Certification Standard for Biodegradability

Version:

7.0

Status:

Final Standard

Revision Status:

Not Under Revision

Description:

This standard ensures products degrade safely and efficiently in an aerobic environment, and confirms that chemicals are not building up in the environment to harmful concentrations before degradation occurs.

Transition period: Organizations seeking to get certified will be audited against Version 7.0 of the standard starting January 1, 2024. Existing certificate holders will transition to the new version of the standard starting at the latest January 1, 2025. 

Documents

SCS-104 Biodegradability Standard V7.0

SCS-104 Biodegradability Standard V6.1

SCS Standards Certification Body Approval Requirements V2.0