BS EN 17228:2019

This standard BS EN 17228:2019 Plastics. Bio-based polymers, plastics, and plastics products. Terminology, characteristics and communication is classified in these ICS categories:

• 83.080.01 Plastics in general

This document specifies the vocabulary, methods for characterization, and templates for reporting about bio-based polymers, plastics, and plastics products (including semi-finished plastics products and composites).

In particular this document covers: terminology, bio-based content, bio-based carbon content, Life Cycle Assessment, sustainability aspects, and declaration tools.

Biocompatible polymers and plastics for medical applications covered by specific provisions are out of the scope of this document.