Steps and Costs in the BPI Approval Process

• Approved Test Lab Results: Applicant obtains ASTM test results on product from an approved lab. Labs set their own fees and bill the applicant directly. 
  
  
• Application and CDA: BPI and applicant enter into a CDA. Applicant provides product description including resins or ingredients used, pigments, maximum thicknesses and tradename for product to be sold.  Application can be found here. 
  
  
• Independent Review of Test Results:  Once applicant has submitted all test results and forms to BPI, they will be transmitted to DIN CERTCO along with a product sample for Technical Review.  New certification reviews cost $1,500 (valid for 3 years), re-certifications cost $1,000. 
  
  
• BPI License Agreement: After successful review of test results, applicant enters into licensing agreement granting them right to use the Compostable Logo and other BPI trademarks. Annual licensing and membership fees are $3,000 per company, with a $500 discount given to members of the US Composting Council. 
  
  
• Review of Marketing Materials & Claims: Applicant prepares sample artwork of packaging, web pages, brochures & advertising using the compostable logo. BPI will periodically test and inspect products in the market for compliance.