How to Verify Compostability Claims on Biodegradable Labels to Avoid 2026 Greenwashing Penalties
Two enforcement frameworks converged in 2026 to make unsubstantiated compostability and biodegradability claims on packaging a material legal risk rather than a reputational one. The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), applying from 12 August 2026, restricts compostable packaging claims to formats that comply with recognised standards and bans claims on formats outside the […]