End of Waste

Content certification scheme

Two Commission Regulations of the EU are relevant to establish end-of-waste status for metal scrap under Directive 2008/98/EC:

• Commission Regulation - 333/2011 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu) regarding iron, steel and aluminium scrap:
• Commission Regulation - 715/2013 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu) regarding copper scrap.
• Directive - 2008/98 - EN - Waste framework directive - EUR-Lex (europa.eu)

Kiwa certifies metal recycling companies based on the end-of-waste certification scheme, which fully covers the requirements from these regulations. The end-of-waste certificate reliably demonstrates to customers and other stakeholders that a metal recycling company complies with European Commission Regulations 333/2011 and 715/2013.

Kiwa certifies companies based on the End of Waste certification scheme for metal recycling. The scheme has been assessed against the criteria set out in Regulation 333/2011 and/or Regulation 715/2013, which determine when certain types of metal scrap are no longer considered waste in accordance with Directive 2008/98/EG. The certificate demonstrates that a producer (metal recycler) has implemented a quality management system that verifies compliance with the criteria in Article 3 for iron, steel, and copper scrap and/or Article 4 for aluminium scrap.

For whom?

This certification scheme is for organizations trading in scrap metal.

When is it necessary?

If you want to supply high-quality iron, steel, aluminum or copper scrap with end-of-waste status. Such secondary material resulting from a recovery operation is in compliance with existing legislation, standards and industry requirements, and simultaneously prevents adverse environmental or human health impact.

Process steps

• Request a quote from Kiwa; Use the application form for this.
• Initial certification; Kiwa will determine whether you meet the requirements for end-of-waste. After a positive assessment you will receive the end-of-waste certificate.
• After the end-of-waste certificate has been issued, the certification body will assess whether the certificate holder meets the end-of-waste requirements periodically through annual surveillance audits.