Accreditations
and logos
Here you will find the most relevant logos available.
Elemental Chlorine Free
Paper that is made without the use of elemental chlorine. ECF pulp is produced with a bleaching alternative that serves to reduce harmful by-products.
FSC®
The Forest Stewardship Council is an international not-for-profit organisation that promote responsible stewardship, (or the responsible planning and management of resources) of the world’s forests, ensuring that the wood products coming from them are well-managed and legally harvested.
Note: Only companies and forest owners that have achieved FSC certification AND have obtained a Logo Usage Licence, are allowed to use the FSC logo and label directly on a product or for product marketing. Only printers who are FSC certified can provide this logo. Contact your FSC certified printer for use of this logo.
ISO 14001 EMS – Environmental Management Systems
Paper is manufactured by a mill that is accredited with ISO 14001, the international standard for organising and achieving continual improvement in environmental management systems. This standard reviews the total manufacturing process and seeks continuous improvement in aspects such as energy efficiency, waste reduction and pollution control.
Process Chlorine Free
Made from post consumer recycled fibre and processed without the use of any additional chlorine or chlorine compounds.
PEFC® Certified
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organisation certification system dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management. PEFC ensures that at least 70% of wood fibre is from PEFC-certified forests and meets or exceeds PEFC’s Sustainability Benchmark requirements.
Note: Only companies and forest owners that have achieved PEFC certification AND have obtained a Logo Usage Licence, are allowed to use the PEFC logo and label directly on a product or for product marketing.
Recycled
Paper made up of recycled fibres which have been extracted from existing paper products, to be used in the manufacture of further paper products. Recycled paper can be 100% recycled or consist of a mixture of pre and post consumer waste along with some virgin fibre to add strength.
Responsible Forestry Practices
Fibre used in the production of paper that shows this symbol is sourced from pulp suppliers who practice responsible forestry techniques and/or use paper from managed plantation forests.
Totally Chlorine Free
No chlorine or chlorine derivatives are used in the bleaching process. TCF cannot apply to recycled papers, because the source fibre cannot be determined.
Australian Made
Stocks that display this symbol are manufactured in Australia.
Acid Free
No free acids are present due to care taken in the manufacturing of the pulp to eliminate any active acid. Only uses alkaline additives. Acid free papers can be used for wrapping or storing jewellery, china, silver or photographs.
ISO 9706 Longlife
Papers displaying this symbol are guaranteed by international standards to last up to 100 years.
FDA Certified
Products that the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) have deemed suitable for direct contact with food and medical products.
Food Contact
This paper has been tested and approved for use and contact with food and foodstuffs. Some restrictions may apply.
Water Resistant
Where water resistance is important.
Paper Made Carbon Neutral
This logo applies to a paper that has had its carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions calculated; reduced where possible; and ‘offset’ through credits that fund renewable emission free energy products. Calculations have been independently audited and include scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions from raw material (seedling) through to customer (either Ball & Doggett warehouses or printer). The majority of carbon neutral papers that Ball & Doggett offer, fall under this cradle to customer model. Meaning the auditors have accounted for and offset all the greenhouse gas emissions for the actual processes that take place up until we hand the paper over. This measurement allows the printer the claim of ‘printing on carbon neutral paper’and the use of the ‘paper made carbon neutral logo’. However, any accompanying marketing statements must be clear that the claim relates to the paper and not the book or pamphlet etc. Products displaying the ‘paper made carbon neutral logo’ indicate the offset has already been factored into the price and no extra charge applies.
Certified for HP Indigo
Certified for HP Indigo. Prior testing is always recommended.
Certified Carbon Neutral
This logo applies to paper that has had its carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions calculated; reduced where possible and ‘offset’ through credits that fund renewable emission free energy products. Calculations have been independently audited and include scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions from raw material (seedling) through to end of life (landfill/disposal). Often referred to as a cradle-to-grave, this measurement accounts for emissions that have actually occurred, plus it encompasses those that will most likely occur after delivery at the printer such as packaging, further transport, waste disposal, end of life. Products displaying the ‘certified carbon neutral logo’ indicate the offset has already been factored into the price and no extra charge applies.
Canon Digital Press
Certified Media for use in Canon Digital machinery.
EMAS
The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is a premium management instrument developed by the European Commission for companies and other organisations to evaluate, report and improve their environmental performance.
Kodak Nexpress Digital
Certified media for use in Kodak Nexpress digital equipment.
Konica Minolta Qualified Media
Qualified media for use in Konica Minolta digital equipment.
PH Neutral
The pH scale measures the level of acidity of a substance.
EU Flower
EU Ecolabel or EU Flower is a voluntary ecolabel scheme. This standard reviews the total manufacturing process of a product and seeks continuous improvement where the product has the highest environmental impact in aspects such as energy efficiency, waste reduction and pollution control.
FSC® Certified – Mix
An FSC mix label means at least 70 per cent of the wood in a product comes from FSC certified or recycled material; while 30 per cent is made of controlled wood. Contact your FSC certified printer for use of this logo.
Note: Only companies and forest owners that have achieved FSC certification AND have obtained a Logo Usage Licence, are allowed to use the FSC logo and label directly on a product or for product marketing.
FSC® Certified – Recycled
An FSC Certified – Recycled label means the wood or paper in the product comes from reclaimed (re-used) material so the product is manufactured with 100% Post-consumer recycled fibre.) Contact your FSC certified printer for use of this logo.
Note: Only companies and forest owners that have achieved FSC certification AND have obtained a Logo Usage Licence, are allowed to use the FSC logo and label directly on a product or for product marketing.
Flame Retardant
ISO 9001 – food contact
ISO 9001 – food contact
Anti Slip R10 Certification
AS/NZS 4586-2013 slip resistance
AS/NZS 4586-2013 slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surfaces
HP Latex Certified
Certified for HP Latex. Prior testing is always recommended.