The concept of “green & permanent” makes consumers likely to choose environmental friendly products. Therefore, more and more manufacturers hope to use degradable plastic or biomass materials to return products to the earth naturally, reduce environmental burden, and be closer to the eager for sustainable development of modern people. In recent years, more and more countries and regions have launched plastic restriction laws. Traditional and cracked (OXO) plastics have been banned. Only re-used, degradable or compostable plastics are allowed.
How to prove the plastic can be degraded? The simulation test as per international test standard should be carried out for determination the degree of decomposition of the material and the toxic effects to the soil in the certified laboratory. Through the complete test analysis report, customers can obtain international certification marks, which can greatly benefit brand in global marketing and promotion, and also assure consumer’s safety and environment protection.
US: California State banned traditional plastic bag in 2016
UK: Banned plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic straws within 25 years
France: Plastic cutlery will be banned and replaced by which made of biodegradable plastic material in 2020
Japan: Free plastic bags will be not allowed in retail stores in 2020
Taiwan: Banned after 2020, limited by price after 2025, completely banned after 2030 (sipper, beverage cup, shopping bag, disposable tableware and other disposable traditional plastic products)
EU:Collect and re-used domestic plastic packaging materials after 2030
Africa:Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Morocco, Senegal, Tanzania and other countries have banned the manufacture, sale and use of plastic bags.
EN 13432/ASTM D6400/ASTM D6868
Materials Identification :EN 13432
Heavy Metal Analysis:EN 14582 & NIEA W413.5、EPA 3052 & EPA 6010C
Biodegradation Test:ISO 14855-1/CNS 14432/ASTM D5338
Disintegration Test:ISO 16929/CNS 15262
Ecotoxicity (Plants Growth) Test:OECD G208