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How are you verifying recycled content claims in packaging?
Rohan K.175 viewsSep 8, 2026
PackagingSustainabilityPCR
Suppliers claim 30–40% PCR but documentation is thin. What audits or lab checks are practical for FMCG buyers in India?
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Rajat Mehta
Sep 10, 2026·Sep 10, 2026, 2:13 PM·13 upvotes
Supplier self-declarations are not enough for brand claims. Budget for periodic verification.
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P.S. Hegde
Sep 9, 2026·Sep 9, 2026, 1:20 PM·10 upvotes
Ask for third-party chain-of-custody certificates and spot lab tests on incoming lots.
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Anu R.
Sep 11, 2026·Sep 11, 2026, 3:06 PM·4 upvotes
Start with one SKU pilot. Full portfolio PCR verification in year one is unrealistic.