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23.01.2025

Biogenic Carbon Content Testing and Verification

Delivering proof of sustainability

TÜV Süd is setting a clear signal in favor of sustainability and transparency by expanding its advanced testing and verification services for determining biogenic carbon content (BCC). By offering these innovative services, the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company enables businesses to build more sustainability into their products while complying with statutory requirements, and to carve out a market position in the forefront of environmental protection.

Biogenic carbon: paving the way for the circular economy

Biogenic carbon is stored in organic materials such as plants, trees and soil. It differs fundamentally from fossil carbon from non-renewable resources like coal and oil. Because biogenic carbon is renewable, it is a key element in a carbon-neutral economy. Products with high levels of biogenic carbon help to reduce consumption of fossil fuels and accelerate the transition to a greener future. “As demand for bio-based plastics and organically based materials increases, there is a growing need for determining biogenic carbon levels and verifying claims in this area,” explains Ralph Elbert, laboratory manager at TÜV Süd. “Our services provide precise results, but also strengthen consumers’ trust in sustainable products.”

Testing and verification methods

TÜV Süd uses advanced C14 analysis to measure products’ biogenic carbon content. The method, also known as radiocarbon testing, is based on international standards including ISO 16620 and ASTM D6866. As part of successful ISO/IEC 17029 verification, companies are permitted to use the TÜV Süd mark as confirmation of the credibility and quality of the BCC information they provide. In addition, BCC verification can be combined with other environmental certification – such as biomethane certification under CMS standards 90 and 92 – to cater flexibly to the specific requirements of various industry sectors. This is particularly relevant for companies for which compliance with regulations such as the German Fuel Emissions Trading Act (BEHG) or international standards is mandatory.

Range of applications

The services provided cover a host of different industries and products:

  • Packaging: Flexible and rigid packaging materials from bio-based plastics
  • Plastics and textiles: Leather, rubber, and composites
  • Cosmetics and household goods: Fragrances, lotions, cleaning agents, and soaps
  • Electronic goods and toys: Plastic components, housings and casings, printed circuit boards
  • Building materials: Tiles, wood composite materials, wall coverings and paneling
  • Biofuels: Renewable energy sources such as bioethanol

This wide-ranging list demonstrates the diversity of applications for biogenic carbons and the benefits they offer for a sustainable economy.

TÜV Süd mark and regulatory requirements

The TÜV Süd mark for biogenic carbon content provides important evidence of sustainable product characteristics for customers and regulatory bodies. It confirms the biogenic carbon content of a product as a percentage of total carbon content and supports companies in fulfilling the requirements of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and other reporting requirements. In addition, TÜV Süd provides companies with comprehensive support with their emissions reporting and carbon footprint assessment. This underpins manufacturers’ market position and builds consumer confidence in sustainable products.

Global expertise with local presence

The TÜV Süd laboratory in Frankfurt is a center of competence for biogenic carbon testing and verification in Europe. Backed by its global network, the TIC company can provide globally streamlined services, an advantage for internationally operating enterprises. TÜV Süd’s new BCC services support the transition to bio-based materials, assist companies in complying with statutory requirements and help build a more sustainable economy.

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(Source: TÜV Süd AG)

 

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