Bio-based Content
Quick Overview
Bio-based content measures renewable carbon fraction via radiocarbon dating — not the same as biodegradability.
Overview
Fraction of carbon in a material derived from biomass vs. fossil sources, measured via ¹⁴C analysis (ASTM D6866 / ISO 16620). Distinct from biodegradability — drop-in bioplastics (Bio-PE, Bio-PET) have high bio-based content but are not biodegradable.
Key Concepts
Bio-based content measures renewable carbon fraction via radiocarbon dating — not the same as biodegradability.
Industry Landscape
Major Companies & Projects
Beta Analytic, TÜV Austria, DIN CERTCO, Vinçotte, SGS, Intertek are actively developing bio-based content technologies and applications.
Applications
Bio-based product labeling, USDA BioPreferred, Green procurement, Carbon footprint reduction claims
Standards & Certifications
ASTM D6866, ISO 16620, EN 16640, USDA BioPreferred
Related Terms
bio-based, drop-in-bioplastic, bio-pe, bio-pet, mass-balance-approach, iscc-plus
Further Reading
- Industry reports from Nova-Institute, European Bioplastics, ISCC
- Peer-reviewed literature in Green Chemistry, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
- Regulatory updates from EU Commission, USDA BioPreferred, FDA
Standards & Certifications
- ASTM D6866
- ISO 16620
- EN 16640
- USDA BioPreferred
Major Producers
- Beta Analytic
- TÜV Austria
- DIN CERTCO
- Vinçotte
- SGS
- Intertek
Key Applications
- Bio-based product labeling
- USDA BioPreferred
- Green procurement
- Carbon footprint reduction claims