Certification and Labelling Standards for Biodegradable Textiles
topic
Biodegradability certification frameworks including TÜV Austria OK Compost, DIN CERTCO, and BPI certification map specific test method requirements to label tiers distinguishing industrially compostable, home compostable, soil biodegradable, and marine biodegradable claims, with certification requiring third-party test validation against defined threshold performance criteria for each claim category.
Role
Provides the standardised certification infrastructure that translates laboratory biodegradability test results into credible consumer-facing label claims, preventing greenwashing of non-biodegradable textiles through vague environmental assertions and ensuring that certified biodegradable textile products meet quantitative performance thresholds verified by accredited test laboratories.