Biobased bath products certified by the USDA BioPreferred Program carries the USDA Certified Biobased Product label, making it easier for consumers to identify which ones are significantly made of materials from feedstocks, agriculture or forestry.
A large part of the world is slowly transitioning from having an economy dependent on fossil fuel to one that is more environmentally sustainable, centered around biomass.1 To achieve this, countries have started looking into biobased chemicals from various biomass sources. In 2004, the United States Department of Energy (DoE) highlighted a dozen platform or […]
Hair care products manufacturers can participate in the USDA BioPreferred Program as long as they meet the product category’s minimum biobased content and other requirements.
As consumer demand for safer and greener products in pest control continues to rise, more and more businesses are hoping to get certified under the USDA BioPreferred® Program. These biobased products can either be industrial or commercial goods made in large part with biological materials from agriculture, forestry, intermediate, or feedstocks.
Biobased bathroom and spa cleaners are examples of products that may carry the USDA Certified Biobased Product label if they meet the USDA BioPreferred Program’s requirements.
For bedding, bed linens and towels to be certified under the USDA BioPreferred Program, they must be at least 12% biobased as measured by ASTM D6866 testing.
Manufacturers of biobased deodorants may use the USDA Certified Biobased label on their products as soon as their application in the USDA BioPreferred Program is approved. Minimum biobased content requirement for deodorants is 73%.
Food service products are one of the product categories designated by the USDA BioPreferred Program. Successful applicants can use the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label on their products, packaging and marketing materials.
By meeting minimum biobased content requirements set out by the USDA BioPreferred Program, office and shipping products manufacturers can apply for the USDA Certified Biobased Product label.
If you manufacture products that use biobased materials, then you can gain a number of advantages from the USDA BioPreferred® Program. Entry into the Program allows you to use official USDA Certified Biobased labeling on your products, helping you to stay competitive in a market where consumers are increasingly turning to goods derived from biomass.
Beta Analytic provides Carbon-14 analyses for clients seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. LEED v4, the latest version of the program, contains information on the requirements for bio-based content verification of building materials. Applicants must confirm the bio-based content using Carbon-14 analysis under the ASTM D6866 standard. LEED is a third-party verification […]
The USDA BioPreferred® Program is one of the most important economic and environmental initiatives currently supported by the U.S. government.
Staying ahead of the competition is a critical element of any successful business. In the competitive marketplace that exists today, even superior product offerings can be difficult to market. A unique point of differentiation is often required to secure the largest possible segment of a target market. Many producers are finding that a widely recognized branding and labeling program, such as the USDA BioPreferred® Program, is an effective way to compete and can be incredibly persuasive when it comes to marketing.
At Beta Analytic, we test a variety of industrial and end-consumer products for certification under the USDA BioPreferred® Program. As both innovators in the laboratory testing field and supporters of biobased products, we’ve had plenty of exciting opportunities to see new products entering the market.
The USDA BioPreferred® Program is a relatively recent initiative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is intended to promote and assist in the growth of bio-based products and markets. Whatever industry your company is in, there are benefits to using biomass to produce your products, however, you will be missing out on some significant advantages if you are not taking part in the BioPreferred Program.
Material producers are showing increased interest in the USDA BioPreferred® Program, and taking a look at the widespread examples of biobased materials in construction should be enough to convince even the staunchest supporters of fossil fuel-derived products and materials.
Businesses that show a commitment to the environment will gain public support and potentially even federal support when it comes to intermediate material and retail product procurement. With the introduction of the USDA BioPreferred® Program in 2011, businesses can now leverage off of their biobased materials with certification and official labeling on products.
Biobased materials are becoming more readily available and in many cases can be more economically viable than non-renewable alternatives. There are also benefits to be gained from joining the USDA BioPreferred Program, thanks to the increased public awareness of new product labeling. If your business is to be truly biobased, you need to do more than just reduce your reliance on non-renewable materials.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited Beta Analytic has recently added ISO 16620-2:2015 to its list of biobased content testing services. ISO 16620-2 measures the exact percentage of carbon in the material that comes from renewable sources. This standard is only applicable to plastic materials, polymer resins, and additives.
Beta Analytic was selected to be an Advisory Partner to the European research project Knowledge Based Bio-based Products’ Pre-Standardization (KBBPPS), to provide expertise on biobased content testing.
