DIN Standards Committee Principles of Environmental Protection
Bio-based products - Requirements for Business-to-Consumer communication and claims; English version prEN 16935:2026
Abstract
This document provides requirements for business-to-consumer communication and substantiation of claims concerning bio-based product characteristics by means of statements, including self-declared claims, labels and product declarations. This document does not include product performance requirements for sustainability or end of life characteristics of bio-based products, but does specify requirements for the communication relating to those characteristics. This document is intended to be used as a tool to generate and transfer information to consumers, as an input for product-specific standards and certification schemes, or for both purposes. Business-to-business communication is covered by EN 16848.
Begin
2025-10-08
WI
00411024
Planned document number
DIN EN 16935
Project number
17200298
Responsible national committee
NA 172 BR - Steering Committee of DIN Standards Committee Principles of Environmental Protection
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 411/WG 5 - Certification and declaration tools
