Understand the new EU requirements and learn how Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) certification can support your compliance journey
The new EU Regulation on preventing plastic pellet loss (EU) 2025/2365 introduces binding requirements for companies handling, processing, transporting or storing plastic pellets. Its objective is clear: reduce microplastic pollution by preventing pellet losses across the entire supply chain through risk management, operational controls and documented preventive measures.
In this joint webinar, DQS and OCS Europe will explain the regulatory requirements, the implementation timeline and what organizations need to do to prepare, with a focus on meeting the certification requirement. You will gain practical insights into the relationship between the new legal obligations and the Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) Certification Scheme, which supports companies in establishing effective pellet loss prevention systems.
Whether you are just beginning your compliance journey or already implementing preventive measures, this webinar will help you understand the expectations of the regulation and identify the next steps for your organization.
During this webinar, you will learn:
- What the EU Plastic Pellet Loss Regulation requires and who is affected
- The implementation timeline and key compliance milestones
- The core requirements for pellet loss prevention, including risk management and operational controls
- How the Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) Certification Scheme supports regulatory compliance
- How certification audits are conducted and how organizations can prepare
- Practical recommendations from DQS and OCS experts
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is intended for professionals involved in the handling, transport or management of plastic pellets, including:
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Managers
- Sustainability Managers
- Quality Managers
- Operations and Production Managers
- Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
- Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Anyone responsible for implementing pellet loss prevention measures
Speaker
Günther Eickershoff is a Mechanical Engineer and Senior Lead Auditor with over three decades of experience in management systems, quality, environmental, energy and occupational safety management. Following various leadership roles in the construction materials and chemical industry, he has been working as an independent consultant and auditor since 2006, supporting organizations in implementing and optimizing management systems, business processes and change management initiatives.
Speaker
Pedro Guincho is a Biochemist with proven expertise in the field of polymers, sustainability and communication. He holds a BSc in Biology and an MSc in Biochemistry from the University of Aveiro. Pedro’s professional experience spans over a multitude of topics from working as an R&D Manager, Environmental Specialist and, currently as an Account Executive for the European Plastics Converters (EuPC) where he specializes in Microplastic regulatory affairs and manages key industry programmes such as Operation Clean Sweep Europe and PolyCert Europe.
Speaker
Dr. Thijs Willaert, Global Director Sustainability Services at DQS. In this role, he is responsible for DQS’s entire ESG-related service portfolio. His areas of interest include sustainable procurement, human rights due diligence, and ESG audits. As a member of various standardization and regulatory committees, he helps shape the future of sustainability assurance in a rapidly evolving environment.
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