What labels does DIN CERTCO grant and what do they mean?

Certification is not a single, uniform process; rather, it is adapted to the end-of-life environment of the product. DIN CERTCO has recognised the laboratories of AIMPLAS to carry out the tests that enable companies to obtain these certifications:

• DIN Industrial Compostable:  Certifies that the material degrades in industrial composting plants (standard EN 13432).
• DIN Home Compostable: Ensures that the material degrades under home composting conditions, where temperatures are lower.
• DIN Biodegradable in Soil: Specific to agricultural products (such as mulch films) that must integrate into the soil without leaving microplastics.
• Biowaste Bags DINplus: A certification specifically designed for organic waste bags, ensuring optimal compostability.

DIN CERTCO Certification process: step by step

1. International Recognition: DIN CERTCO certification provides global recognition and facilitates entry into international markets by demonstrating that the company complies with recognized standards.
2. Consumer Trust: Certification strengthens consumer trust by ensuring that products or services meet quality and sustainability standards.
3. Competitive Differentiation: Becoming certified allows companies to stand out in the marketplace by demonstrating their commitment to quality, safety and sustainability, which can be a key differentiating factor.
4. Regulatory Compliance: DIN CERTCO certification ensures that companies comply with specific standards, which can be crucial for meeting regulatory and legal requirements in various sectors.
5. Added value: These certifications and ecolabels provide the product and the company with added value for the end consumer and the general public by ensuring that the circular economy cycle is closed.

Benefits of DIN CERTCO certifications

Obtaining the DIN CERTCO mark is not only a matter of compliance; it also represents a competitive advantage in the market:

• International recognition: DIN CERTCO certification provides global recognition, facilitating access to international markets by demonstrating compliance with widely recognised standards.
• Consumer confidence: It helps eliminate greenwashing and assures stakeholders that products or services meet recognised quality and sustainability standards.
• Competitive differentiation: Certification allows companies to stand out by demonstrating their commitment to quality, safety and sustainability.
• Regulatory compliance: DIN CERTCO certification ensures that companies meet specific standards, which can be essential for complying with regulatory and legal requirements across various sectors.
• Added value: These certifications and eco-labels add value both to the product and to the company itself in the eyes of consumers and society, supporting the closing of the circular economy loop.