EN 17228:2019

Plastics - Bio-based polymers, plastics, and plastics products - Terminology, characteristics and communication

Publication date:   Jun 17, 2019

Scope

This document specifies the vocabulary, methods for characterization, and templates for reporting about bio-based polymers, plastics, and plastics products (including semi-finished plastics products and composites).
In particular this document covers: terminology, bio-based content, bio-based carbon content, Life Cycle Assessment, sustainability aspects, and declaration tools.
Biocompatible polymers and plastics for medical applications covered by specific provisions are out of the scope of this document.