BPI CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE
Certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)
BPI certification verifies ASTM-tested compostability in commercial composting facilities. Discover why it’s widely recognized.
OK compost HOME & INDUSTRIAL
Certified by TÜV AUSTRIA
TÜV Certified Compostable products are independently tested to meet Europe’s EN 13432 compostability standard. See why this certification matters.
CMA Certified Compostable
Certified by the Compost Manufacturing Alliance
CMA goes beyond the lab—combining ASTM testing with field trials at commercial compost facilities. Discover why composters value this approach.
NSF Certified Compostable
Certified by NSF International
NSF certification verifies compostability, safety, and chemical transparency. Discover why NSF matters in compostable packaging.
ASTM STANDARDS
Certified by ASTM International
ASTM compostability standards are the science behind packaging that actually breaks down. See how these tests separate real compostables from greenwashing.
FSC® CERTIFIED Materials
Certified by FSC®
What does FSC® certification really guarantee? It verifies paper and plant-based packaging comes from responsibly managed forests. Learn why it matters.
FDA CERTIFIED
Manufacturers must obtain FDA approval on all proprietary materials used for food packaging. The FDA regulates and provides a list of all safe ingredients that may come into contact with food and beverages. Good Start Packaging only carries FDA-approved food and drink packaging products.
IMS CERTIFIED
The Interstate Milk Shippers (IMS) certification is in regards to milk and dairy use. This program between Federal and State governments provides certification for hygienic bottle manufacturers to provide milk/dairy processors with approved packaging materials. This certification applies to Juice Bottles only.
CAN/BNQ 0017-088 STANDARDS
BNQ (Burea de Normalisation du Quebec) is a Canadian organization that creates the Quebec adopted standards for compostable packaging products and bags, specifically compostable plastics like PLA. CAN/BNQ 0017-088 Standard requirements ensure that products are truly compostable and do not negatively affect compost quality.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN13432
This European version of the US ASTM Standard sets their packaging criteria for industrial compostability. EN 13432 requires the compostable product to disintegrate within 12 weeks and completely biodegrade within six months.
NON-GMO VERIFIED
The NON-GMO Project verifies that foods and other products are free from GMOs. This third-party certification comprehensively evaluates each product to the highest standard. Select BioBag items are NON-GMO verified in order to also be DEBIO certified.
DEBIO CERTIFIED
Debio is the Norwegian certification body for organic products. They ensure that products can be used in organic agriculture after composting. As this is a Norwegian certification, it is uncommon, but select BioBag Products items are DEBIO certified.
SEEDLING
The Seedling logo is a European Certification that proves a product is certified industrially compostable according to the European Standard EN 13432. This is a 3rd party certification by TÜV AUSTRIA authorized by European Bioplastics. Usually certified in addition to OK compost Industrial to ensure compostable certification throughout the European market.
CEDAR GROVE CERTIFIED
Cedar Grove is a multi-facility composting operation in Washington state. Their product certification is now deprecated and has been replaced by CMA Certified. Any CMA Certified products are considered Cedar Grove approved for their facilities.
