USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch

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January 14, 2026

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While the group is concerned about contamination from synthetic polymers broadly, it’s open to evaluating individual substances or narrower use cases such as fruit stickers or collection bags.

Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/national-organic-standards-board-votes-against-compostable-materials-national-list/809526/

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