ICS 55.020
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National Standard of the People’s Republic of China
GB 18455-2001
Packaging Recycling Marks
[Unofficial English Reference Translation]
AeA China RoHS Steering Committee
Prepared for R. Ferris and H. Zhang
Announced 9/18/2001 Implemented 1/1/2002
Published by the State Bureau for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine
People’s Republic of China
People’s Republic of China
National Standard
Packaging Recycling Marks
GB 18455-2001
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GB 18455-2001
Foreword
This standard has been formulated in accordance with the needs and requirements for the recycling,
reuse, and regeneration of packaging for utilization. Mark graphics are consistent with marks in common
use internationally. To the extent possible, this enables China’s packaging mark requirements to be
equivalent with international requirements for the purpose of adapting as quickly as possible to the
requirements of international trade and technological and economic exchanges.
The various requirements stipulated in this standard involve requirements for packaging mark
graphics, sizes, and methods of use. These requirements are used to ensure the uniformity of packaging
marks.
Appendix A and Appendix B to this standard are both instructive appendices.
This standard was proposed by the China National Packaging Corporation.
This standard is under the jurisdiction of the National Packaging Standardization and Technology
Commission.
Units that drafted this standard: China National Export Commodities Packaging Research Institute,
Guangdong Exit-Entry Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, and the Ministry of Chemical Industry
Standardization Research Institute.
Primary authors of this standard: Li Jianhua, Yu Qunli, Wang Xianyun, Zhong Bangqi, Huang
Xue and Wang Xiaobing.
This is the first publication of this standard.
The China National Export Commodities Packaging Research Institute has been entrusted to be
responsible for interpreting this standard.
National Standard of the People’s Republic of China
GB 18455-2001
Packaging Recycling Marks
[English]
1. Scope
This standard stipulates the types, names, sizes and colors of marks for recyclable, reusable packaging
and packaging that is renewable for utilization.
This standard applies to all types of recyclable, reusable packaging materials and packaging materials
that can be regenerated for utilization (excluding hazardous materials).
2. Cited standards
By citation herein, the provisions contained in the standards listed below constitute provisions of this
standard. At the time of publication hereof, all of the versions shown were valid. All standards are likely to
be amended. All parties using this standard should investigate the possibility of using the latest versions of
the standards listed below.
GB/T 16716-1996 General Rules for the Handling and Utilization of Packaging Refuse
3. Definitions
The definitions listed below are used in this standard.
All definitions listed in GB/T 16716 apply to this standard.
Green point mark [English]
Environmental protection mark for green packaging for which the packaging producer has paid
packaging processing fee.
4. Mark graphics, names and material quality codes
4.1 See Table 1 for the four types of mark graphics and their names.
Table 1 Recycling Marks
Mark Number Mark Name Mark Graphic Scope of Application of
Mark
1
Reusable
2
Recyclable/renewable
3
Contains renewable
materials
Applies to all types of
packaging
Approved by the State Bureau of Quality Supervision, Implemented 1/1/2002
Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic
of China on 9/18/2001
GB 18455-2001
Table 1 (Continued)
Mark Number Mark Name Mark Graphic Scope of Application of
Mark
4
Green point mark
Applies to all types of
packaging
4.2 See Table 2 for the codes for packaging of various types of materials in their corresponding mark
graphics.
Table 2 Packaging Material Codes
Type Name Codes
I
Plastic
High density polyethylene HDPE
Low density polyethylene LDPE
Polyvinyl chloride PVC
Polyester PET
Polypropylene PP
Polystyrene PS
II
Paper
Paper WPP
Paperboard PB
Corrugated cardboard CB
Corrugated fiberboard FB
Non-corrugated fiberboard NCFB
III Metal Steel FE
Aluminum ALU
IV
Composite Materials
Plastic/aluminum 11
Plastic/tin 12
Plastic/mixed metals 13
Plastic/glass 14
Glass/aluminum 21
Glass/tin 22
Glass/mixed metals 23
Paper or fiberboard/plastic 31
Paper or fiberboard/aluminum 32
Paper or fiberboard/tin 33
Paper or fiberboard/mixed metals 34
Paper or fiberboard/plastic/metal 41
V
Glass
Colorless GL1
Brown GL2
Green GL3
VI Wood Natural wood NW
GB 18455-2001
5. Mark Sizes and Colors
5.1 Mark Sizes
5.1.1 There are generally four different mark sizes; see Table 3.
Table 3 Mark Sizes
mm
Number Length Width
1 20 20
2 40 40
3 60 60
4 80 80
Note: If especially large or especially small packaged items are encountered, mark sizes may be appropriately enlarged or
reduced in accordance with the requirements in Table 3.
5.1.2 Selection and use of mark sizes must be in proportion to the size of the packaging piece.
5.2 Mark Colors
5.2.1 Mark colors should be printed monochromatically; generally, green printing is used. If the color
used for the packaging piece makes the green graphic mark appear unclear, other suitable contrasting colors
may be used also.
5.2.2 See Table 4 for reference color sample.
Table 4 Reference Color Sample
Green
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Note: The shade of green is bright green, GSB G51001-94 G 03.
6. Positioning and Number of Marks
6.1 Positioning of Marks
Marks should be positioned in places easily visible to consumers; they must not conceal the packaged
products.
6.2 Number of Marks
Each packaging piece is generally to be labeled with only one mark.
7. Method of Using Marks
7.1 Recycling marks should be selected and used correctly in accordance with the packaging material.
7.2 Labeling of marks may be accomplished by printing, affixing of adhesive labels or spray application.
7.3 Marks should be clear, and it must be ensured that they do not come off within the recyclable life.
7.4 See Appendix A for the method for packaging recycling marks to be used for plastic packaging
materials and containers.
7.5 See Appendix B for non-recyclable/reusable packaging.
GB 18455-2001
Appendix A
(Instructive Appendix)
Packaging Recycling Marks Used for Plastic Packaging Materials and Containers Example
A1. The “Recyclable/Renewable” mark should be used for plastic packaging materials and containers.
A2. On plastic containers and packaging pieces with volumes in excess of 100ml, the recycling symbol for
the type of plastic must be indicated in an accessible and external manner, printed or carved on said plastic
packaging material.
04—Plastic Number
LDPE—Type of Plastic
A3. Mark size: Must be in proportion to the size of the packaging. For example, on a sales package with a
size of 500mm x 500mm x 500mm, the printed diameter should be no less than 20mm, produced on two
opposite visible surfaces of the packaging.
A4. Mark color: Printed marks on packaging are to be monochromatic. For packaging printed in various
colors, the positive-negative principle is to be applied based on the color printed as the base color. For
example, on white or clear objects, black may be used.
A5. Mark positioning: The position of the mark on packaging must be clearly visible to consumers, and
must not conceal the packaged products.
A6. Plastic mark codes
PET-01, HDPE-02, PVC-03, LDPE-04, PP-05, PS-06.
Appendix B
(Instructive Appendix)
Non-recyclable/Reusable Packaging
B1. The internal packaging of hazardous goods must not be recycled or reused.
Hazardous goods include: Explosives, flammable liquids, corrosives, oxidants and organic peroxides,
radioactive articles, poisons, infectious articles, self-igniting articles and articles which are flammable upon
contact with moisture.
B2. Single-use packaging for medical supplies must not be reused, and may only be used to regenerate
materials.
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