TS EN 643

TS EN 643 is a classification standard for the European standard grades of recovered paper and board. It helps identify what a given recovered paper or board stream is by using general grade descriptions based on what the material does and does not contain.

Technical purpose of the grading system

Recovered paper and board is a broad raw-material stream made from paper-based products collected after use and prepared for reprocessing. In practice, its value and suitability depend on factors such as fibre mix, printing residues, coatings, moisture, and foreign materials. TS EN 643 provides a common grading framework so that buyers, sellers, and recyclers can describe these materials using the same technical language.

What the standard covers in practice

• The standard covers European standard grades of recovered paper and board.
• Grade descriptions are based on what the material includes and excludes.
• This supports consistent identification of shipments and clearer communication across the recycling chain.
• Grade names are used as a reference when selecting suitable processing routes for the material.

The document offers a terminology-based classification framework rather than a product specification for a finished paper grade. Its value lies in aligning the descriptions of recovered paper and board within a shared European system. Because this edition is withdrawn, it remains relevant mainly as a historical reference for the grade structure and naming logic used in the sector.