ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization. It brings global experts together to agree on the best ways of doing things. From climate change and healthcare, to quality management and artificial intelligence, our mission is to make lives easier, safer and better – for everyone, everywhere.
amfori BSCI provides a Code of Conduct with a set of values and principles that help amfori members improve their own policies and practices, such as updating purchasing contracts to conduct business responsibly. These principles apply to all sectors worldwide and comply with international regulations (e.g., International Labour Organization, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights).
Sedex is a global technology company that specialises in data, insights and professional services to empower supply chain sustainability. We offer an unmatched blend of scalable and site-specific capabilities for efficient, in-depth analysis on social and environmental practices globally.
BRCGS is the leading provider of global supply chain assurance programmes recognised by thousands worldwide. BRCGS protect product integrity through the most globally trusted certification programmes.
TÜV Austria is an independent certification program for products that meet all requirements of the European EN13432 standard.
The OK Biobased certification, provided by TÜV Austria, is an independent evaluation of the renewable carbon content in a product. On a basis of the determined percentage of renewable raw materials (% Biobased), the product can be certified as one-star-biobased (20% – 40% biobased content), all the way up to four-star biobased (upwards of 80% biobased content.)
The BPI label, issued by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), provides an independent certification program for products that meet all requirements of the ASTM D6400 standard.
Uses independent approved labs and reviewers
Not based on manufacturers’ claims
DIN CERTCO certifies compostable products made from biodegradable materials and grants the use of the Seeding logo. This logo helps identify compostable products and facilitates the recovery of their constituent materials through a dedicated recycling process.
The Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) represents members in promotion and advocacy for member’s products, throughout Australia and New Zealand. The Association administers a voluntary scheme for verification of products for members and non-members for compliance to the Australian Standard AS 4736-2006-Biodegradable plastics for composting and other microbial treatment.