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Title:

Towards Harmonised and Research-Based Standards for the Bio-Based Economy

Author(s):

Costenoble, O.M., Willemse, H., te Ronde, I., Carus, M., Rascka, A., Sanz-Mirabal, A.

Document(s):

Abstract:

One of the main challenges for the real take-off of bio-refineries and the bio-based economy is a clear, harmonized and unambiguous set of standards about the properties of the products placed on the market. The state of the art needs to be consolidated, thereby developing a solid basis for commercialisation of new technologies and products and creating a point of reference as a basis for further research. Development of standards in close relation with research is essential to create levels of stability in this market, while still supporting innovation and development of new technologies. The European Commission shares this vision and has submitted several requests (mandates) to CEN, the European Standardization Organization, for the development of standards in the field of bio-based products. The lecture presents an overview of standardization at European (CEN) level, plus the related pre-standardization research. It informs the bio-refinery operator on directions the European policies, such as ECO-label, and market requirements may take in the future.

Keywords:

bioplastics, biorefining, sustainability, performance, bioproducts, standards

Topic:

Biomass Policies, Markets and Sustainability

Subtopic:

Sustainability assessment and criteria

Event:

21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

Session:

5DO.9.5

Pages:

1792 - 1793

ISBN:

978-88-89407-53-0

Paper DOI:

10.5071/21stEUBCE2013-5DO.9.5

Price:

FREE