Certified Bio-based Resins · Africa

Africa's
Sustainable
Resin Partner.

Certified — Renewable — Compliant

Supplying certified bio-based resins from non-food competing feedstocks to manufacturers and brands across Africa.

Bio-based compostable resin pellets
Bio-based Certified Resin CHV·BIO·01
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About Chemvion

Bio-based Solutions
for Modern Industry

We are your partner for bio-sourced and renewable materials — connecting businesses with solutions from renowned, world-leading producers.

With branded products and deep technical expertise, we support companies in the development and implementation of sustainable applications across industries. We bridge the gap between bioplastics and the markets that need them.

Plastics are present in virtually every industry and countless products. Our role is to make the transition to bio-based alternatives straightforward — helping customers meet the material and regulatory demands of today and tomorrow.

Non-food competing bio-based raw material feedstocks
Non-food competing feedstocks Starch & Sugar Sources
Our Portfolio

Bio-Based Resins for
Every Application

Bio-based resin pellets for packaging
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Packaging
Rigid & Flexible Formats

Certified bio-based resins suited to rigid and flexible packaging formats, single-use food-service items such as cutlery and straws, and everyday consumer applications.

Cutlery & Straws Food Contact Food Service Flexible Wrap
Bio-based resin granules for agriculture
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Agriculture
Films & Soil Applications

Bio-based resin grades for agricultural and horticultural applications — including mulch film, seedling trays and growing media — with end-of-life properties suited to outdoor use.

Mulch Film Horticulture Seedling Trays Soil-Compatible
Certified bio-based resin pellets for industrial use
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Industrial
Bags, Liners & Non-wovens

Bio-based grades for waste management, retail and industrial end-uses — from bags and bin liners to non-wovens and 3D printing filament applications.

Carrier Bags Bin Liners Non-wovens 3D Printing
Standards & Certification

Independently Verified,
Regulatory Ready

Bio-based content, renewable origin and food contact suitability — verified through internationally recognised certification schemes and compliant with applicable regulations.

Bio-based certified resin pellets from non-food competing sources
Bio-based resins from non-food competing sources — independently certified
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Bio-based Certified

Bio-based content is verified through internationally recognised schemes such as OK Biobased (TÜV Austria) and DIN CERTCO — providing traceable confirmation of renewable origin from feedstock to finished product.

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Renewable Origin

All resins in our portfolio are derived from annually renewable, non-food competing starch and sugar feedstocks — reducing dependence on fossil resources with a verifiable chain of custody.

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Regulatory Compliant

Materials comply with relevant food contact regulations — including EU Regulation 10/2011 and equivalent standards — as well as REACH requirements, giving customers confidence in the materials they specify.

Our Market

Rooted in
Southern Africa

Africa represents one of the most significant growth opportunities for sustainable materials. Increasing regulatory pressure on single-use plastics, combined with growing consumer and brand demand for responsible packaging, is creating real momentum for bio-based alternatives.

We work with manufacturers, converters and brands looking to transition to compostable and bio-based materials — offering guidance on the right grades for each application.

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Local Presence

With offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, we are close to the markets we serve and the customers we work with.

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Informed Sourcing

We stay current with evolving plastics legislation and sustainability standards across the region, helping customers make confident and compliant material choices.

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Customer Partnership

We work closely with customers from initial sample through to commercial supply, providing guidance on product selection and application suitability throughout.

Get in Touch

Partner
With Us

Whether you are exploring bio-based materials for the first time or looking to expand your sustainable product range, we would be glad to help you find the right solution.

Emailinfo@chemvionsa.com
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
Also inCape Town, South Africa