ASTM International is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of voluntary consensus standards. Today, over 12,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance health and safety, strengthen market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.
ISTA’s mandate is to enhance the effectiveness of package design and testing. We accomplish this by developing and delivering protocols, tools and educational programs designed and compliant with ISTA performance and environmental values.
Beta Analytic has been the world leader in Carbon-14 measurements since 1979 and has unmatched expertise analyzing complex samples. The laboratory uses Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) technology for all analyses, giving the most advanced precision and accuracy.
ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 163 national standards bodies. Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market-relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.
TUV Austria creates sustainable and quantifiable added value for its customers' risk management strategies. This sustainable approach is based on offering professional and innovative services in the field of certification, conformity assessment, advice and training in a neutral and independent way. These services contribute to the quality, safety, and livability of society.
Organic Waste Systems (OWS) is a world leading company in the construction and operation of anaerobic digestion plants, in the biodegradability and compostability testing of different types of materials, and in waste management consultancy.
FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) is a professional association of key individuals and groups from government, industry, and academia, which promotes the use, and recycling of biodegradable polymeric materials (via composting).
URAC has been the independent leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation, education, and measurement.
The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is the leading global facilitator of science, technology, and regulatory information. The PDA creates awareness and understanding of important issues facing the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical community and delivers education for the community.
DIN CERTCO is the partner to contact for all aspects of conformity assessment. We assess and register a broad range of products and services, and certify qualified enterprises and personnel.
European Bioplastics are committed to driving the evolution of plastics by raising awareness across all relevant stakeholder groups about the benefits of bioplastics in reducing our dependency on fossil resources, reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and using renewable resources more efficiently.
Non-profit, trade organization for the packaging industry. Features include certification programs, industry news, surveys, conferences, workshops, and seminars.
In regards to environmental marketing claims. The FTC governs, & enforces, “green marketing” claims. And they ensure that companies have scientific evidence to support what they say about the product.
The USCC believes that the recycling of organic materials is central to mitigating climate change, achieving healthy soils, clean water, and a sustainable society.
