What is BS EN 16848 - Bio-based products about?
BS EN 16848 is an international standard used for bio-based products that specifies the requirements for a business-to-business communication.
This helps in determining the characteristics of bio-based products and is useful in maintaining the transparency of these products.
BS EN 16848 specifies requirements for transparent and non-misleading business-to-business communication of characteristics of bio-based products by means of a specific Data Sheet. BS EN 16848 is intended to be used as a tool to generate and transfer information in the value chain and/or as an input for product-specific standards and certification schemes.
Note 1: BS EN 16848 does not specify requirements for bio-based products.
Note 2: Business-to-consumer communication is covered by prEN 16935.
Who is BS EN 16848 - Bio-based products for?
BS EN 16848 on Bio-based products are useful for:
- Food industries
- Manufacturers of paper
- Manufacturers of insulation materials
- Hospitals
- Wood products
- Chemical industries
- Composite materials
Why should you use BS EN 16848 - Bio-based products?
Biodegradable products are those products that can be decomposed easily. These products are made of organic substances that can be used for the composting process.
By using BS EN 16848 you can identify the requirements used in producing biodegradable products. With the help of bio-based carbon content and bio-based content, you can calculate the fraction of biomass used in these products.
By applying BS EN 16848, you can determine the characteristics of bio-based products for business-to-business communication. BS EN 16848 helps in maintaining transparency by specifying the product criteria for the usage of different bio-based products.
