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The BPI Certification Process
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| Approved Test Results |
Mutual NDA |
Independent Review | BPI License Agreement | Review of Marketing Materials & Claims |
| Applicant obtains ASTM test results on product. Click here for a list of BPI-Approved Labs. |
After testing is completed (or if applicant needs help with testing schemes), a trilateral NDA is signed with BPI and DIN CERTCO. Applicant provides product description and full formulation disclosure, maximum thicknesses, etc. Click here to Request an NDA. |
BPI collects all documents and tests, and transmits to DIN CERTCO for independent review. |
After independent review of test results, applicant enters into licensing agreement granting them right to use The Compostable Logo and other BPI trademarks. License is valid for three years. | Applicant prepares sample artwork of packaging, web pages, brochures & advertising using the compostable logo. BPI will periodically test and inspect products in the market for compliance. |
Click here to download a PDF version of this process.