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AIMPLAS gains ABA and JBPA recognition for biodegradation testing
AIMPLAS expands its global certification capabilities with recognition from ABA and JBPA, enabling biodegradability and compostability testing for Australian and Japanese markets.
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AIMPLAS has obtained official recognition from the Australasian Bioplastics Association and the Japan BioPlastics Association.
These recognitions allow AIMPLAS to conduct accredited biodegradation and compostability tests, supporting companies seeking ecolabel certification for products in Australia and Japan.
Expanded testing scope for international markets
Under the new recognitions:
- ABA has approved AIMPLAS for soil biodegradation and compostability testing in line with DIN CERTCO standards
- JBPA has recognised compost and soil biodegradation testing, disintegration (lab and pilot scale), and ecotoxicity testing in plants
This enables manufacturers to validate environmental performance and meet regulatory requirements in multiple regions.
Building on existing accreditations
The new recognitions complement earlier approvals obtained by AIMPLAS from:
Building on existing accreditations
The new recognitions complement earlier approvals obtained by AIMPLAS from:
- DIN CERTCO (Europe)
- BPI (North America)
In addition, AIMPLAS conducts testing in accordance with EN 13432, supporting certification for:
- Industrial composting
- Home composting
- Soil biodegradation
Supporting circular economy goals
The expanded capabilities help companies:
The expanded capabilities help companies:
- Demonstrate biodegradability and compostability of products
- Access international markets with recognised ecolabels
- Comply with evolving environmental regulations
These services are particularly relevant as demand increases for sustainable materials and circular economy solutions.
Enhancing competitiveness in plastics sector
By providing reliable testing and certification support, AIMPLAS enables manufacturers to:
Enhancing competitiveness in plastics sector
By providing reliable testing and certification support, AIMPLAS enables manufacturers to:
- Validate environmental claims
- Improve product transparency
- Strengthen global competitiveness
This is increasingly important as sustainability becomes a key factor in product development and market access.
Outlook
As regulatory frameworks and sustainability expectations continue to evolve worldwide, accredited testing and certification services will play a critical role in enabling innovation and ensuring environmental compliance in the plastics industry.
Edited by an industrial journalist, Lekshman Ramdas, with AI assistance.
www.aimplas.com
Outlook
As regulatory frameworks and sustainability expectations continue to evolve worldwide, accredited testing and certification services will play a critical role in enabling innovation and ensuring environmental compliance in the plastics industry.
Edited by an industrial journalist, Lekshman Ramdas, with AI assistance.
www.aimplas.com
