1. ANSI-ESO MEETING
21-22 February 2017
High Level Dialogue on Possible Sectorial Areas for Cooperation: Bio-based products
Jeff Grove, ASTM International
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2. Background: Transatlantic Economic Council 2011-2016
TEC Statement of Nov 2011 – called upon industries and standardisation bodies on both sides of the Atlantic “to further intensify cooperation in the field of standardisation for various biobased product groups and the bio- economy as a whole, taking also actively into account the availability of different standardisation deliverables including various Technical Reports, Technical Specifications and Norms from CEN and ASTM.”
Outcomes to Date –
ASTM was invited to present to the European Commission Expert Group on Biobased Products
ASTM Committee D20 invited the Commission and a member of CEN TC 411 to make a presentation at a ASTM technical committee meeting
revisions to both ASTM D6866 and CEN norms such as that have enhanced technical convergence in determining the biobased carbon content of products using the radiocarbon methods
TEC Statement of Nov leaders Jean-Luc Demarty, Director General of DG Trade and Catherine Novelli, Under Secretary of State, released a joint statement recognizing that “participants also regularly share best practices and discuss joint approaches that stimulate innovation in the sustainable use of bio-based products through compatible standards.”
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3. Joint Workshop on 5 April
ASTM/CEN Workshop on Degradable, Biodegradable and Biobased Products Standards
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Ontario, Canada
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4. U.S. and EU Expert Presenters
US Dept of Agriculture
Michigan State University
Biodegradable Products Institute
North Carolina State University
U.S. Army Research Lab EU
Swedish Standards Institute
NEN – Netherlands
Organic Waste Systems (BE)
Novamont (Italy)
Symphony Environmental (UK)
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5. Potential Outcomes & Summary
Objectives
Observations
Promote dialogue between ASTM and CEN regarding testing and specification of biobased, biodegradable and degradable materials and products
Engage more individuals from both sides of the Atlantic into the discussions
Educate participants and stakeholders on the standards that exist today, potential issues with them, and what revised or new standards are needed for the future
Ideally, a prioritization of work will also occur – which could lead to a roadmap for standards development and industry
Technical experts have recognized a need to exchange information, understand the similarities and differences in approaches, and to seek greater convergence where possible
The European Commission and U.S. Government have struck a nice balance between encouraging technical exchange and cooperation, but not intervening or mandating actions
Consistent with the voluntary nature of the U.S. and EU systems of standardization
Could be a model for future collaboration
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6. Thank you jgrove@astm.org
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