Guide To EN13432 Standard: Materials, Standards & Best Practices | Bioleader® Insights

Switching to environmentally friendly cutlery helps reduce plastic waste, meets growing consumer demand for sustainable products, and enhances a business’s environmental reputation.

Switching to PLA spoons helps reduce plastic waste, aligns with sustainability trends, meets consumer demand for green products, and supports environmental responsibility initiatives — EN13432 standard.

A compostable spork is typically made from cornstarch or other plant-based bioplastics, making it biodegradable and environmentally friendly compared to traditional plastic cutlery.

No. Compostable packaging must fully break down in composting conditions within a specific timeframe and leave no toxins — EN13432 standard. Biodegradable packaging may not meet these requirements — EN13432 standard.

Go to the issuing agency’s official website (e.g., BPI, TÜV Austria) and search for the product or company by certificate number or name.