The biodegradability and compostability certification process can be complex for companies. It would be appropriate to describe this process simply with these steps:

• Step one is to determine what certifications the product requires. This depends on the type of material and the disposal method to be applied. For example, a PLA (polylactic acid) disposable cutlery requires industrial compost certification as it is made from an industrially compostable material.
• After determining which certificates are needed, the second step is to determine which test standards correspond to these certificates. For example, PLA tests require tests in ASTM D6400 or EN 13432 standards.
• If there is a product that requires more than one certification (for example, a PHA pipette), it is necessary to comply with the testing standards required for each certification program. The testing process can take from 6 to 12 months, depending on the testing standard applied.
• In the next step, an application should be made to the relevant certification body with the test results obtained in an advanced laboratory. Along with the application, product samples and product ID must also be submitted.
• The authorized body makes an evaluation study with all the materials and test results delivered and gives whether the product really deserves the certificate. With the increasing interest in certified sustainable products, this process may take up to 5 weeks. There may be a mutual exchange of information to determine the compostability and biodegradability of the shipped products. This process is extremely extensive.
• After all questions are answered and materials are reviewed, in the last step, the certification body issues a certificate and delivers it to the firm. This certificate corresponds to a certain product or product group produced by the company. In addition, the certification body explains the official certification logos to be used on packaging and marketing materials, as well as instructions and restrictions on the use of such logos.

At the end of this process, the compostable or biodegradable product is now officially approved. The manufacturer can forward the certificates and labels to its customers with text, logo and other formats on marketing materials and packaging.

Our organization provides very different certification services for businesses in various sectors and carries out the necessary testing, analysis, control and evaluation activities within this framework. In these works, it always follows domestic and foreign standards, applicable legal regulations and generally accepted practices. Our organization has a trained and experienced staff and advanced technological facilities. In this context, requesting businesses,It also provides compost certification and C-Label (Compost Labeling) compost labeling services.