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Modification
Modifications
As outlined in Section 8 of BPI's Commercial Compostability Certification Scheme and Home Compostability Certification Scheme, BPI certificate holders are required to notify BPI of all alterations to the certified manufactured item without delay. BPI will decide the extent to which testing must be performed and whether the change is significant. The respective test report(s) shall be sent to BPI by the approved testing laboratory.
The type and scope of supplementary testing will be determined by BPI in individual cases in coordination with BPI's Technical Reviewer. Modifications are for small changes, such as adding printing inks to a previously unprinted item, changing a resin grade or supplier, or adding a new manufacturing site for certified products.
Companies wishing to add home compostability certification to their existing certificate will also need to submit a modification. The cost to do this ($1,500 USD) differs from the other types of modifications that are mentioned on this page.
Online Product Catalog Listing on the BPI Website: BPI-certified products are listed in a searchable catalog on BPI's website. This catalog allows the public to search for and verify BPI-certified products. Product listings are populated with the information from the Product Worksheet and also appear on the BPI Certificate.
Application
To apply for a modification, a company must submit:
- BPI Application - with Modification checked as the Application Type and the original certificate number noted
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in English from EACH supplier for each ingredient that is not BPI-certified
- BPI PFA Statement
- BPI Product Worksheet (if applicable)
Fees and Invoicing
A $500 USD application fee will be invoiced after a complete application and supporting documents have been received. The application fee paid for a modification includes the provision of a single test scheme based on the formulation(s) that's submitted with the Application Form and the verification of one set of samples sent to our technical reviewer.
Testing
The type and scope of supplementary testing required for a modification will be determined by BPI and BPI's technical reviewer. Based upon the information provided, BPI and BPI's technical reviewer will determine if the requested changes qualify for a modification or require a full New Certification (in which case the expiration date would be extended and additional fees assessed).
Modification Complete
When the modification process is complete, a BPI Project Manager will send the following items to the BPI License holder:
- Final Review Summary: This document confirms the final formulation and specifications that are BPI-certified.
- BPI Certificate: This document is the best way to provide customers and other interested parties with evidence of BPI Certification. Please note that the PDF certificate is the official BPI Certificate; no paper copies will be provided to BPI License holders, but the PDF can be printed by the applicant, if a physical copy is desired.
- Link to BPI's Online Product Catalog Listing on the BPI Website: BPI-certified products are listed in a searchable catalog on BPI's website. This catalog allows the public to search for and verify BPI-certified products. Product listings are populated with the information from the Product Worksheet and also appear on the BPI Certificate.
- Sublicensing Options: Members planning to private label BPI-certified products to their customers can begin the sublicensing process. For information on sublicensing, please visit the Sublicensing page or contact your BPI Project Manager.