Washington § 70A.455.130 - Labeling a product "home compostable" — Requirements.

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§ 70A.455.130. Labeling a product "home compostable" — Requirements.

A producer may only label a product as being "home compostable" if:
(1) The product has been tested and meets ASTM standards D6400 or D6868 for industrial composting settings;
(2) A third-party certifier has verified that the product meets ASTM standards for industrial composting;
(3) The product is otherwise labeled in a manner consistent with the requirements of this chapter, including RCW 70A.455.030, 70A.455.040, or 70A.455.050, as appropriate;
(4) The product is not labeled "home compostable only" or in a manner that otherwise implies that the product is not capable of being composted in industrial compost settings; and
(5) The producer has valid and reproducible scientific evidence to support their claim that a product is home compostable, consistent with federal trade commission guidelines.
[ 2024 c 341 s 503.]

Notes

Findings—Intent—2024 c 341: See note following RCW 70A.207.040.

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