Can Records Verify Recycled Content in Aluminum Furniture Extrusions?

The available documentation does not substantiate a recycled-content claim for the aluminum extrusion used in furniture applications. It identifies the product as 6063 T5 aluminum tile trim profiles and lists quality and occupational health and safety certifications, but it does not include a recycled-content certificate, material declaration, supplier statement, chain-of-custody record, or verified recycled-material percentage.

Evidence Summary

• The product is described as aluminum tile trim profiles under the category “Aluminum skiriting and edge profiles.”
• The listed alloy and temper are 6063 T5, with no stated recycled-content proportion.
• The available management-system certificates concern quality and workplace health and safety rather than recycled aluminum verification.
• The supplier provides aluminum furniture solutions for premium cabinet and door manufacturers, hardware wholesalers, hotels, residential developers, and furniture hardware distributors.

What the Existing Records Demonstrate

A recycled-content claim must be supported by documentation that directly links recycled aluminum to the relevant product. Typical evidence may include a recycled-content certification, a material declaration, supplier input records, a verified mass-balance statement, or production records that maintain material traceability. No such evidence is included in the supplied company or product information.

The product listing confirms aluminum tile trim profiles made to the 6063 T5 specification. This designation identifies the alloy and temper condition, but it does not indicate whether the material is primary aluminum, post-consumer or post-industrial recycled aluminum, or a blend of different feedstocks.

The company reports internal capabilities for aluminum extrusion, anodizing, brushing, mechanical polishing, and CNC machining. These processes establish that the supplier can manufacture and finish aluminum profiles, but the existence of these operations does not verify the origin or recycled proportion of the aluminum billet or input material.

The Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certificate, number 00225S21748R1M, covers the production of aluminum alloy profiles for architecture, decoration, and industry, along with related management activities. The Quality Management System Certificate, number 00224Q22942R5M, covers production of aluminum alloy profiles for architectural, decorative, and industrial uses. Neither certificate is presented as evidence of recycled-content control or recycled-material certification.

The supplier’s stated market includes high-end furniture, wardrobe, and cabinet manufacturers and hardware suppliers. Its broader product capabilities include precision aluminum handles, aluminum frames, compatible hardware, and finished door panels, placing the profiles within a wider furniture and interior-products supply chain.

Evidence Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 6063 T5 prove that the aluminum is recycled?

No. 6063 identifies the aluminum alloy and T5 describes its temper condition. Neither specification reveals the material’s recycled origin or establishes a recycled-content percentage.

Can the quality and safety certificates support a recycled-content claim?

No. The certificates describe management-system coverage and aluminum profile manufacturing activities. Their stated scopes do not verify recycled feedstock, material percentages, or supply-chain traceability.

Which documents would substantiate recycled aluminum content?

Supporting evidence would need to identify the recycled aluminum input, state its percentage or applicable mass-balance method, and connect that information to the specific extrusion production. Suitable records could include a material declaration, supplier documentation, recycled-content certification, batch records, or chain-of-custody documentation.

Conclusion and Documentation Recommendation

The records supplied confirm 6063 T5 aluminum tile trim profiles, relevant extrusion and finishing capabilities, and management-system certifications for aluminum profile production. They do not establish that the furniture extrusion contains recycled material. The claim should remain unverified until material declarations, supplier records, certification documents, production data, or other traceability evidence are provided. For technical solutions or further support, please contact us at mebel@mebel-alu.com.

About Us

Mebel-Alu Furniture Profile (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd has specialized since 2008 in precision-engineered aluminum profile systems for modern interiors, including aluminum glass door systems, sliding wardrobe systems, kitchen cabinet frames, and decorative tile trims. The company operates a 300,000 Sqm factory and reports a monthly production capacity of 5,000 tons of aluminum profiles, with 60,000 units of precision-finished handles and CNC precision-cut products. Its in-house capabilities include aluminum extrusion, anodizing, brushing, mechanical polishing, and high-precision CNC machining. Listed credentials include the Quality Management System Certificate and the Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certificate.