Certification

The content in these pages is designed to give current and prospective BPI members all of the information needed to navigate the certification process as efficiently as possible. There is a lot of information here, and it is worth setting aside the time to go through the pages in detail to make sure that no important details are missed.

New Certification

For companies starting a new application on a material or finished item that is not currently certified by BPI.

Recertification

For companies approaching the expiration date on an existing certificate.
Modification

For companies needing to address changes to an existing certificate.
Commercial Compostability Certification Scheme

One document containing all of the technical requirements and policies needed to execute a successful certification project.
Certification Docs

All of the documents needed to complete the certification process.
Certification FAQ

Commonly asked questions about BPI’s certification process.
BPI-Approved Labs

A regularly updated list of all labs approved for product testing.