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Product Certifications

OK Compost

OK compost (EN 13432)

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Packaging or products featuring the OK compost label are guaranteed as biodegradable in an industrial composting plant. This applies to all components, inks and additives. The sole reference point for the certification programme is the harmonised EN 13432: 2000 standard: in any event any product featuring the OK compost logo complies with the requirements of the EU Packaging Directive ( 94/62/EEC)

ASTM

​The American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM)



The ASTM D6400 Standard for compostable plastics specifies three criteria for compostability

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1. Mineralization

At least 90% conversion of carbon dioxide, water, and biomass via microbial assimilation
Occurs at the same rate as natural materials (i.e. leaves, grass, food scraps)
Occurs within a time period of 180 days or less
 

2. Disintegration

Less than 10% of test material remains on a 2mm sieve
 

3. Safety

No impact on plants, using OECD Guide 208 Regulated (heavy metals less than 50% of EPA prescribed threshold)

OK Compost

C​ipet Chennai Report for Biodegradability And Compostability Test



  • Compostable as per Standard IS/ISO 17088 & ASTM D6400
  • Does not contain polyethylene
  • Starch based material
  • Does not contain heavy metals and toxins above permitted levels
  • Seed germination in compost more than 92%
OK Compost

Central Food Technological Research Institute

CFTRI Mysore Report 



  • Complies with Migration Standards Under  IS: 10146 - 2003 
  • Food Graded Material appropriate for Food Packaging
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