India — EU Supply
Compliance-Ready Areca & Bagasse Tableware Supply from India
PFAS-free · EU food-contact compliant · Built for importers, distributors & HoReCa suppliers requiring traceable, documentation-backed supply.
LFGB & EU food-contact aligned
PFAS-free — below detection limits
India-origin structured export supply
FOB Mangalore & Mundra
Quick Evaluation Summary
30+ / 27+
SKUs — Areca & Bagasse
50 boxes
MOQ per SKU
30–40 days
Production Lead Time
PFAS: Below LOQ
Verified — both material lines
EU Procurement Challenges
What EU buyers face with unverified suppliers
Regulatory scrutiny has intensified. Buyers without verified documentation carry legal and commercial risk on every order.
⚠ Common Buyer Risks
- ✕Missing LFGB / EU Regulation 1935/2004 documentation — shipment delays or customs holds
- ✕No PFAS verification — increasing regulatory exposure under REACH and EPR frameworks
- ✕Supplier inconsistency — product variation across batches with no traceability
- ✕Lack of shipment-level traceability — no audit trail for end-retail or food-service claims
✦ The Sunwhale Structure
- ✓TÜV SÜD verified testing (Areca) and SGS / Cotecna verified testing (Bagasse) — per material
- ✓PFAS lab-tested per material — 12 to 19 compounds confirmed below detection limits
- ✓Structured supplier network with consistent production quality across SKUs
- ✓Representative test reports shared during evaluation — shipment-specific Declaration of Compliance and PFAS declaration issued after order confirmation
Procurement Readiness Insight
Most EU packaging buyers currently operate at compliance-reactive stages. The shift toward PFAS transparency and PPWR requires structured, verified supply systems.
Compliance & Certification
Two material systems. Two verified dossiers.
Representative test reports and compliance documentation are shared during buyer evaluation. Final shipment-specific documents (Declaration of Compliance, PFAS declaration) are issued post order confirmation. Certifications are held by manufacturing partners.
Natural · Unprocessed
Areca Palm Leaf Tableware
Regulatory Standards
PFAS Status
12 compounds — below detection limits
Method: LC-MS/MS | Lab: TÜV India
Method: LC-MS/MS | Lab: TÜV India
Product Characteristics
No chemical processing — natural heat-press onlyNatural material — no additives or bindersDeclaration of Compliance is issued per shipment in accordance with EU food-contact regulations (EC 1935/2004) after order confirmationRepresentative compliance documentation shared during buyer evaluation; shipment-specific documents issued post order confirmation
Industrial · Moulded Fibre
Bagasse Moulded Fibre Tableware
Regulatory Standards
PFAS Status
19 compounds — below detection limits
Method: SGS / Cotecna certified testing
Method: SGS / Cotecna certified testing
Production & Documentation
Industrially controlled moulded fibre productionRepresentative compliance documentation shared during buyer evaluation; shipment-specific documents issued post order confirmationDeclaration of Compliance is issued per shipment in accordance with EU food-contact regulations (EC 1935/2004) after order confirmationRobotic production for consistent quality
PFAS Verification
Independent laboratory confirmation — both product lines
PFAS testing conducted independently per material. All compounds measured against EU food-contact reference limits.
All tested PFAS compounds are below detection limits across both material systems — compliant for EU food-contact applications.
Areca Palm Leaf
12
PFAS Compounds Tested
All Below LOQ
Method: LC-MS/MS · Laboratory: TÜV India
Standard: EU food-contact materials framework
Standard: EU food-contact materials framework
Bagasse Moulded Fibre
19
PFAS Compounds Tested
All Below LOQ
Laboratory: SGS / Cotecna
Standard: EU food-contact materials framework
Standard: EU food-contact materials framework
Material Systems
Production capacity & scale
Two distinct material systems with verified capacity, supported by structured export documentation from India.
Natural / Handcrafted
Areca Palm Leaf
Karnataka, India → Mangalore Port (FOB)
30+
SKUs
3M+
Plates / Month
Heat-pressed from naturally fallen areca palm sheaths. No chemical treatment, no binders. Each plate carries natural texture variation — characteristic of the material.
PlatesBowlsTraysContainersSquare & Round formats
Industrial / Moulded Fibre
Bagasse Tableware
Gujarat, India → Mundra Port (FOB)
27+
SKUs
10T/day
Scalable to 20T
Moulded from sugarcane fibre (bagasse) via robotic production. Controlled industrial process ensures dimensional consistency across all SKUs at scale.
PlatesBowlsMeal TraysClamshellsAirline / Inflight formats
Product Performance
Built for food-service conditions
Temperature Range
−20°C to 140°C
Microwave Safe
Suitable for standard microwave use
Oil & Water Resistant
Suitable for oily and wet foods
Compostable
Compostable; certification (e.g., EN 13432 or equivalent) available upon request where applicable
Plastic-Free
FTIR verified — no plastic content
Export Supply Chain
Origin-to-port, fully documented
Each material moves through a defined origin-to-port corridor with complete documentation for customs, compliance, and buyer audit.
🌿 Areca — Karnataka to Mangalore
Karnataka→Mangalore Port→FOB Export
Shipment Documents
Bill of LadingCertificate of OriginCommercial InvoicePacking ListDeclaration of Compliance (issued post order confirmation)PFAS Test Report (TÜV India)
🌾 Bagasse — Gujarat to Mundra
Gujarat→Mundra Port→FOB Export
Shipment Documents
Bill of LadingCertificate of OriginCommercial InvoicePacking ListDeclaration of Compliance (issued post order confirmation)PFAS Test Report (SGS / Cotecna)
Accountability Model
Single-Point Export Partner
Sunwhale manages supplier coordination, documentation, compliance readiness and export logistics as a single accountable contact — from SKU confirmation to port dispatch.
Order Process
From enquiry to dispatch in 5 steps
1
SKU Alignment
Match formats to buyer requirements
2
Compliance Alignment
Share representative dossier during evaluation
3
Sample Dispatch
Physical samples within 7 days
4
Order Confirmation
PI, terms & payment structure
5
Port Dispatch
30–40 days production & export
Product Formats
Available formats by material
Both product lines include formats suitable for airline and inflight catering procurement requirements.
Areca Palm Leaf
30+ SKUs · FOB Mangalore
Plates (Round & Square)
Bowls (Various depths)
Trays (Multi-compartment)
Containers (Lidded)
✈ Suitable for airline / inflight catering formats
Bagasse Moulded Fibre
27+ SKUs · FOB Mundra
Plates (Round & Square)
Bowls (Deep & Shallow)
Meal Trays (Sectioned)
Clamshells (Hinged lid)
✈ Suitable for airline / inflight catering formats
Certifications Summary
Verified by independent laboratories
Certifications are held by manufacturing partner facilities and shared per SKU on request. Sunwhale coordinates dossier access as part of the supply process.
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BRCGS Grade A
Food Safety packaging standard — highest commercial grade
Bagasse
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ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system — consistent production processes
Bagasse
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TÜV SÜD Testing
LFGB §31, EU 1935/2004, PFAS LC-MS/MS via TÜV India
Areca
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SGS / Cotecna
PFAS 19-compound testing, EU 1935/2004, EN 13130, US FDA
Bagasse
Commercial Terms
Clear, structured supply parameters
50 boxes
Minimum Order Qty
Per SKU — applicable to both material lines
30–40 days
Production Lead Time
From order confirmation to port dispatch
7 days
Sample Dispatch
Physical sample dispatch from confirmation
FOB
Export Terms
Mangalore (Areca) · Mundra (Bagasse)
Custom Sourcing Services
Beyond standard SKU supply
For buyers with specific format or compliance requirements not covered by existing SKUs.
Supplier Identification
Sourcing qualified manufacturers for specific product requirements, formats, or capacities.
Compliance Validation
Pre-qualification of supplier compliance status before order commitment.
New SKU Sourcing
Development of new product formats aligned with buyer specifications and market requirements.
Documentation Management
End-to-end coordination of compliance dossiers, test reports, and shipment declarations.
Why Sunwhale Exports
Built for long-term buyer partnerships
01
PFAS-Free Verified Supply
Lab-confirmed across both product lines, ready for EU and UAE regulatory scrutiny.
02
EU-Compliant Structure
LFGB, EU 1935/2004, EN 13130 aligned documentation provided with each shipment.
03
Traceable Sourcing
Clear origin-to-port traceability — Karnataka and Gujarat — with documented supply chain.
04
Single-Point Accountability
One contact manages compliance, logistics, documentation and supplier coordination.
05
Long-Term Partnership Focus
Post-order execution, consistent documentation and repeat-order reliability are the foundation.
Structured for EU Procurement
Structured for EU importers, distributors, and foodservice buyers requiring compliance clarity, PFAS verification, and reliable India-origin supply.
Begin the Evaluation
Request a compliance dossier or sample pack
Share your target SKU, format, and market — documentation, samples and commercial terms aligned within 48 hours.