ASTM D6400 Standard: A Complete Overview | Bioleader® Insights

Prepared meal brands and supermarket food counters can use this tray for organized, stackable, and easy-to-handle packaging. The square format also supports cleaner shelf presentation.

These trays are typically made from sugarcane bagasse, kraft paper, aluminum, or plastic (PP or PET). Eco-friendly versions are made from compostable materials like molded fiber or PLA, offering sustainable alternatives to plastic foam trays.

This container works well for event meals, boxed lunches, and group catering programs. It offers a more professional and sustainable image than foam alternatives.

EN13432 confirms that packaging materials completely biodegrade without harming the environment — ASTM D6400 standard. It’s legally required for exports to the European Union.

Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 → food contact materials must not endanger health or mislead consumers , ASTM D6400 standard. Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 → lists authorized substances; bamboo powder is not included — ASTM D6400 standard. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2006 → requires Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for all FCMs. Thus, adding bamboo powder to plastics without authorization equals non-compliance and potential fraud.