BioPouches BPI & DIN CERTCO Compostability Certifications
Sustainability claims in flexible packaging are only as useful as the evidence behind them. A compostability claim should be traceable to an identifiable standard, a specific certificate or registration number, a named certification body, and a defined scope of covered products, not simply a logo on a website.
BioPouches LTD currently holds third-party certification for specific commercially and industrially compostable packaging structures, issued by BPI and DIN CERTCO. This article sets out exactly what each certificate covers, the standards referenced, the registration numbers, the validity periods, and how each record can be independently verified through the issuing organization.
A certification logo alone does not explain what is certified. The standard, certificate holder, product scope, validity period and registration number matter just as much. This page makes those details visible in normal text so they are easy to read and easy to verify.
BPI Commercial Compostability Certification — ASTM D6400
BioPouches LTD holds BPI Certificate #10529578-1, issued under the BPI Commercial Compostability Certification Scheme, Version 2.6.1, referencing ASTM D6400 as the testing standard. The certificate was issued on September 14, 2026 and is valid through August 31, 2029.
The certified product description on the certificate is Unbleached Coffee Bags with CMYK and White Printing, with a maximum grammage of 178 g/m². The certificate lists two certified categories: Bags – Coffee Bags, and Bags – Compostable Bags.
| Certificate holder | BioPouches LTD |
| Certification | BPI Commercial Compostability Certification |
| Standard | ASTM D6400 |
| BPI certification scheme | Commercial Compostability Certification Scheme, Version 2.6.1 |
| Certificate # | 10529578-1 |
| Date of issue | September 14, 2026 |
| Valid until | August 31, 2029 |
| Certified product description | Unbleached Coffee Bags with CMYK and White Printing |
| Maximum grammage | 178 g/m² |
| Certified categories | Bags – Coffee Bags; Bags – Compostable Bags |
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Which BioPouches Products Are Covered by the BPI Certificate?
BPI coverage under Certificate #10529578-1 is limited to the specific product SKUs listed on the certificate and in the official BPI catalog:
| SKU | Certified product |
| 1 | Compostable Packaging Bags |
| 2 | 12OZ Flat Bottom Compostable Bags |
| 3 | 1LB Flat Bottom compostable bags |
| 4 | 14-18OZ Flat Bottom Compostable bags |
| 5 | Stand up compostable coffee bags |
The certificate confirms these specific SKUs and states they must be recertified by August 31, 2029.
Scope matters: The BPI certification applies to the covered items listed in the certificate and official BPI catalog. It should not be interpreted as automatic certification of every BioPouches pouch, material or custom structure.
What Does the BPI Certificate Say About PFAS?
The BPI certificate verifies that the certified items contain no intentionally-added organic fluorinated substances (PFAS), including as a processing aid. This was confirmed through formulation and SDS review, manufacturer statements, and total-fluorine screening, with the certificate referencing a maximum of 100 ppm total fluorine as a proxy unless naturally occurring fluorine is demonstrated.
This PFAS statement applies to the items covered under the BPI certificate, not automatically to every BioPouches packaging structure.
DIN CERTCO Industrial Compostability — Registration 7P1758
BioPouches LTD holds DIN CERTCO Registration No. 7P1758, covering products made of compostable materials, under the type/model designation Industrial Compostable Packaging Bag. The registration uses DIN EN 13432:2000-12 as its testing basis, under the certification scheme for products made of industrially compostable materials, and is valid until June 30, 2028.
The registration grants BioPouches LTD the right to use the associated mark in conjunction with registration number 7P1758.
| Certificate holder | BioPouches LTD |
| Product | Products made of compostable materials |
| Type / Model | Industrial Compostable Packaging Bag |
| Testing basis | DIN EN 13432:2000-12 |
| Certification scheme | Products made of industrially compostable materials |
| Registration No. | 7P1758 |
| Valid until | June 30, 2028 |
Technical Scope Listed in the DIN CERTCO Annex
The annex to Registration 7P1758 lists the following technical scope: product category Packaging Bag, colouring uncoloured or printed, coating applied on one side, maximum layer thickness of 132 µm, and maximum grammage of 170 gsm. The testing and inspection body listed is TÜV Rheinland (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., referencing test report 244566867a 001, dated July 1, 2024.
| Product category | Packaging Bag |
| Colouring | Uncoloured, printed |
| Coating | Coated on one side |
| Maximum layer thickness | 132 µm |
| Maximum grammage | 170 gsm |
| Testing / inspection body | TÜV Rheinland (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| Test report | 244566867a 001, dated July 1, 2024 |
Verify Registration 7P1758 in DIN CERTCO
Search the official DIN CERTCO database for registration number 7P1758. DIN CERTCO's official database states that users can search by registration number to view certificate holder, validity and certified product information.
DIN CERTCO Industrial Compostability — Registration 9G0527
BioPouches LTD also holds DIN CERTCO Registration No. 9G0527, covering products made of compostable materials for industrial composting, under the type/model designation Industrial Compostable Packaging Bag. This registration also uses DIN EN 13432:2000-12 as its testing basis, under the DIN-Geprüft certification scheme for products made of compostable materials, and is valid until June 30, 2028.
| Certificate holder | BioPouches LTD |
| Product | Products made of compostable materials for industrial composting |
| Type / Model | Industrial Compostable Packaging Bag |
| Testing basis | DIN EN 13432:2000-12 |
| Certification scheme | Products made of compostable materials (DIN-Geprüft) |
| Registration No. | 9G0527 |
| Valid until | June 30, 2028 |
The annex to Registration 9G0527 lists the same technical scope as Registration 7P1758: product category Packaging Bag, colouring uncoloured or printed, coating applied on one side, maximum layer thickness of 132 µm, and maximum grammage of 170 gsm. The testing and inspection body listed is TÜV Rheinland (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., referencing test report 244566867a 001, dated July 1, 2024.
| Product category | Packaging Bag |
| Colouring | Uncoloured, printed |
| Coating | Coated on one side |
| Maximum layer thickness | 132 µm |
| Maximum grammage | 170 gsm |
| Testing / inspection body | TÜV Rheinland (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| Test report | 244566867a 001, dated July 1, 2024 |
Verify Registration 9G0527 in DIN CERTCO
Search the official DIN CERTCO database for registration number 9G0527.
What These Certifications Actually Verify
The BPI certificate and the DIN CERTCO registrations are not generic company awards. Each applies to a defined packaging scope and specified technical conditions, verified by an independent certification body against a named standard.
BPI Certificate #10529578-1 references ASTM D6400 as its testing standard. DIN CERTCO Registrations 7P1758 and 9G0527 both reference DIN EN 13432:2000-12 as their testing basis. These are related but separate standards, and this page does not claim they are identical.
In every case, the certification scope is defined by the specific product or structure named on the certificate, and each registration carries its own validity date. Buyers should confirm that the specific pouch structure they are ordering falls within the applicable certification scope before relying on it, rather than assuming coverage extends to the full BioPouches product range.
None of the certificates on this page claim home compostability, marine biodegradability, or biodegradation in ordinary soil or landfill conditions. They apply specifically to industrial and commercial composting testing conditions as defined by ASTM D6400 and DIN EN 13432:2000-12.
How to Independently Verify BioPouches Certifications
We do not ask buyers to rely only on certification logos displayed on our own website. The certification records above can also be checked directly through the issuing organizations.
BPI
BioPouches LTD is listed in BPI's official product catalog along with covered certified products.
Open Official BPI ListingDIN CERTCO
DIN CERTCO's official database can be searched using registration numbers 7P1758 and 9G0527.
Open DIN CERTCO Certificate DatabaseWhy BioPouches Publishes the Full Certification Scope
Certification logos without context can be misleading. A logo alone does not tell a buyer which products are covered, which standard was used, when the certificate expires, or how to check the claim independently.
This article publishes the certificate holder, standard, product scope, registration and certificate numbers, validity dates and official verification path for each of BioPouches' current compostability certifications, so procurement teams can independently check the claims rather than taking them on trust.
Trust should come from information that can be independently checked, not simply from a certification logo placed on a product page.
This page is intended to make BioPouches' compostability claims transparent for customers evaluating certified flexible packaging.
BioPouches Compostability Certification FAQs
Is BioPouches BPI certified?
BioPouches LTD holds BPI Commercial Compostability Certificate #10529578-1 for specified coffee and compostable bags under ASTM D6400, valid through August 31, 2029. Certification applies to the specific covered items listed on the certificate, not to every BioPouches product.
Which BioPouches products are covered by BPI certification?
Compostable Packaging Bags, 12OZ Flat Bottom Compostable Bags, 1LB Flat Bottom compostable bags, 14-18OZ Flat Bottom Compostable bags, and Stand up compostable coffee bags, as listed on Certificate #10529578-1.
What ASTM standard is used for BioPouches' BPI certification?
ASTM D6400. This is the testing basis cited on the BPI certificate for the covered coffee and compostable bag SKUs.
Is BioPouches certified to DIN EN 13432?
BioPouches LTD holds DIN CERTCO registrations 7P1758 and 9G0527 for industrial compostable packaging bags, using DIN EN 13432:2000-12 as the testing basis.
What are BioPouches' DIN CERTCO registration numbers?
7P1758 and 9G0527.
Who is listed as the testing/inspection body on the DIN certificates?
TÜV Rheinland (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
When do the DIN CERTCO registrations expire?
Both registrations shown on this page, 7P1758 and 9G0527, are valid until June 30, 2028.
Does BPI certification apply to every BioPouches pouch?
No. The BPI certificate applies only to the products and SKUs within its certification scope, listed above. It should not be assumed to cover every BioPouches pouch, material or custom structure.
Certification documentation reviewed: September 2026
Primary sources:
BPI Certificate #10529578-1
DIN CERTCO Registration #7P1758
DIN CERTCO Registration #9G0527
Official BPI Product Catalog
Official DIN CERTCO Certificate Database
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Asad Manan has over 6 years of hands-on experience in flexible packaging at BioPouches. He specializes in beauty product, Coffee, Food-Snacks, and health products packaging solutions that protect sensitive formulas and extend shelf life. With strong content writing skills, he creates practical guides to help brands choose the right packaging for stability, hygiene, and sustainability.
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