Certified industrially compostable. The gold standard for EN 13432 / ASTM D6400 compliance. Clear or matte finish.
Sustainability · Compostable Packaging
Custom Compostable Flexible Packaging.
Certified compostable flexible packaging for hygiene brands. Industrial and home compostable options, custom print, FOB Xiamen.
6+
Compostable Structures
EN 13432
Certified
50+
Years Manufacturing
CERT · EN 13432
PLA · PBAT · NATUREFLEX
PLA / PBAT Blend · Industrially Compostable
01 — Definition
Compostable packaging is a certified subset of biodegradable packaging — it must break down within a defined timeframe (typically 90–180 days) under specified conditions, leaving no toxic residue. Tansox manufactures compostable flexible packaging certified to EN 13432, ASTM D6400 and OK Compost (TÜV Austria), giving hygiene and personal care brands the documented credentials required by retailers and procurement teams globally.
02 — Why It Matters
The numbers behind the switch.
Compostability is more than a claim. It depends on certified materials, defined composting conditions and documented proof for procurement teams.
90days
Compostable packaging breaks down into non-toxic biomass within 90–180 days under industrial conditions
Industrial compostability standards define breakdown time, disintegration and residue requirements so brands can make defensible end-of-life claims.
Source · EN 13432 standard
The global compostable packaging market is projected to reach .9 billion by 2028
Demand is being pushed by retailer sustainability policies, EPR regulation and consumers asking for packaging with a clearer end-of-life pathway.
Source · Grand View Research
EN 13432
EN 13432 and ASTM D6400 are the gold standard certifications required by retailers and procurement teams globally
Certified structures give buyers a recognised benchmark rather than relying on vague biodegradable or eco-friendly packaging claims.
Source · Industry standard
03 — Our Materials / Options
Six compostable structure families.
Each structure trades barrier, clarity, stiffness and composting pathway differently. Tell us your format and shelf-life target — we'll recommend the right one.
Home compostable, transparent. Biodegrades in garden compost environments — no industrial facility needed.
FSC-certified kraft with PLA inner coating. Industrially compostable with natural paper aesthetic.
Bio-based resin zipper closures — compatible with compostable bag structures.
Breaks down in garden compost within 26 weeks. For brands targeting home compostability claims.
Multi-layer compostable laminate with barrier. Maintains shelf life while meeting EN 13432 / ASTM D6400.
04 — Compatible Product Formats
Available across key bag and film formats.
Compostable structures can be engineered for pouch, sachet, bag and rollstock formats while maintaining the same Tansox production workflow.
Stand Up Pouch
F-01
Sample Sachet
F-02
Flat Bottom Bag
F-03
Side Gusset Bag
F-04
Rollstock Film
F-05
Kraft Bag
F-06
05 — Certifications
The credentials behind the materials.
Tansox supplies structure-level compostability documentation for eligible industrial and home compostable formats. Certificate scope depends on the selected structure and target market.
9001
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
Certified scope: design and printing of PE and PP plastic packaging bags, issued by Beijing East Allreach Certification Center Co., Ltd. (EACC). Certificate copies available on request.
14001
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management
Same certified scope as ISO 9001, also issued by EACC and accredited by CNAS under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement. Valid to 4 Nov 2028.
EN
13432
13432
EN 13432
European industrial compostability standard covering biodegradation, disintegration and ecotoxicity requirements.
ASTM
D6400
D6400
ASTM D6400
US compostability standard for plastics designed to be composted in municipal or industrial composting facilities.
OK
IND
IND
OK Compost Industrial
Certification mark for materials suitable for industrial composting under controlled facility conditions.
OK
HOME
HOME
OK Compost Home
Certification mark for materials that can break down at lower temperatures in home composting environments.
DIN
DIN CERTCO
Independent certification route for compostable materials and structures used in sustainable packaging programmes.
Note: Compostability claims depend on the selected structure, composting environment and target retail market. Confirm certificate scope with our sales team before specifying.
06 — Markets We Serve
Hygiene, personal care & medical categories we pack for.
Tansox compostable packaging ships globally for category leaders across these markets. Each market has its own page with material recommendations and product specs.
07 — Why Tansox
Sustainability is a discipline, not a marketing line.
50 Years Manufacturing Experience
Established ~1976 in Quanzhou, Fujian. We've evolved from conventional laminates to certified sustainable structures — the production know-how transfers, the substrate doesn't.
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Certified
Tansox operates ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified management systems, issued by EACC and accredited by CNAS under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement. Every production lot ships with COA and supporting declarations for the selected sustainable structure.
Flexible Shipping Terms
Three Incoterms, two ports, one consolidated container per customer. Sustainable orders ship with the same lead times and freight options as our conventional line.
08 — Frequently Asked
Questions buyers ask before quote.
Biodegradable means a material will eventually break down through microbial action — but there is no defined timeframe or end condition. Compostable is a certified, regulated subset: packaging must break down within 90–180 days under specified industrial or home compost conditions, leaving no toxic residue or microplastics. EN 13432, ASTM D6400 and OK Compost (TÜV Austria) are the certifications that prove compostability.
Yes, with the right structure selection. PLA-based and kraft + PLA laminates offer the barrier performance required for hygiene products like sanitary pads, wet wipes and baby care items. Some compostable structures have lower moisture and oxygen barrier than conventional foil laminates — our application engineers will specify the right structure based on your product's fill weight and shelf-life requirements.
Tansox supplies compostable structures certified to EN 13432 (European industrial compostability), ASTM D6400 (US compostability) and TÜV Austria OK Compost Industrial and Home marks. Specific certifications depend on the material selected. Tansox's ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified management systems, issued by EACC, help ensure every production lot ships with a Certificate of Conformity referencing the relevant compostability standards.
