Introduction To Each Biodegradation Certification Logo

The ecological problems caused by the improper disposal of waste plastics have become increasingly prominent, and have become a hot topic of global concern. Compared with ordinary plastics, the biggest feature of biodegradable plastics is that they can be rapidly degraded into environmentally harmless water and carbon dioxide under natural environmental conditions or composting conditions, and can be used as disposable plastic replacement materials for non-recyclable and pollution-prone products, which is of great significance to improving the ecological environment and improving the quality of life.

At present, many products on the market are printed or labeled with “degradable”, “biodegradable”, and today we will take you to understand the labeling and certification of biodegradable plastics.

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1.Japan BioPlastics Association

Former Biodegradable Plastics Society, Japan (BPS) has changed the name to Japan BioPlastics Association (JBPA) on 15th of June 2007. Japan BioPlastics Association (JBPA) was established in 1989 Japan as the name of Biodegradable Plastics Society, Japan (BPS). Since then, with more than 200 membership companies, JBPA has been making many efforts to promote the recognition and the business development of “Biodegradable Plastics” and “Biomass-based Plastics” in Japan. JBPA keeps close cooperation basis with US (BPI), EU (European Bioplastics) , China (BMG) and Korea and continues the discussion with them about various technical items, such as the Analytical method to evaluate the biodegradability, the products specification, the recognition and labelling system etc. We think the close communication within Asian area is most important especially connected with the rapid development activity in these areas.

2.Biodegradable Product Institute

BPI is the leading authority on compostable products and packaging in North America. All products certified by BPI meet ASTM standards for compostability, are subject to eligibility criteria around the connection to food scraps and yard trimmings, meet limits for total fluorine (PFAS), and must display the BPI Certification Mark. BPI’s certification program operates in conjunction with education and advocacy efforts designed to help keep food scraps and other organics out of landfills. 

BPI is organized as a member-based nonprofit association, is governed by a Board of Directors, and is operated by a dedicated staff working in home-offices across the United States.

3.Deutsches Institut für Normung

DIN is the standardisation authority recognized by the German Federal Government and represents Germany in non-governmental regional and international standards bodies that develop and publish German standards and other standardisation results and promote their application. The standards developed by DIN cover almost every field such as construction engineering, mining, metallurgy, chemical industry, electrical engineering, safety technology, environmental protection, health, fire protection, transportation, housekeeping and so on. By the end of 1998, 25,000 standards had been developed and issued, with about 1,500 standards developed each year. More than 80% of them have been adopted by European countries.

DIN joined the International Organization for Standardization in 1951. The German Electrotechnical Commission (DKE), formed jointly by DIN and the German Institute of Electrical Engineers (VDE), represents Germany in the International Electrotechnical Commission. DIN is also the European Committee for Standardization and the European Electrical Standard.

4.European Bioplastics

The Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) and the European Bioplastics (EUBP)have launched a certification scheme for biodegradable materials, commonly known as the Seedling logo certification. The certification is based on EN 13432 and ASTM D6400 standards for materials such as raw materials, additives and intermediates by means of evaluation registration, and products by way of certification. Materials and products that have been registered and certified can receive certification marks.

5.The Australasian Bioplastics Association

The ABA is dedicated to promoting plastics that are compostable and based on renewable resources.

The ABA administers a voluntary verification scheme, for companies or individuals wishing to have their claims of compliance with the Australian Standard 4736-2006, biodegradable plastics – “Biodegradable plastics suitable for composting and other microbial treatment” (Australian Standard AS 4736-2006) verified.

The ABA has launched its verification scheme for companies wishing to verify compliance with the Home Composting Australian Standard, AS 5810-2010, “Biodegradable plastics suitable for home composting” (Australian Standard AS 5810-2010).

The Association acts as a communication focal point for media, government, environmental organisations and the public, on issues relating to bioplastics.