• 06 Jul 2026

The Complete Glossary of Plant-Based Cat Litter Terms

Whether you are a first-time importer or an experienced buyer expanding your product line, understanding the technical language of plant-based cat litter is essential. This glossary covers the key terms every industry professional should know.

Key Terminology for Importers

TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)

The complete cost including purchase, shipping, duties, packaging, storage, and usage rate. More important than per-kilo price.

Dry Hydraulic Molding

Low-temperature process preserving biological activity of plant ingredients while forming consistent granules.

EU REACH Registration

EU chemical safety regulation. Gilancy holds REACH registrations for cassava and bamboo products.

PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation)

EU Regulation 2025/40 requiring recyclable packaging by 2030.

CTI Report

Independent lab test results from China Testing International, verifying deodorization, dust, and clumping.

Six-Stage Filtration

Multi-stage dust removal achieving levels below 0.1%.

Sodium Alginate

Natural seaweed polysaccharide used to trap odor molecules in deodorizing granules.

Okara

Soybean byproduct transformed into tofu cat litter.

Bamboo Kun

Natural antibacterial compound found in bamboo.

FOB (Free On Board)

Incoterm: seller delivers goods onboard at Qingdao port.

For further reading, see Petfood Industry news and visit cassava cat litter product page for more on Gilancy's product line.

We also recommend ISO standards and mixed cat litter product page as additional resources for importers.