When to use thisA supplier says a product is compostable and you want to confirm it before selling or printing the claim.
Steps
- Ask for the certificate, not a logoA logo on a catalogue page does not prove anything.
- Check the holderThe company named must be the one supplying the product, or have authorised it.
- Check the models coveredThe exact item model must appear in the certificate's scope.
- Check the validity dateExpired certificates do not support a claim.
- Match the claim to the certificate‘Home compostable’ or ‘marine degradable’ need their own specific certificates.
Key parameters
- Examples: BPI (USA), TÜV OK compost HOME
Common mistakes
- Accepting a certificate held by a different company
- Using a home-compost claim with an industrial-compost certificate
- Printing the logo without permission
Basis: OKFoodware product specifications and order process. Ratings are confirmed per item at quotation.