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  • CMCS publishes the CMCS Position on Technical Requirements

    We have today published a new document for producers titled ‘CMCS Position on Technical Requirements’. This document accompanies the scheme rules, providing clarification on specific requirements in the underlying standards (BS EN 13432:2000, BS EN 14995:2006, AS 5810:2010, and NF T 51-800:2015-11). This version covers the following positions:Biodegradation testing for natural materials (IC and HC)Qualitative disintegration testing (HC)New sections will be added when the need arises to provide clarity around the interpretation of requirements...

    Posted: 28 August, 2024

  • CMCS issues updated application forms to reflect scheme developments

    We have today uploaded two new application forms to our website for home compostable and industrially compostable certification, which can be found here.The forms reflect the development of the scheme whereby producers can print the certification mark on external packaging if it is not possible to print on the product, and reflects the introduction of the CMCS guidance on the use of the certification marks...

    Posted: 28 August, 2024