Is Bagasse Tableware PFAS-Free and BPA-Free?

Two material facts decide whether compostable tableware is even considered in many markets:
our products are PFAS-free and BPA-free. Both follow from what the product is made of,
which is the most reliable kind of guarantee there is.

PFAS-free: why it is not a coating question

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a family of chemicals historically used to give paper
and board packaging its grease resistance. Regulators in several US states and in the EU have moved
against them in food-contact packaging, which is why “PFAS-free” now appears in most tenders.

Moulded bagasse takes a different route to the same performance: the fibre is pressed at high pressure, which is what gives the finished surface its oil and water resistance — there is no added plastic coating. we run oil and leak-resistance tests on production.
Because the grease resistance comes from the press rather than from an additive, there is no PFAS
treatment to declare — and no barrier layer that can be questioned by a regulator.

BPA-free: why it follows from the material

BPA (bisphenol A) is a building block of polycarbonate plastics. Moulded sugarcane fibre contains no
plastic, so there is no BPA present in the material to migrate into food. This is a property of the
material rather than a claim added on top of it.

Certification we hold

FDA	US food-contact framework
BPI	US compostability certification
LFGB	German food-contact law
EN13432	European compostability standard for packaging
OK Compost	International compostability certification

Compostability under those standards means the material breaks down under composting conditions —
about 45–90 days commercially, 90–180 days at home.

What this article does not claim

It does not claim a single certificate covers every SKU in every market. Certification applies to
specific products, materials and markets, so confirm the match for the model and destination you have in
mind. It also does not claim a shelf life — we do not publish one because we do not have tested data
for it.

Which products this applies to

PFAS-free, BPA-free bagasse applies across the catalogue:
bowls & cups,
plates,
trays,
clamshells,
lids and cutlery and
jumbo rolls. Full list on the
collections page.

Next step

Tell us your market and the model you are considering, and we will confirm which certification
applies.

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