Australian Standard for Compostability
Biodegradable plastic that is suitable for composting and other microbial treatment. AS 4736-2006.

Flinders Bioremediation (Flinders University Bio Sciences Department South Australia). 

Utilising the same tests detailed in ISO 14851 & ISO 16929, together with ASTM E1676 as those quoted in DIN CERTCO guidelines.

AS 4736-2006 Conforms (01aug08)

FDA Approval for
Safe for Food Contact

TTD International

Scientific Laboratories

(1 x element remains to be tested - final results due March / April 2010)

All ingredients used in manufacture of Goody Additive are listed in the Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations #21, Parts 170 to 199 as ‘Generally Recognised as Safe for Food Contact Applications'.

Europe
Safe for Food Contact EC Directive 2002/72/EC

TTD International Scientific Laboratories

(1 x element remains to be tested - final results due March / April 2010)

All ingredients used in manufacture of Goody Additive are listed in the Official Journal of the European Union Commission Directive 2002/72/ EC of 6 August 2002 relating to plastic materials and articles intended to come in contact with foodstuffs, "In complete List of Additives which may be Used in the Manufacture of Plastic Materials and Articles".

Europe
Safe for Food Contact EC Directive 2002/72/EC

TTD International Scientific Laboratories

Film manufactured using Goody Additive has been tested and found to conform to EC Directive 2002/72/EC for overall migration. These results permit the use of film with all food types at temperatures <40°C.

Australian industry compliance to manufacturing standards.

Poly Products Australia

Physical properties satisfy (Australian Standards for Strength & Durability) - Passed

COBRO PKN-CEN/CR 13695 - 1:2005

COBRO - Packing Research & Development Centre, Poland

Heavy Metal Content in keeping with PKN-CEN/CR 13695 - 1:2005 Compliant

COBRO PKN-CEN/CR 13695-2:2005 & PN-EN 13428:2002

COBRO - Packing Research & Development Centre, Poland

No substances dangerous to environment in keeping with PKN-CEN/CR 13695-2:2005 & PN-EN 13428:2002 Compliant

COBRO PN-EN 13431:2002

COBRO - Packing Research & Development Centre, Poland

Meets requirements of Energy recovery based upon PN-EN 13431:2002 Compliant

Flathead minnows test
Acute Toxicity Bioassay conducted on water extract with Goody (G1) Additive (degrading film material) on Flathead minnows (fish) as test organisms. prepared according to ASTM procedure.

Bioassay Laboratory, S-F Analytical Laboratories Milwaukee, W1, USA (Lab ID No. 021148) applying standard operating procedures and data analysis with recommendations of the US Environmental Agency (EPA).

The water extract of the Goody Additive sample was not acutely toxic to flathead minnows at and below 50% concentration. 100% survival rate.

Oxidative & Photo Degradation - Accelerated Tests

USA Laboratory

Biodegraded within set time.