GB/T 41008-2021

Active

Biodegradable drinking straws

生物降解饮用吸管

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
83.140.01
CCS
Y28
Status
Active
Issue Date
2021-11-26
Implementation
2022-06-01
Centralized Committee
国家标准委
Issuing Authority
国家市场监督管理总局、中国国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

GB/T 41008-2021 specifies technical requirements, test methods, and labeling criteria for biodegradable drinking straws made from materials like PLA or PBAT. It applies to single-use straws intended for beverages in food service, retail, and hospitality industries, ensuring they meet biodegradability and safety standards under composting conditions. This standard supports China's plastic reduction policies by providing a regulatory framework for eco-friendly alternatives to conventional plastic straws.

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