Packaging material:

• Shall not contaminate organic food.
• Shall not contain a synthetic fungicide,preservative, or fumigant.

Processors of organic food should avoid unnecessary packaging materials.

Organic food should be packaged in reusable, recycled, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging whenever possible.

The following packing material should not be used:

• PVC   
• Polystyrene (expanded foam), unless for the transportation of fish products   
• Bio-plastics derived  from GM ingredients or nanotechnology