COMPOSTABILITY
Composting of organic waste helps to divert organic waste from landfill or incineration.
Composting is a biological process in which organic wastes are degraded by microorganisms into
carbon dioxide, water and humus, a soil nutrient.
Filetto PLA+ polymers are in compliance with the EN-13432 standard. Filetto PLA+ has been certified
compostable by TUV Austria (OK Compost S478)
and by European Bioplastics (Seedling 7W2030) up to a thickness of 2.3 mm. As the compostability of
the end product is also dependent on the geometry of product,
it is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the end product to ensure compliance with the
regulations
FOOD CONTACT STATUS
In the European Union, Filetto PLA+ polymers are compliant with EU commission regulation 10/2011
of 14 January 2011 (and amendments) on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact
with food. Lactic acid is considered a dual use substance, since lactic acid is approved as a food
additive (additive number E270). There are no SMLs or SML(T)s for the ingredients used to produce
Filetto PLA+. The regulation does include an migration limit of 10 mg/dm2 on the overall migration
from finished plastic articles into food. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the final product,
when intended as a food contact product, to determine that the use of the product is safe and also
suitable for the intended application
