EN13432 ASTM D6400 Compliance Checklist | Bioleader® Insights

The base material is paperboard, but the final disposal claim depends on the lining and local waste system. PE-coated bowls are practical for standard foodservice use and may depend on local recycling capability. PLA-coated or aqueous-coated options are better choices when buyers need compostable or plastic-reduction packaging claims.

Paper lids are recommended when the buyer wants a consistent kraft or white paper packaging appearance , EN13432 ASTM D6400. PP lids are practical for hot food handling, microwaveable use, stacking, takeaway, and delivery. PET lids are suitable when product visibility is important for chilled salads, sushi-style meals, supermarket display, and grab-and-go food programs.

Yes. Bioleader® 1000ml rectangular paper salad bowls with lids are suitable for salads, rice bowls, cold meals, hot food, takeaway meals, and prepared food programs — EN13432 ASTM D6400. The food-grade paperboard structure, coated surface, rectangular shape, and matching lid options help improve stacking, handling, and transport performance , EN13432 ASTM D6400.

PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) have been used in packaging to provide water- and grease-resistance, but due to their toxicity and environmental persistence, they are being phased out in North America. For 2026, PFAS-free certification is a legal requirement in many states, including California and New York.

Fit-for-purpose scores by functional unit (e.g., 500 mL hot-soup takeaway, 95 °C, 30-min no-leak): bagasse/paper vs PLA/CPLA vs starch/PHA. Metric Bagasse/Paper PLA/CPLA Starch/PHA Heat Resistance 5 3 2 Wet Strength 5 3 3 Grease Resistance 4 3 3 Stack Strength 4 4 3 Printability/Branding 3 4 3 End-of-Life Fit 4 4 4