KRAIBURG TPE Recycled Materials Received UL Validation
Manufacturers of consumer goods can now verify higher recycled content levels for select thermoplastic elastomer parts.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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UL Solutions has awarded Environmental Claim Validation to KRAIBURG TPE for its second-generation universal TPE materials. These materials are certified to contain between 70 and 80 percent post-consumer recycled content.
Why it matters
Manufacturers face increasing pressure from retailers and consumers to provide transparent, verifiable sustainability data for finished goods. This validation helps operators meet these transparency requirements for products like razor handles and pet supplies.
The materials contain 70 to 80 percent post-consumer recycled content, verified through a formal UL Solutions audit. The assessment reviewed internal calculation methods and material traceability for the supplier's second-generation TPE line.
The players
UL Solutions
A global safety science company that provides testing, inspection, and certification services for manufacturers.
KRAIBURG TPE
A global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer products designed for various consumer and industrial applications.
The details
The validation was conducted under UL 2809-2, Edition 3, ensuring compliance with the definitions established in ISO 14021:2016. UL Solutions verified the manufacturer's internal traceability and calculation methods to ensure the reported recycling percentages are accurate. These materials are intended for use in consumer goods, including protective caps, anti-slip elements, and pet-related products like feeding mats.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: UL Solutions published the Environmental Claim Validation.
Market Landscape
This validation follows the framework set by the ISO 14021:2016 standard for environmental labels and declarations. It marks a push toward standardized, third-party verification of circularity claims within the global consumer goods supply chain.
Product designers and procurement managers should update their material specifications to reflect these certified recycled content thresholds. This documentation can be used to bolster sustainability reporting for consumer-facing goods.
The takeaway
Third-party validation provides a necessary audit trail for manufacturers claiming circularity in their supply chains. Operators should use these industry-standard certifications as a baseline to satisfy the transparency requirements of retailers and end-consumers.
Further reading
For more on sustainability standards in production, visit Consumer Goods.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AZoM.
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