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Figure 2: FlexFill
Labelling of lubricants Most of the lubricants’ products available in the EU are labelled in the following way[6]: • EU labelling. • National rules labelling. • Mandatory labelling. • Voluntary labelling. • Environmental, energy, food and cosmetic labelling.
Table 1: Main certification organisations for bioplastics
Innovation lube oil packaging concept Innovation-packaging concept Lube Cube[4] was launched by Fuchs in 2012. This innovative packaging is constructed from a strong, durable, splash-proof cardboard outer containing a product filled plastic inner[4]. This product is 100% recyclable. The environmental and costs benefits of Fuchs Lube Cube are shown in Fig.1.[4].
As a general rule, the official language must be used on the labels [6] but multi-language labelling is also allowed through the EU.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008[7] or CLP regulation represents mandatory labelling in EU. Any package containing substances or mixtures classified as hazardous must be clearly labelled with the information listed in Article 17 of the CLP Regulation[7].
The CLP regulation also provides conditions for the application, format, readability and location of labels. Packaging that contains hazardous substances and mixtures must [7]: • Prevent any loss of the contents. • Be made of resistant materials if they come in contact with contents.
• Be strong, solid and have sealable fastening.
CLP regulation also covers additional packaging requirements that may apply such as child-resistant fastenings and tactile warnings[7].
Figure 1: Environmental and cost benefits of Fuchs Lube Cube [4]
At the beginning of 2021, Valvoline launched innovative packaging called FlexFill (Fig. 1)[5]. This packaging was produced to make changing synthetic gear oil easier while also providing a more flexible, less wasteful automotive do it yourself experience[5].
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The EU Ecolabel[6] system represents voluntary labelling that promotes and identifies “green products“. Based on EC No. 66/2010[8] of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25th November 2009 the EU Ecolabel can be used on products and services as well as their associated promotional material, exclusively during the validity period of the EU Ecolabel awarded licence.
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