MSZ 29017: Hungary – Biodegradation of polyolefins in an open-air terrestrial environment

Why do we need MSZ 29017?

Littering and plastic pollution is a huge problem globally, leading to bans on single-use plastics and the increase in biodegradable packaging. Following the development of a technique allowing polyolefins to degrade in the open air on land, PAS 9017:2020 was written in order to quickly disseminate this technology across the plastic supply chain. It has since been adopted by several countries where bans on single use plastics are in force and/or the proof of biodegradability is required.

What does MSZ 29017 standard test method involve?

MSZ 29017:2022, Plastics – Biodegradation of polyolefins on an open-air terrestrial environment – Specification was approved for adoption by MSZT technical committee and awaiting promulgation as a national standard.

This standard is a modified adoption of BSI PAS 9017:2020

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