Q&A on certified soil-biodegradable mulch films

What are certified soil-biodegradable mulch films?
What are the advantages of certified soil-biodegradable mulch films?
Do certified soil-biodegradable mulch films fully biodegrade in soil?
Why are mulch films covered in the Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR)?
What is the definition of a fertiliser under the FPR?
What are the specific benefits of the CE mark for farmers?
What additional criteria do the products have to fulfill to be able to use the CE mark?
Is it allowed to use the CE marking as well as other labels on your product?
What is required for proving conformity with the FPR to be allowed to use the CE marking?
Is it still allowed to sell mulch films without the CE marking?
How does the market for agricultural plastics and certified soil- biodegradable mulch film currently look like?
Do certified soil-biodegradable plastics create persistent microplastics?
Do certified soil-biodegradable mulch films or other agricultural products have negative impacts on the soil?
Are certified soil-biodegradable mulch films degradable in the open environment?
Is the biobased feedstock used to produce agricultural plastics in competition with food and feed?
Do certified soil-biodegradable agricultural mulch films show worse results in life cycle assessment compared to conventional mulch films?