Issued by 2025 Magazine

Better identification of compostable and/or biodegradable products through certification

Regulations

AUTHOR : Philippe DEWOLFS, Head of Department OKcert, TÜV AUSTRIA

Soil biodegradable or compostable plastics are increasingly used for a wide range of applications, including mulching film, packaging, checkout bags and coffee capsules. Let’s find out more about these different concepts from TÜV AUSTRIA!

Bioplastics are either compostable, biodegradable and/or made from biobased materials. It is sometimes difficult to recognise and differentiate them from so-called conventional plastics, and only appropriate labelling can make this distinction, although this labelling must be based on tests and facts, and not simply on a manufacturer’s declaration. This is where certification bodies such as TÜV AUSTRIA come in, whose OKcert department is specialised in the evaluation of compostable, biodegradable, renewable and/or biobased products.

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