BS EN 13432

What is the scope of BS EN 13432?

This European Standard specifies requirements and procedures to determine the compostability and anaerobic treatability of packaging and packaging materials by addressing four characteristics:

1) biodegradability;

2) disintegration during biological treatment;

3) effect on the biological treatment process;

4) effect on the quality of the resulting compost.

In the case of packaging formed by different components, some of which are compostable and some others not, the packaging itself, as a whole is not compostable.

This standard is harmonized through the European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste.

Testing for certification according BS EN 13432 usually comprises of:

-Chemical test
-Ecotoxicity test
-Practical test of compostability in an industrial composting facility:
-Disintegration
-Biodegradability in controlled composting conditions (CO2 production)

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