Compliance & Policy

Regulatory Forces & Industry Standards

Cup Source operates at the intersection of packaging innovation and regulatory compliance. This page outlines the key legal, environmental, and safety frameworks that shape our product development and supply chain operations.

The disposable drinkware and packaging sector is subject to a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. From single-use plastic restrictions to food-contact material safety, we proactively align with global standards to ensure uninterrupted supply and full legal compliance for our partners.

🌍 Environmental Regulations

Global shifts toward circular packaging are driving strict policies on single-use items and waste management.

  • EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) 2019/904
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws in CA, NY, EU
  • Compostability standards: ASTM D6400 / EN 13432
  • Microplastic & PFAS phase-out mandates

🛡️ Food Safety & Material Compliance

All beverage-contact materials must meet rigorous migration limits and safety certifications.

  • FDA 21 CFR §176.170 (Paper food-packaging)
  • EU Regulation (EC) No 10/2011 (Plastics)
  • Proposition 65 & TSCA chemical restrictions
  • Heavy metal & ink migration testing

🚢 Trade & Supply Chain Policies

International trade regulations impact sourcing, customs clearance, and carbon footprint reporting.

  • USMCA & EU customs classification (HS 4823)
  • Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) readiness
  • Supply chain due diligence (EU CSDDD, US UFLPA)
  • Packaging Waste & Recycling directives

📜 Certifications & Audits

We maintain third-party certifications to validate sustainability claims and manufacturing quality.

  • FSC® & PEFC™ chain-of-custody
  • BPI Compostable & TÜV Austria OK Compost
  • ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001
  • SGS food-contact & migration lab reports
Our Approach

Compliance Verification Process

Every product batch undergoes a multi-stage regulatory verification workflow before shipment.

1

Raw Material Screening

Supplier declarations, SDS reviews, and restricted substance checks (SVHC, PFAS, chlorine).

2

Lab Testing & Validation

Third-party migration, heavy metal, compostability, and barrier performance testing.

3

Documentation & COAs

Certificates of Analysis, Declaration of Conformity, and batch traceability records issued.

4

Continuous Monitoring

Quarterly regulatory audits, policy tracking, and proactive material substitution when needed.

Regulatory Tracker

Key Compliance Status by Region

Regulation / Standard Region Scope Cup Source Status
FDA Food Contact Notification United States Material safety & migration limits Fully Compliant
EU SUPD Phase 2 (2025) European Union Expanded single-use restrictions Fully Compliant
California SB 1383 / AB 1080 California, USA Compostable packaging mandates Fully Compliant
EU PFAS Restriction Proposal European Union Phase-out of fluorinated compounds Monitoring / Transitioning
Canada Single-Use Plastics Reg. Canada Checkouts, service ware, rings Fully Compliant
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) European Union Paper/pulp sourcing traceability Q3 2025 Alignment