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UK DfT Recommends Carbon-14 Analysis to Measure Biofuel Renewable Content

In the consultation document published by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) regarding the implementation of the transport elements of the EU Renewable Energy Directive, the DfT is proposing to determine the renewable portion of partially renewable fuels through carbon-14 dating techniques.

Beta Analytic Joins Back-to-back Plastics Conferences in Guangzhou, China

Fuming “Steven” Liu, Beta Analytic’s China Operations Manager, has promoted biobased content testing via ASTM D6866 at the Third China International Symposium on the Application of Biodegradable Plastics held in Guangzhou, China. Mr. Liu also visited the the China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex for the 25th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries [...]

BioPlastek 2011 Forum Newsletter Features Biobased Content Analysis

The BioPlastek 2011 Forum Newsletter published on May 16, 2011, featured an article about biobased content testing and Beta Analytic President Darden Hood’s participation in BioPlastek 2011 as one of the panelists in the session on “The Future of Bioplastics.”

ASTM D6866 Lab Beta Analytic Joins 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology as Exhibitor

Beta Analytic, Inc., will showcase its ISO 17025-accredited lab’s services at the 8th World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing, which starts May 8, 2011. Martin Tesini, the company’s Operations Manager for Latin America/Iberian Peninsula, will take charge of Beta Analytic’s tabletop display at the exhibit hall and would welcome any inquiries on biobased or [...]

Beta Analytic Comments on US EPA Proposed Rule for Deferral of Biogenic CO2 Emissions

ASTM D6866 lab Beta Analytic Inc. has submitted a public comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule for the deferral of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from bioenergy and other biogenic sources. The company is recommending to the EPA that stationary sources combusting mixed fuels use ASTM D6866 testing to accurately measure their biogenic [...]

Beta Analytic Talks About Biobased Content Measurement at 4th Biowerkstoff Kongress

Beta Analytic Deputy Manager for European Operations Alexander Shroff presented an overview on measuring biobased content of bioplastics and composites via ASTM D6866 testing on the second day of the 4th Biowerkstoff Kongress (4th International Congress on Bio-based Plastics and Composites). Mr. Shroff was one of the speakers of the two-day event, which featured the [...]

Beta Analytic Presents Biobased Content Testing at UK NNFCC Event on Renewable Materials

Beta Analytic’s Alex Shroff talked about the correlation between a material’s biobased content and its carbon-14 levels during his presentation at a National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC) conference focused on “Linking Bio-Based Materials to Renewable Energy Production.” He also described how a material’s biobased content is measured via ASTM D6866 testing.

ASTM International Provides Details on USDA BioPreferred Label Application Process

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a contract to ASTM International to take charge of biobased product certification for its BioPreferred Labeling Program. On its website, ASTM International has provided details for interested parties who want to apply to the program. ASTM International is also in charge of evaluating and granting approval to third-party [...]