Sustainability & Environment

Start with the paperwork, then the samples, then the production proof: verify FDA/LFGB and FSC® documents, test samples in real conditions, and confirm capacity and lead time fit your order. The five steps follow your path as a buyer — from first research to first paid order. Step 1 — Before you shortlist Ask for the compliance paperwork FDA & LFGB food-contact safeFSC® certified materialISO 9001 plant Request PDF test reports, not screenshots: FDA or LFGB food-contact compliance, FSC® chain-of-custody certification, and ISO 9001. These answer your first question — is the spoon safe to serve food and genuinely compostable? Step 2 — Before you commit Test real samples, not photos Hot-liquid safeNo splinter on flex Run samples through real use: hot liquid, then bend and check for splinters. A spoon that survives hot liquid and does not splinter is one you can trust on a summer line. Sample testing is the fastest way to catch a supplier whose product differs from the catalog. Step 3 — Before you sign Confirm the factory can actually make it Real production lines: Vision sorting QCIn-house stamp-cutting Verify real production — rotary peeling, stamp-cutting, vision sorting — not a trader reselling. Ask for a line video and QC checkpoints. This confirms your repeat orders stay consistent. Step 4 — Before you scale Check the export and clearance record Ships to US/EUCustoms-clearance refsRepeat buyers Ask which markets they ship to and request a customs clearance reference for your region. A supplier with your-market track record knows the border documents, lowering your hold risk. Step 5 — Before you pay Lock the lead time in writing 15–25 days typicalWritten delivery termsDelay liability Get written delivery terms before paying — most quote 15–25 days. Confirm the delay penalty so a missed date is a commitment, not an excuse. Buyer tip — place a trial order before the full container One pallet firstLowest riskValidates all three Place a one-pallet trial order before a full container. It validates quality, packaging, and speed at minimal cost — more than any sales call in two weeks. When your shortlist is ready, send your specs and volumes to a supplier who can show the paperwork above. Request a quote

Yes - EPD, LCA, carbon data, and audit reports, verified by SGS/TUV. We provide EPD, LCA, Product Carbon Footprint, annual ESG report, FSC, BSCI, OK Compost, and MSDS. Standard documents are free; custom EPD starts at $500, credited against first orders over $10,000. Document highlights EPD (14-21 days) and LCA (10-14 days) per ISO standardsCarbon footprint per product line from $200-500FSC, BSCI, OK Compost, MSDS - available for free within 24 hIndependently verified by SGS, TUV Austria and TUV SUD Request document list

100% pure wood - no coatings, no BPA, no PFAS, no additives. Products are pure birch or bamboo only. Independent lab tests confirm zero BPA, phthalates, PFAS, heavy metals, and pesticides. An optional food-grade beeswax finish is available on request. Safety verification No plastic coatings - wood is naturally water-resistantFDA, LFGB, and EU 1935/2004 food-contact compliantSGS migration testing - zero harmful transfer to food Request test reports

Yes - our wood is carbon-negative, and the data is verifiable. 1kg of wood stores about 1.7kg CO2, giving our cutlery a net footprint of -0.5 to -1.2 kg CO2e per kg. We provide ISO 14067 carbon data and SGS-verified documentation for your claims. What we can document Product-level carbon footprint per kg, piece, or containerPackaging footprint - kraft paper, soy-based inksSupply chain emissions by Scope 1, 2 and 3Advice on avoiding unqualified "carbon neutral" claims Request carbon data

Wood and bamboo win on every eco metric. Unlike plastic (500-1000+ years, microplastics) and most coated paper (plastic or PFAS liners), wood and bamboo are carbon-negative, decompose in 90-180 days, and produce zero microplastic pollution. Quick comparison Wood/Bamboo - carbon-negative, 90-180 days, zero microplastics, EU SUPD compliantPlastic - high carbon, 500-1000+ years, microplastics, banned by EU SUPDPaper - often lined with plastic/PFAS, which defeats the eco purpose Request comparison samples

Yes - pure wood is not plastic, so we are naturally compliant. YADA products fall entirely outside the EU SUPD 2019/904 plastic ban that took effect in July 2021. No exemption paperwork is needed, and we provide a free compliance declaration within 24 hours. Support for your EU sales Optional OK Compost INDUSTRIAL labeling (EN 13432)Signed material declarations confirming 100% wood/bambooProper disposal markings for custom-printed products Request SUPD compliance pack

FSC-certified birch and bamboo - no old-growth forests, fully traceable. Birch comes from FSC-certified forests (FSC-C177376) in Northeast China and the Russian Far East; bamboo from Anhui and Fujian. Every batch can be traced back to its source forest. Why buyers rely on it Renewable - birch regrows from root systems, bamboo regrows without replantingFSC documentation satisfies EUDR and major retail requirementsBatch-level traceability from forest to finished product Request FSC documentation

90-180 days industrial, 6-12 months in home compost - zero residue. Yes, your customers can compost them at home. Industrial composting: 90-180 days; home compost: 6-12 months; buried soil: 12-18 months - with no microplastic pollution. Home compost tips Break items into smaller pieces to speed up decompositionKeep moisture at 50-60% with good aerationFaster in warm, humid climates; slower in cold, dry ones Request disposal info graphics

Fully compostable - not just biodegradable. Compostable means certified breakdown in a defined timeframe with zero toxic residue. YADA products are OK Compost certified (EN 13432 / ASTM D6400), breaking down in 90-180 days. Why the difference matters Compostable - certified timeframe, zero toxic residue, backed by standardsBiodegradable - no timeframe, no standard, greenwashing riskOur certification protects your marketing claims in regulated markets Request compostability certificates