EN 13432 accreditation for Clarifoil

Clarifoil, the cellulose acetate film used extensively for carton windows, print lamination, pressure sensitive labels and tapes, has joined the exclusive club of materials accredited under EN 13432, which covers requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation.

The EN 13432 accreditation is internationally recognized and is equivalent to the American ASTM D6400 standard. 

Produced in Derby in the UK, Clarifoil is made from woodpulp produced from sustainable forestry. Clarifoil film enhances and protects print quality and finish in a wide range of major packaging market sectors including food, perfume, health and beauty products and drinks.

The accreditation has been awarded following rigorous independent testing of Clarifoil's biodegradability and compostability and covers all Clarifoil surface finishes, gloss, matt, semitone and satin up to 106 microns, meaning that standard grade Clarifoil products used for lamination, windows, labels and adhesive tapes are now officially accredited under the European biodegradability standard.

Gordon Willins, Clarifoil commercial director, said: ‘The demand for materials able to demonstrate environmental credentials is growing globally and the official accreditation confirming Clarifoil's compostability considerably strengthens our position in the packaging and labels industry. It's what customers want.’