EN 13432:2000
(Main)Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation - Test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of packaging
Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation - Test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of packaging
This European Standard specifies requirements and procedures to determine the compostability and anaerobic treatability of packaging and packaging materials by addressing four characteristics: 1) biodegradability; 2) disintegration during biological treatment; 3) effect on the biological treatment process; 4) effect on the quality of the resulting compost. In case of a packaging formed by different components, some of which are compostable and some other not, the packaging itself, as a whole is not compostable.
Verpackung - Anforderungen an die Verwertung von Verpackungen durch Kompostierung und biologischen Abbau - Prüfschema und Bewertungskriterien für die Einstufung von Verpackungen
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen und Verfahren fest, um die Kompostierbarkeit und die anaerobe Behandelbarkeit von Verpackungen und Packstoffen mit Hilfe folgender 4 Kennwerte zu ermitteln: 1) biologische Abbaubarkeit, 2) Desintegration während der biologischen Behandlung, 3) Auswirkung auf den biologischen Behandlungsprozeß und 4) Auswirkung auf die Qualität des entstandenen Komposts.
Emballage - Exigences relatives aux emballages valorisables par compostage et biodégradation - Programme d'essai et critères d'évaluation de l'acceptation finale des emballages
La norme européenne spécifie les exigences et les méthodes permettant de déterminer la possibilité de composter et de traiter en anaérobiose les emballages et les matériaux d'emballage en s'intéressant à quatre caractéristiques: 1) la biodégradabilité; 2) la désintégration en cours de traitement biologique; 3) l'effet sur le processus de traitement biologique; et 4) l'effet sur la qualité du compost ainsi obtenu.
Embalaža - Zahteve za embalažo, primerno za kompostiranje in biorazgradnjo - Preskusna shema in ovrednotenje meril za sprejemljivost embalaže
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 19-Sep-2000
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Mar-2001
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 261 - Packaging
- Current Stage
- 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 15-Feb-2021
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview - EN 13432:2000 (CEN)
EN 13432:2000 is a European standard from CEN that defines requirements and procedures to determine whether packaging is recoverable through composting and anaerobic biodegradation. The standard sets a test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of packaging aimed at industrial biological treatment (composting or anaerobic digestion). It addresses both the behaviour of packaging material during treatment and the quality of the resulting compost.
Key topics and requirements
The standard evaluates packaging across four essential characteristics:
- Biodegradability - whether the material is biologically broken down by microbes under composting/anaerobic conditions.
- Disintegration during biological treatment - physical breakdown so that no large fragments remain in the mature compost.
- Effect on the biological treatment process - absence of toxic effects or inhibitory substances that would harm microbial activity.
- Effect on compost quality - contaminants, heavy metals or other residues must not impair the suitability of the resulting compost for use.
Other important points:
- Whole-package assessment: if a packaging unit contains some compostable components and some non-compostable components, the entire package is not considered compostable under this standard.
- Test scheme and evaluation criteria: EN 13432 specifies the types of laboratory and pilot-scale tests, and the pass/fail criteria needed for final acceptance (test specifics are given in the full standard document).
- Intended for industrial treatment: the standard targets industrial composting and anaerobic digestion processes rather than home composting.
Practical applications and users
EN 13432 is used by:
- Packaging manufacturers and designers who want to develop or validate compostable packaging and make compliant marketing claims.
- Certification bodies and testing laboratories that perform compostability testing and issue conformity certificates.
- Composting and anaerobic digestion facilities assessing feedstock suitability and operational impacts.
- Procurement officers and retailers who set purchasing specifications for sustainable packaging.
- Regulators and waste managers implementing policy, labeling rules, or waste treatment guidelines.
Practical uses include product development, compliance testing, labeling claims for “compostable packaging,” procurement standards, and quality assurance for industrial composting streams.
Related standards
EN 13432 should be considered alongside other European and international standards on biodegradable plastics, compost testing methods, and waste management. For specific testing methods, certification protocols, or home-compostability guidance, consult the relevant CEN/ISO documents and national adoption texts.
Keywords: EN 13432:2000, compostable packaging, biodegradability, packaging recoverable through composting, test scheme, evaluation criteria, CEN standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13432:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation - Test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of packaging". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements and procedures to determine the compostability and anaerobic treatability of packaging and packaging materials by addressing four characteristics: 1) biodegradability; 2) disintegration during biological treatment; 3) effect on the biological treatment process; 4) effect on the quality of the resulting compost. In case of a packaging formed by different components, some of which are compostable and some other not, the packaging itself, as a whole is not compostable.
This European Standard specifies requirements and procedures to determine the compostability and anaerobic treatability of packaging and packaging materials by addressing four characteristics: 1) biodegradability; 2) disintegration during biological treatment; 3) effect on the biological treatment process; 4) effect on the quality of the resulting compost. In case of a packaging formed by different components, some of which are compostable and some other not, the packaging itself, as a whole is not compostable.
EN 13432:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.99 - Other standards related to wastes; 55.020 - Packaging and distribution of goods in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13432:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13432:2000/AC:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13432:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 94/62/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/200. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2001
Embalaža - Zahteve za embalažo, primerno za kompostiranje in biorazgradnjo -
Preskusna shema in ovrednotenje meril za sprejemljivost embalaže
Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and
biodegradation - Test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of
packaging
Verpackung - Anforderungen an die Verwertung von Verpackungen durch
Kompostierung und biologischen Abbau - Prüfschema und Bewertungskriterien für die
Einstufung von Verpackungen
Emballage - Exigences relatives aux emballages valorisables par compostage et
biodégradation - Programme d'essai et criteres d'évaluation de l'acceptation finale des
emballages
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13432:2000
ICS:
13.030.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
odpadki wastes
55.020 Pakiranje in distribucija blaga Packaging and distribution of
na splošno goods in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN 134
...
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2001
Embalaža - Zahteve za embalažo, primerno za kompostiranje in biorazgradnjo -
Preskusna shema in ovrednotenje meril za sprejemljivost embalaže
Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and
biodegradation - Test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of
packaging
Verpackung - Anforderungen an die Verwertung von Verpackungen durch
Kompostierung und biologischen Abbau - Prüfschema und Bewertungskriterien für die
Einstufung von Verpackungen
Emballage - Exigences relat
...
The article discusses the specifications and procedures outlined in the European Standard EN 13432:2000. This standard focuses on determining the compostability and anaerobic treatability of packaging and packaging materials. It considers four characteristics: biodegradability, disintegration during biological treatment, effect on the biological treatment process, and impact on the quality of the resulting compost. If a packaging is made up of both compostable and non-compostable components, it is considered as a whole and not compostable.
기사 제목: EN 13432:2000 - 포장 - 잠재적으로 소각 및 생분해로 복구 가능한 포장물에 대한 요구사항 - 포장의 최종 수용을 위한 시험 체계 및 평가 기준 기사 내용: 이 유럽 표준은 포장 및 포장물의 퇴비화 및 무산성 치료 가능성을 결정하기 위한 요구사항과 절차를 명시합니다. 이를 위해 네 가지 특성을 고려합니다: 1) 생분해성; 2) 생물학적 처리 과정 중의 해체; 3) 생물학적 처리 과정에 미치는 영향; 4) 결과적인 퇴비의 품질에 미치는 영향. 포장이 여러 구성 요소로 이루어져 있고, 일부가 퇴비화 가능하고 일부가 그렇지 않은 경우, 전체 포장은 퇴비화 가능한 것으로 간주되지 않습니다.
EN 13432:2000 is a European Standard that outlines the requirements and procedures for determining the compostability and anaerobic treatability of packaging and packaging materials. The standard focuses on four characteristics: biodegradability, disintegration during biological treatment, effect on the biological treatment process, and effect on the quality of the resulting compost. If a packaging consists of both compostable and non-compostable components, the packaging as a whole is not considered compostable.
記事のタイトル：EN 13432：2000 - 包装 - 堆肥化および生分解を介して回収可能な包装の要件 - 包装の最終受け入れにおけるテスト手順および評価基準 記事内容：この欧州標準では、包装および包装材料の堆肥化および嫌気性処理の可能性を決定するための要件と手順を明示しています。それには、4つの特性に焦点を当てます：1）生分解可能性、2）生物処理中の崩壊、3）生物処理過程への影響、4）生成される堆肥の品質への影響。包装が堆肥化可能な部分と堆肥化不可能な部分から成る場合、包装全体は堆肥化可能とは見なされません。
기사 제목: EN 13432:2000 - 포장물 - 퇴비화와 생분해를 통한 회수 가능한 포장물에 대한 요구사항 - 최종 포장물 수락을 위한 테스트 체계 및 평가 기준 기사 내용: 이 유럽 표준은 포장 및 포장재의 퇴비화와 혐기성 처리 가능성을 결정하기 위한 요구사항과 절차를 명시한다. 이를 위해 네 가지 특성을 다룬다: 1) 생분해성; 2) 생물 처리 중의 분해; 3) 생물 처리 공정에 미치는 영향; 4) 생성된 퇴비의 품질에 미치는 영향. 포장이 여러 구성 요소로 이루어진 경우, 일부는 퇴비화 가능하고 일부는 불가능한 경우, 전체 포장물은 퇴비화되지 않는다.
기사 제목: EN 13432: 2000 - 포장 - 복합자살성 및 생분해로 회수 가능한 포장에 대한 요구 사항 - 포장 최종 수락을 위한 테스트 체계 및 평가 기준 기사 내용: 이 유럽 표준은 포장 및 포장 재료의 복합 가능성과 무기발성 처리 가능성을 결정하기 위한 요구 사항과 절차를 명시합니다. 이를 위해 네 가지 특성을 다루며, 그것들은 다음과 같습니다: 1) 생분해성; 2) 생물 처리 중 분해; 3) 생물 처리 과정에 미치는 영향; 4) 생산되는 이종료의 품질에 미치는 영향. 포장이 여러 구성 요소로 이루어진 경우, 그 중 일부는 복합 가능하지만 다른 일부는 그렇지 않으므로, 포장 자체는 전체적으로는 복합 가능하지 않습니다.
記事タイトル：EN 13432：2000 - 包装 - バイオマス化と生分解を通じて回収可能な包装材料に対する要件 - 包装品の最終受け入れのためのテスト方式と評価基準 記事内容：このヨーロッパ標準は、包装と包装材料のバイオマス化と嫌気性処理可能性を決定するための要件と手順を指定しています。それは、生分解性、生物処理中の分解度、生物処理プロセスへの影響、および生成される堆肥の品質についての4つの特性に焦点を当てています。包装が複数の部品から成り立っている場合、そのうちのいくつかがバイオマス化可能であり他のいくつかがそうではない場合、包装全体はバイオマス化されていないとみなされます。
記事のタイトル：EN 13432:2000 - パッケージ - 素股堆肥化および生分解による回収可能なパッケージの要件 - パッケージの最終受け入れのためのテストスキームと評価基準 記事の内容：このヨーロッパ標準は、パッケージおよびパッケージ材料の堆肥化の可能性および好気性処理の可能性を判断するための要件と手順を指定しています。そのために、生分解性、生物処理中の分解、生物処理プロセスへの影響、および生じる完了堆肥の品質に対する影響という4つの特性に対処しています。複数のコンポーネントで形成されたパッケージの場合、一部は堆肥化可能であり、他の一部はそうではないため、パッケージ自体は全体として堆肥化可能ではありません。
The European Standard EN 13432:2000 establishes criteria and procedures for determining the compostability and anaerobic treatability of packaging and packaging materials. It focuses on four characteristics: biodegradability, disintegration during biological treatment, impact on the biological treatment process, and effect on the quality of the resulting compost. If a packaging consists of both compostable and non-compostable components, the packaging as a whole is not considered compostable.
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