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.

Where durability is important

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.

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.

Products that the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) have deemed suitable for direct contact with food and medical products. 

This paper has been tested and approved for use and contact with food and foodstuffs. Some restrictions may apply.

Made from post consumer recycled fibre and processed without the use of any additional chlorine or chlorine compounds.

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.

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.

Where strength is important.

No chlorine or chlorine derivatives are used in the bleaching process. TCF cannot apply to recycled papers, because the source fibre cannot be determined.

Where water resistance is important.