Zeeheng Expands PFAS-Free PLA and Bamboo Fiber Bowl Range Ahead of EU Packaging Rules for 2026

Zeeheng Expands PFAS-Free PLA and Bamboo Fiber Bowl Range Ahead of EU Packaging Rules for 2026

Xiamen, China — November 2026. As European food service operators prepare for the next stage of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and national single-use plastics bans, Xiamen Ziheng Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. has expanded its plastic-free bowl programme. The range now covers PLA lined bowls, bamboo fiber bowls and uncoated or water-based coated kraft bowls, giving importers a compliance-ready alternative to conventional PE lined containers.

A Portfolio Built Around Material Choice

Rather than a single "green" product, Zeeheng offers four material routes so buyers can match performance, price and end-of-life claims to each market:

PLA lined bowls use a plant-derived polylactic acid film that replaces polyethylene while preserving the rigidity needed for 750ml to 1500ml servings. Bamboo fiber bowls are moulded from bamboo pulp and sugarcane bagasse, contain no plastic film and are designed for hot mains and catering trays.

Responding to PPWR and National Bans

European buyers now ask three questions in every enquiry: is the packaging recyclable or compostable in the target market, is it free from intentionally added PFAS, and can the supplier document the material composition. Zeeheng answers these with material declarations, migration test reports and certificates covering FDA, EU food-contact requirements, CE, SGS and ISO systems, and can supply per-batch documentation for retailer audits.

• PFAS-free formulations available across the paper bowl and soup cup lines.
• Compostability documentation for PLA and bamboo fiber items on request.
• Retail-ready printing including recycling and disposal icons per market.
• Custom sizes and shapes from 8oz dessert cups to 50oz meal bowls, plus square, rectangle and gold-rimmed formats.

Serving European Distributors

The company already supplies supermarkets, restaurant groups, hotels, hospitals and wholesalers across Europe and North America. Standard minimum order quantities are 3,000 pieces for plain items and 10,000 pieces for custom printed items, with free samples and 1 to 2 working day sample lead times. Bulk orders are typically shipped 15 working days after deposit, and packaging uses 5-ply corrugated cartons to protect moulded and coated rims in long-haul freight.

For German, French, Dutch and Nordic importers preparing 2027 listings, Zeeheng's technical team can propose a material mix per SKU, align disposal labelling with local sorting rules, and provide samples for shelf-life and leak testing before order confirmation.

Buyers can request the full material declaration pack and sample set directly from the Zeeheng export team.