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  • EN 14995:2006

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    Plastics - Evaluation of compostability - Test scheme and specifications

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    Published date:  13-12-2006

    Publisher:  Comite Europeen de Normalisation

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Requirements
    5 Organization of a test scheme
    6 Laboratory tests on biodegradability
    7 Determination of disintegration
    8 Quality of the final compost
    Annex A (normative) Evaluation criteria
    Annex B (informative) Flow chart of evaluation of
            organic recoverability of plastic materials
    Annex C (informative) Prerequisites and quality of
            compost for evaluating composting of plastic
            materials
    Annex D (normative) Determination of ecotoxic effects
            to higher plants
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This European Standard specifies requirements and procedures to determine the compostability or anaerobic treatability of plastic materials by addressing four characteristics:I)biodegradability,II)disintegration during biological treatment,III)effect on the biological treatment process andIV)effect on the quality of the resulting compost.NOTEFor packaging EN 13432 applies.

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    Committee CEN/TC 249
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Comite Europeen de Normalisation
    Status Current

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    16/30342057 DC : 0 BS EN 17033 - PLASTICS - BIODEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS FOR USE IN AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    UNI CEN/TS 16398 : 2013 PLASTICS - TEMPLATE FOR REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION OF BIOBASED CARBON CONTENT AND RECOVERY OPTIONS OF BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOPLASTICS - DATA SHEET
    DIN EN 16848 E : 2017 BIO-BASED PRODUCTS - REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS TO BUSINESS COMMUNICATION OF CHARACTERISTICS USING A DATA SHEET
    PD CEN/TS 16822:2015 Textiles and textile products. Self-declared environmental claims. Use of the terms
    S.R. CEN TR 15932:2010 PLASTICS - RECOMMENDATION FOR TERMINOLOGY AND CHARACTERISATION OF BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOPLASTICS
    UNI CEN/TR 15822 : 2010 PLASTICS - BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS IN OR ON SOIL - RECOVERY, DISPOSAL AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
    CEN/TS 16295:2012 Plastics - Declaration of the bio-based carbon content
    CEN/TR 15822:2009 Plastics - Biodegradable plastics in or on soil - Recovery, disposal and related environmental issues
    CEN/TS 16398:2012 Plastics - Template for reporting and communication of bio-based carbon content and recovery options of biopolymers and bioplastics - Data sheet
    PD CEN/TR 16957:2016 Bio-based products. Guidelines for Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) for the End-of-life phase
    PD CEN/TS 16398:2012 Plastics. Template for reporting and communication of biobased carbon content and recovery options of biopolymers and bioplastics. Data sheet
    S.R. CEN/TS 16822:2015 TEXTILES AND TEXTILE PRODUCTS - SELF-DECLARED ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS - USE OF THE TERMS
    UNE-CEN/TR 15822:2011 IN Plastics - Biodegradable plastics in or on soil - Recovery, disposal and related environmental issues
    PD CEN/TR 15932:2010 Plastics. Recommendation for terminology and characterisation of biopolymers and bioplastics
    UNI CEN/TR 15932 : 2010 PLASTICS - RECOMMENDATION FOR TERMINOLOGY AND CHARACTERISATION OF BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOPLASTICS
    EN 17033:2018 Plastics - Biodegradable mulch films for use in agriculture and horticulture - Requirements and test methods
    UNE-EN 16848:2017 Bio-based products - Requirements for Business to Business communication of characteristics using a Data Sheet
    I.S. EN 16848:2016 BIO-BASED PRODUCTS - REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS TO BUSINESS COMMUNICATION OF CHARACTERISTICS USING A DATA SHEET
    I.S. EN 17033:2018 PLASTICS - BIODEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS FOR USE IN AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    S.R. CEN/TS 16295:2012 PLASTICS - DECLARATION OF THE BIO-BASED CARBON CONTENT
    S.R. CEN/TS 16398:2012 PLASTICS - TEMPLATE FOR REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION OF BIO-BASED CARBON CONTENT AND RECOVERY OPTIONS OF BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOPLASTICS - DATA SHEET
    S.R. CEN TR 15822:2009 PLASTICS - BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS IN OR ON SOIL - RECOVERY, DISPOSAL AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
    S.R. CEN/TR 16957:2016 BIO-BASED PRODUCTS - GUIDELINES FOR LIFE CYCLE INVENTORY (LCI) FOR THE END-OF-LIFE PHASE
    UNI CEN/TS 16295 : 2012 PLASTICS - DECLARATION OF THE BIO-BASED CARBON CONTENT
    UNE-CEN/TR 15932:2010 IN Plastics - Recommendation for terminology and characterisation of biopolymers and bioplastics
    DIN EN 16848:2015-04 (Draft) BIO-BASED PRODUCTS - REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS TO BUSINESS COMMUNICATION OF CHARACTERISTICS USING A DATA SHEET
    CEN/TS 16822 : 2015 TEXTILES AND TEXTILE PRODUCTS - SELF-DECLARED ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS - USE OF THE TERMS
    CEN/TR 15932:2010 Plastics - Recommendation for terminology and characterisation of biopolymers and bioplastics

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ISO 14853:2016 Plastics Determination of the ultimate anaerobic biodegradation of plastic materials in an aqueous system Method by measurement of biogas production
    ISO 14855:1999 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability and disintegration of plastic materials under controlled composting conditions Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide
    ISO 11734:1995 Water quality — Evaluation of the "ultimate" anaerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in digested sludge — Method by measurement of the biogas production
    ISO 11074-1:1996 Soil quality — Vocabulary — Part 1: Terms and definitions relating to the protection and pollution of the soil
    EN 12880:2000 Characterization of sludges - Determination of dry residue and water content
    EN ISO 14855:2004 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability and disintegration of plastic materials under controlled composting conditions - Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide (ISO 14855:1999)
    ONORM S 2201 : 2009 ORGANIC WASTE - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
    ISO 15985:2014 Plastics — Determination of the ultimate anaerobic biodegradation under high-solids anaerobic-digestion conditions — Method by analysis of released biogas
    ISO/TR 15462:2006 Water quality Selection of tests for biodegradability
    EN ISO 14852:2004 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium - Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide (ISO 14852:1999)
    EN ISO 14851:2004 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium - Method by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer (ISO 14851:1999)
    CR 13456 : 1999 SOIL IMPROVERS AND GROWING MEDIA - LABELLING, SPECIFICATION AND PRODUCT SCHEDULES
    EN 13432:2000/AC:2005 PACKAGING - REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGING RECOVERABLE THROUGH COMPOSTING AND BIODEGRADATION - TEST SCHEME AND EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR THE FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PACKAGING
    ISO 10634:1995 Water quality Guidance for the preparation and treatment of poorly water-soluble organic compounds for the subsequent evaluation of their biodegradability in an aqueous medium
    ISO 14852:1999 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide
    ISO 14851:1999 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium Method by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer
    ISO 16929:2013 Plastics Determination of the degree of disintegration of plastic materials under defined composting conditions in a pilot-scale test
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