60.60 Standard published Jul 23, 2021
ISO
ISO/TC 61/SC 14 Environmental aspects
International Standard
This document is applicable to biodegradable plastic materials used to produce mulch films or biodegradable mulch films ready to be used for mulch applications in agriculture and horticulture.
This document specifies test methods and evaluation criteria by addressing the following characteristics:
a) control of constituents;
b) biodegradation;
c) negative effects on terrestrial organisms.
NOTE This document is construed in a way that it can be used to assess other soil biodegradable plastic products that do not qualify as mulch films. For example: drip tape, twine, clips, and plant pots.
PUBLISHED
ISO 23517:2021
60.60
Standard published
Jul 23, 2021