Recital 58

(58) In order to facilitate conformity assessment as regards requirements under this Regulation on compostable packaging, it is necessary to provide for a presumption of conformity for compostable packaging that is in line with harmonised standards adopted under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (27). In determining whether the presumption applies, detailed technical specifications of those requirements should be taken into account, in line with the latest scientific and technological developments. The parameters, including composting times and admissible levels of contamination, should reflect the actual conditions in bio-waste treatment facilities, including anaerobic digestion processes. The current standard for industrial composting cannot be relied upon as a basis for a presumption of conformity, as that standard needs to be revised and replaced by an updated version. However, until such time as there is a new, or updated, harmonised standard available, the current standard can be used as guidance. Regarding home-compostable packaging, the Commission should request the development of EN-standardisation as appropriate.

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Source: EUR-Lex CELLAR · retrieved 2026-08-26 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.