While EN 13432 sets a benchmark for compostability, it has limitations. For instance, the standard primarily applies to industrial composting facilities, where conditions differ significantly from home composting environments. This means that a product compliant with EN 13432 may not decompose effectively in a backyard compost pile. Additionally, the standard does not address all potential toxicological concerns, such as the leaching of plasticizers or other additives that may not be covered by the heavy metal content criteria.
