The move assumes significance as demand for disposable food-serving utensils at social gatherings has been growing amid environmental concerns sparked by the widespread use of non-biodegradable polythene-based products.
The standards have been prepared by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which works under the ministry of consumer affairs.
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