As sustainability expectations continue to rise across Europe, clarity and credibility in environmental claims have become essential. For brand owners, retailers, and procurement teams, third-party certification is no longer optional—it is a requirement. Among the most recognized certifications in this field is TÜV Austria’s “OK Compost HOME” mark, increasingly regarded as a benchmark for home compostable packaging.
What is TÜV Austria Certification?
TÜV Austria is an independent certification body that verifies whether materials meet strict compostability standards. In the packaging sector, its “OK Compost HOME” certification confirms that a product can biodegrade in a natural home compost environment—without the need for industrial composting facilities.
This distinction is important.
- Industrial composting operates at controlled high temperatures and specific humidity levels.
- Home composting, on the other hand, is carried out in a garden composting system at natural temperatures, embodying the concept of coming from nature and returning to nature.
Products certified for home compostability must break down effectively under natural conditions, leaving no harmful residues and meeting limits for heavy metals and ecotoxicity.
For European consumers—particularly in markets such as Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and the Nordic countries—home compostability is increasingly seen as a more practical and transparent sustainability solution.
The Growing Demand for Home Compostable Packaging
Across the EU and UK, separate collection of organic waste is expanding. At the same time, consumers are becoming more aware of compostable alternatives for everyday packaging such as:
- Compostable trash bags for organic waste
- Courier and mailing bags
- Resealable food storage bags
- Selected compostable films (e.g., cling wrap for specific applications)
However, not all “biodegradable” products meet the technical thresholds required for real compostability. Clear labeling backed by certification helps eliminate ambiguity.
Ecopro’s Approach to Certified Compostable Solutions
Ecopro Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a China-based manufacturer specializing in compostable and sustainable packaging, with over 20 years of industry experience. The company focuses on compostable product such as trash bags, malier bags, resealable bags and so on.
Operating multiple factories in China and Vietnam, Ecopro provides factory-direct pricing and customized solutions for multinational brand customers serving the EU, UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
Ecopro’s production systems comply with major international standards, including BRC, BSCI, Sedex, HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Costco GMP audit requirements. Its compostable product portfolio aligns with recognized certifications such as:
- EN13432
- TÜV Austria standards (including HOME where applicable)
- ABAP AS5810 / AS4736
- BPI ASTM D6400
For procurement and quality teams, this multi-standard compliance supports smoother supplier qualification and audit processes.
For more details on compostable bag package options, visit https://www.ecoprohk.com/ or email sales_08@bioecopro.com, Whatsapp +86 15975229945
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Post time: Feb-13-2026
