When it comes to public procurement and environmental sustainability, one of the most frequent requests we receive in our offices is:
“Do you have CAM certification?”
A recurring question, but one that stems from a misunderstanding: there is no actual “CAM certification”.
The Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) are not a certificate or a label, but rather a set of technical and environmental requirements established by Italian legislation to make public supplies more sustainable.
To comply with CAM, it is necessary to use recycled materials certified by third-party organizations, according to recognized certification schemes.
In this article, we clarify what CAM are, which sectors they apply to, why self-declaration is no longer valid, and which certifications are actually accepted.
Why Minimum Environmental Criteria Are Mandatory in 2025
From January 1, 2023 (and with full operation in 2025, in parallel with the new Procurement Code – Legislative Decree 36/2023), all contracting authorities must include CAM in their specifications. The sector regulatory reference is the Ministerial Decree of June 23, 2022 published in Official Gazette No. 184/2022, which replaces the 2017 Construction CAM and aligns the requirements with the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).
Objective: To reduce environmental impacts throughout the entire life cycle of the work.
Scope of action: From new constructions to maintenance, including the supply of prefabricated components.
Read the official text on the Official Gazette website
CAM Section of the Ministry of Environment (MASE)
Areas of Application:
| Category | Examples of Supplies Subject to CAM |
|---|---|
| Construction | Floorings, membranes, insulation, finishes |
| Urban & School Furniture | Benches, slides, impact-absorbing flooring |
| Cleaning & Hygiene | Detergents, sanitation services |
| Public Green Spaces | Plant supply, green area maintenance |
| ICT & Electronics | PCs, printers, lighting devices |
| Energy & Systems | Energy services, HVAC, renewables |
| Road Infrastructure | Design, Construction and Maintenance of Roads |
Self-Declaration? No Longer Accepted Since December 6, 2022
With the entry into force of the Ministerial Decree 23/06/2022 (December 6, 2022), self-certification of the recycled percentage has been abolished. From this date:
❌ Self-declared environmental claims have NO value.
✅ Verification by an accredited third-party organization that issues a “recycled content” certificate according to a recognized scheme is mandatory.
Valid Certifications to Demonstrate Compliance with CAM
| Scheme | Reference Body | Typical Scope |
|---|---|---|
| REMADE® (formerly REMADE IN ITALY) | REMADE SRL – Accredia accredited | Polymers, rubber, mixed materials |
| Plastica Seconda Vita (PSV) | IPPR | Plastic materials |
| CSI Recycled Content | CSI SpA | Plastic and composite materials |
| Certiquality – Recycled Plastic | Certiquality | Polymers, compounds |
Note: All schemes must indicate the nominal percentage of recycled content and the traceability of the supply chain
One of the most widespread certifications in Italy is REMADE®, this certification offers a programmatic and punctual approach for determining the percentage of recycled material inserted in products as well as the traceability of the supply chain. For these reasons, we have chosen this type of certification for our products as well.
Official REMADE website:
https://www.remadeinitaly.it/
Our REMADE® certified products
ECO-FUN – safety flooring for playgrounds
ECO-WELLNESS – rubber flooring for indoor gyms
Both families include REMADE® certified products with verified and tracked recycled content → compliant with CAM.
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Discover the ECO-WELLNESS line
Talking about “CAM certification” is improper, but it’s understandable given the complexity of the regulations. The important thing to know is that CAM compliance is a legal obligation, and that self-declaration is no longer sufficient. Those who want to participate in public tenders or supply materials to the Public Administration must be able to present documents issued by qualified third-party entities, in line with the requirements of the decree.
Are you interested in REMADE certification? Learn more about the topic, read the article: Recycled Materials Certification: Why We Chose REMADE®
FAQ on Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM)
What are CAM in brief?
Mandatory environmental requirements that the Public Administration must include in tenders to reduce the impact of supplies.
Which products must comply with them?
All those included in the categories of CAM decrees (construction, furniture, green spaces, etc.) intended for public tenders or supplies.
Is self-declaration ever allowed?
No. Since December 6, 2022, certification from an accredited third-party entity is required.
What is the most common certification for recycled rubber?
REMADE®, as it covers polymers and rubber mixtures with traceability audits.
How to verify if a product is compliant?
Request the valid certificate, verify the entity (Accredia) and compare it with the minimum percentage required by the decree.
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