EN13432 Packaging Standard Compliance Checklist | Bioleader® Guides

Yes, unlike plastic, our compostable bowls are made of soluble material (biodegradable in this case includes kraft paper & white cardboard), which are not harmful and will degrade safely after they have been thrown away.

Yes, of course. These salad bowls kraft paper and can take hot food as well as cold food, hence usable for a range of dishes.

While your package design should be primarily for use single, to promote health oder, the package is strong enough for one or two times reuse with caution , EN13432 packaging standard.

EN13432 is the European Union’s definitive compostability standard for packaging materials, and a cornerstone of EU-wide plastic waste regulation , EN13432 packaging standard. It defines whether a product can legally be labeled and marketed as “compostable” under European law. By contrast, ASTM D6400 is a U.S.-based standard developed by ASTM International, primarily targeting North American markets. The two share similarities in performance thresholds (biodegradability, disintegration, eco-toxicity), but differ in: Feature EN13432 ASTM D6400 Composting time limit 6 months 6 months CO₂ conversion requirement ≥90% ≥60% Heavy metals limit Strict (EU thresholds) Moderate Disintegration (2mm screen) Required Required Plant growth toxicity test Mandatory Mandatory Acceptance for labeling in EU Yes No Conclusion: For any product claiming to be compostable and seeking to enter the European market—especially under Directive (EU) 2019/904—EN13432 is legally required, not optional.

Request the official EN13432 certificate issued by a notified body such as TÜV Austria or DIN CERTCO. Look for legitimate logos like OK Compost INDUSTRIAL or BPI (for North America). Also ensure that the product labeling aligns with Directive (EU) 2019/904 and avoids generic or misleading environmental claims — EN13432 packaging standard.