NSF to Handle Testing, Verification for Compostable Certification Program
The program verifies that plastic materials will compost in a municipal or commercial facility, without leaving toxic or lingering plastic.
The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) has appointed NSF International (Ann Arbor, MI) to handle the testing and verification arm of its Certified Compostable program. Using American Society of Testing and Materials standards, the program aims to verify that plastic materials-including those for packaging-will compost in a municipal or commercial facility, without leaving toxic or lingering plastic.
NSF’s sustainability division will handle aspects of the certification process, including initial application, product reviews, testing, and verifying compliance with the program’s requirements. However, BPI will continue handling the actual licensing of the program’s certification logo, which identifies certified products.
The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 35: Prioritizing Women's Health Research and Innovation
October 28th 2024On this month's episode of the Nutritional Outlook Podcast, Cepham's founder and president, Anand Swaroop, discusses the company's recent announcement to prioritize women's health research and innovation.
The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 34: Demystifying Prebiotics and Postbiotics
September 30th 2024In this episode of the Nutritional Outlook Podcast we are looking back on a webcast Nutritional Outlook hosted in May, called “Demystifying the Prebiotic and Postbiotic Markets.” During that event, Sandra Saville, director of education and communication for the International Probiotics Association and Dr. Jessica A. Younes, scientific director of the International Probiotics Association debunked myths about prebiotic and postbiotics, and defined the respective categories to help manufacturers better understand how to responsibly formulate and market prebiotic and postbiotic products.
