An introduction to PAS 600:2013 Bio-based products Guide to standards and claims

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1 An introduction to PAS 600:2013 Bio-based products Guide to standards and claims Dr. Liliya Serazetdinova Technical author, Adapt Low Carbon Group Grange City Hotel, London, EC3N 2BQ 12 December 2013

2 Key objectives for PAS 600:2013 To provide SMEs and other companies developing and adopting bio-based products with an easily accessible guide to standards, legislation and regulation. To help processors, retailers and users of bio-based products to communicate their product benefits objectively to relevant stakeholders. To aid greater adoption of bio-based products by end users. To help SMEs and large companies to attract investment and facilitate growth of sector.

3 How PAS 600:2013 was developed In alignment with government policy on Industrial Biotechnology Strategy. Sponsored by the UK Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS). The development was facilitated by BSI. Came into effect on 31 October Available for free download at

4 What is a PAS? Fast-track: development normally takes 9-12 months. Sponsored: normally sponsored by government or industry, often an industry consortium. Developed by a technical author and a panel of experts. Written using BSI drafting rules. Public comment: draft made available for public comment for 2 months.

5 Who was involved in developing PAS 600: 2013? Sponsor: UK Government Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS). BSI: Lucy Moore, project manager; MI/2 committee Biobased products. Technical author: Dr. Liliya Serazetdinova, Adapt Low Carbon Group, University of East Anglia. Steering group: Contributions from organizations and individuals that submitted comments during the public consultation

6 PAS 600:2013 Steering group British Standards Institute Biocomposite Centre, Bangor University British Adhesives and Sealants Association British Plastics Federation EcoTechnilin Industry Council for Research on Packaging and the Environment National Non-Food Crops Centre Solvents Industry Association United Kingdom Lubricants Association Vegware Adapt Low Carbon Group, University of East Anglia

7 Scope of the PAS 600:2013 This PAS provides a signpost to key UK standards, codes of practice and guidance that can be adopted in the production, use and disposal phases of bio-based products. Guidance is also provided on the communication of the benefits of bio-based products in a way that is accurate, verifiable, relevant and not misleading. The PAS is principally, but not exclusively, aimed at the SME base in the UK that either holds significant IP in this technology or is considering adopting it, and SMEs manufacturing bio-based products on contract.

8 Contents Introduction Scope Terms and definitions Standards relevant to bio-based products Labels, declarations and certification Future standards and guides within the EU Legislation and regulation Annexes Case studies

9 Biobased products definition Bio-based products are products which are wholly or partly derived from biomass and include intermediates, materials and semifinished or final products. These range from high-value added fine chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food additives, to high volume materials such as bio-polymers or chemical feedstocks. Algal oil Sapphire Energy Use of flax for fibre/ linnen: flax straw, yarn and rope. From Commons Wikimedia.

10 Biobased products market Bio-based products market is estimated to reach 40 billion by per cent of the $3 trillion global chemical sales will be derived from bio-derived sources by UK s share of the industrial biotechnology market is predicted to be between 4 billion and 12 billion by EU Biochem report 2010: Assessment of the Bio-based Products Market Potential for Innovation, Pöyry Management Consulting 2 Vijayendran, B. 2010: Biobased chemicals: technology, economics, and markets (White Paper). 3 Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform 2009: IB 2025: Maximising UK opportunities from industrial biotechnology in a low carbon economy. A report to government by the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation and Growth Team.

11 Industry sectors that are potential users of bio-based products Lubricants, solvents, paints Linseed oil paints Holkham Packaging, plastics, composites Chemicals and surfactants Bonnet of the EcoElise car from Lotus Cars Pharmaceuticals and enzymes Cosmetics and personal care products Consumer products Production line for compostable packaging, Marchant Manufacturing Cosmetic formulation containing a blend of plant extracts developed by Biodeb UK Ltd

12 Legislation and regulation Currently there is no specific legislation in the UK (or the EU) to support bio-based products. As a result, there is a lack of tax incentives or other supporting regulations. Ad-hoc Advisory Group for Bio-based Products (EU) has developed a series of recommendations to stimulate market uptake and development, which are yet to be implemented. A number of UK policies and strategies indirectly support the development of bio-based products.

13 Standards relevant to bio-based products Standards related to bio-based content and the amount of renewable raw materials in the products; standards related to specific product groups, their functionality and technical performance (specifications); Loose fill packaging based plants and crop waste, Leavs Ltd Standards related to the end-of-life options for bio-based products.

14 Categories of standards Horizontal: standards that can apply across industry or address several characteristics. Vertical: standards that apply to specific industries or product categories. Horizontal standards are of particular importance for the introduction of new types of products that can be used across industry.

15 Types of standards Main types of standards: specifications methods of test guidance and codes of practice Specifications are normally product or process specific. In order to determine compliance with a particular specification, a product can undergo a conformity assessment.

16 Labels, declarations and certification Environmental claims enable consumers to make informed choices and allow industry to declare the environmental benefits of their products and services. Product specifications form the basic principle for certification schemes and labelling systems. Declarations of bio-based content and other characteristics impacting on environmental performance can be a key marketing advantage for a product. Saffron and orange liquor, Norfolk Saffron Ltd.

17 Labels, declarations and certification BS EN ISO classifies labelling schemes into three types: type I: a multi-attribute label developed by a third party and verified by external parties and conforms to BS EN ISO 14024, which provides guidance on developing programmes that verify the environmental attributes of a product; type II: a single-attribute label developed by the producer, not independently verified and conforms to BS EN ISO 14021, which describes terms and definitions for self-declared environmental claims; type III: a label based on a full life-cycle assessment (LCA), verified by an independent expert and conforms to BS EN ISO

18 Further developments within CEN relevant to bio-based products EU Government issued four mandates related to the development of standards for bio-based products: M/429 for a standardization programme for bio-based products; M/430 on bio-polymers and bio-lubricants; M/491 on bio-solvents and bio-surfactants; M/492 for the development of horizontal standards for bio-based products.

19 Standardization work carried out by CEN/TC 411 Bio-based products Five working groups have been established to undertake specific activities set out by the mandates M/491 and M/492: 1) WG1, Terminology ; 2) WG2, Biosolvents ; 3) WG3, Bio-based Content ; 4) WG4, Sustainability and LCA ; 5) WG5, Certification and Declaration Tools. It is anticipated that the standards development work will take five years (until 2016).

20 Development of UK standardization for bio-based products The standardization work in the area of bio-based products is undertaken by the BSI committee MI/2, Biobased Products. MI/2 is mirroring work of the CEN/BT/WG 209 which is developing standards concerning terminology, methods, criteria, guidance and tools, applicable to bio-based products.

21 Where to test biobased products Testing and measurement services can be accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Several testing houses provide conformity testing for biobased products in the EU and USA. To find an accredited testing house, it is recommended to look for organizations that are accredited as testing and calibration laboratories that conform to BS EN ISO/IEC

22 Use of the PAS 600:2013 PAS takes the form of guidance and recommendations. It should not be quoted as if it were a specification or a code of practice and claims of compliance cannot be made to it.

23 Adapt s expertise relevant to bio-based products Techno-economic and feasibility assessments Market assessment Accessing funding Consortia building Strategic advice on compliance with environmental regulations Guidance on legislation and standards Technology scouting and forward-looking analysis Supply chain development

24 Liliya Serazetdinova Programme Manager, InCrops Adapt Low Carbon Group t: m: