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Biodegradation in water: screening tests

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readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria)

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The potential for biodegradation of caffeine has been comprehensively investigated. As indicated by a DOC Die Away test (OECD 301 A), caffeine is readily biodegradable since the degradation after 28 days was 90 - 100 %. Furthermore a test conducted according to UK national standards demonstrated that caffeine is readily biodegradable.