With the new national standard set to take effect soon, biodegradable bags are entering a new, pragmatic phase.

Public awareness of green consumption keeps deepening, while disputes over the "degradable" label continue to escalate. As the most widely circulated eco-friendly product carrier, plastic bags are seeing public perception shift rapidly from vague publicity to tangible indicators and real-life experience.

In the past, labels such as "degradable" and "eco-friendly bags" lacked clear specifications, leaving people unsure of where and how long they would degrade. With the implementation of the new national standard for biodegradable plastic shopping bags, these issues will be solved systematically.

The new national standard clearly stipulates that packaging must clearly mark degradation environmental conditions, material compositions, and applicable executive standards.

The threshold of degradation rate has been raised from 60% to 90%, with rigid degradation cycles defined for different scenarios. It shall be basically fully degraded within 180 days under industrial composting conditions, and no more than two years at most in soil and marine environments.

To solve the pain point of easy damage, the new national standard has specially optimized tests on load-bearing, drop resistance and sealing performance, completely breaking the stereotype that eco-friendly products mean inferior quality. Strict responsibilities are clearly defined throughout production and sales, covering factory inspection, proper storage and clear product labeling.

Transparent labeling, upgraded performance and closed-loop management are closely interconnected to form a rigorous standard system. Upon the official implementation of the new national standard on January 1, 2027, the degradable packaging industry is accelerating its profound transformation from end-of-pipe treatment to source prevention and control.