Certifications & Compliance
Compostability claims live or die on certification. The guides in this category are written for compliance teams, packaging engineers and procurement specialists who need to verify, not assume — covering the full landscape of certification bodies (BPI, TUV Austria, DIN CERTCO, ABA), the underlying testing standards (ASTM D6400, EN 13432, ISO 17088, AS 4736, AS 5810), and the regulatory frameworks that increasingly mandate certified products in the US, EU, UK and Australia. We treat certifications as a technical subject, not a marketing badge — so expect specifics on testing protocols, verification processes, and the consequences of getting it wrong.
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How to Run a Quarterly Compost Audit for Your Restaurant: A Practical Methodology Guide
Compost audits at restaurants document program performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support certifications and sustainability reporting. Quarterly cadence balances rigor against operational burden — frequent enough to catch issues before they entrench, infrequent enough to avoid disrupting operations. This guide walks restaurant sustainability staff through running quarterly compost audits practically — scope and team, methodology…
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7 Steps to Audit Your Restaurant’s Foodware for Sustainability and Compliance
A foodware audit identifies which packaging items meet sustainability and compliance requirements, which don’t, and what procurement decisions support the operation. This 7-step framework guides B2B operators through systematic foodware audit for compliance and sustainability.
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The Basics of PFAS in Foodware: A Comprehensive Guide for B2B Buyers
PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — are the forever chemicals at the center of one of the most aggressive packaging regulatory transitions in foodservice history. From state-by-state bans to compliance specifications to liability lawsuits, PFAS now affects every B2B foodware procurement decision. This comprehensive guide covers everything buyers need to know.
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The Basics of Restaurant Sustainability Certification Programs: A B2B Operator’s Guide
Restaurant sustainability certification programs — third-party verification of operational sustainability practices — provide structured framework for substantive sustainability commitments. Understanding certification options supports informed B2B program development and customer-facing communication.
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The Basics of Eco-Labels and How to Read Them: A B2B Procurement Guide
Eco-labels — the certification marks that appear on packaging claiming environmental attributes — proliferate across foodservice procurement. Some carry rigorous third-party certification; others are unverified marketing claims. Understanding eco-label categories supports informed B2B procurement evaluation.
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The Basics of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Foodservice: A B2B Guide
The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals provide global framework for sustainability commitments across business, government, and civil society. For B2B foodservice operations, several SDGs directly apply to operational sustainability practices including compostable packaging programs.
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The Basics of FDA Food Contact Regulations: A Foodservice Operator’s Compliance Guide
FDA food contact regulations govern materials touching food in foodservice — including all packaging, utensils, and containers. Understanding the regulatory framework supports informed B2B procurement and compliance documentation, particularly for compostable packaging where novel materials raise specific compliance questions.
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The Basics of HACCP for Food Packaging: A Foodservice Operator’s Compliance Guide
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points — is the systematic food safety framework affecting all foodservice operations. While HACCP focuses primarily on food handling, packaging plays specific roles in the system. Understanding HACCP supports informed B2B procurement and food safety compliance.