Oceans (ZPO), the OBP Brand Standard is designed for retail brands that put finished products or packaging on the market. The primary objective of this standard is to independently verify that a brand's environmental claims—such as "our product is made with ocean-bound plastic" or "we are a plastic-neutral brand"—are truthful, transparent, and provable. By building consumer trust, this standard grants brands the right to use official OBP logos on their packaging, distinguishing them from competitors. ## **Key Technical Criteria of the OBP Brand Standard** Rather than focusing on manufacturing processes, the Brand Standard concentrates on the accuracy of supply chain data, logo usage rules, and the transparency of marketing claims. The technical framework can be summarized as follows: - **Supply Chain Verification and Transaction Certificates (TCs):** To make an OBP claim, the brand must purchase the raw materials or finished goods strictly from approved suppliers holding an **OBP Recycling Organization** certificate. - Every batch of OBP-containing products sourced must be legally documented with Transaction Certificates (TCs) issued directly to the brand. - **Content Claims and Logo Usage Rules:** Strict rules are enforced to prevent consumer misleading in marketing communications. If the OBP logo is used on product packaging, the exact percentage of OBP used in the packaging or the product must be declared transparently in the format dictated by the standard. - **Plastic Neutrality and Credit System:** The OBP Brand Standard also provides a pathway for brands that cannot physically use OBP materials in their products (e.g., due to strict food-contact regulations). - Brands can finance the removal of plastic from nature by purchasing "Plastic Credits" from OBP-certified collectors, effectively offsetting their plastic footprint to claim **"OBP Neutral"** status. To prevent double counting, all transactions are strictly audited through the OBP Credit Registry. ## **Why Choose OBP Brand Certification with ETKO?** Today's consumers are highly eco-conscious and skeptical; empty sustainability claims (greenwashing) can swiftly damage a brand's reputation. Obtaining the OBP Brand Certificate through ETKO’s internationally accredited auditing expertise means broadcasting to the world that your marketing claims are backed by mathematical and physical proof. The OBP logo, applied to your packaging with ETKO's assurance, solidifies your brand's commitment to protecting the oceans and earns the loyalty of environmentally mindful consumers. ## How do I apply for OBP Brand Standard (Ocean Bound Plastic) certification with ETKO? Apply through the ETKO Ecoport portal: https://ecoport.etko.com.tr/apply ## Application Process At ETKO, we manage your application process transparently, quickly, and clearly. Our process consists of the following steps: 1. **Application and Information Exchange** — We gather preliminary information about your company's structure and production processes. 2. **Proposal and Contract** — We present a detailed proposal for the inspection process and sign a contract upon your approval. 3. **Pre-Audit Preparation** — This is the process of preparing the necessary documentation (chemical inventory, social compliance documents, etc.). 4. **On-Site Audit** — Expert ETKO auditors visit your facility and examine your compliance with the criteria on-site. 5. **Reporting and Certification** — After non-conformities are resolved (if any), the audit report is approved and your certificate is issued. ## Accreditations - GOTS: International Organic Accreditation Service - accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - National Organic Program (NOP): United States Department of Agriculture — NOP accredited certifying agent. - TR Organik & GLOBALGAP & İTU: Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) — Turkey's national accreditation body for conformity assessment. - COSMOS: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - Textile Exchange Standards: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - ISO/IEC 17065:2012: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. ## Countries of operation Bangladesh, Pakistan, Ukraine, Korea, China, Denmark, Germany, Syria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Romania, Sweden, Bulgaria, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar ## Where can I find OBP Brand Standard (Ocean Bound Plastic) regulations and forms? ETKO's document center lists regulations, application forms, and current guidelines for this standard: https://ecoport.etko.com.tr/apply ## Related pages - HTML: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/plastic/obp-marka-standardi-ocean-bound-plastic - About ETKO: https://www.etko.com.tr/about - Contact: https://www.etko.com.tr/contact - Document center: https://www.etko.com.tr/documents?category=plastic&standard=obp-marka-standardi-ocean-bound-plastic