Compliance Guides
Every regulation, in plain English.
Long-form explanations of every certification and packaging regulation Ecofy customers ask about. What each standard requires, who it applies to, what documentation buyers need from suppliers.
BRCGS Packaging Materials A+
The highest grade of the BRC Global Standard for Packaging Materials. What it covers, who it applies to, what audit teams check.
EN 13432 Compostability
European compostable certification standard. Required by EU Packaging Regulation 2025 and UK Plastic Tax compliance.
FSSAI 2024 Packaging Rules
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India rules for packaging in foodservice and FMCG. SUP-ban context.
EU Packaging Regulation 2025
The PPWR replaces the 1994 directive. Direct application across 27 member states. Reuse, recyclability, and SUP restrictions.
UK Plastic Packaging Tax
£223.69/tonne (2025 rate) on plastic packaging with <30% recycled content. Compostable bagasse exempt.
ASTM D6400 Compostability
U.S. compostable standard. Required by California SB 54 and most state plastic-ban regulations.
FDA Food Contact Compliance
21 CFR food-contact compliance for U.S. shipments. What documentation FDA expects from importers.