How2Recycle has completed the Check Locally label update for products sold in Canada to comply with the strictest interpretation of Québec’s Charter of the French Language.
The updated dual language design co-locates all French and English text and provides equal language prominence. Going forward, all label requests for products sold in Canada with a Check Locally component will be assigned the redesigned label.
All outdated Check locally labels have been updated. If you believe a label has been missed during the update, please contact us at how2recycle@greenblue.org with the direct URL to the label request. We urge members to update their labels on-pack as soon as possible to comply with the law today and avoid potential penalties.
As a reminder, submission of an updated artwork proof is required before printing the label on-pack.
To view your labels affected by this update, log in to the Member Platform and filter by Geography (Canada) and Component Recyclability (Check Locally).
Members can filter for “Geography” and “Check Locally” to find the label.
Additional label changes may be deemed necessary due to emerging legislation from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and ongoing program work with the SPC Design Collaborative.
Want to learn more about the rules spurring the label change? Check out these resources:
- Read the full bill text
- Learn more about labeling and marking requirements
- Read the USDA Report on the legislation