Springfield, MA – The International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) announces its support for Minnesota legislation SF3838 and HF3649, which would amend the state’s compost labeling law to recognize a broader scope of compostability certifiers. IMFA is the only global not-for-profit trade association representing the interests of manufacturers of molded fiber products, industry suppliers, and service providers.

Current Minnesota law, Statute Section 325E.046, includes certification criteria that, in practice, can be met by only one certifying organization – the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI). The proposed legislation would update the statute to allow additional qualified certifiers of compostable products to be recognized under Minnesota law.

“The current policy in Minnesota of relying exclusively on just one compostability certifier has impeded market innovation and put an unnecessary burden on the compostable molded fiber industry,” said Gary Visser, IMFA’s Executive Chairman. “Recognizing multiple certifiers would encourage innovation through market competition, reduce costs, and accelerate Minnesota’s progress towards its waste reduction targets.”

The Senate version of the bill is currently in the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee, while the House version is in the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee. “We are encouraging the State Legislature to advance this legislation so that we can have more options for compostability certification in Minnesota,” Visser concluded.

IMFA will continue to support clear standards and policies that reflect the sustainable attributes of molded fiber, while working with policymakers, businesses, and communities to ensure its role in the circular economy for packaging.

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