EN 13432:2000/AC:2005
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
06-22-2005
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
4.1 Control of constituents
4.2 Assessment
4.2.1 General
4.2.2 Characterization
4.2.3 Biodegradability
4.2.4 Disintegration
4.2.5 Compost quality
4.2.6 Recognizability
4.3 Exemptions
4.3.1 Equivalent form
4.3.2 Materials of natural origin
4.4 Recording of assessment outcome
4.4.1 Check list
4.4.2 Supporting documentation
4.5 Application
5 Organization of a test scheme
6 Laboratory tests on biodegradability
7 Determination of disintegration
8 Quality of the final compost
8.1 Rationale
8.2 Determination of negative effect
Annex A (normative) Evaluation criteria
Annex B (informative) Flow chart of evaluation of organic
recoverability of packaging
Annex C (informative) Recommended format for a conformity
assessment checklist
Annex D (informative) Prerequisites and quality of compost
for evaluating composting of packaging
Annex E (normative) Determination of ecotoxic effects to
higher plants
Annex Z (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing essential requirements or other
provisions
Bibliography
Defines requirements and procedures to determine the compostability and anaerobic treatability of packaging and packaging materials by addressing four characteristics: 1) biodegradability, 2) disintegration during biological treatment, 3) effect on the biological treatment process and 4) effect on the quality of the resulting compost.
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CEN/TC 261
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DocumentType |
Standard
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PublisherName |
Comite Europeen de Normalisation
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Status |
Current
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Supersedes |
Standards | Relationship |
DIN EN 13432:2000-12 | Identical |
SS-EN 13432:2000/AC:2022 | Identical |
NF EN 13432 : 2000 | Identical |
BS EN 13432:2000 | Identical |
SN EN 13432 : 2000 | Identical |
UNE-EN 13432:2001 | Identical |
NS EN 13432 : 1ED 2000 | Identical |
I.S. EN 13432:2001 | Identical |
PN EN 13432 : 2002 AC 2006 | Identical |
NEN EN 13432 : 2000 C1 2006 | Identical |
UNI EN 13432 : 2002 | Identical |
NBN EN 13432 : 2001 COR 2005 | Identical |
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UNI EN 15347 : 2008 | PLASTICS - RECYCLED PLASTICS - CHARACTERISATION OF PLASTICS WASTES |
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ISO 15270:2008 | Plastics — Guidelines for the recovery and recycling of plastics waste |
ANSI/AAMI/ISO TIR16775:2014 | PACKAGING FOR TERMINALLY STERILIZED MEDICAL DEVICES - GUIDANCE ON THE APPLICATION OF ISO 11607-1 AND ISO 11607-2 |
I.S. EN 17033:2018 | PLASTICS - BIODEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS FOR USE IN AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS |
BS EN 14047:2002 | Packaging. Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of packaging materials in an aqueous medium. Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide |
ISO/TS 16775:2014 | Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices Guidance on the application of ISO 11607-1 and ISO 11607-2 |
UNE-EN 13592:2017 | Plastics sacks for household waste collection - Types, requirements and test methods |
BS EN 14995:2006 | Plastics. Evaluation of compostability. Test scheme and specifications |
BS EN 14048:2002 | Packaging. Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of packaging materials in an aqueous medium. Method by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer |
EN 14806:2005 | Packaging - Preliminary evaluation of the disintegration of packaging materials under simulated composting conditions in a laboratory scale test |
EN 13593:2003 | Packaging - Paper sacks for household waste collection - Types, requirements and test methods |
EN 15347:2007 | Plastics - Recycled Plastics - Characterisation of plastics wastes |
EN 13592:2017 | Plastics sacks for household waste collection - Types, requirements and test methods |
EN 14045:2003 | Packaging - Evaluation of the disintegration of packaging materials in practical oriented tests under defined composting conditions |
UNI CEN ISO/TS 16775 : 2014 | PACKAGING FOR TERMINALLY STERILIZED MEDICAL DEVICES - GUIDANCE ON THE APPLICATION OF ISO 11607-1 AND ISO 11607-2 |
EN 14047:2002 | Packaging - Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of packaging materials in an aqueous medium - Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide |
EN 14995:2006 | Plastics - Evaluation of compostability - Test scheme and specifications |
EN 14048:2002 | Packaging - Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of packaging materials in an aqueous medium - Method by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer |
ISO 17088:2012 | Specifications for compostable plastics |
15/30325373 DC : 0 | BS EN 13592 - PLASTICS SACKS FOR HOUSEHOLD WASTE COLLECTION - TYPES, REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS |
S.R. CEN/TS 16295:2012 | PLASTICS - DECLARATION OF THE BIO-BASED CARBON CONTENT |
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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 |
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DIN EN 13429:2004-10 | Packaging - Reuse |
BS EN 13427:2004 | Packaging. Requirements for the use of European Standards in the field of packaging and packaging waste |
DIN EN 14995:2007-03 | Plastics - Evaluation of compostability - Test scheme and specifications |
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 |
DIN EN 14048:2003-03 | DETERMINATION OF THE ULTIMATE AEROBIC BIODEGRADABILITY OF PACKAGING MATERIALS IN AN AQUEOUS MEDIUM - METHOD BY MEASURING THE OXYGEN DEMAND IN A CLOSED RESPIROMETER |
EN 13429:2004 | Packaging - Reuse |
DIN EN 14047:2003-03 | DETERMINATION OF THE ULTIMATE AEROBIC BIODEGRADABILITY OF PACKAGING MATERIALS IN AN AQUEOUS MEDIUM - METHOD BY ANALYSIS OF EVOLVED CARBON DIOXIDE |
DIN EN 14045:2003-06 | PACKAGING - EVALUATION OF THE DISINTEGRATION OF PACKAGING MATERIALS IN PRACTICAL ORIENTED TESTS UNDER DEFINED COMPOSTING CONDITIONS |
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 |
EN 13427:2004 | Packaging - Requirements for the use of European Standards in the field of packaging and packaging waste |
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 |
ONORM S 2201 : 2009 | ORGANIC WASTE - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS |
EN 13193:2000 | Packaging - Packaging and the environment - Terminology |
ISO/TR 15462:2006 | Water quality Selection of tests for biodegradability |
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 |
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