BioReCer Standardization Toolkit: Your Guide to Bio-Based Standards and Certifications
Welcome to the Standardization Toolkit from the BioReCer Project! This toolkit is a comprehensive online database designed to support professionals in the bio-based industry.
The standardization toolkit is made of two interactive dashboards:
1) The Standards Dashboard
This first interactive panel is a dataset of 149 national (Italian), European and international standards (UNI, EN and ISO) relevant to the bio-based sector. Each standard includes details on its scope (e.g., biodegradable plastics, bioeconomy, environmental management), keywords (e.g., biodegradability, recycling, traceability), and is overseen by the technical committees from CEN, ISO, and UNI (e.g., CEN/TC 249 – Plastics, UNI/CT 600/SC 01 – Physical-chemical tests).
Most of these standards are “current”, and they address key areas related to sustainability, such as product use, recycling, traceability systems, circular economy strategies, and data exchange formats. This structured mapping provides a comprehensive overview of essential standards in the bioeconomy and environmental management sectors.
2) The Certification Schemes Dashboard
The second panel provides detailed information about 26 certification schemes, including key schemes such as ISCC, relevant to the bio-based sector. For each certification scheme, you’ll find details on documents, scope (e.g., environmental management, biomass, agriculture), keywords, and status (either “current” or “in progress”).This dashboard offers a structured overview of certifications related to sustainability and traceability, helping professionals navigate and implement the most relevant schemes for their projects.
Key Features of the Standardization Toolkit
- Extensive Coverage: The toolkit offers a comprehensive selection of standards and certification schemes that span various aspects of the bio-based sector, with a particular focus on areas such as circular economy strategies, environmental management, recycling, product usage, and product comparison.
- Easy Access to Standards: Direct links to the UNI, CEN, and ISO catalogs provide streamlined access to detailed documentation, ensuring users can efficiently obtain the necessary information on both specific bio-based standards and broader sustainability frameworks.
- Keyword Mapping: Each standard and certification scheme is carefully indexed with relevant keywords, making it simple to locate precise and relevant information.
- User-Friendly Interface: The toolkit features an intuitive design, enabling users to navigate effortlessly through its sections and quickly identify the standards and certifications most applicable to their needs.
The Standardization Toolkit is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the bio-based sector. By adhering to the highest standards and considering relevant certification schemes, you can adopt best practices and contribute to successful outcomes in bio-based projects
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Please Note: The UNI; EN and ISO standards provided in the toolkit cannot be fully downloaded. The toolkit simplifies the search process and offers an overview of the mapped standards and certification schemes from the BioReCer Project’s standardization activities.