“HOW CAN VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS SUPPORT THE TRANSITION TO A SUSTAINABLE CIRCULAR BIOECONOMY”
The BioBasedCert Cluster (STAR4BBS, SUSTCERT4BIOBASED, HARMONITOR) is organizing our Final Conference!
When? 13th-14th of May 2025
Where? The CDMA European Commission – DG Research & Innovation (Marsveldstraat 21 Rue du Champ de Mars, 1050 Ixelles)
Register here to join our event!
GET TO KNOW THE BIOBASEDCERT CLUSTER
BIOBASEDCERT Cluster is a group of three Horizon Europe projects developing and testing a monitoring system to assess the effectiveness and robustness of international and EU sustainability certification schemes and labels, applicable to bio-based products.
The Cluster is composed by:
Get to know us better: Read our Factsheet
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WHAT IS THE EVENT ABOUT?
The event will share key results from the BIOBASEDCERT cluster, linking them to the broader European bioeconomy policy framework.
The day will feature: i) Interactive thematic sessions, including presentations by the cluster, panel discussions and co-creation activities involving key stakeholders; ii) Integrative sessions to reflect on and synthesize the insights gained during the day.
Discussions will cover the BIOBASEDCERT Monitoring Tool (BMT), assessment of certification schemes and labels, trade flow analysis, and cost-benefit evaluations. A key focus will be the role of certification in supporting EU policies, such as the EU Green Claims Directive and its contribution to shaping the future of the EU Bioeconomy policy framework.
A highlight of the event will be an EU- DG RTD.B1- led workshop on: “Bio-based products in the frame of the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation and the (proposal) for a Green Claims Directive”.
Throughout the event, insights on how voluntary sustainability certification systems can serve as effective policy tools for a sustainable circular bioeconomy will be explored. Key takeaways and policy recommendations will be documented, with the day concluding in an integrative session to synthesize findings.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US ON THE 13TH OF MAY?
For more information on the session you can check out the agenda.
And if you would like to join the BIOBASEDCERT Cluster event, you can use this link!
