AS 5810 Compostable Bags for Australia | B2B Supply
ORIZON supports Australian B2B projects requiring home-compostability review under AS 5810, with wholesale, OEM and private-label manufacturing for applicable finished-product configurations.
What Does AS5810 Mean for Compostable Bags?
AS5810 is the Australian standard used to verify plastics designed for home composting conditions.
For B2B buyers, the important point is that certification should be checked against the finished product or approved product configuration—not simply the raw material used to manufacture the bag.
Depending on the certified scope, factors such as product type, film thickness, color, printing and other components may need to remain within approved conditions.
AS5810 is different from AS4736, which applies to commercial and industrial composting conditions.
Certification under one standard should not automatically be treated as compliance with the other.
For detailed information about verification and certification scope, see our AS5810 certification guide.
For technical requirements and testing considerations, see our AS5810 home compostable requirements guide.
Compostable Bag Options for AS 5810 Projects
ORIZON manufactures multiple compostable bag formats for Australian B2B buyers. However, manufacturing capability and AS 5810 certification scope are not the same thing.
ORIZON’s current ABA AS 5810 certification covers specified printed and coloured compostable shopping and waste bags up to 63 μm, subject to the conditions and specifications stated in the applicable current certificate.
Other product categories — including produce bags, mailer bags, garment bags and other customized formats — should not be assumed to be AS 5810 certified solely because they use similar compostable formulations or are manufactured by ORIZON.
Certification applicability must be confirmed against the applicable current certificate, product classification and final finished-product specification.
| Product Category | AS 5810 Project Consideration |
|---|---|
| Waste bags & bin liners | May fall within the stated certified product type where the final specification meets the applicable certificate conditions |
| Shopping bags | May fall within the stated certified product type where the final specification meets the applicable certificate conditions |
| Dog waste bags | Product classification and final specification must be reviewed before any certification claim |
| Produce bags | Certification must not be inferred from product use or film similarity |
| Mailer bags | Not automatically covered by the existing shopping- or waste-bag scope |
| Garment bags | Not automatically covered by the existing shopping- or waste-bag scope |
Certification availability depends on the exact finished-product configuration and applicable AS5810 scope.
Home Compostable Bin & Caddy Liners
Small compostable liners can be manufactured for household food-scrap collection and home-composting applications.
Customization can include:
- bag width and length
- film thickness
- bags per roll
- roll width
- core or coreless format
- color
- printing
- carton configuration
If the bags are intended for a council FOGO or kerbside organics program, buyers should separately confirm the program’s accepted products and certification requirements.
AS5810 certification alone does not guarantee acceptance by every FOGO program.
Dog Waste Bags for AS 5810 Projects
Compostable dog waste bag specifications can be developed for Australian pet brands, distributors and private-label programs requiring home-compostability review.
Certification should not be inferred solely from the product’s waste-collection use. The proposed finished-product classification and specification must be reviewed against the applicable current certificate before an AS 5810 certification claim or ABA mark is used.
Available project variables may include:
- bag size
- film thickness
- color
- printing
- bags per roll
- core dimensions
- retail box
- dispenser packaging
For private-label projects, certification-mark usage should be reviewed before final artwork approval.
Shopping & Produce Bag Projects
Shopping bags are included as a stated product type in ORIZON’s current ABA AS 5810 certification, subject to the applicable certificate conditions and final finished-product specification.
Produce bags should not automatically be treated as shopping bags for certification purposes. Certification applicability for a produce-bag project must be confirmed separately against the applicable certificate, product classification and final finished-product specification.
Specifications may include:
- transparent or tinted film
- custom thickness
- roll or flat packing
- gusset
- printing
- retail or bulk packaging
The final product specification should be reviewed against the applicable certification scope before mass production.
Mailer & Garment Bag Projects
ORIZON can manufacture compostable mailer and garment bag formats for OEM and private-label projects.
These product categories should not be assumed to fall within ORIZON’s current ABA AS 5810 shopping- and waste-bag certification scope.
Where home-compostability certification is required, the finished product must be reviewed against applicable product-specific evidence and certification requirements before claims or conformity marks are used.
Customization may include:
- dimensions
- thickness
- printing
- closure or flap structure
- retail or shipping packaging
Home-compostability certification should be confirmed against the exact finished-product configuration rather than assumed from the product category.
Who Buys Compostable Bags for AS 5810 Projects?
AS5810 products are most relevant to buyers developing home-compostable product ranges for the Australian market.
| Buyer Type | Typical Project |
|---|---|
| Importers & distributors | Australian home-compostability product programs |
| Household brands | Waste bags and bin liners |
| Retail brands | Shopping bags and private-label products |
| Pet brands | Dog waste bag projects requiring certification review |
| Supermarkets | Shopping and produce-bag projects requiring product-specific scope review |
| E-commerce brands | Compostable mailer projects requiring separate certification review |
| Apparel brands | Garment-bag projects requiring separate certification review |
For repeat-volume projects, the specification should be confirmed before production so that dimensions, thickness, printing, packaging and certification requirements remain consistent across future orders.
AS5810 vs AS4736
AS 5810 and AS 4736 are both Australian compostability standards, but they address different composting environments and should not be treated as interchangeable.
| Comparison Point | AS 5810 | AS 4736 |
|---|---|---|
| Intended composting environment | Home composting | Commercial / industrial composting |
| Main purpose | Assessment of plastics intended for home-composting conditions | Assessment of plastics intended for commercial or industrial composting conditions |
| Typical ABA certification mark | Home Compostable mark, where applicable and authorized | Seedling mark, where applicable and authorized |
| Intended disposal route | Managed home-composting environment | Commercial or industrial composting system |
| Local program acceptance | Must be confirmed separately where relevant | Must be confirmed separately where relevant |
| Interchangeable certification | No | No |
A product certified to AS 5810 should not automatically be represented as certified to AS 4736, and vice versa.
Certification confirms conformity only within the applicable certified product scope and conditions. It does not automatically determine whether a product will be accepted by a particular council, FOGO program, waste contractor or composting facility.
For products intended for commercial composting, council organics collection or FOGO programs, review our AS4736 compostable bags information.
Custom & Private-Label AS5810 Compostable Bags
AS5810 certification applies within a defined approved scope. Changes to thickness, color, printing, additives or bag structure may affect whether a customized product remains covered.
Certification-logo use should also be confirmed separately. Private-label brands may require additional authorization or sublicensing before using the certification mark.
Custom Printing
Private-label bags may include:
- company logo
- product information
- disposal instructions
- environmental messaging
- retail branding
Printing should be reviewed before production when certification claims or certification marks are included.
Ink system, print coverage and other artwork requirements may form part of the approved product configuration.
Private-Label Certification Marks
A private-label brand should not assume that it can automatically use a certification logo simply because the original manufacturer’s product has been verified.
Trademark rights may require separate authorization or sublicensing.
For projects involving branded retail packaging, see our private label compostable packaging options.
For new dimensions, thicknesses, colors or printing requirements, review our custom compostable bags manufacturing capabilities.
Certification Scope & Logo Use
AS5810 certification applies within a defined approved scope.
For customized products, these factors may need to be reviewed:
| Custom Change | Certification Consideration |
| Thickness | May need to remain within the approved range |
| Product type | Must match the certified product scope |
| Color | Approved material or masterbatch conditions may apply |
| Printing | Ink and print configuration may need review |
| Additives | Must remain compatible with the certified formulation |
| Bag structure | Finished-product configuration may affect certification |
| Certification logo | Trademark rules apply |
| Private-label brand | Separate authorization or sublicense may be required |
Verify the Exact Product
Before placing a bulk order, B2B buyers should confirm:
- certificate holder
- certificate number
- product or product family
- approved thickness where applicable
- certification validity
- brand or logo authorization
- final bag specification
A certificate for one bag configuration should not automatically be assumed to cover every product manufactured by the same supplier.
ABA Home Compostable Logo
The ABA Home Compostable mark is associated with products verified under the Australian home-compostable program.
Logo use must follow the applicable trademark and licensing requirements.
If an existing verified product will be sold under another brand, additional authorization or sublicensing may be required.
Certification and artwork requirements should therefore be confirmed before mass production.
OEM Development Process
For AS 5810 projects, certification should be reviewed against the actual finished-product configuration rather than inferred from the raw material alone.
For AS5810 compostable bag projects, we recommend confirming certification before finalizing the product design.
A typical project follows this sequence:
Target Market
- Product Application
- Required Certification
- Bag Specification
- Certification Scope Review
- Artwork
- Sample
- Approval
- Production
1. Confirm the Application
Tell us what the bag will be used for, such as:
- household food scraps
- pet waste
- fresh produce
- retail shopping
- e-commerce shipping
- apparel packaging
2. Confirm the Specification
Typical information includes:
- bag type
- width and length
- thickness
- quantity
- color
- printing
- bags per roll or pack
- core requirements
- packaging format
3. Review Certification Scope
The proposed specification should then be compared with the applicable certified product scope.
If a new configuration falls outside that scope, additional certification review may be required.
4. Sample & Approval
Samples can be used to confirm dimensions, film, printing, bag structure and packaging before mass production.
5. Mass Production
Production follows the approved specification and agreed quality requirements.
This sequence reduces the risk of completing a custom design first and discovering later that the product specification or artwork needs to change for certification reasons.
B2B Manufacturing & Supply to Australia
ORIZON manufactures compostable bags for distributors, importers, private-label brands and other B2B buyers.
Why Import from Us?
Our manufacturing capabilities include:
- Manufacturing compostable bags since 2009
- Approx. 20,000 m² total manufacturing site
- 16 production lines
- Approx. 500 metric tons/month production capacity
- OEM and private-label manufacturing
- Custom printing and packaging
- Bulk and repeat-volume B2B supply
Buyers who want to review our manufacturing infrastructure can visit our compostable bag factory page.
Supply & Shipping
Australian orders can be supplied under terms such as EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP depending on the project.
Freight method, cost and transit time depend on:
- order volume
- product weight
- carton volume
- destination
- shipping method
- current freight conditions
Shipping arrangements should therefore be quoted against the actual order rather than a fixed website estimate.
FAQ About AS5810 Compostable Bags
AS 5810 is an Australian standard for plastics intended to biodegrade under home-composting conditions.
For B2B procurement, certification should be checked against the actual finished product or approved product configuration rather than inferred from the raw material alone.
AS 5810 relates to home-composting conditions, while AS 4736 relates to commercial or industrial composting conditions.
They are separate standards with different intended composting environments. Certification under one standard should not automatically be treated as certification under the other.
No.
FOGO acceptance depends on the requirements of the relevant council, collection program, waste contractor and receiving or processing facility.
AS 5810 certification relates to home compostability and does not automatically establish acceptance in a kerbside organics or commercial composting program.
Where FOGO use is intended, buyers should confirm the program’s required certification and accepted-product rules separately.
ORIZON’s current ABA AS 5810 certification covers specified printed and coloured compostable shopping and waste bags up to 63 μm, subject to the scope, conditions and specifications stated in the applicable current certificate.
Certification should not automatically be extended to produce bags, mailer bags, garment bags, dog waste bags or other customized product categories solely because they use similar compostable formulations or are manufactured by ORIZON.
The proposed product classification and final finished-product specification should be checked against the applicable current certificate before an AS 5810 certification claim or ABA Home Compostable mark is used.
For current certificate details and verification information, visit our Certification & Verification Information page.
Custom printing can be reviewed for applicable projects.
However, printing, ink, colour, print coverage and other artwork variables may affect whether a customized finished-product configuration remains within the applicable certification scope.
Certification claims and conformity marks should therefore be reviewed before final artwork approval and mass production.
Not automatically.
The right to manufacture a product covered by an applicable certification and the right for another brand to display a certification or conformity mark should not be treated as the same thing.
Private-label mark use may require authorization, sublicensing, registration or other procedures depending on the applicable ABA certification and trademark requirements.
Mark-use requirements should be confirmed before artwork approval and printing.
Yes, subject to manufacturing feasibility and the applicable certification requirements.
Changes to dimensions, thickness, colour, printing, formulation, additives or bag structure may affect certification applicability.
For certification-sensitive projects, the proposed finished-product specification should be reviewed against the applicable current certificate before sampling or mass production.
Discuss Your AS5810 Compostable Bag Project
Send us your target bag size, thickness, quantity, packaging and certification requirements.
We can review the specification and certification scope before sampling or quotation.
OEM, private-label and wholesale B2B supply are available for qualified Australian projects.
