Recycled Content Certification

The global automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation toward circularity and climate-neutral production. To align with this shift, OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers are increasingly requiring verified, transparent claims regarding recycled content in the materials and components they source.

At TÜV Rheinland, we empower your organization to demonstrate authentic, compliant, and verified sustainability by offering Recycled Content Certification. Our third-party verification program ensures that your products’ Post-Consumer (PCR) and Post-Industrial Recycled (PIR) content claims meet stringent international standards enhancing brand credibility and securing your position in the sustainable automotive supply chain.

As an independent and internationally renowned certification body under the DIN CERTCO framework (part of TÜV Rheinland Group, Germany), we offer a reliable, systematic approach to validating recycled material content in automotive parts and packaging.

What we provide:

• Comprehensive document review
• Onsite audits conducted by experienced local auditors
• Award of a Certificate and DIN CERTCO Mark (valid for 5 years)
• Listing on our global database to enhance your product visibility and brand presence

Our certification supports suppliers and OEMs in navigating complex compliance and reputation management challenges while unlocking new market opportunities.

• Meet OEM and Tier-1 Supplier Requirements: OEMs now require validated environmental data to comply with sustainability targets. Certification helps you meet sourcing requirements and qualify for preferred supplier status.
• Avoid Greenwashing & Legal Risks: The EU Green Claims Directive and other international laws require proof behind sustainability claims. Avoid reputational damage and fines by ensuring all recycled content claims are accurate, traceable, and compliant.
• Ensure Compliance with Current and Future Regulations
  Our certification helps you stay aligned with:
  • EU Green Claims Directive
  • Packaging Waste Regulation
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) norms
  • Local and international automotive circular economy initiatives
• Enhance Brand Credibility & Market Trust: Third-party certification from TÜV Rheinland enhances your sustainability credentials, builds investor confidence, and differentiates you from competitors.
• Product Visibility on a Global Platform: Certified products are published on the TÜV Rheinland certification platform - connecting you with OEMs, regulators, and sustainability-driven stakeholders.

Our certification applies to a wide range of automotive components and packaging materials that integrate recycled content. Examples include:

• Plastic trims, dashboards, panels, bumpers
• Interior textiles, rubber, and glass parts
• Metal components using recycled alloys
• Automotive parts packaging with recycled content

Certification Process

We offer a transparent, step-by-step approach designed to reduce complexity and deliver results efficiently.

Our 5-Step Certification Process

1. Pre-Assessment: Submit production site details, recycled content type (PIR/PCR), percentages, and product specifications.
2. Quotation: Receive a customized proposal tailored to your product and certification scope.
3. Application: Confirm by submitting a signed application form.
4. Audit Scheduling: Our experienced, India-based auditors conduct the necessary site verification.
5. Certification & Marking: Upon successful evaluation, receive your 5-year certification and rights to use the DIN CERTCO mark.

Applicable Standards

Our certification is based on internationally recognized standards to ensure consistency and acceptance across global markets.

• DIN EN ISO 14021: Environmental labels and declarations – Guidelines for self-declared environmental claims (Type II labeling).
• DIN EN 15343: Plastics – Recycled plastics traceability, conformity assessment, and percentage determination.

These standards form the foundation of a robust and transparent certification framework.

• OEM Compliance: Meet expectations for verified sustainability claims
• Legal Risk Mitigation: Protect against greenwashing accusations
• Regulatory Alignment: Stay ahead of EU and global regulations
• Brand Differentiation: Enhance trust and reputation with third-party validation
• Market Recognition: Gain visibility on TÜV Rheinland’s international platform

• DIN CERTCO Backing: Certification issued under DIN CERTCO Germany, part of TÜV Rheinland Group—a global benchmark in quality and sustainability certification.
• Local Expertise, Global Reach: Audits performed by trained experts based in India with deep knowledge of automotive supply chains, material science, and compliance.
• Efficient, Transparent Process: We guide you from initial consultation to certification issuance, providing full visibility and technical support throughout your journey.
• Trusted by the Industry: Recognized by OEMs, government bodies, and sustainability platforms as a reliable verifier of material claims.

Partner With Us to Shape the Future of Sustainable Mobility.

TÜV Rheinland stands ready to support your organization in creating an automotive value chain that is sustainable, transparent, and future-ready.