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Additives according to DIN EN 13432

Demand is growing not only for compostable materials, but also increasingly for safe additives, such as printing inks, master-batches or other biodegradable additives. We can certify them!

Confidence is Good – DIN-Geprüft is better!

With the recognized and neutral certification mark "DIN-Geprüft" (= Tested), DIN CERTCO offers the manufacturer an opportunity to convince its customers of the quality of its products and supports the buying decision by using our DIN mark - which is a synonym for confidence. Buying certified additives makes it easier for manufacturers to get certification of their biodegradable products.

Basis of testing

The certification scheme “Additive according to DIN EN 13432” gives additive manufacturers the opportunity to prove that their products are harmless for the composting process.

Alongside DIN EN 13432, certification can also be carried out according to one of the following standards

• DIN EN 14995
• ISO 17088  
• ASTM D 6400 

The following tests may be necessary, depending on the nature and composition of the additives:

• Chemical testing  
• Laboratory testing of full biodegradability 
• Disintegration testing under composting conditions 
• Ecotoxicity testing

A distinction is made between the following types of additive:

• Water and/or solvent-based printer inks 
• Colour master-batches based on biodegradable materials 
• Biodegradable additives

Testing and Assessment

Only those additives get the DIN-Geprüft mark which provide the conformity with the standards by a successful passing of a test in a testing laboratory recognized by DIN CERTCO and subsequent neutral assessment.

After a positive assessment result DIN CERTCO issues a certificate which is valid for five years. Annual monitoring ensures that high quality requirements are still complied with even after the initial certification has been granted.

All licensees are listed on our website at "Certificate Holder".

Standort

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