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Sinclair T54 - NatureFlex™

A label with an OK compost – HOME certified face stock and EcoInks

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Compostable face stock

The label uses a NatureFlex™ face stock, a cellulose derived from wood pulp.
Biobased

The label face stock is considered 96% bio-based
'OK compost HOME' certified

Face stock & EcoInks independently certified 'OK compost HOME' by TÜV AUSTRIA

A label manufactured to meet French legislative requirements under Article 80

Sinclair T54 – NatureFlex™ is manufactured with individually OK compost – HOME certified components. Using a NatureFlex™ face stock combined with Sinclair EcoInks, the label offers a sustainable alternative to conventional fruit labels. The label is suitable for automated and high-speed applications in the packinghouse and is supplied on recyclable backing tape.

Features

NatureFlex™ is a cellulose fiber face stock and is OK compost - HOME certified
NatureFlex™ face stock is considered 96% bio-based
Sinclair EcoInks are OK compost - HOME certified
Label liner/backing tape is recyclable
Complies with France legislation requirements for a home compostable label

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sinclair T54 - Natureflex™ food-safe?

The label meets all EU and FDA food safety requirements for direct contact onto fresh produce.

We pride ourselves on our extremely high standards for food safety and quality. As regulations change, we are seeing an increase in demand for supplier questionnaires and corresponding food safety requests. We are committed to supporting our customer's food safety programs and to do so we provide our customers a Quality Assurance and Food Safety (QAFS) and Declarations of Compliance.
Is Sinclair T54 - NatureFlex™ plastic free?

NatureFlex is made of cellulose fibers from biobased sources (i.e. trees). Therefore it is not the same as traditional, crude-oil derived plastics such as PP, PE, PET, etc. However, it is still a polymer and you could argue the material displays a level of plasticity. It is for this reason that the marketing around 'non plastic' alternatives to traditional packaging materials can be a point of contention and in some cases be interpreted as Greenwashing. The supplier of NatureFlex™ avoids this issue by referring to the product as an 'alternative to conventional plastic packaging'.
What is the Sinclair T54 - NatureFlex™ face stock made from?

The principal raw material is cellulose derived from wood pulp, sourced from responsibly-managed forests. NatureFlex™ films are essentially a form of transparent paper, with technical attributes that closely resemble other cellulosic materials as opposed to conventional plastics. The face stock is considered 96% bio-based.
What legislation does Sinclair T54 - NatureFlex™ meet?

Sinclair T54 - NatureFlex™ complies France legislation for a home compostable label and meets New Zealand regulations for a home compostable label. The label does not meet Flanders legislation (and cannot be used for exports to Belgium) or Australian Standard AS4736-2006.
What is the difference between compostable and biodegradable?

Compostable products by definition are biodegradable. However, compostable products must also break down, or become part of usable, soil-enhancing compost in a safe and timely manner in an appropriate composting facility or home compost pile.

Biodegradable products must return to nature, disintegrating or disappearing completely. A biodegradable product may be broken down by microorganisms, but this does not necessarily imply that the product can be converted into a soil-nurturing compost. This disintegration is not bound by time and does not need to enhance quality. Metallic or toxic residue from materials is often released in the return-to-nature process and is still considered part of biodegradation.
What is the difference between 'OK compost INDUSTRIAL' and 'OK compost HOME'?

Products that are solely OK compost INDUSTRIAL certified are those that compost only in industrial composting facilities (at temperatures between 55 to 60°C), so products that are solely OK compost INDUSTRIAL certified should not go into the garden compost.

Conversely, 'OK compost HOME' refers to products that also compost at lower temperatures, so they can go into the compost heap in a garden at home.
Who is TÜV AUSTRIA?

TÜV AUSTRIA is an independent and recognized certification body for ‘OK compost HOME’. TÜV AUSTRIA created the ‘OK compost HOME’ certification standard to allow companies and organizations to guarantee complete biodegradability against specific requirements, even if in your garden compost heap.

'OK compost HOME' is not based on a standard but is the basis for several standards. The OK compost HOME certification program provides an accepted framework that details all the technical requirements that a product must meet in order to obtain the certification.
What tests do products have to pass in order to achieve ‘OK compost HOME’ certification?
To meet the TÜV AUSTRIA ‘OK compost HOME’ certification requirements a product must pass four tests. The tests are:
- Heavy Metals and Fluorine (2-3 weeks)
- Disintegration (must be within 6 months)
- Biodegradation (must be within 365 days)
- Plant toxicity, cress and barley (2 weeks)
Will a home compostable label look the same as a standard label?

The printing process for our compostable label uses EcoInks in a four-color print process (CMYK). Many of our standard labels are printed with a Pantone® color print process using Pantone® inks (also known as spot color) that have been created to a common global standard.

NOTE: When converting to a home compostable label from a standard label, new label artwork is required and a new printing plate is required when moving from Pantone® spot color process to the EcoInk CMYK color process

We use EcoInks to ensure Sinclair T54 - NatureFlex™ meets the testing requirements for home composting. Our Customer Service and Label Production teams will work to ensure conversion from Pantone® to CMYK color reproduction is as close as possible to the original brand colors. A physical digital proof of label artwork is provided for customer approval prior to plate ordering and printing.
How can I order labels?

If you are an existing customer please order via your local Customer Service Team or Sinclair Agent. If you are a new customer please tell us about your requirements.

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