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PKW/0/-/1 - Packaging - Biodegradability

Sector: Manufacturing

Categories: Bottles. Pots. Jars | Sacks. Bags | Wastes. Other | Packaging materials and accessories

Overview: Under the direction of PKW/0, is responsible for the development of standards in the field of biodegradable packaging. This includes mirroring the work of CEN/TC 261/SC 4/WG 2.

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The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
Published (2)
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The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
BS EN 17428:2023 Packaging. Determination of the degree of disintegration under simulated home composting conditions

Categories: Wastes. Other | Packaging materials and accessories

Published standard begins : 2024-01-03 		Published standard
BS EN 17427:2022 Packaging. Requirements and test scheme for carrier bags suitable for treatment in well-managed home composting installations

Categories: Sacks. Bags

Published standard begins : 2022-06-30 		Published standard
Withdrawn (0)
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The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.