Environmental Information Sheet for Rubber Hot Water Bottles — AGEC Law Compliance (France)

France’s AGEC Law (Anti Waste for a Circular Economy Law) and its implementing Decree 2022‑748 require brands, importers, and manufacturers to provide transparent environmental information to consumers. For products such as rubber Hot water bottles, this means disclosing material composition, recyclability, hazardous substances, and other environmental characteristics.

Below is a complete AGEC compliant Environmental Information Sheet (Fiche Produit Environnementale) for a standard 2‑liter natural rubber hot water bottle, suitable for French importers, packaging QR codes, and B2B documentation.

1. Product Identification

• Product Name: Rubber Hot Water Bottle (2L)

• Effective Capacity: 1.7 L (tested according to BS 1970:2012)

• Material: Natural Rubber (NR)

• Packaging: CPP/OPP bag + PE inner bag + optional paper box

• Country of Origin: China

2. Environmental Characteristics (AGEC Decree 2022‑748)

2.1 Repairability

• Non‑repairable The hot water bottle is made through a single vulcanized molding process. Once damaged, it cannot be repaired.

2.2 Recyclability

• Main body: Natural rubber cannot be recycled through household recycling streams in France.

• Packaging recyclability:

  • Paper box: 100% recyclable

  • CPP/OPP bag: recyclable in some regions

  • PE bag: recyclable depending on local facilities

2.3 Recycled Material Content

• Natural rubber body: 0% recycled content (Safety standards prohibit recycled rubber in hot water bottles.)

• Paper box: 60–90% recycled paper (depending on customer requirements)

2.4 Reusability

• The product is reusable for 2–3 years under normal conditions.

• Packaging is single‑use and not reusable.

2.5 Microplastics

• No intentionally added microplastics

• The product does not release microplastics during use.

2.6 Rare Earth Elements & Precious Metals

• None present

2.7 Hazardous Substances

• Complies with REACH Annex XVII

• Does not contain:

  • PAHs

  • Phthalates

  • Heavy metals

• Contains natural latex → mandatory allergy warning: “Contains natural latex — may cause allergic reactions.”

3. Packaging Information

• Total packaging weight: 10–40 g

• Materials: CPP/OPP, PE, paperboard

• Recycling codes:

  • Paper box: PAP 21

  • CPP/OPP: PP 5

  • PE bag: PE 4

4. Traceability

• Manufacturing site: China (BSCI / ISO9001 available)

• Batch tracking: Lot number + production date

• Importer information: Provided by the French importer (mandatory on packaging)

5. Mandatory Consumer Information

• Latex allergy warning

• Safety instructions:

  • Do not use boiling water

  • Do not microwave

  • Do not sit or lie on the bottle

  • Check for leaks before use

• Recommended replacement cycle: Every 2–3 years

• Capacity note: Nominal 2L, effective 1.7L