What is BS EN 17035 about?
BS EN 17035 discusses about Bio-based Surface-active agents. BS EN 17035 sets requirements for bio-based surfactants in terms of properties, limits, application classes and test methods. BS EN 17035 lays down the characteristics and details for assessment of bio-based surfactants as to whether they:
- Are fit for purpose in terms of performance related properties
- Comply with the requirements regarding the health, safety and environment which apply to general surfactants
- Are derived from a certain minimum percentage of biomass
- Comply with at least similar sustainability criteria as comparable (non-bio-based) surfactants.
Note 1: The bio-based content of a product itself does not provide information on its environmental impact or sustainability, which may be assessed through Life Cycle Inventory (LCI), LCA and sustainability criteria.
Who is BS EN 17035 for?
BS EN 17035 on bio-based surfactants is applicable to:
- Suppliers of bio-based surfactants
- Bio-based product manufacturers
- Surfactants testing laboratories
Why should you use BS EN 17035?
Bio-based content of a product itself does not provide information on its environmental impact or sustainability, which may be assessed through Life Cycle Inventory (LCI), LCA and sustainability criteria.
BS EN 17035 provides requirements and test methods for bio-based raw materials that have been used for millennia in the manufacture of surfactants, e.g., the first surfactant used by mankind, completely bio-based – soap.
BS EN 17035 specifies transparent and unambiguous communication within bio-based value chains is facilitated by a harmonized framework for certification and declaration.
BS EN 17035 has been developed with the aim to fulfil part of the Mandate to describe the technical requirements of bio-based surfactant.
BS EN 17035 describe existing raw material sources with regard to their current usage in surfactants, their source identification and conformation, and the options for communication same which will help the manufacturers to strengthen and harmonize the reputation of “bio-based surfactants” and the confidence of the customer in this product group.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 17035:2021 supersedes PD CEN/TS 17035:2017, which is withdrawn.
