EU standard for determining bio-based content of products

It is important to understand what the term bio-based product covers and how it is being used. Bio-based products are products which are wholly or partly derived from biomass.
Recently NEN-EN 16785-1:2016 was published providing a method of determining the bio-based content of solid, liquid and gaseous products using the radiocarbon analysis and elemental analysis. As a direct analytical determination is not feasible, this method consists in requiring from the producer or his representative some data given in a statement, and comparing these data with the results of the radiocarbon and elemental analysis (World Packaging Standardisation Newsletter, April 2016).
Click here for more information about NEN-EN 16785-1:2016.
Click here for more information about the World Packaging Standardisation Newsletter (WPSN), including how to obtain your complimentary subscription.

If you have any questions about this subject, please contact us: info@nvc.nl, +31-(0)182-512411. This item is also included in our monthly overview, the NVC Members-only Update.