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CIPET Compostability Test Report for Nature Biotech

Nature Biotech Company’s submitted compostable-film sample was tested by the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology, Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Kochi. Analysis Report No. 241149, dated 4 March 2025, records the sample details, test methods and results stated in the report.

The report applies only to the submitted sample and tested parameters. It should not be presented as blanket approval of every product, formulation or future production batch.

CIPET Test Report Details

Issuing Laboratory: Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology, Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Kochi

Analysis Report Number: 241149

Issued to: M/s Nature Biotech Company

Report Date: 4 March 2025

Sample Description: Compostable Film, as stated by the submitting party

Sample Quantity: 2 kg

Sample Receipt Date: 2 August 2024

Testing Period: 22 August 2024 to 25 February 2025

Unique Sample ID: 240804

Tests Reported by CIPET

The report records results for the submitted sample using the test methods, standards and specified requirements shown in the report.

  • Material identification

  • Disintegration under controlled composting conditions

  • Ultimate aerobic biodegradation

  • Plant-growth study using paddy and tomato

  • Acute and chronic earthworm ecotoxicity

  • Listed heavy-metal analysis

Important Results in the Report

  • Material identification reported PLA and PBAT.

  • Disintegration testing reported 8.14% dry mass remaining after 84 days, against a stated maximum requirement of 10%.

  • Ultimate aerobic biodegradation was reported as 91.62% at the end of 119 days, against a stated requirement of more than 90% within a maximum test period of 180 days.

  • Seed emergence was reported as 93% for paddy and 92% for tomato, against the stated comparative requirement.

  • The report also presents earthworm ecotoxicity and listed heavy-metal test results.

Scope and Limitations of the Report

The CIPET report records laboratory results only for the sample submitted and the parameters tested. It does not automatically certify every product, formulation or later production batch manufactured by Nature Biotech Company.

The report should not be used by itself to claim that products are home-compostable, plastic-free, food-contact approved or suitable for every application. Buyers should review the complete report together with the CPCB certificate, applicable product specifications and current compliance documents.

Test Report Download & Buyer Verification

Buyers, institutions and tender authorities may review the complete test report and request applicable product specifications and compliance documents before procurement.

Nature Biotech Company CIPET Analysis Report No. 241149 dated 4 March 2025
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