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Which Compostability Certification Do You Need?

ASTM D6400, EN 13432, AS 5810, AS 4736 — the right certification depends on the market you sell into. Here is the selector.

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ASTM D6400 · BPIUS MARKET

EN 13432EU MARKET

AS 5810 · AS 4736AU MARKET

United States: ASTM D6400 + BPI

For a US industrial-compostability claim, buyers commonly request evidence against ASTM D6400; BPI is one recognised third-party certification program. Acceptance and labelling still depend on the product, composting program and jurisdiction.

Check whether the certificate identifies the finished product or only a base resin

Confirm local collection-program acceptance before making disposal claims

Verify the current certificate and permitted mark before artwork approval

European Union: EN 13432

EU buyers commonly use EN 13432 evidence to support industrial-compostability claims. It does not by itself establish full PPWR compliance; the exact packaging category, construction, use, labelling and operator documentation also matter.

Request the current certificate and verify its product and formulation scope

Check inks, adhesives and converted construction against the certified scope

Treat the certificate as one part of the SKU technical file

Australia: AS 5810 / AS 4736

Australian buyers should specify AS 4736 for industrial composting or AS 5810 for home composting. Both are managed by the Australasian Bioplastics Association. Honest note: our Australian-certified line is currently limited — 4 SKUs hold AS 4736 or AS 5810. For the remaining formats, we can certify to Australian standards on custom orders.

AS 4736 = industrial composting (the equivalent of EN 13432 in the AU market)

AS 5810 = home composting (the equivalent of OK Compost HOME)

Custom certification runs are available from our standard 500 kg custom MOQ

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Certification details for every SKU are listed on its product page and verifiable via the certificate file in our compliance pack.

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Frequently asked questions

01 Can I sell the same product in the US and the EU with one certification? +

The material can be certified to both ASTM D6400 and EN 13432 — many of our SKUs hold both. The testing protocols differ, so ask for both certificates and keep both files current.

02 Is OK Compost HOME the same as EN 13432? +

No. EN 13432 certifies industrial compostability at 58°C+. OK Compost HOME certifies ambient backyard composting. If your customers dispose at home, specify the home-composting mark in addition to EN 13432.

03 What if my market is not covered by your standard certifications? +

We run custom certification to your market standard from our 500 kg custom MOQ — the film formulations stay the same, the certification file is prepared for your target standard.

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ASTM D6400 · BPI · US MARKET

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