OK Compost HOME Certified Compostable Bags — Torise

What Home Compostability Actually Means

Most "compostable" packaging claims refer to industrial composting — high-temperature facilities that process waste under controlled conditions. But what if your customer doesn't have access to one? What if the bag ends up in a backyard bin?

OK Compost HOME certification answers that question. It verifies that a product will biodegrade in a home compost environment — ambient temperature, variable conditions, no industrial controls. It's a higher bar, and a growing number of European retailers now require it for packaging that consumers will dispose of at home.

Why This Matters for Your Business

Your situation	What this certification does for you
Selling to European retailers	Many now list OK Compost HOME as a supplier requirement for retail bags
Consumer-facing brand	The OK Compost HOME mark is recognized by shoppers — it's not just compliance, it's trust
Municipal or organic waste programs	Some cities specify home-compostable for collection bags to reduce contamination
B2B packaging supply	If your customer needs home-compostable claims, this certificate covers you from material to finished printed bag

What the Certificate Covers

This is a finished-product certificate, which means:

• Shopping bags (check-out bags) — certified as a finished product, ready for retail
• Produce bags — for loose fruit and vegetables
• Organic waste collection bags — for home composting programs
• Coloured printing — inks and processes are included in the certification scope
• Up to 60 µm thickness — covers most standard bag applications

Important: This is not a "resin-only" certificate. The finished bag — including printing, colour, and structure — has been tested and verified by TÜV Austria.

OK Compost HOME vs Industrial Compostability — Which One?

Factor	OK Compost HOME	Industrial (EN 13432 / OK Compost)
Composting environment	Home compost bin (ambient temp)	Industrial facility (~58°C)
Biodegradation timeline	6–12 months	~90 days
Typical buyer	Retail packaging, consumer brands, municipal programs	Food service, industrial waste, large-scale composting
Retailer demand	Growing — especially in EU	Standard requirement
Consumer recognition	High — increasingly trusted	High — industry standard

What We Can Do With This Certification

Capability	Detail
Products	Shopping bags · Produce bags · Organic waste bags
Thickness	Up to 60 µm
Colours	Various — custom matching available
Printing	Coloured, multi-colour water-based printing
Packaging formats	Rolls · Flat packs · Dispenser boxes · Custom retail packaging

Ask Us For

• Full OK Compost HOME certificate (TA8022609810)
• TÜV Austria test reports
• Technical data sheets for each product type
• Guidance on using the OK Compost HOME mark on your packaging