New Compostable Labelling Requirements

Under South Australia’s phased Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) legislation, from 1 March 2026, all food and beverage containers and their lids that contain any form of plastic (including linings, coatings, or windows) must: 

• Be certified compostable to an Australian standard, and 
• Be clearly labelled as “Home Compostable”, “Industrially Compostable”, or both 

These requirements apply to all affected products supplied into South Australia. 

To be SA-compliant, affected products must display clear compostability markings. The exact placement and appearance of these markings may vary by product.

Updates to BioPak Generic Products

The majority of BioPak's generic range is not affected by the March 1 regulations. For those items that are affected, we are working through updating artwork to comply with the new compostable labelling requirements. 

• The majority of affected products will be transitioned to compliant artwork and will be available for purchase by 1 March 2026 

• Any items that are delayed, being discontinued in South Australia, or being discontinued nationally are listed in the flyer below, along with our recommended alternative products