Testfakta Bio-based promotes the development and use of fossil-free products and packaging.
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.
One fundamental criterion for Testfakta Bio-based certification is that a high proportion of the product must be bio-based, compared with other, similar products. Another is that the product must meet essential environmental and performance requirements.
The minimum proportion of bio-based content required for certification varies among product categories. In some products, bio-based content is only a small proportion of the total product weight. Cleaning fluids, for example, consist largely of water.
Manufacturer’s details confirmed by analysis
Companies register their interest in certifying products, and it is the company’s responsibility to attest that the product meets the certification criteria. The product also undergoes an independent analysis in which its bio-based composition is measured. Confirmation of the manufacturer’s data concerning the proportion of bio-based content is thus obtained by a scientifically based, transparent method.
The Process
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