ISO 23517:2021

Plastics — Soil biodegradable materials for mulch films for use in agriculture and horticulture — Requirements and test methods regarding biodegradation, ecotoxicity and control of constituents

Publication date: Jul 23, 2021

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Current stage: 60.60 Effective date: Jul 23, 2021

Originator: ISO

Owner: ISO/TC 61/SC 14

Type: International Standard

ICS: 83.140.10 65.020.20

Languages: English

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This document is applicable to biodegradable plastic materials used to produce mulch films or biodegradable mulch films ready to be used for mulch applications in agriculture and horticulture.
This document specifies test methods and evaluation criteria by addressing the following characteristics:
a) control of constituents;
b) biodegradation;
c) negative effects on terrestrial organisms.
NOTE This document is construed in a way that it can be used to assess other soil biodegradable plastic products that do not qualify as mulch films. For example: drip tape, twine, clips, and plant pots.

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ISO 23517:2021
60.60 Standard published
Jul 23, 2021

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