{"id":16082,"date":"2025-07-22T13:36:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T05:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bioleaderpack.com\/?p=16082"},"modified":"2025-09-07T10:54:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T02:54:05","slug":"%d9%81%d9%87%d9%85-%d8%b4%d9%87%d8%a7%d8%af%d8%a9-en13432-%d9%87%d9%84-%d9%8a%d9%85%d9%83%d9%86-%d8%aa%d8%b5%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%b1-%d8%a3%d8%af%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%a6%d8%af%d8%a9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bioleaderpack.com\/ar\/%d9%81%d9%87%d9%85-%d8%b4%d9%87%d8%a7%d8%af%d8%a9-en13432-%d9%87%d9%84-%d9%8a%d9%85%d9%83%d9%86-%d8%aa%d8%b5%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%b1-%d8%a3%d8%af%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%a6%d8%af%d8%a9\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0641\u0647\u0645 \u0634\u0647\u0627\u062f\u0629 EN13432: \u0647\u0644 \u064a\u0645\u0643\u0646 \u062a\u0635\u062f\u064a\u0631 \u0623\u0648\u0627\u0646\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0637\u0639\u0627\u0645 \u0645\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0627\u062c\u0627\u0633 \u0648PLA \u0625\u0644\u0649 \u0623\u0648\u0631\u0648\u0628\u0627\u061f"},"content":{"rendered":"
Quick Summary:<\/strong>
\nEN 13432 is Europe\u2019s gold standard for compostable packaging and is required for bagasse and PLA tableware exports. Products must pass biodegradation, disintegration, and eco-safety tests within 180 days to qualify. Only EN 13432 or OK Compost-certified items\u2014along with native language disposal icons and EPR registration\u2014are accepted in EU markets. Bioleader\u00ae ensures compliant sourcing, label-ready artwork, and documentation to help exporters avoid audits, fines, or shipments held at EU ports.<\/div>\n

What Is EN13432 Certification\u2014and Why Does It Matter?<\/h2>\n

What Is EN13432 and How Does It Differ from ASTM D6400<\/a>?<\/h3>\n

EN13432 is the European Union’s definitive compostability standard for packaging materials<\/strong>, and a cornerstone of EU-wide plastic waste regulation. It defines whether a product can legally be labeled and marketed as \u201ccompostable\u201d under European law.<\/p>\n

By contrast, ASTM D6400<\/strong> is a U.S.-based standard developed by ASTM International, primarily targeting North American markets. The two share similarities in performance thresholds<\/strong> (biodegradability, disintegration, eco-toxicity), but differ in:<\/p>\n

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Feature<\/th>\nEN13432<\/th>\nASTM D6400<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Composting time limit<\/td>\n6 months<\/td>\n6 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CO\u2082 conversion requirement<\/td>\n\u226590%<\/td>\n\u226560%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heavy metals limit<\/td>\nStrict (EU thresholds)<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disintegration (2mm screen)<\/td>\nRequired<\/td>\nRequired<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Plant growth toxicity test<\/td>\nMandatory<\/td>\nMandatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acceptance for labeling in EU<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"Compostable<\/td>\n\"Din-EN13432\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Conclusion<\/strong>: For any product claiming to be compostable and seeking to enter the European market\u2014especially under Directive (EU) 2019\/904<\/strong>\u2014EN13432 is legally required, not optional.<\/p>\n

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What Tests Are Involved?<\/h3>\n

EN13432 involves 4 stringent tests, conducted in accredited laboratories:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Biodegradation<\/strong>: At least 90% of organic carbon must convert to CO\u2082 in under 180 days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Disintegration<\/strong>: More than 90% of the product must physically break down into fragments <2mm within 12 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Heavy Metal Screening<\/strong>: Limits are enforced for Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg, Cu, Ni, Zn, Mo, Se, As\u2014based on EU soil quality standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Eco-Toxicity<\/strong>: Compost resulting from degraded material must not hinder plant growth (tested with barley or cress germination).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \ud83d\udca1 For reference, plastic-lined paper food containers and foamed PLA products often fail disintegration or eco-toxicity tests unless formulated specifically for compostability.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Who Needs EN13432 Certification?<\/h3>\n

    If you are manufacturing or exporting any of the following to the EU, EN13432 is critical:<\/p>\n