Biobased
As the demand for sustainable construction increases, businesses and consumers want to be assured of the amount of biobased content in construction products. They demand transparency when it comes to claims regarding biobased materials.
SGS can certify the biobased content of your construction products against NEN certification scheme NCS 16785, which is based on European standard EN 16785-1.
Significance:
- Can support the move away from petroleum-based materials.
- Some companies target the use of biobased materials.
Example product:
- Bio-based plastic toys
Why choose SGS for biobased materials certification?
- We are dedicated to ensuring that your construction products meet the highest standards for sustainability. As an industry pioneer, we were the first to be licensed to certify construction products based on their biobased content, according to NCS 16785.
- To ensure transparency, we assess biobased content by comparing the weight of biobased carbon and elements such as oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen to the total weight of the product. This provides an accurate and transparent representation of the biobased construction materials. In comparison, some other certification schemes may relate biobased content to the total carbon content of a product. This can result in higher percentages, even if only a small amount of organic material is present.