Taiwan Launches 'Ocean-Friendly Label' for Products Using Recycled Marine Debris

Taiwan is set to launch its "Ocean-Friendly Label" on July 1, a new initiative by the Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) to promote products made with recycled marine debris. This program aims to provide consumers with a clear reference for purchasing environmentally conscious goods and to guide domestic industries toward international standards for plastic reduction and carbon neutrality.

The "Ocean-Friendly Label" requires products to incorporate a minimum of 5% recycled marine waste material. Applicants must provide verification reports from third-party professional organizations. The OCA has established four distinct tiers for the label, copper, silver, gold, and platinum, based on the percentage of recycled marine debris used. Each product will feature a QR code for transparent information disclosure, allowing consumers and procurement entities to easily understand the recycled content.

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The "Ocean-Friendly Label" aims to establish a traceable green supply chain for products that substantially contain recycled marine debris through legalized management and third-party scientific verification, guiding domestic industries to soundly connect with international trends in plastic reduction and net-zero carbon emissions.

OCA Director Lu Hsiu-yun stated that the labeling system is designed to create a traceable green supply chain for products genuinely containing recycled marine materials. The initiative is part of a broader effort to legally manage and scientifically verify the use of such materials, aligning Taiwan with global efforts to combat plastic pollution and achieve net-zero carbon emissions.

Application fees for the "Ocean-Friendly Label" are NT$500 for review and NT$160 for a certificate, with a validity period of three years. The first 20 applicants will receive a waiver on the review fee. Eligible applicants, including government agencies, legally registered corporations, and businesses, can submit applications starting July 1. More information is available on the "Ocean-Friendly Label Information Platform."

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The "Ocean-Friendly Label" will be awarded different levels based on the proportion of marine debris material added, with four levels from low to high: copper, silver, gold, and platinum. A QR Code will also be displayed on the product for information disclosure, allowing consumers and procurement entities to understand the situation of marine debris materials used in the product at a glance.