Updated packaging standards come into force – September 2025
The Soil Association (SA) packaging standards were updated in March 2024.
The updates come into force in September 2025, so all packaging which is purchased from this point onwards for products certified to the SA standards must comply with the updates.
From September, the packaging for each product submitted for approval to the SA standards must be reviewed for compliance with the updated standards.
Please submit:
-
Specification which details the material used for all components, including label material and ink or dye for any printed items
-
Supporting evidence - see our Packaging Guide for further detail of what is required
We will review the packaging for compliance with the updated standards.
The packaging questions on the MIPS and SIPS forms have also been updated, please ensure you are using the latest versions when submitting products for approval.
Please note the following:
-
Packaging stock purchased prior to September 2025 may be used until stocks are exhausted.
-
All packaging ordered from September 2025 must be compliant with the new standards.
If you have any questions, please contact the certification teams:
Processors: food.drink@soilassociation.org
Farmers and growers: farming.growing@soilassociation.org.