Compliance evidence · buyer verification

Match every claim to the exact product you buy

Badges are only signposts. For procurement, request the current underlying record and match the holder, SKU or construction, thickness, printing, validity and destination market before approving a claim or artwork.

Request a compliance pack See the evidence checklist

Reference library

Know what each record can—and cannot—prove

The references below explain typical buyer checks. They do not state that every Esinle product, facility or order is covered. Availability is confirmed against the shortlisted SKU and supplying site.

EN 13432

European standard

A reference standard used for packaging intended for recovery through industrial composting. Evidence must match the finished item being purchased.

Buyer verification checklist

Match: Certificate holder, product or material name, formulation, thickness, inks/additives, standard version, validity and permitted logo use.

Esinle record: Request the current certificate or supporting test record for the shortlisted construction.

Open DIN CERTCO certificate search →

EU / EEAPRODUCT EVIDENCE

ASTM D6400 · BPI

North American reference

ASTM D6400 is commonly referenced for plastics designed for industrial or municipal composting. A BPI listing is a separate third-party certification record.

Buyer verification checklist

Match: Exact listed product, certification category, company name, construction, geography, mark-use rules and current listing status.

Esinle record: Request the listing link and matching product evidence; also confirm local labelling law and facility acceptance.

Open BPI certified products directory →

US / CAPRODUCT EVIDENCE

OK compost INDUSTRIAL

TÜV AUSTRIA programme

A programme mark associated with controlled industrial-composting conditions. Treat the current certificate—not the badge image—as the evidence.

Buyer verification checklist

Match: Holder, certificate code, certified item or component, material recipe, maximum thickness, printing conditions, validity and logo licence.

Esinle record: Confirm availability and scope for the exact converted format before artwork approval.

Open TÜV AUSTRIA certified products →

EU / GLOBALPRODUCT EVIDENCE

OK compost HOME

TÜV AUSTRIA programme

A home-composting certification programme. Home and industrial composting are different claim routes and should never be substituted for one another.

Buyer verification checklist

Match: Exact certified item, gauge, formulation, closures, labels, ink coverage, permitted claim wording, market rules and certificate validity.

Esinle record: Ask whether the selected finished SKU—not only a resin or film input—is within the named scope.

Open TÜV AUSTRIA certified products →

EU / GLOBALPRODUCT EVIDENCE

AS 5810

Australasian reference

A home-compostability route used by the Australasian Bioplastics Association. Certification and logo claims must be checked for the selected product.

Buyer verification checklist

Match: Product listing, certificate holder, finished-item scope, construction, claim wording, logo licence and destination-market requirements.

Esinle record: Request the relevant ABA record and confirm that local collection and labelling rules support the planned use.

Open ABA certification programmes →

AU / NZPRODUCT EVIDENCE

ISO 9001

Quality management system

A management-system certificate can support supplier qualification. It is not proof that a product is compostable or suitable for a particular use.

Buyer verification checklist

Match: Certified legal entity, manufacturing-site address, activity scope, certification body, accreditation, issue/expiry dates and current status.

Esinle record: Request the current site certificate and match its entity and scope to the facility named on your commercial documents.

GLOBALSITE / SYSTEM

amfori BSCI

Social due-diligence framework

A social-audit record may support supplier due diligence. It is site- and time-specific and is not a product certification.

Buyer verification checklist

Match: Audited legal entity, site address, audit date/type, validity window, rating or findings, corrective-action status and buyer access rights.

Esinle record: Request the current audit summary or platform evidence allowed for your procurement review.

GLOBALSITE AUDIT

Evidence matrix

Build a procurement file that survives review

Start with the claim or risk you need to substantiate, then match every document to the item, order or manufacturing site it actually covers.

Buyer need	Typical record	Must match	Check before approval
Compostability claim	Current product certificate, listing and relevant supporting evidence	Finished SKU or defined construction, formulation, maximum gauge, inks and attachments	Holder, standard, scope, validity, claim wording, logo licence and destination market
Food-contact review	Declaration, migration or test report, and material/composition information as applicable	Food type, contact time and temperature, use conditions, material and market	Test conditions, substances covered, laboratory, issue date and jurisdiction-specific gaps
Batch quality	Specification, pre-shipment inspection, COA or lot-level QC record as agreed	Purchase order, production lot, dimensions, gauge, printing and acceptance tolerances	Sampling plan, measurement method, pass/fail limits, traceability and sign-off
Quality system	Current ISO 9001 certificate or equivalent supplier-quality evidence	Contracting legal entity, manufacturing site and certified activity scope	Certification body, accreditation, issue/expiry dates and certificate status
Social due diligence	Current amfori BSCI audit summary or other buyer-approved assessment	Legal entity, physical site and audit period	Audit type, findings/rating, corrective actions, recency and access restrictions

Faster document matching

Include these five details in your request

If a specification is not final, send your closest target. The team can identify which points must be fixed before evidence is matched.

Format or SKUBag, film, wrap, cover or known product reference

ConstructionDimensions, gauge, closures, labels and print coverage

Destination marketCountry or region where the finished item will be sold

Use conditionsContents, food-contact needs, temperature and service life

Required recordsBuyer checklist, claim route or named document types

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does a certification badge mean every Esinle product is certified?

No. Coverage can depend on the certificate holder, SKU, material formulation, thickness, inks, additives and converted construction. Request the current record for the exact item you intend to buy.

What information should I send with a document request?

Send the product or format, dimensions and gauge, intended use, destination market and the documents your buyer or regulator requires. This lets the team check the correct scope.

Does industrial-compostability evidence prove home compostability?

No. Industrial and home composting are different claim routes with different conditions and certification programmes. Use evidence that matches the intended disposal route.

Are ISO 9001 and amfori BSCI product certifications?

No. ISO 9001 concerns a quality management system, while an amfori BSCI record concerns a manufacturing-site social audit. Neither proves product compostability.

Does certification guarantee local acceptance or legal compliance?

No. Buyers should separately confirm destination-market labelling rules, permitted claims and whether the relevant local collection or composting system accepts the format.

SKU-level review

Request evidence for the format you are evaluating

Send the format, construction and target market. The initial response identifies what is available, what scope must be checked and what information is still missing.

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