Primabake® Earns CMA-IAW Certification: A Rare Recognition in Compostable Baking Paper

October 27- Primabake® Earns CMA-IAW Certification: A Rare Recognition in Compostable Baking Paper

With Primabake®, sustainability is not just a goal — it’s a guarantee. The famous PDL brand has reached a new milestone with the CMA-IAW certification, a rare and rigorous recognition that confirms Primabake®’s compostability across all major industrial composting processes in the United States.

This achievement demonstrates PDL’s continuous commitment to innovation, environmental responsibility, and leadership in the food paper industry.

What the CMA-IAW Certification Means

The Composting Manufacturers Alliance (CMA) is one of the most respected organizations in the field of compostability testing and certification. Their approval is considered a benchmark of real-world compostability — meaning that products are not just compostable in theory, but proven to break down effectively within actual industrial composting facilities.

The CMA-IWA certification covers the three main types of industrial composting used across the U.S.:

• CMA-I: In-vessel composting – Conducted in a controlled, enclosed environment. This method represents approximately 10% of composting facilities, mainly in urban areas.
• CMA-W: Open-air composting – The most common and most demanding process, used in over 60% of facilities.
• CMA-A: Aerated Static Pile composting – Represents roughly 25% of facilities, where air is forced through piles to speed decomposition.

Compostable in All Major Industrial Facilities

With the CMA-IAW certification, Primabake® — and its companion product, Primastraw — are now proven compostable in all three major industrial composting systems across the United States.

This makes Primabake® one of the very few baking papers worldwide to hold such a comprehensive certification. For professional kitchens, bakeries, and industrial users, this ensures complete confidence in the product’s environmental compatibility, quality, and compliance with the highest sustainability standards.

A Step Forward for Sustainable Baking Solutions

This new certification is a major step in Primabake®’s ongoing sustainability journey. It follows a series of investments and innovations dedicated to reducing environmental impact while maintaining exceptional performance and food safety.

As eco-conscious practices become increasingly important to professionals and consumers alike, Primabake® continues to prove that sustainability and quality can go hand in hand.

By achieving CMA-IAW certification, Primabake® reinforces its position as a global leader in compostable, high-performance baking paper — designed for a better, cleaner, and more sustainable future.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact:

Alizée Degorce

Email: alizee.degorce@avere.pro 

Phone: +33 698961146

For more information, visit primabake.com

About Papeteries du Léman: Papeteries du Léman (PDL) is a leading specialty paper manufacturer, known for its high-quality, eco-conscious products such as Primabake baking paper. With a century of papermaking expertise, PDL is committed to driving sustainable innovation and crafting reliable solutions for professionals in the culinary and packaging industries. Learn more at pdl.fr