I. Introduction
In an era of growing environmental awareness, the demand for biodegradable cake packaging has surged. However, both the US and EU markets enforce strict regulatory requirements to ensure that these packaging solutions are truly environmentally friendly and transparent. For companies like us that hold certifications such as BSCI, FSC, EPR, SGS and BRC, understanding and complying with these regulations is essential to market access and sustainable operations.
II. US Market Regulatory Requirements
Federal-Level Claim Regulations
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has set strict guidelines for environmental marketing claims. For "biodegradable" claims, strong scientific evidence must be provided to prove that it is completely decomposed within one year. Our company has SGS and BRC-certified testing capabilities to ensure that such claims can be accurately verified. If full-year decomposition is not achievable, the claim must meet relevant requirements - detailing the degradability, degradation rate and environmental characteristics. Misleading claims (such as unproven "biodegradable" labels) will face penalties from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and our SGS audits help us stay compliant.
III. EU Market Surveillance Requirements
Sustainability-Related Requirements
1. Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Our SGS-certified safety testing ensures compliance, while our BSCI-compliant supply chain audits prevent hazardous substances from entering production, protecting consumers and the environment.
2. Recyclability
EU regulations require recyclable packaging (A/B/C grades, with compliance targets for 2030/2038). Our FSC-certified materials (from responsibly managed forests) and EPR-compliant recycling programs align with these goals. We design packaging for easy collection/sorting, ensure recyclability in line with EU grade standards, and pass SGS material traceability audit.
3. Compostable packaging
Member States may require compostable packaging, and EU-wide technical specifications (home/industrial composting) will be published by 12 February 2026. Our SGS-verified compostability testing ensures compliance with future standards. In addition, our BRC-certified process ensures consistent production of packaging that is claimed to be compostable, which is essential for EU market acceptance.
4. Packaging minimization
By 2030, packaging must minimize weight/volume. Our BSCI-led ethical supply chain and FSC-focused material efficiency help achieve this. We design our biodegradable cake packaging to be practical, minimalistic, and reduce waste, which is in line with EU sustainability goals and our internal EPR commitment to circularity.
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IV. Ensure compliance with our certifications
Federal-Level Claim Regulations
We hold BSCI (ethical supply chain), FSC (sustainable materials), EPR (circularity), SGS (testing/auditing), and BRC (quality management) certifications that directly support our compliance in the US and EU markets:
- BSCI ensures ethical sourcing, reducing the risk of non-compliant materials.
- FSC verifies sustainable forest inputs, consistent with EU recyclability and US consumer preferences.
- EPR promotes responsible waste management, consistent with EU circular economy goals.
- SGS provides independent verification of biodegradability, limits of hazardous substances, and recyclability.
- BRC guarantees consistent quality and documentation, simplifying compliance with regional regulations.
V. Conclusion
Complying with US and EU regulations on biodegradable cake packaging requires precision – and our certifications (BSCI, FSC, EPR, SGS, BRC) meet exactly that requirement. By aligning our operations with these standards, we are not only meeting market demands, but also reinforcing our commitment to sustainability. For businesses in this sector, integrating these certifications is key to building trust, ensuring compliance, and contributing to a greener future in global markets.
The inherent needs of sustainable development of enterprises
From the perspective of the long-term development of the bakery itself, the use of biodegradable cake boxes is also an inevitable choice for achieving sustainable development. First of all, this helps to enhance the brand image of the company. In today's social environment that pays attention to environmental responsibility, companies that actively practice environmental protection actions are more likely to establish a good image in the minds of consumers, making consumers feel that the company has a sense of social responsibility, thereby enhancing consumers' trust and loyalty to the brand. Secondly, with the continuous advancement of biodegradable material production technology, its cost has gradually decreased, and the cost gap with traditional packaging materials has narrowed. From the perspective of long-term operating costs, biodegradable cake boxes have gradually become a viable option. In addition, in order to create a green and sustainable development model for the entire industry chain, some large chain bakeries have improved all aspects of the industry from raw material procurement, production and processing to product packaging and sales in the direction of environmental protection. The use of biodegradable cake boxes is an indispensable part of it, which helps companies set a benchmark in the industry, lead the trend of green baking, and gain greater market competitive advantages.
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Post time: Jul-26-2025