WORKSHOP RECOGNISED DIN CERTCO

Lab-Control is a recognised testing laboratory of DIN CERTCO (certificate PL 299), the well-known and internationally recognised German certification body.

Recognition includes the performance of laboratory tests for domestic and industrial compostability tests, according to various certification schemes and the issuing of a quality mark by DIN Certco.

Customers interested in such quality marks for their products can contact Lab-Control. The laboratory will be able to liaise with the certifying body and carry out the laboratory tests to be submitted to DIN CERTCO for the compostability certification of the products of interest.

Specifically, laboratory tests may cover the following products and compostability certification schemes.

Additives according to DIN EN 13432

Certification scheme for harmless additives for composting process

BPI Certification Scheme

(Business Process Improvement)

BPI Commercial Compostability Certification Scheme - 2.5

Compostable products, resins and intermediates according to ASTM D6400 and, if applicable, in connection with ASTM D6868 and/or ASTM D8410

Organic waste bags made from compostable materials

Certification scheme Organic waste bags made from compostable materials

Products made from compostable materials

• Certification scheme for products made of compostable materials (DIN-Geprüft) (2021-07)
• Certification scheme for products made of compostable materials (DINplus) (2022-09)
• Certification scheme for products made from industrially compostable materials
• Toxicogenic tests on plants (phytotest)

Products made from compostable materials for home and garden composting

Certification scheme for products made of compostable materials for home and garden composting.