Zhongxin supplies international packaging groups and serves end-use applications for leading foodservice, retail, and supermarket brands.
Summary: Compostability claims must be supported by appropriate documentation. EU buyers sourcing bagasse packaging should understand how EN 13432 and OK compost certificates relate to procurement, labeling and sales claims.
Compostable packaging claims are not just marketing claims. The European Commission packaging waste rules provide policy background for why compostability, recyclability and packaging evidence are increasingly reviewed by buyers. Buyers need documentation that supports the exact claim, product type and target market. EN 13432 and OK compost documentation can help buyers evaluate whether a product is suitable for compostability claims.
EN 13432 and industrial compostable products certification are commonly referenced in Europe for compostability of packaging. Importers should verify certificate scope, product coverage, validity and whether the claim applies to the finished bagasse product.
OK compost marks are used by buyers as recognizable evidence for compostability-related programs. The exact certificate and scope should always be checked against the SKU, product size and intended claim.
Zhongxin lists EN 13432 and OK compost certificate information on its honor certificate page, giving EU buyers a starting point for product-specific documentation requests.
When claims are connected to PPWR sourcing, buyers should compare supplier evidence with the official Regulation (EU) 2025/40. Request certificate copies, product scope, SKU mapping, test reports if available, packing details, sample availability and written confirmation of claims allowed for your target market.
No. Buyers should request documentation for the exact product and claim.
The scope confirms which products, sizes or material families are covered by the certificate.
No. Compostability and food-contact compliance are different checks and both may be needed.
Buyer note: Certificate scope, validity and market requirements should be checked for the exact SKU and intended claim before import, sales or private-label use.
