EN 16575:2014
(Main)Bio-based products - Vocabulary
Bio-based products - Vocabulary
This European Standard defines general terms to be used in the field of bio-based products, including horizontal aspects relevant for bio-based product standards.
NOTE Though the terms in this standard are horizontally applicable to bio-based products, this standard focuses on areas other than food, feed and energy applications, where terms may be defined in existing specific standards.
Biobasierte Produkte - Terminologie
In dieser Europäischen Norm sind allgemeine Begriffe definiert, die auf dem Gebiet der biobasierten Produkte anzuwenden sind, einschließlich der für die Normen zu biobasierten Produkten relevanten horizontalen Aspekte.
ANMERKUNG Obwohl die Begriffe in dieser Norm horizontal für biobasierte Produkte gelten, konzentriert sich diese Norm auf Bereiche, die nicht lebensmittel , futtermittel und energiebezogene Anwendungen umfassen; diese Begriffe können in bereits bestehenden Normen dieser Bereiche definiert sein.
Produits biosourcés - Vocabulaire
La présente Norme européenne définit les termes généraux devant être utilisés dans le domaine des produits biosourcés, ainsi que certains aspects transversaux qui concernent les normes de produits biosourcés.
NOTE Bien que les termes contenus dans la présente norme soient d'usage transversal pour ce qui concerne les produits biosourcés, la présente norme est axée sur des domaines autres que les applications énergétiques et les denrées alimentaires pour la consommation humaine ou animale dont il se peut que la terminologie soit définie dans des normes spécifiques déjà existantes.
Bioizdelki - Slovar
Standard EN 16575 določa splošne izraze, ki se uporabljajo na področju bioizdelkov, vključno z vodoravnimi vidiki standardov za bioizdelke.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 12-Aug-2014
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 411 - Bio-based products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 411/WG 1 - Terminology
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 04-Sep-2025
- Completion Date
- 17-Dec-2025
Overview
EN 16575:2014 - Bio-based products - Vocabulary (CEN) is a horizontal European standard that defines common terminology used across the field of bio-based products. It establishes clear, harmonized definitions for terms such as bio-based, bio-based content, bio-based carbon, biomass, biodegradation, life cycle assessment (LCA) and related concepts. The standard focuses on bio-based products other than food, feed and biomass-for-energy applications and supports consistent communication, testing, declaration and regulation across value chains.
Key topics and requirements
- Core definitions: Precise meanings for terms including bio-based, bio-based product, bio-based carbon content, bio-based content, biomass, renewable material, total carbon (TC) and total organic carbon (TOC).
- Measurement context: Notes on methods and approaches (e.g., expressing bio-based carbon as percentage of mass, total carbon or TOC) and reference to specific CEN/TC 411 methods for determination and declaration.
- Environmental concepts: Definitions for life cycle assessment (LCA), durability, degradation and biodegradation to align environmental assessment and reporting.
- Mass balance: Definition and scope of mass balance approaches used when tracking bio-based inputs through production systems.
- Communication guidance: Annex A addresses the use of the prefix “bio” and cautions against ambiguous marketing claims; recommends using accurate terms and reference to standards to prevent consumer confusion.
- Scope limitation: Emphasizes horizontal applicability but excludes areas where product-specific standards exist (food, feed, energy).
Practical applications
- Provides a common language for product developers, manufacturers, regulators and certification bodies involved with bio-based materials, biopolymers, bio-lubricants, biocomposites, adhesives, insulation materials, paper products and chemical intermediates.
- Supports transparent labeling, claims verification and sustainability reporting by harmonizing the terms used in declarations, datasheets and procurement specifications.
- Facilitates consistent LCA and sustainability assessments by ensuring stakeholders use the same terminology and reference points when describing inputs, outputs and impacts.
- Helps standards committees and test laboratories align cross-sector standards and measurement protocols.
Who should use it
- Manufacturers and product designers of bio-based goods
- Certification and conformity assessment bodies
- LCA practitioners and sustainability managers
- Standards developers, policy makers and procurement professionals
- Marketers and legal teams preparing product claims and declarations
Related standards (select)
- CEN/TC 411 deliverables (bio-based content & declaration methods)
- CEN/TR 16208 - Biobased products overview
- CEN/TS 16295 - Declaration of bio-based carbon content
- EN ISO 14040 - Life cycle assessment principles
- ISO/TS 14067 - Carbon footprint of products
EN 16575:2014 is essential for anyone involved in the development, assessment or communication of bio-based products who needs a harmonized vocabulary to ensure clarity, comparability and non-misleading claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16575:2014 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Bio-based products - Vocabulary". This standard covers: This European Standard defines general terms to be used in the field of bio-based products, including horizontal aspects relevant for bio-based product standards. NOTE Though the terms in this standard are horizontally applicable to bio-based products, this standard focuses on areas other than food, feed and energy applications, where terms may be defined in existing specific standards.
This European Standard defines general terms to be used in the field of bio-based products, including horizontal aspects relevant for bio-based product standards. NOTE Though the terms in this standard are horizontally applicable to bio-based products, this standard focuses on areas other than food, feed and energy applications, where terms may be defined in existing specific standards.
EN 16575:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.03 - Services. Company organization, management and quality. Administration. Transport. Sociology. (Vocabularies); 01.040.13 - Environment. Health protection. Safety (Vocabularies); 01.040.71 - Chemical technology (Vocabularies); 03.100.50 - Production. Production management; 13.020.55 - Biobased products; 13.020.60 - Product life-cycles; 71.100 - Products of the chemical industry; 83.140.99 - Other rubber and plastics products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16575:2014 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/492. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
You can purchase EN 16575:2014 directly from iTeh Standards. The document is available in PDF format and is delivered instantly after payment. Add the standard to your cart and complete the secure checkout process. iTeh Standards is an authorized distributor of CEN standards.
Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bioizdelki - SlovarBiobasierte Produkte - VokabularProduits Biosourcés - VocabulaireBio-based products - Vocabulary13.020.60Življenjski ciklusi izdelkovProduct life-cycles01.040.13Varstvo okolja in zdravja. Varnost (Slovarji)Environment and health protection. Safety (Vocabularies)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16575:2014SIST EN 16575:2014en,fr,de01-oktober-2014SIST EN 16575:2014SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16575
August 2014 ICS 01.040.03; 01.040.13; 03.100.50; 13.020.60
English Version
Bio-based products - Vocabulary
Produits biosourcés - Vocabulaire
Biobasierte Produkte - Terminologie This European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 June 2014.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre:
Avenue Marnix 17,
B-1000 Brussels © 2014 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 16575:2014 E SIST EN 16575:2014
Use of terms "bio-based product", "bio-based" and prefix "bio" .8 A.1 Bio-based products .8 A.2 "Bio" and "bio-based" .8 Bibliography .9 SIST EN 16575:2014
1) A Mandate is a standardization task embedded in European trade laws. M/492 Mandate is addressed to the European Standardization bodies, CEN, CENELEC and ETSI, for the development of horizontal European Standards for bio-based products. SIST EN 16575:2014
1 Scope This European Standard defines general terms to be used in the field of bio-based products, including horizontal aspects relevant for bio-based product standards. NOTE Though the terms in this standard are horizontally applicable to bio-based products, this standard focuses on areas other than food, feed and energy applications, where terms may be defined in existing specific standards. 2 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 2.1 bio-based derived from biomass Note 1 to entry: Biomass can have undergone physical, chemical or biological treatment(s). Note 2 to entry: The correct spelling of "bio-based" is with a hyphen (-). It is however in common usage sometimes spelt without a hyphen. Note 3 to entry: The methods to determine and communicate "bio-based" as a characteristic are detailed in specific standards of CEN/TC 411. 2.2
bio-based carbon biogenic carbon carbon derived from biomass Note 1 to entry:
Biogenic carbon is defined in ISO/TS 14067:2013 [14], by the same definition. 2.3
bio-based carbon content fraction of carbon derived from biomass in a product Note 1 to entry:
There are several approac
...
표준 EN 16575:2014는 생물 기반 제품에 대한 일반 용어를 정의하며, 생물 기반 제품 표준과 관련된 수평적 측면을 포함하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점은 생물 기반 제품에 대한 명확한 언어적 기준을 제공하여, 다양한 이해관계자들 간의 소통을 원활하게 한다는 점입니다. 표준의 범위는 식품, 사료 및 에너지 응용 분야 외의 생물 기반 제품과 관련된 용어에 집중하고 있어, 이미 존재하는 특정 표준에서 정의된 용어들과 구별됩니다. 이러한 차별성은 생물 기반 제품 확보를 위한 다양한 분야에서 용어의 일관성을 유지하는 데 기여합니다. EN 16575:2014는 생물 기반 제품의 구체적인 표준을 설정하는 데 있어서 필요한 기초를 제공하여, 제조업체와 소비자들이 이해할 수 있는 통일된 언어를 생성합니다. 따라서 이 표준은 생물 기반 제품의 시장 성장과 혁신을 촉진하는 데 필수적인 역할을 수행하며, 관련 산업의 전문성과 신뢰성을 높이는 데 크게 기여할 수 있습니다. 결론적으로, EN 16575:2014 표준은 생물 기반 제품의 포괄적인 이해를 제공하고, 그 범위와 응용에서의 중요성을 통해 관련 산업 전반에 걸쳐 필수적인 참고 자료로 자리매김할 것입니다. 이를 통해 생물 기반 제품의 표준화가 원활하게 이루어질 수 있는 기반을 마련합니다.
La norme SIST EN 16575:2014 se présente comme un document clé dans le domaine des produits bio-basés, en définissant un vocabulaire précis et standardisé qui est essentiel pour la clarté et la cohérence des communications au sein de ce secteur. L'importance de cette norme réside dans son objet d'établir des termes généraux adaptés aux produits bio-basés, ce qui facilite les échanges et le dialogue entre les différentes parties prenantes, qu'il s'agisse de fabricants, d'acheteurs ou de régulateurs. L'un des points forts de cette norme est son champ d'application large qui, bien que se concentrant sur des aspects horizontaux, couvre une variété de produits bio-basés en dehors des domaines de l'alimentation, de l'alimentation animale et des applications énergétiques. Cela permet une uniformité des termes utilisés dans divers contextes, contribuant ainsi à l'élaboration de standards spécifiques et interconnectés. En offrant un cadre de référence commun, la norme encourage également l'innovation et le développement durable au sein du secteur bio-basé. De plus, la pertinence de la norme EN 16575:2014 ne peut être sous-estimée dans le contexte actuel où les produits bio-basés prennent une place de plus en plus prépondérante dans l’économie circulaire et durable. En définissant des termes spécifiques et en s’assurant que tous les acteurs de l'industrie parlent le même langage, cette norme joue un rôle crucial dans l'amélioration de la transparence et de la fiabilité des informations concernant les produits bio-basés. En somme, la norme SIST EN 16575:2014 est indispensable pour la structuration et le développement du secteur des produits bio-basés. Elle propose un vocabulaire uni qui valorise l'industrie et renforce sa crédibilité, tout en favorisant une compréhension partagée des défis et des opportunités qui se présentent dans ce domaine en plein essor.
The EN 16575:2014 standard focuses on creating a comprehensive vocabulary in the field of bio-based products, ensuring a consistent understanding of terminology across various stakeholders. The scope of this European Standard is particularly significant as it provides a framework for the general terms that can be applied horizontally to bio-based product standards, which is crucial for harmonizing language across different sectors that utilize bio-based materials. One of the strengths of this standard is its emphasis on vocabulary that extends beyond specific applications, such as food, feed, and energy. By acknowledging the need for terms that apply to a broader range of bio-based products, the EN 16575:2014 enhances communication and collaboration among industries that may have previously faced misunderstandings due to varying terminologies. This is vital in fostering innovation and development in the bio-based sector, as users can more easily share knowledge and research findings when a common vocabulary is in place. Additionally, the relevance of this standard cannot be overstated in the current climate of environmental awareness and sustainability. As industries increasingly shift towards bio-based solutions, having a standardized vocabulary helps clarify regulatory compliance, product claims, and market positioning. It equips manufacturers, consumers, and policymakers with the necessary tools to engage in informed discussions about bio-based products, promoting transparency and trust within the market. Overall, the EN 16575:2014 standard serves as a foundational document that substantially contributes to the clarity and uniformity of language related to bio-based products, promoting industry growth and supporting the transition to sustainable materials. Its comprehensive approach to vocabulary development represents a significant advancement in the field, encouraging more effective dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
SIST EN 16575:2014は、生物由来製品に関する語彙を定義する欧州規格であり、その範囲は生物由来製品に関連する一般的な用語を網羅しています。この規格は、バイオベース製品の標準に関連する水平的な側面にも重点を置いており、異なる分野での共通理解を促進するのに重要な役割を果たします。 本規格の強みは、バイオベース製品に関する用語の統一性を提供する点です。これにより、業界内でのコミュニケーションの円滑化が図られ、多様なステークホルダー間での一貫性のある理解が可能になります。また、この規格は食料、飼料、エネルギー応用以外の分野に主に焦点を当てているため、特定の既存の規格で定義された用語と重複することなく、新たな知識基盤を提供しています。 さらに、SIST EN 16575:2014は、バイオエコノミーの発展に寄与するための基盤を形成します。生物由来製品の市場が拡大する中で、明確で統一された語彙を持つことは、政策立案者、研究者、業界関係者にとって極めて重要です。このため、この規格は生物由来製品の国際的な認知度と受容性を促進し、持続可能な発展を支援する重要なツールおよびリソースとしての役割を果たします。 総じて、SIST EN 16575:2014は、バイオベース製品に関する有意義な語彙を提供することで、業界の標準化を促進し、多様な分野における生物由来製品の理解と利用を向上させるための信頼できる基盤を築いています。
Die EN 16575:2014 ist eine herausragende europäische Norm, die sich dem Bereich der biobasierten Produkte widmet und einen umfassenden Vokabularrahmen bereitstellt. Diese Norm definiert grundlegende Begriffe, die in verschiedenen Kontexten von biobasierten Produkten von Bedeutung sind. Durch die systematische Festlegung relevanter Begriffe schafft die Norm eine einheitliche Sprache, die nicht nur den Austausch zwischen Fachleuten erleichtert, sondern auch die Verständigung innerhalb der gesamten Branche fördert. Ein bedeutender Stärke der EN 16575:2014 liegt in ihrem breiten Anwendungsbereich. Obwohl die Norm spezifisch auf biobasierte Produkte abzielt, umfasst sie auch horizontale Aspekte, die für die Entwicklung von Normen in diesem Sektor von Bedeutung sind. Dies ermöglicht es, einen einheitlichen Referenzrahmen für unterschiedliche biobasierte Produkte zu schaffen, ohne sich nur auf die Bereiche Lebensmittel, Futtermittel und Energie zu begrenzen. Die klare Strukturierung und die verständliche Definition der Begriffe fördern eine konsistente Verwendung in verschiedenen Anwendungen und fördern somit die Transparenz innerhalb des Marktes. Die Relevanz der EN 16575:2014 kann nicht genug betont werden. In einer Zeit, in der biobasierte Produkte zunehmend an Bedeutung gewinnen, ist es entscheidend, ein gemeinsames Verständnis der Terminologie zu entwickeln. Diese Norm trägt wesentlich dazu bei, Unsicherheiten und Missverständnisse zu reduzieren, und unterstützt somit die Akzeptanz und den Einsatz biobasierter Produkte in verschiedenen Industrien. Die Definition der allgemeinen Begriffe zur Kategorie der biobasierten Produkte ist somit ein wichtiger Schritt, um Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit in diesem Sektor voranzutreiben. Zusammenfassend bietet die EN 16575:2014 eine solide Grundlage für die Entwicklung weiterer Standards, die sich mit biobasierten Produkten befassen. Die Norm hebt sich durch ihre umfassenden Definitionen und ihren interdisziplinären Ansatz hervor, was sie zu einem unverzichtbaren Bestandteil der regulierenden Dokumentation in diesem sich ständig weiterentwickelnden Bereich macht.
Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.
Loading comments...