OK Compost

OK Compost is a certification program administered by Vincotte that verifies packaging and products are genuinely biodegradable and compostable in an industrial composting facility. It is based on the European standard EN 13432:2000 and ensures that every component of a certified product — including inks, additives, and auxiliary materials — meets strict compostability requirements, not just the primary material.

The certification is relevant for manufacturers and construction product suppliers who want to make credible compostability claims about their packaging or materials. Products that earn the OK Compost label also demonstrate compliance with the EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EEC), which can support regulatory alignment for companies operating in or selling into European markets.

For organizations based in or targeting Belgium and the broader European market, OK Compost provides an independently verified, standardized way to substantiate environmental claims around end-of-life disposal. It is particularly valuable when compostability is a key part of a product's sustainability profile and when buyers or regulators require third-party verification of those claims.