The Spanish plastics technology centre Aimplas is now not only authorised by DIN Certco to carry out industrial compostability tests in accordance with European standards - it has now also received recognition from the US organisation BPI for the award of the home compostability label.
These two institutions are regarded as leading authorities for the Certification of compostable packaging in Europe and North America. Accordingly, the extended accreditation increases Aimplas' importance as an internationally recognised testing body for environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
Eco-labelling for bioplastics is becoming increasingly important, particularly in light of the upcoming EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) and the global trend towards a circular economy. Manufacturers who can prove with a corresponding certificate that their packaging is biodegradable or compostable not only improve their market opportunities, but also their reputation. also strengthen their sustainable brand image.
The test methods offered by Aimplas are based on EN 13432 - the authoritative standard in the field. European standard for the compostability of packaging. This enables companies to provide sound evidence that their products are environmentally degradable and have no negative impact on soils or composting facilities.
System comparison of biodegradability
While the DIN Certco label plays a key role in Europe, particularly in the context of industrial composting, the BPI label in the USA is the most important label for packaging that can be composted under domestic conditions. Aimplas is one of the few laboratories in the world that can now offer both procedures under one roof - a decisive advantage for companies operating in international markets.
According to the institute, these new accreditations not only offer the industry expanded testing capacities, but also real strategic added value. The additional accreditation makes it possible, Evaluate products faster and more comprehensively in terms of their sustainability - and at the same time better fulfil regulatory requirements.
Source: Aimplas
