Compliance
EN-SUP Derective
This declaration affirms our compliance with the 2019/904-EN-SUP Directive, emphasizing that our products are crafted from the primary structural element of plant cell walls and contain no intentionally added harmful substances, such as SVHCs, CMRs, phthalates, or bisphenol A.
EU Regulation 850/2004
Declaration Regarding Persistent Organic Pollutants: This declaration affirms compliance with EU Regulation 850/2004, ensuring no intentional addition of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in our products. We confirm adherence to regulatory requirements, with POPs maintained below detection limits. For full certificate declaration please click below.
EU Regulation 528/2012
Declaration Regarding Biocides: This declaration confirms compliance with EU Regulation 528/2012 for our raw material. No biocides are intentionally added during production. Biocide levels are maintained below detection limits.
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Declaration of Compliance with Regulation (EC) 1272/2008: Our raw material adheres to EU chemical safety standards. It contains no allergens (H317 substances) or germ cell mutagens (categories 1, 1A, 1B, or 2).
EU food contact regulations (EC No. 1935/2004
Biobased Content Certification: This material has been tested for biobased content according to ASTM D6866 standards and complies with EU food contact regulations (EC No. 1935/2004 and amendments). It meets the requirements of the Foodstuffs, Consumer Goods, and Animal Feed Code (LFGB) and is approved under the Decree on Consumer Goods (23 December 1997) with the latest amendments. This certification confirms the material's safety and sustainability for food-related applications.
Technical Overview
This material is biobased, derived from the primary structural element of plant cell walls, offering a significant reduction in carbon footprint compared to oil-based plastics. It has been tested for its mechanical properties, including tensile strength, impact resistance, and thermal performance. With a tensile strength of 54 MPa and impact strength of 80 kJ/m², it provides durability and excellent processing performance. The material is also certified for food contact applications, complying with EU food contact regulations (EC No. 1935/2004) and other relevant safety standards. This material ensures both performance and sustainability.
Carbon-neutral cradle-to-grave lifecycle
This certification, highlights our commitment to sustainability. With a carbon-neutral cradle-to-grave lifecycle, full compostability in industrial, home, and soil conditions (per DIN EN ISO 14855), and raw materials certified under the PEFC Chain of Custody, it ensures minimal environmental impact and responsible resource management.
Commission Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011
This certification, affirms compliance with key food contact regulations, including EU Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004, German LFGB (2021/2022), and Commission Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011. It meets Specific Migration Limits for 1,4-butanediol (5 mg/kg) and tetrahydrofuran (0.6 mg/kg). Additionally, it complies with FDA 21 CFR regulations for food types I to IX (excluding infant formula, breast milk, and alcoholic foods) and adheres to Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 for dual-use additives.
(EC) No. 2023/2006
This statement of compliance, confirms that LIFOCOLOR-SCHWARZ 9005345F BIO meets the regulatory requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004, including Article 3. It adheres to Directive EC 10/2011 for plastics in food contact and complies with the BfR IX Recommendation, ensuring no detectable release of primary aromatic amines. Additionally, it meets the standards of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2023/2006, ensuring good manufacturing practices for food contact materials.
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EU res AP (89)1
This certification ensures compliance with European Resolution AP (89) 1, including limits on heavy metals, aromatic amines, and other harmful substances. It confirms raw material compliance, with authorized dual-use additives like calcium stearate (E470a) and specific migration limits for sodium, magnesium, and calcium. Additionally, it guarantees the absence of restricted epoxy derivatives (Directive 2002/16 and 1895/2005) and heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, mercury, and chromium (VI), adhering to Directive 94/62 and CONEG (USA) standards (max. 100 ppm).
