Compostable Trash Bags
Compostable trash bags produced to a specified market standard.
BPI Certification
The Biodegradable Products Institute is the North American body promoting compostable certification. Its programme is based on ASTM D6400 and verified through third-party laboratories and independent review.
About this product
What the certification requires
On top of the ASTM D6400 test requirements, BPI certification adds third-party laboratory verification, formulation review and artwork review — so it is more than obtaining a test report.
- Disintegration and biodegradation: per ASTM D6400, at least 90% converted to carbon dioxide within 180 days
- Fluorinated chemicals: no intentionally added fluorinated chemicals since 2020, with total organic fluorine below 100 ppm
- Testing must be by a BPI-approved laboratory with independent review; certification is valid for three years
Certification status
We hold this certification
Certificates are available on request. We do not publish certificate numbers or expiry dates on the website.
Related
Related pages
ASTM D6400
The US compostable specification, and the technical basis for BPI certification.
FAQ
BPI certification: common questions
ASTM writes the standard, defining the test methods and the criteria for compostability. BPI certifies, through third-party testing and review, that a product actually meets that standard. The two are related but not interchangeable.
BPI maintains a public database of certified products, searchable by company, brand or item number. Certificates and the underlying test reports can also be requested from us. If a supplier cannot provide a certificate number, it is usually worth checking further.
Some states require compostable labelling to be third-party certified. California's AB 1201, for example, requires certification to ASTM D6400 or D6868 by a CalRecycle-approved certifier before a product can be labelled. Tell us in advance if your product goes to those markets.
Yes. Certificates are available on request; we do not publish certificate numbers or expiry dates on the website. If your customer needs to verify it, tell us at enquiry stage and we will provide it.
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