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Certification process - From application to certification ( document 100 )
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Certification scheme OK biobased (edition 01/01/2020):
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Certification scheme NEN biobased% (edition 2023):
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The significance of OK biobased (document 530):
EN | FR | NL
From ASTM D6866 to EN 16640 (document 531):
EN | FR
Use of the OK biobased logo: Answers to frequently asked questions about permission to use and the specifications for the OK biobased logo (document 131):
EN | FR | NL | DE | IT | ES
C14 dating system: Information document featuring the C14 dating system used for OK biobased certification (document 529):
EN | FR | NL
General Product Certification Rules:
EN
Graphical Chart for the Use of the Logos (document 138):
EN | FR | IT
Certification process - From application to certification ( document 100 )
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Certification scheme OK compost INDUSTRIAL (edition 01/01/2022):
EN | IT
Certification scheme OK compost HOME (edition 02/03/2012):
EN | FR | NL | IT
Certification scheme OK biodegradable SOIL (edition 02/03/2012):
EN | FR | NL | IT
Certification scheme OK biodegradable WATER (edition 01/03/2013):
EN | FR | NL | IT
Certification scheme OK biodegradable MARINE (edition 01/04/2019):
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EN 13432 - Assessment of finished products (document 113)
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EN 13432 - Comparison of standards for industrial composting (document 415)
EN
General Product Certification Rules:
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Graphical Chart for the Use of the Logos (document 138):
EN | FR | IT
Certification process - From application to certification ( document 100 )
EN
Certification scheme Seedling (NEW 2023-07):
EN
FAQ Seedling vs OK compost: Answers to questions regarding the Seedling registration/certification of products that are already OK compost certified and vice versa (document 432):
EN | FR | NL | DE | IT | ZH
General Product Certification Rules:
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EUBP Guidelines Seedling Logo:
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Certification process - From application to certification ( document 100 )
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Application form for INDUSTRIALLY compostable products
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Application form for HOME compostable products
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Certification scheme for INDUSTRIALLY compostable products
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Certification scheme for HOME compostable products
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CMCS - FAQ
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CMCS - Guidance on the use of the marks (v1)
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General Product Certification Rules:
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EU - Waste Framework Directive
- General information : here
- Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC - Consolidated version 2018/851 : EUR-Lex
EU - Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
- Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62 - consolidated version 2018/852 : EUR-Lex
EU - Single Use Plastic Directive
- General information : EN
- Single Use plastic Directive 2019/904 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment: EUR-Lex
- Commission Implementing Regulation 2020/2151 laying down rules on harmonised marking specifications on single-use plastic products: EUR-Lex
- Commission guidelines on single-use plastic products in accordance with SUPD : EUR-Lex
BELGIUM
- Belgian legislation on terms biodegradation and compostability: FR-NL
FRANCE
ITALY
- Legislative Decree No 116 of 3 September 2020 (amending PPWD) : Gazzeta Ufficiale
USA
- Washington State Legislature - Chapter 70A.455 Plastic product degradability : EN