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

Published on March 10, 2011

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. Read More

ASTM International Provides Details on USDA BioPreferred Label Application Process

Published on February 22, 2011

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 laboratories. Read More

Understanding the USDA BioPreferred Program – Federal Procurement vs Voluntary Labeling

Published on February 16, 2011

The United States Department of Agriculture administers the BioPreferred Program, which was created by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA or 2002 Farm Bill) and extended through provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA or 2008 Farm Bill). The BioPreferred Program consists of two initiatives - the federal procurement preference program and the voluntary labeling program. Read More

Beta Analytic Promotes ASTM D6866 Testing at Annual Bio-Based Chemicals Summit

Published on February 14, 2011

Beta Analytic, Inc., invites participants of the 2nd Annual Next Generation Bio-Based Chemicals Summit to visit its booth during the four-day event to be held at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa in San Diego, California. The summit starts on February 14, 2011. Beta Analytic Business Development Manager Mauricio Larenas will be available at the exhibit hall to answer questions about the ASTM D6866 method and its relevance to various ecolabels. Read More

Beta Analytic to Open Sample Forwarding Facility in North Sydney, Australia

Published on January 23, 2011

ASTM D6866 services provider Beta Analytic continues to expand its global presence by setting up a sample forwarding office in North Sydney, Australia. This is the company's fifth location outside the USA. Read More

ASTM D6866 Lab Beta Analytic Sets up New Office in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Published on January 17, 2011

To further improve its services for clients in Latin America, Beta Analytic Inc. has opened a new sample shipping facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This is the company's fourth office abroad. Read More

Beta Analytic Introduces ASTM D6866 Testing at Enerstate 2010 India

Published on January 6, 2011

Andrew Pal, Beta Analytic research associate, introduced the ASTM D6866 method to renewable energy project managers and researchers present at the First International Conference on Clean Energy Technologies and Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Development (Enerstate 2010), which was held in Dehradun, India, from December 27 to December 29, 2010. Mr. Pal had a booth at the exhibit hall and talked about ASTM D6866 testing during a presentation. Read More

Beta Analytic to Present at Sustainable Purchasing Workshop in Ohio

Published on December 6, 2010

The Northwest Ohio Green Products Center will hold a workshop about sustainable purchasing on December 15, 2010, with Ohio Senator Karen Gillmor and Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak as presenters. Beta Analytic Business Development Manager Mauricio Larenas will also be available at the workshop to introduce ASTM D6866 biobased products testing. Read More