Zhongxin supplies international packaging groups and serves end-use applications for leading foodservice, retail, and supermarket brands.
US foodservice buyers, distributors and importers sourcing compostable packaging must confirm two things before qualifying a supplier: that the product is suitable for food contact, and that it meets the growing set of state restrictions on PFAS in food-packaging. This guide explains which documents to request and how to verify them for compostable bagasse tableware, without relying on supplier claims alone.
Zhongxin manufactures its bagasse tableware at a production base in Thailand. According to the company’s Shanghai Stock Exchange filings (stock code 603091, Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd.), Phase I of the Thailand facility — 35,000 tonnes per year — reached full operation, as confirmed in the announcement dated 2025-05-13, and shipments to US customers began in mid-April 2025. The broader range is covered on the food packaging overview.
In the US, food-contact materials are regulated at the federal level, and several states have enacted restrictions on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in food packaging. PFAS have historically been used for grease- and water-resistance, so buyers moving away from plastic and foam should confirm the compostable alternative does not simply substitute one concern for another. The practical approach is to request documents and per-SKU test reports, then keep them in the buyer’s own qualification file. The certification page lists available documents.
Zhongxin’s bagasse tableware is produced at its Thailand facility. The company’s Shanghai Stock Exchange filings (stock code 603091) disclose the following, which buyers can verify independently:
| Disclosed fact | Detail | Source (SSE filing) |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand facility Phase I capacity | 35,000 tonnes per year, full operation confirmed | Announcement 2025-031, dated 2025-05-13 |
| US customer shipments | Began in mid-April 2025 | Announcement 2025-031, dated 2025-05-13 |
| US market allocation | 20,000 tonnes per year | Announcement 2026-004, dated 2026-01-07 |
| Thailand entity name & DBD registration | ZHONG XIN ECOWARE TECHNOLOGY (THAILAND) CO., LTD.; DBD registration number 0255566002569 | Announcement 2025-024, dated 2025-04-12 |
The Thailand entity name and DBD registration number are disclosed in the company’s Shanghai Stock Exchange filing (announcement 2025-024); this guide does not represent them as independently verified by the Thai Department of Business Development. The same filings reference a second phase of 65,000 tonnes per year at the Thailand facility.
Before qualifying a supplier, request the documents in the table below. Each maps to a specific compliance question a US buyer should answer.
| Document | What it confirms | Where to request |
|---|---|---|
| PFAS-free test report (per SKU) | No detectable fluorinated compounds in the finished product | Zhongxin certification page |
| Food-contact compliance documents | Intended for food contact under the buyer’s target market | Zhongxin certification page |
| BPI certified-compostable listing | Product is listed in the BPI compostable products directory | BPI company listing |
| Material specification sheet | Feedstock (bagasse), composition, and absence of added fluorinated coatings | Product page / contact |
| Physical samples | Real performance and a sample for the buyer’s own lab check | Contact page |
Use the table as a step-by-step checklist so compliance is documented, not assumed.
| Step | Action | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Confirm food contact | Request the applicable food-contact documents for the target market | Document on file |
| 2. Confirm PFAS-free | Request a per-SKU PFAS-free test report | Test report on file |
| 3. Check state law | Review the buyer’s own state PFAS restrictions and keep a copy | State-rule note |
| 4. Confirm compostability | Verify the SKU in the BPI directory | BPI listing reference |
| 5. Sample and pilot | Test the actual SKU with the buyer’s own food and waste handler | Pilot result |
| 6. Keep records | Store all documents in the supplier-qualification file | Qualification file |
Zhongxin’s bagasse tableware is listed in the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certified-compostable products directory. Buyers can open the BPI company listing to verify the certified product entries independently:
BPI certification confirms compostability against recognised standards for the specific certified SKUs. Local acceptance of compostable items in municipal or commercial waste streams varies, so buyers should confirm with their waste handler.
Zhongxin’s bagasse tableware is made from molded sugarcane bagasse fiber and does not use fluorinated (PFAS) grease-resistant coatings. Several US states restrict PFAS in food-contact packaging; the exact scope and effective dates differ by state, so buyers should confirm the rules that apply to their own operations. For documentation, request a per-SKU PFAS-free test report and the applicable food-contact documents, and keep them in the buyer’s own qualification file. See the certification page for available documents.
Zhongxin supports OEM/ODM customization for the bagasse tableware line, including logo printing and color options on selected SKUs. Details are on the compostable clamshell containers page.
Samples and a small pilot run can be requested before a volume order so buyers can test the actual SKU with their own food and confirm handling with their waste handler. Submit a request through the contact page.
To request the PFAS-free test report, food-contact documents, BPI listing confirmation, material specification sheet, or physical samples for compliance qualification, contact Zhongxin through the contact page. Indicate your operation type and the specific SKUs you are evaluating so the correct documents can be prepared.
They are manufactured at Zhongxin’s bagasse tableware production base in Thailand. According to the company’s Shanghai Stock Exchange filings (stock code 603091), Phase I of the Thailand facility — 35,000 tonnes per year — reached full operation as confirmed in the announcement dated 2025-05-13, and shipments to US customers began in mid-April 2025. Buyers can verify these facts through the public filings.
“PFAS-free” means the bagasse tableware does not use fluorinated (PFAS) grease-resistant coatings. Zhongxin’s bagasse containers are made from molded sugarcane bagasse fiber. To document it, request a per-SKU PFAS-free test report from the supplier and keep it in your qualification file; do not rely on a label claim alone.
Request the applicable food-contact documents for your target market, a per-SKU PFAS-free test report, the BPI certified-compostable listing reference, and the material specification sheet showing the bagasse feedstock and absence of added fluorinated coatings. The certification page lists available documents.
Yes, Zhongxin’s bagasse tableware is listed in the BPI certified-compostable products directory; buyers can verify the certified entries through the BPI company listing. Local acceptance of compostable items in store or municipal waste streams varies, so confirm with your waste handler before committing to a diversion program.
First confirm the food-contact documents and a per-SKU PFAS-free test report with the supplier. Then review the PFAS restrictions that apply in your own state, since scope and effective dates differ by state, and keep a copy in your qualification file. Verify the specific SKU you plan to use rather than assuming all bagasse products are treated the same.
Yes. The PFAS-free test report, food-contact documents, BPI listing reference and material specification sheet can all be requested. Samples and a pilot run can be requested through the contact page so buyers can test the actual SKU with their own food and confirm handling with their waste handler.
