What is ISO 23517 about?
ISO 23517 discusses about biodegradable soil materials for mulch films used in agriculture and horticulture. ISO 23517 specifies test methods and evaluation criteria by addressing the following characteristics
- Control of constituents
- Biodegradation
- Negative effects on terrestrial organisms.
Note 1: ISO 23517 is applicable to biodegradable plastic materials used to produce mulch films or biodegradable mulch films ready to be used for mulch applications in agriculture and horticulture.
Note 2: ISO 23517 is construed in a way that it can be used to assess other soil biodegradable plastic products that do not qualify as mulch films. For example: drip tape, twine, clips, and plant pots.
Who is ISO 23517 for?
ISO 23517 on soil biodegradable materials for mulch films for agriculture and horticulture
- Soil biodegradable materials distributor and suppliers
- Manufacturers of Soil biodegradable
- Horticulture department
- Testing laboratories
Why should you use ISO 23517?
Biodegradable mulch films are used worldwide in agriculture and horticulture for many years. They enhance growing conditions and contribute to increased yields and improved crop quality.
ISO 23517 defines the standard specification to be met for biodegradable mulch films to be used in agriculture and horticulture.
ISO 23517 is suited to characterize both the plastic materials which are used to manufacture mulch films and the mulch films itself with respect to characteristics such as biodegradation, adverse effects on terrestrial organisms and control of constituents.
Buyers can enhance the quality of biodegradable materials in soil with the help of ISO 23517 for mulch films for use in agriculture and horticulture, that has all requirements and test methods regarding biodegradation, ecotoxicity and control of constituents.