• Sulpack is PFAS-free parchment paper designed for fresh and greasy applications.
    Sulpack is PFAS-free parchment paper designed for fresh and greasy applications.
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Ahlstrom’s Sulpack flexible packaging range has achieved Home Compostable certification from the Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA), meeting the requirements of Australian Standard AS 5810 (2010).

Sulpack, part of Ahlstrom’s Genuine Vegetable Parchment (GVP) line, features PFAS-free parchment papers suited for fresh and greasy food packaging, like butter wraps and cheese interlayers. It is suitable for use as either a mono-material or in laminated structures.

This certification joins the Sulpack range’s existing TUV (Europe) and BPI (North America) compostability certifications. According to Ahlstrom, these certifications support customers, converters and brand owners in achieving their sustainability goals in Australia and New Zealand.

Guillaume Latourrette, vice president of Ahlstrom’s Global Food Packaging business, said “To phase out single-use plastics, compostability certification is crucial. Ahlstrom's ABA certification strengthens our flexible packaging portfolio, expanding opportunities in Australia and New Zealand while reinforcing our commitment to sustainable solutions.”

Sulpack is designed to meet food contact and compostability standards in both industrial and home environments. Its functional features include grease and water resistance without added PFAS, along with high heat resistance.

The ABA evaluates and certifies compostable products through a rigorous process ensuring full compliance with compostability standards for home use.

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