GB/T 20197-2006

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Define, classify, marking and degradability requirement of degradable plastic

降解塑料的定义、分类、标识和降解性能要求

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
83.140
CCS
G33
Status
Active
Issue Date
2006-03-08
Implementation
2007-01-01
Centralized Committee
国家标准委
Issuing Authority
中华人民共和国国家质量监督检验检疫总局、中国国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

GB/T 20197-2006 establishes the definitions, classification criteria, labeling requirements, and performance specifications for degradable plastics. It is applied in China to regulate plastic products marketed as biodegradable, compostable, or photodegradable, ensuring they meet specific degradation rates under defined environmental conditions. This standard is used by manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies to verify and label the degradability of plastic items such as packaging films, disposable tableware, and agricultural mulch films.

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