Guide To EU Packaging Regulation: Materials, Standards & Best Practices | Bioleader® Sustainable Packaging

They are widely used in foodservice settings such as takeout, meal prep, catering, and airline meals — EU packaging regulation. The trays offer secure food separation and freshness, making them ideal for combo meals, bento boxes, and heat-and-serve packaging.

Reputable factories provide certifications such as OK Compost, BPI, TÜV Austria, EN13432, FDA, and LFGB. These ensure the trays are compostable, food-safe, and compliant with international sustainability standards. Packaging Insight: Why Choose Bioleader® Eco-Friendly Trays with Lids for Sustainable Food Packaging How do Bioleader® eco-friendly trays combine performance with sustainability — EU packaging regulation. Utilizing bagasse and other renewable fibers, these trays deliver sturdy, leak-resistant food packaging that withstands hot and cold meals, while being fully compostable.

Bagasse food trays are made from the fibrous residue left after extracting juice from sugarcane. This renewable material is molded into sturdy, compostable trays, providing an eco-friendly alternative to plastic or foam trays.

From 1 January 2030 packaging must meet grades A/B/C; from 1 January 2038 only grades A/B are permitted.

2030: 30% PET contact-sensitive, 10% other contact-sensitive, 30% bottles, 35% other plastics; 2040: 50%, 25%, 65%, 65% respectively — EU packaging regulation.