The National Organic Standards Board will be making a final determination on the petition request by USCC Member Biodegradable Products Institute to add a definition for “compost feedstocks” to the organic regulations and replace the references to “plant and animal materials” with “compost feedstocks.”



1. BPI requested that the definition include materials that meet ASTM International’s compostability standards as allowed feedstocks.
2. BPI argues that these changes are needed to align with compostable packaging regulations adopted by states and to support climate-smart agriculture initiatives.”
3. Without this change packaging products may not be sold in California with the term “compostable” starting 1/1/26.

USCC’s Board of Directors would like to know your position on this request.

Please complete this VERY SHORT survey so that we know your stance. Note: Only one member per organization in good standing may take this survey. Please do not forward to preserve the integrity of the survey results.

Thank You

USCC’s Board of Directors 

US Composting Council

US Composting Council