This European list specifies European Standard grades of recovered paper and board which gives a general
description of the standard grades by defining what they do and do not contain.
It is not the purpose of this European Standard to specify all the qualities of recovered paper and board that exist in
the different markets, but rather to define those qualities most commonly traded in Europe. The description of the
standard grades is brief, and for this reason it is recognised that specific deals between buyer and supplier for
standard grades with special specifications will still be necessary to meet individual requirements and will not be
excluded by any implied regulations associated with the publication of this European Standard.
This list contains a group of recovered paper grades (Group 5 "Special qualities") that, in most cases, can only be
recycled using specific processes, or can cause some particular constraints to recycling. Their inclusion in the list is
justified by the existence of a significant European market. Actual recycling of the qualities can only be done by a
limited number of mills located in a few countries only.
Recovered paper from refuse sorting stations is not suitable for use in the paper industry.
BS EN 643:2002 history
2014BS EN 643:2014 Paper and board. European list of standard grades of paper and board for recycling
2002BS EN 643:2002 Paper and board - European list of standard grades of recovered paper and board