What AS 4736 Certification Actually Tests — and Why Most Products Fail It
Every year, thousands of Australian food businesses switch to packaging labelled “compostable” and unknowingly buy products that will end up in landfill regardless. The reason is simple: compostable is a regulated claim only when it is backed by valid certification against a defined Australian Standard. Without that certification, the word “compostable” on a food packaging product has no legal definition, no verified timeline, and no verifiable environmental outcome.
Australian Standard AS 4736 — formally titled Biodegradable plastics suitable for composting and other microbial treatment — is the national benchmark for industrial (commercial) composting. To carry this certification, a product must pass four independent laboratory tests against non-negotiable performance thresholds:
- Biodegradation: At least 90% of organic carbon must convert to CO², water, and biomass within 180 days at a sustained temperature of 58°C (±2°C).
- Disintegration: No more than 10% of original dry mass may remain as fragments larger than 2mm after 84 days in a controlled composting environment.
- Ecotoxicity: Compost derived from the tested material must not inhibit plant germination or growth relative to a control compost sample.
- Regulated substances: Heavy metals including fluorine, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, and zinc must remain below prescribed threshold limits.
These are not soft targets. The 58°C temperature requirement is not achievable in a home compost heap, a recycling bin, or landfill. It mirrors the sustained thermal conditions of a managed industrial composting facility — the infrastructure that underpins Australia’s expanding FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) kerbside collection network. A product that fails any one of these four criteria cannot carry AS 4736 certification, regardless of what its marketing says.
Why “Biodegradable” Is Not a Synonym for “Compostable”
The two terms are used interchangeably in everyday language but represent entirely different claims in the context of Australian product standards. Biodegradable has no standardised timeframe, no temperature requirement, and no certifying body in Australia. Technically, a conventional petroleum-based plastic shopping bag will eventually biodegrade over hundreds of years — and meets the definition of “biodegradable.” Compostable to AS 4736, by contrast, requires laboratory-verified disintegration within 84 days and 90% carbon conversion within 180 days under controlled conditions. These are categorically different claims backed by categorically different evidence.
This distinction matters in a very practical way. Most councils operating FOGO programs specifically require AS 4736 or AS 5810 certified packaging — not biodegradable packaging, not plant-based packaging, and not packaging that looks eco-friendly. Without valid certification, your packaging will be rejected at the composting facility and sent to landfill, regardless of its marketing claims or what your supplier told you.
The Five Material Types That Achieve AS 4736 Certification
Not every plant-derived or recycled material can achieve AS 4736 certification. The five material categories that consistently earn certification in Australian commercial food service packaging are:
1. Bagasse (Sugarcane Fibre)
Bagasse is the fibrous pulp remaining after sugarcane juice is extracted for sugar production — a genuine agricultural co-product that would otherwise be burned or stockpiled. It is one of the strongest performers under AS 4736 testing, typically biodegrading well within the 180-day maximum. Bagasse handles sustained temperatures up to 95°C, resists grease and oil effectively, and is structurally robust enough for heavy, wet, hot meals. These properties make it the preferred material for hot food plates, deep bowls, large takeaway containers, and hinged clamshells.
Crucially, most bagasse products earn dual certification against both AS 4736 and AS 5810, giving buyers the most flexible disposal pathway — industrial FOGO bins and home compost alike. No other common food service material offers this combination of heat performance, grease resistance, and disposal flexibility.
2. PLA (Polylactic Acid)
PLA is a bioplastic manufactured by fermenting plant starches — typically corn, cassava, or sugarcane — into lactic acid, which is then polymerised into a thermoplastic. In appearance and handling, PLA is nearly indistinguishable from conventional petroleum-based plastic, which is why it dominates the clear compostable cold cup, cold beverage lid, cold food container, and deli packaging categories.
The critical limitation of standard PLA is temperature: it softens at approximately 50–55°C and becomes structurally unusable above 60°C. It is entirely unsuitable for hot beverages or hot food without modification. PLA almost universally certifies to AS 4736 only — not AS 5810 — because it requires the sustained 58°C of industrial composting to break down within any practical timeframe. In ambient conditions, PLA can persist for years with minimal degradation. This is the material most commonly misidentified by consumers as home-compostable — it is not.
3. CPLA (Crystallised PLA)
CPLA is PLA that has undergone a controlled crystallisation process, typically with the addition of nucleating agents, raising its heat-deflection temperature to approximately 80–85°C. This makes CPLA the material of choice for hot cup lids, cutlery for hot meals, and food tray lids. CPLA retains full AS 4736 certification and biodegrades under the same industrial composting conditions as standard PLA. In appearance, CPLA is typically opaque or matte rather than transparent. When you see a compostable lid on a takeaway coffee, it is almost certainly CPLA. Our compostable cup range includes matched CPLA lids tested to confirm compatibility and thermal performance.
4. Bamboo Fibre
Bamboo fibre packaging — moulded plates, bowls, and cutlery — typically achieves AS 4736 certification. Bamboo is technically a grass that can grow over a metre per day in optimal conditions, making it one of the fastest-renewing materials used in packaging. Moulded bamboo fibre products handle moderate heat, resist cracking under load, and provide a premium tactile feel that distinguishes a hospitality business from competitors using generic plastic alternatives.
One important caveat: laminated or surface-treated bamboo products may not qualify for AS 4736 certification if the laminate or surface treatment compound fails the compostability tests independently. AS 4736 certification applies to the complete product as presented, not just the base bamboo fibre. Always verify the certification number covers the specific product SKU, not merely the base material.
5. Kraft Paper and Paperboard with Certified Liners
Unlined kraft paper — bags, wrapping sheets, napkins — is naturally compostable and presents no certification complexity. The issue arises with food-contact kraft packaging requiring a moisture barrier: cups, soup containers, hot food boxes, and lined bags. To provide liquid resistance, these products traditionally used a thin polyethylene (PE) liner bonded to the inner surface.
A PE-lined kraft cup is not compostable and cannot carry AS 4736 certification, regardless of what the outer paper marketing communicates. This is one of the most common sources of buyer confusion in the Australian market. AS 4736 certified kraft packaging replaces the PE liner with either a PLA coating or an aqueous-dispersion coating, both of which can achieve industrial composting certification when tested as a complete composite product. When purchasing kraft cups or containers for a verified compostable program, the liner material is the deciding factor — not the outer kraft paper, which would compost regardless.
Certified Product Specifications: Category-by-Category Reference
The table below provides a practical reference for the primary AS 4736 certified product categories available at wholesale in Australia. Pricing ranges reflect commercial volumes; lower-end figures apply at higher MOQs (500 units and above).
| Product Category | Material | Heat Rating | Grease Resistance | Liquid Resistance | Typical Pack Qty | Wholesale $/Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot food plates (small–large) | Bagasse | Up to 95°C | High | Moderate | 50–500 | $0.10–$0.45 |
| Hot food bowls | Bagasse | Up to 95°C | High | Moderate–High | 50–300 | $0.12–$0.55 |
| Hinged clamshell containers | Bagasse | Up to 95°C | High | Moderate | 50–200 | $0.18–$0.65 |
| Cold cups (8–24 oz) | PLA | Up to 40°C | Low | High | 50–1,000 | $0.06–$0.22 |
| Hot cups (8–16 oz) | Kraft + certified liner | Up to 90°C | Low | High | 50–1,000 | $0.10–$0.32 |
| Hot cup lids | CPLA | Up to 85°C | Low | High | 50–1,000 | $0.09–$0.22 |
| Cutlery sets (fork / knife / spoon) | CPLA or bamboo fibre | Up to 85°C | Low | Low | 100–1,000 | $0.06–$0.20 |
| Square and round takeaway containers | Bagasse or kraft + certified liner | Up to 95°C | High | Moderate–High | 50–500 | $0.15–$0.60 |
| Portion cups / sauce cups | Bagasse or PLA | Up to 95°C (bagasse) | Moderate | Moderate–High | 100–1,000 | $0.05–$0.16 |
| Straws | PLA or kraft paper | Cold use (PLA); moderate (kraft) | N/A | Moderate | 250–5,000 | $0.03–$0.09 |
| Soup and noodle containers with lids | Bagasse or kraft + certified liner | Up to 95°C | High | High | 50–300 | $0.20–$0.70 |
For current bulk pricing across the full range of 700+ eco products, wholesale account pricing is available by tier based on monthly order volume. Certification documentation for every product is available on request.
AS 4736 vs All Other Packaging Types: The Definitive Comparison
Australian food businesses now encounter a confusing landscape of packaging certifications, green claims, and standard references. The table below cuts through the noise with a like-for-like comparison of every major packaging type and standard relevant to the Australian market.
| Packaging Type | Standard / Certification | Biodeg. Requirement | Composting Method | FOGO Bin Accepted | Landfill Outcome | Cost Premium vs Conventional Plastic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 4736 Certified Compostable | AS 4736 (ABA / TÜV Austria / DIN CERTCO) | 90% in 180 days at 58°C | Industrial only | Generally yes (council-dependent) | Very slow degradation | +15–40% |
| AS 5810 Certified Compostable | AS 5810 (ABA / TÜV Austria) | 90% in 365 days at ambient temp | Home or industrial | Generally yes (council-dependent) | Very slow degradation | +20–50% |
| Dual Certified (AS 4736 + AS 5810) | Both standards (most bagasse products) | Meets both requirements | Home or industrial | Yes (broadest acceptance) | Slow but better than plastic | +20–45% |
| Biodegradable (uncertified) | None | Unspecified / unverified | Unspecified | No — rejected at most facilities | Unknown / variable | +5–20% |
| Recyclable (paper, cardboard, PET) | APCO / Australasian Recycling Label scheme | Not applicable | Not composted — recycled | No | Slow decomposition | +5–15% |
| Conventional plastic (PP, PET, PS) | None (recyclable types only) | 400–1,000+ years | None | No | Persists indefinitely | Baseline |
| Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) | None | Effectively never | None | No | Persists indefinitely; breaks into microplastics | Baseline or cheaper |
FOGO bin acceptance is council-determined and changes as programs evolve. Always verify with your specific local council before communicating disposal options to customers. What is accepted in one LGA may differ from a neighbouring suburb.
How to Read an AS 4736 Certified Label — and Spot Greenwash
The Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) manages Australia’s domestic certification program and maintains a publicly searchable certification register. Third-party bodies TÜV Austria (OK compost INDUSTRIAL) and DIN CERTCO also issue certifications that are internationally recognised and accepted under Australian programs. Each certified product carries a unique certification number that should appear on or with the product.
What a Legitimate AS 4736 Certified Product Shows
- The ABA seedling logo, or the TÜV Austria “OK compost INDUSTRIAL” mark, or equivalent recognised body mark
- A certification number (e.g., “ABA Certified No. XXXX”)
- The words “Industrial Compostable” or explicit reference to AS 4736
- The certifying body’s name
What Should Raise a Red Flag
- “Biodegradable” without any certification number or standard reference
- Generic green leaf or plant imagery without a recognised certification logo
- “Eco-friendly” or “earth-friendly” without any supporting standard
- Claims about “breaking down in X months” without specifying the composting conditions required
- A certification number that does not appear in the ABA register, or that shows an expired certification
Before purchasing in bulk, verify the specific product’s certification number against the ABA register. A certification issued in 2019 may no longer be current — certifications must be periodically renewed, and a product whose formulation or liner material changed since certification may no longer meet the standard. This due diligence takes two minutes and eliminates the risk of building a compostable program around packaging that cannot actually compost.
State Plastic Bans and How AS 4736 Fills the Compliance Gap
Every Australian state and territory has now enacted legislation banning a significant category of single-use plastic food service items. For food businesses, this creates a direct and immediate need for verified replacement products — and AS 4736 certified packaging is the most direct like-for-like replacement for every banned item category. Here is the current state of play:
New South Wales
NSW introduced Phase 1 of its single-use plastics legislation on 1 November 2022, banning lightweight plastic bags, plastic straws, plastic cutlery, plastic plates and bowls, plastic stirrers, and expanded polystyrene food and beverage containers. Phase 2 on 1 November 2025 extended the ban to heavier plastic produce bags and additional single-use plastic items. AS 4736 certified bagasse plates and bowls, CPLA cutlery, and PLA or kraft compostable straws are direct compliance replacements for every category banned in both phases.
Queensland
Queensland moved early, with its first wave of bans taking effect in September 2021 covering plastic shopping bags, straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates, and EPS food containers. Subsequent phases added further items including cotton bud sticks and additional EPS formats. QLD food businesses were among the earliest in Australia to transition to certified compostable alternatives at scale, and the state’s supply chain for certified products is correspondingly mature.
South Australia
South Australia was first to act nationally on single-use plastics, having banned lightweight bags as early as 2009. The most recent significant expansion in March 2021 prohibited straws, cutlery, plates, drink stirrers, and EPS food containers. SA has the longest operational track record with certified compostable alternatives of any state — making it a useful reference point for other states implementing similar compliance programs.
Victoria
Victoria’s single-use plastics legislation brought bans on plastic cutlery, plates, bowls, straws, stirrers, and EPS cups and food containers into effect from 1 February 2023, with further items added in subsequent phases. Victorian food businesses transitioning to compliance will find that AS 4736 certified bagasse, CPLA, and certified kraft alternatives map directly to every banned item category.
Western Australia, ACT, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory
All remaining Australian jurisdictions have enacted equivalent single-use plastic bans covering core food service items, with various effective dates across 2021–2024. The principle is consistent across all of them: certified compostable alternatives are the accepted replacement pathway. For businesses operating across multiple states, a single verified AS 4736 certified product range eliminates the need to manage jurisdiction-specific compliance separately — because certification evidence satisfies the intent of every state scheme simultaneously.
APCO National Packaging Targets
Beyond individual state bans, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) established 2025 national targets requiring 100% of packaging to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable. These are industry commitment targets rather than legislated mandates for every business, but they underpin the procurement requirements of major retailers, food chains, and councils — all of whom increasingly specify certified compostable packaging from their suppliers. AS 4736 certification is the primary mechanism through which compostable packaging demonstrates compliance with the APCO framework in procurement processes.
FOGO Bins and AS 4736: Australia’s Growing Composting Infrastructure
Australia’s FOGO rollout is the key infrastructure development that determines how much of the environmental benefit of AS 4736 certified packaging is actually realised. Without a FOGO collection system at the disposal end, certified compostable packaging goes to general waste bins and ultimately to landfill — where the required 58°C composting conditions do not exist.
Where FOGO Currently Operates
As of 2026, FOGO collection is operating or actively rolling out across a significant and growing number of Australian local government areas. In NSW, councils including the City of Sydney, Inner West Council, Northern Beaches Council, Georges River Council, and Waverley Council operate or are implementing FOGO programs. In Victoria, major metropolitan LGAs including Yarra, Merri-bek, and multiple inner-suburban councils have established FOGO infrastructure. In QLD and SA, FOGO programs are established in major metropolitan areas. WA’s rollout is accelerating following state government investment.
The federal government has committed to a national FOGO rollout goal, which is driving council-level timelines forward. For food businesses, this means the disposal infrastructure for AS 4736 certified packaging improves materially year-on-year. Packaging investment decisions made in 2026 will increasingly deliver their full composting outcome rather than ending in general waste.
The Council Acceptance Rule
The universal rule across all FOGO programs: only packaging carrying a valid AS 4736 or AS 5810 certification mark is accepted. Products without certification — even those made from plant materials or marketed as eco-friendly — are rejected at composting facilities and contaminate entire batches, which are then redirected to landfill. This is why certification verification is non-negotiable for any business communicating a composting message to customers. Every product in ZenPacks’ takeaway container range carries valid certification documentation available on request.
Communicating Correctly to Customers
Even with AS 4736 certified packaging, the right customer communication depends on local FOGO availability. In apartments, regional areas, and suburbs not yet serviced by FOGO, certified packaging directed to a general waste bin will not compost as designed. This does not make the packaging a bad choice — it will still present less long-term environmental risk than conventional plastic — but it does require honest messaging: “This packaging is certified to compost industrially. Check whether your council offers FOGO collection.” Overstating the outcome of certified packaging in areas without FOGO collection risks a consumer law compliance issue of its own.
Total Cost of Ownership: The Case That Per-Unit Price Misses
The straightforward headline comparison between AS 4736 certified and conventional plastic packaging shows a 15–40% premium per unit depending on category. For buyers focusing only on that number, the decision looks difficult. Total cost of ownership for food businesses tells a different story when three additional factors are included in the analysis.
Regulatory Non-Compliance Costs
A business continuing to use banned plastic items in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, ACT, or TAS faces potential penalties under the relevant state legislation. NSW penalties for non-compliance with the single-use plastics ban reach thousands of dollars per infringement notice. QLD and SA have equivalent penalty structures. The cost of a single infringement notice eliminates the per-unit savings from choosing plastic over certified alternatives for months or years of transactions. For businesses in regulated categories, switching to AS 4736 certified alternatives is not a discretionary sustainability decision — it is a minimum compliance requirement with real financial consequences for non-compliance.
Waste Disposal Savings via FOGO
Businesses in FOGO-serviced areas that correctly separate food waste and certified packaging into the FOGO stream typically reduce their general waste bin volumes — and correspondingly reduce their commercial bin lift costs. The differential varies by council and waste contractor, but separating compostable organic waste from general waste can generate meaningful monthly savings for high-volume food operators: commercial kitchens, large cafés, and food halls generating significant packaging and food waste daily. When designing or fitting out a commercial kitchen with waste separation infrastructure in mind, ensuring electrical compliance for refrigeration, ventilation, and fit-out equipment is a separate but related investment — APX Trade Group are licensed electricians in Sydney experienced with commercial hospitality fit-outs.
Brand Value and Customer Retention
Australian consumer research consistently shows that food service customers — particularly in the 25–45 demographic — actively factor a business’s sustainability practices into patronage decisions and willingness to pay a premium. A café or restaurant that communicates a verifiable, certification-backed compostable packaging program creates a genuine differentiator that supports premium pricing and repeat business. The key word is verifiable: a certification number that customers can look up is qualitatively different from an unverifiable “eco-friendly” claim. Communicating this story effectively online matters — for food businesses without a strong web presence, weauto builds professional websites for Australian businesses from $99 and can help operators present their sustainability credentials in a way that converts.
What’s Changing in 2026–2027: The AS 4736 Landscape Ahead
Several significant developments are reshaping how Australian businesses should think about AS 4736 certified packaging in the near term.
FOGO Rollout Acceleration
Federal investment in national FOGO infrastructure is pulling forward council implementation timelines that were previously projected for 2029–2030. For food businesses, this means the composting disposal pathway for AS 4736 packaging is expanding faster than most buyers anticipated when they made their last packaging review. A business that evaluated certified compostable packaging in 2022 and concluded “there’s no FOGO bin here yet” should revisit that analysis — the coverage map has changed materially.
Labelling Tightening Under AS 4631
AS 4631 governs the labelling requirements for compostable and biodegradable packaging claims in Australia. Regulators and consumer advocacy bodies are applying increasing scrutiny to products using compostable imagery — seedling logos, green leaves, brown palettes — without valid certification numbers. The ACCC’s enforcement of misleading conduct provisions under the Australian Consumer Law applies to unsubstantiated environmental claims, and packaging brands making unverifiable compostable claims face escalating legal and reputational exposure. This regulatory tightening benefits buyers who have invested in genuinely certified products: it eliminates the unfair price competition from cheaper, uncertified alternatives that have been making equivalent claims without equivalent evidence.
PHA Bioplastics Approaching Commercial Viability
The next generation of certified compostable materials is moving beyond the current five categories. PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) bioplastics are particularly significant because they compost at ambient temperatures — unlike PLA, which requires industrial conditions — and are also marine-biodegradable, addressing one of the key criticisms of current-generation bioplastics. Several global manufacturers have reached commercial-scale PHA production as of 2025. Australian wholesale suppliers are monitoring timelines for certified PHA food service packaging; market availability by 2027–2028 is a plausible projection. When PHA products achieve AS 4736 certification and commercial pricing, they will expand the certified compostable category significantly — particularly for businesses in areas without FOGO access.
APCO Reporting Evidence Requirements Tightening
APCO reporting obligations for member businesses are becoming more granular, with certification evidence — not just supplier claims — increasingly required to count packaging as “compostable” in annual sustainability reporting. Businesses making procurement decisions in 2026 should build supplier documentation requirements — certification numbers, applicable standards, expiry dates, and certifying body names — into their standard purchasing processes now, before reporting obligations escalate further. Suppliers who cannot produce this documentation on request are a compliance liability, not just a quality risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AS 4736 certified compostable packaging?
AS 4736 is an Australian Standard that defines the requirements for packaging to be certified as suitable for industrial composting. Products certified to AS 4736 have passed independent laboratory testing confirming they biodegrade at least 90% within 180 days at 58°C, disintegrate to fragments smaller than 2mm within 84 days, leave no ecotoxic residues in the resulting compost, and contain regulated heavy metals only below prescribed threshold limits. Certification is issued by accredited bodies including the Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA), TÜV Austria, and DIN CERTCO.
What is the difference between AS 4736 and AS 5810?
AS 4736 certifies packaging for industrial (commercial) composting at sustained 58°C temperatures, requiring 90% biodegradation within 180 days. AS 5810 certifies packaging for home composting at ambient temperatures, allowing 12 months for the same biodegradation threshold. Products certified to AS 5810 will compost in both home and industrial facilities. Products certified only to AS 4736 require industrial composting conditions and will not break down reliably in a home compost bin. Most bagasse products carry dual certification; most PLA products carry AS 4736 only.
Can you put AS 4736 certified packaging in FOGO bins?
Generally yes, but acceptance is determined at the council level and varies across Australia. Most councils operating FOGO programs accept packaging certified to AS 4736 or AS 5810 — the certification is the key acceptance criterion, not the material type or green branding. Some councils exclude all packaging, including certified compostable, to prevent contamination from uncertified products being incorrectly sorted. Always verify with your specific local council before communicating FOGO disposal instructions to customers.
Is compostable packaging better for the environment than recyclable packaging?
For food-contaminated packaging — the category that describes most takeaway containers, cups, and cutlery in service — certified compostable via FOGO is generally the superior environmental pathway. Food-contaminated paper and plastic cannot be recycled effectively (contamination causes batch rejection), meaning those items end up in landfill regardless of which bin they enter. AS 4736 certified compostable packaging directed to FOGO produces nutrient-rich compost and avoids landfill. For clean, uncontaminated packaging, recycling can be a lower-energy process. The food-contaminated category is where certified compostable unambiguously wins.
Can PLA compostable cups go in a home compost bin?
No. Standard PLA requires the sustained 58°C temperatures of an industrial composting facility to break down within any practical timeframe. In a home compost heap operating at ambient temperatures, PLA will persist for years with minimal degradation — and may cause contamination issues if mixed with genuine food scraps. PLA certified to AS 4736 belongs in industrial FOGO collection, not a home compost bin. If home compostability is a priority, look for products carrying AS 5810 certification specifically, or dual AS 4736 and AS 5810 certification.
How do I verify a product is genuinely AS 4736 certified?
Look for the ABA seedling logo or TÜV Austria OK compost INDUSTRIAL mark on the product, accompanied by a certification number. Verify that number against the ABA’s publicly accessible certification register at the ABA website, which lists the certified product, the applicable standard, the certifying body, and the certification expiry date. A certification number that does not appear in the register, or that has expired, means the product does not carry current valid certification — regardless of the logo printed on the packaging. Ask your supplier to provide the certification document as part of standard purchasing due diligence.
What happens to AS 4736 certified packaging if it goes to landfill?
In landfill, AS 4736 certified packaging will degrade far more slowly than in a properly managed industrial composting environment. Landfill conditions are typically anaerobic (oxygen-deprived) and lack the sustained temperature and microbial activity required for the certification tests. PLA, in particular, can persist in landfill for decades. Certified compostable packaging in landfill performs better than conventional plastic over very long timelines, but landfill is not an effective disposal pathway — the full environmental benefit of AS 4736 certification is only realised through industrial composting via FOGO or a commercial compost facility.
Does AS 4736 certification mean a product is safe for food contact?
No. AS 4736 certifies composting performance only — it makes no statement about food safety or food contact compliance. Food safety in Australia is governed by a separate regulatory framework, primarily the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) standards and relevant state food safety legislation. A packaging product that is AS 4736 certified must independently meet food contact requirements. Reputable wholesale suppliers maintain both composting certification and food contact compliance documentation for every product; request both when evaluating a new supplier.
ZenPacks is Australia’s wholesale supplier of certified compostable and eco-friendly packaging, with every product carrying valid certification documentation and food contact compliance evidence available on request. If you’re building a compostable packaging program for your café, restaurant, food hall, or council catering operation, our team can match you to the right certified products at competitive wholesale pricing — with fast delivery from our Sydney warehouse. Contact ZenPacks to discuss your volume requirements and request a product sample before committing to a bulk order.
