# OBP Plastic Producers and Users Standard (Ocean Bound Plastic) - Certification body: ETKO Ecological Agriculture Control Organization - Category: Plastic Certification - Canonical page: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/plastic/obp-plastik-ureticileri-ve-kullanicilari-standardi-ocean-bound-plastic - Markdown: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/plastic/obp-plastik-ureticileri-ve-kullanicilari-standardi-ocean-bound-plastic.md ## Summary The OBP Plastic Producers and Users Standard is a transparent certification that audits the chain of custody for facilities using recycled ocean-bound… ## Does ETKO provide OBP Plastic Producers and Users Standard (Ocean Bound Plastic) certification? Yes. ETKO (Ecological Agriculture Control Organization) offers OBP Plastic Producers and Users 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 Plastic Producers and Users Standard (Ocean Bound Plastic)? The OBP Plastic Producers and Users Standard is a transparent certification that audits the chain of custody for facilities using recycled ocean-bound… ## Details # **What is the OBP Plastic Producers and Users Standard?** Forming the industrial manufacturing leg of the Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) Certification Program developed by Zero Plastic Oceans (ZPO), this standard is designed for manufacturers who purchase recycled OBP raw materials (such as pellets, flakes, yarn, or fiber) and transform them into semi-finished or finished goods—like packaging, textiles, automotive parts, or consumer products. Acting as the critical bridge between recycling facilities and retail brands, this module ensures that "ocean plastic" claims are not lost on the assembly line and guarantees that conventional plastics are not fraudulently mixed into the process to achieve unearned sustainability credentials (greenwashing). ## **Key Technical Criteria of the OBP Producers and Users Standard** Rather than focusing on the broader environmental or social compliance of the facility, this standard is hyper-focused on the mathematical and physical flow of materials within the plant. The technical framework can be summarized as follows: - **Traceability and Chain of Custody:** Strict procedures are enforced to prevent the unauthorized mixing of incoming OBP raw materials with conventional plastics throughout product formulations (recipes) and the manufacturing line. - Depending on the facility's production capabilities, it must implement either a **Segregation** model (keeping materials physically separated at all times) or a **Mass Balance** model (strictly accounting for the ratio of OBP volume entering versus leaving the facility). - **Transaction Certificates (TCs):** Manufacturers must source OBP raw materials exclusively from certified suppliers accompanied by TCs. When selling their semi-finished/finished goods to brands or other buyers, they must issue outgoing TCs detailing the exact OBP content percentage. This transparent paper trail is the backbone of the OBP supply chain. - **Production Records and Conversion Rates:** Material losses (waste) that occur during melting, molding, or spinning, along with exact material conversion rates, must be meticulously recorded. This allows auditors to mathematically verify exactly "how much OBP-containing product was generated from 1 ton of OBP raw material input." ## **Why Choose OBP Producers and Users Certification with ETKO?** Global brands require all manufacturers within their supply chain to be certified before they can legally claim the use of ocean plastic on their packaging or products. The certification process, conducted by ETKO’s internationally competent expert auditors, proves the transparency and chain-of-custody accuracy of your production processes to the entire world. Obtaining this certificate with ETKO's assurance elevates your facility, integrating you into the approved, reliable, and sustainable "premium" supplier networks of prestigious global brands. ## How do I apply for OBP Plastic Producers and Users 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 Plastic Producers and Users 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-plastik-ureticileri-ve-kullanicilari-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-plastik-ureticileri-ve-kullanicilari-standardi-ocean-bound-plastic