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How are you verifying recycled content claims in packaging?

Rohan Kapoor151 views24 days ago
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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Rahul Mehta

22 days ago·Jul 12, 2026, 2:13 PM·13 upvotes

Supplier self-declarations are not enough for brand claims. Budget for periodic verification.

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Priya Sharma

23 days ago·Jul 11, 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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Ananya Reddy

21 days ago·Jul 13, 2026, 3:06 PM·4 upvotes

Start with one SKU pilot. Full portfolio PCR verification in year one is unrealistic.