ISO 16620

In the era of sustainable development and eco-conscious production, ISO 16620 certification plays a vital role in helping industries demonstrate their commitment to using bio-based plastics. The ISO 16620 series, titled "Plastics — Bio-based content", defines a set of international standards to quantify the amount of bio-based content in plastic materials and products.

At Quality Asia Certification, we offer ISO 16620 certification to manufacturers, suppliers, and product developers who wish to enhance transparency, compliance, and trust in their plastic production processes. We help you demonstrate environmental responsibility and meet growing global market demands for sustainable materials.

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What is ISO 16620?

ISO 16620 (Latest Version: ISO 16620-1:2015 and its applicable parts) is a family of standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization. It provides methodologies for determining the bio-based content in plastic materials and products through carbon isotope analysis and other standardized techniques.

The ISO 16620 standard is divided into the following parts:

  1. ISO 16620-1:2015 – General principles
  2. ISO 16620-2:2015 – Determination of the bio-based carbon content
  3. ISO 16620-3:2015 – Determination of the bio-based synthetic polymer content
  4. ISO 16620-4:2016 – Determination of the bio-based mass content

These standards are applicable to both intermediate plastic materials and finished plastic products.

Why is ISO 16620 important?

With rising environmental regulations and increased consumer awareness, industries across packaging, automotive, agriculture, and consumer goods are being pushed to switch to bio-based alternatives. ISO 16620 helps companies quantify and prove the extent of bio-based content in their products, which can be crucial for:

  1. Compliance with eco-labeling and green procurement policies
  2. Meeting international trade requirements
  3. Supporting ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and sustainability reports
  4. Gaining market trust and competitive advantage

Choosing ISO 16620 certification ensures that your products are future-ready, credible, and environmentally responsible.

What are the benefits of ISO 16620?

  1. Credibility: Certified data on bio-based content builds trust among regulators, partners, and consumers.
  2. Traceability: Ensures scientific and verifiable calculation of bio-based components in plastics.
  3. Standardization: Helps maintain consistency across product lines and batches in global supply chains.
  4. Regulatory Alignment: Supports compliance with eco-certifications, procurement guidelines, and import-export documentation.
  5. Brand Enhancement: Aligns with sustainability goals, boosting brand image and green positioning in the market.

What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 16620?

ISO 16620 certification offers measurable business value by enhancing sustainability credibility and meeting customer demands. Here’s how your business benefits:

✅ Market Differentiation: Stand out with verified eco-friendly plastic products.

🌍 Global Market Access: Meet regulatory requirements in EU, US, and other eco-conscious markets.

🔒 Risk Mitigation: Avoid penalties or rejections related to false claims about bio-based content.

📈 Customer Trust: Gain buyer confidence through validated sustainability efforts.

🏆 Eligibility for Green Certifications: Enable participation in green label programs and carbon credit initiatives.

🔄 Supply Chain Transparency: Improve data reporting and collaboration across suppliers and buyers.

💼 Business Growth: Attract clients, investors, and contracts seeking compliant and eco-conscious partners.


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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.

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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.

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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.

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Why QualityAsia?

QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:

Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
  • Thorough documented information review.
  • Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
  • Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
  • Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.

Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
  • Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
  • Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
  • Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
  • Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.


    Surveillance & Certification Renewal

    Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.

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