T/SHBX 003-2021 Fully biodegradable shopping bag
T/SHBX 003-2021 Fully biodegradable shopping bag
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Scope
This document specifies the classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, packaging, packaging marks, transportation, and storage of fully biodegradable shopping bags. This document applies to fully biodegradable shopping bags made from films produced primarily from fully biodegradable plastic resins, and processed by bag-making processes such as heat sealing or bonding. This document does not apply to fully biodegradable plastic bags used solely for packaging purposes and not intended for carrying, such as fully biodegradable roll bags (also known as tear-open bags or puncture-resistant bags). This document does not apply to plastic shopping bags containing non-biodegradable polymer materials such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).