Eco Certifications for Compostable Tableware

Eco certifications aren’t just labels — they are critical market access tools. In regulated markets like the EU, US, and Australia, compostable or biodegradable claims must be backed by recognized third-party standards. For brand owners, retailers, and importers, certification equals trust, legality, and environmental responsibility.

What Do These Certifications Verify?

Bagasse is the fibrous residue left behind after sugarcane juice extraction.
Once treated as agricultural waste, it is now valued as a renewable, compostable raw material ideal for sustainable food packaging.
By transforming this byproduct into high-performance molded fiber products, we reduce landfill waste and support circular manufacturing.

Certifications evaluate your tableware’s ability to:

  • Fully biodegrade within a fixed timeframe (typically ≤180 days)

  • Leave no toxic residue or heavy metals

  • Break down in industrial or home compost environments

  • Comply with local waste system requirements

Key Takeaway: Certification ensures your packaging performs as promised — during use, and after disposal.

Major Global Certifications Explained

EN13432 (EU Compostability Standard)

  • Mandatory for industrial compostable packaging in Europe

  • Requires ≥90% biodegradation in ≤6 months

  • Also tests disintegration, eco-toxicity, and heavy metals

  • Used in conjunction with the Seedling logo

Used for: Exports to Germany, France, Netherlands, etc.


OK Compost & OK Compost HOME (TÜV Austria)

  • Extension of EN13432

  • OK Compost: For industrial composting facilities

  • OK Compost HOME: For backyard composting at lower temperatures

  • Popular among eco-conscious brands and EU retailers

Used for: Products in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan


BPI Certification (USA)

  • Issued by the Biodegradable Products Institute

  • Based on ASTM D6400 / D6868 compostability standards

  • Recognized by most U.S. composting facilities and retailers

  • Required for foodservice items in many U.S. states

Used for: Supermarkets, chains, and municipal compost systems in the US


Other Recognized Standards

  • ASTM D6400 / D6868 – U.S. test method for plastics and coatings

  • ISO 17088 – International test method for compostability

  • DIN CERTCO – Certification body aligned with EN/ISO norms

  • FDA Food Contact – For verifying product safety in food applications

What Certifications Do Our Bagasse Products Hold?

We take compliance seriously. All our sugarcane bagasse tableware is:

Our products are backed by globally recognized certifications, covering food safety, compostability, quality management and social responsibility — ensuring compliance across international markets.

Food Contact Safety

FDA (USA) — Food contact safety for international markets
LFGB (Germany) — Certified safe for food contact under German Food & Commodities Act

Quality & Responsibility

ISO 9001 — Quality management system
ISO 14001 — Environmental management system
BRCGS (Packaging, A+) — Global packaging safety & quality standard
Sedex / SMETA — Social responsibility and ethical audit

Compostability & Sustainability

EN13432 (EU) — Compostability certification (Seedling mark, widely recognized in Europe)
BPI (USA) — Compostable certification under ASTM D6400/D6868
DIN CERTCO Industrial Compostable (Germany) — Certified for industrial composting (EN13432)
DIN CERTCO Home & Garden Compostable (Germany) — Certified for home composting (NF T51-800)
FSC — Responsible forestry certification, sustainable pulp sourcing

Supplementary Documents

MSDS — Material safety data sheet for bagasse & bamboo pulp
FDA 21 CFR 176.170 — Additional FDA migration test report (bagasse & bamboo pulp)

Key Takeaway: Our certified compostable packaging meets the strictest global standards — helping your brand export with confidence.

FAQ

BPI ensures your compostable tableware can enter municipal composting systems and meet state-level PFAS bans.

In regulated markets — no. Claims must be verified by a recognized standard like EN13432 or ASTM D6400.

OK Compost is a label issued by TÜV Austria, based on EN13432. It includes more detailed labeling (industrial vs. home).