Bio-based

An environmental certification scheme for bio-based products.

Testfakta Bio-based is an environmental certification scheme for products, designed to attract more consumers to opt for bio-based alternatives.

Consumers are increasingly willing to choose greener products, and they want proof and guidance in place of green-washing. The Testfakta Bio-based label helps you show that your product is made from a high amount of renewable, instead of fossil-based, materials. 

What does bio-based mean?

Contrary to other labels, Bio-based gives a clear and transparent percentage of bio-based content in a product or its packaging and thus makes sustainable choices easier for consumers.

A fundamental criterion for Testfakta Bio-based certification is that a high proportion of the product must be bio-based, compared with third part carbon-14 analysis. 

Why choose the Testfakta Bio-based label?

Because it gives your customers independent, lab-tested proof of your product’s environmental benefits. We measure exactly how much of your product is made from bio-based material – and vailidate it with third-party carbon-14 analysis

In a market where greenwashing is everywhere, the Bio-based stems from a scientific, transparent method, which builds trust and shows commitment.

Stand out on the shelf. Signal quality. Help the planet.

Want to learn more about how your product can qualify? Get in touch with us.

Registration of interest

A product owner registers the interest in certifying it.

Specification of requirements

Based on the product type, we require basic documentation about the origin of the raw materials. For example that they come from sustainable farming. Testfakta reverts with detailed certification process description and the costs involved.

Certification agreement

The product owner and Testfakta Bio-based sign an agreement on assessment and certification

Assessment of the product

The documentation is investigated and the proportion of biomass in the product analysed. The review and analysis results are reported.

Bio-based content

Using detailed information about the product's composition, Testfakta calculates the proportion of bio-based raw materials. The result is verified using a carbon-14 analysis.

 

Product labelling

If the product meets the certification requirements, an agreement is signed on the right to label the product as Testfakta Bio-based.

 

Licensing and Communication

The right to carry the label is granted for a period of three years - provided that there are no changes in the composition or formula.

Testfakta provides the label, clearly stating the amount of Bio-based raw material in relation to the total biomass in per cent. Every label has its unique reference code and is published on Testfakta's homepage.