BS EN ISO 16929:2021

This standard BS EN ISO 16929:2021 Plastics. Determination of the degree of disintegration of plastic materials under defined composting conditions in a pilot-scale test is classified in these ICS categories:

• 83.080.01 Plastics in general

This document defines a test method used to determine the degree of disintegration of plastic materials in a pilot-scale aerobic composting test under defined conditions. It forms part of an overall scheme for the evaluation of the industrial compostability of plastics as outlined in ISO 17088.

The test method laid down in this document is also used to determine the influence of the test material on the composting process and the quality of the compost obtained. This test method cannot be used to determine the aerobic biodegradability of a test material.