Biodegradable plastic bags new national standard is coming. The new national standard requires plastic bags to be durable and practical.

The current national standard for biodegradable plastic shopping bags was released in 2019. With the advancement of product production technology, changes in testing and market supervision requirements, this standard has been revised and improved accordingly. The new national standard for "Biodegradable Plastic Shopping Bags" was recently released and will be officially implemented on January 1, 2027. The new standard enhances the product labeling of biodegradable plastic shopping bags, clarifies the biodegradability performance labeling patterns and text content to facilitate consumer identification and product supervision. The new standard also strengthens quality control requirements and modifies biodegradability performance requirements. In simple terms, it ensures that the product is easy to degrade while being durable and practical. The biodegradability rate of biodegradable plastic shopping bags has been increased from 60% to 90%. In addition, the old version of the national standard required a storage shelf life of at least one year for biodegradable plastic shopping bags, and this requirement has also been revised in the new standard.