Standards for biodegradation and composting
EN 13432 (Europe) - Testing principles and criteria for the evaluation of packaging for compostability and biodegradability
EN 14995 (Europe) - specification and test scheme and requirements for assessing suitability for composting
ISO 17088 (World) - Requirements for compostable plastics
ISO 18606 (World) - Requirements for packaging for organic recycling, including composting
ASTM 6400 (USA) - Specification for the labeling, requirements and testing of industrial composting products
AS 4736 (Australia) - compostability requirements, including tests and test procedures
We support the implementation of the highest quality standards in biodegradation and composting
We help customers understand what products are, including bio-based, biodegradable and compostable packaging. We compare different options and work out the optimal solution for the application and production profile.
We ensure the highest quality and safety of products, including those plastic packaging in contact with food. The solutions we offer take into account international food safety standards such as ISO 22000 and HACCP, but also specialised standards for biodegradation and composting.
Standards for biobased materials and products
EN 16785-1 (Europe) - methods for the assessment of biobased materials / biomass content in products
EN 16785-2 (Europe) - precise methods for assessing biological content by carbon isotope analysis
EN 16848 (Europe) - specification of biobased content in plastic products
ISO 16620-2 (World) - Methods for calculating the content of biobased components in plastics
ISO 14067 (World) - Methods for calculating the carbon footprint - also used for assessing bio-based products
ASTM D6866 (USA) - determination of biobased materials on the basis of carbon isotope analysis
