Major U.S. Retailers Mandate 100% Compostable Service Ware, Boosting Demand for Certified Corn Starch Plastics

Time： 2026-06-10 10:20:12

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To achieve sustainable development, major American retailers and catering chains plan to phase out traditional single-use plastics and adopt compostable corn starch-based tableware by 2027. All products must meet the ASTM D6400 standard and completely ban PFAS harmful substances. Currently, more suppliers actively develop certified and traceable biodegradable products, and retailers choose to cooperate with manufacturers to customize environmentally friendly tableware. This new industry regulati

Major U.S. Retailers Mandate 100% Compostable Service Ware, Boosting Demand for Certified Corn Starch Plastics

Major U.S. food retailers and restaurant chains are phasing out single-use plastics and requiring fully compostable service ware by 2027, pushing up demand for certified corn starch-based plastics.

All related products must meet ASTM D6400 composting standards and be free of PFAS, following bans on such harmful chemicals in multiple U.S. states. Manufacturers with third-party certification and complete product traceability are highly favored by buyers.

Many retailers now cooperate directly with starch plastic producers to develop customized goods and conduct joint tests. For overseas exporters, complying with local standards, certification rules and documentation requirements is key to seizing the booming U.S. market.