Food Grade Flexible Packaging Foreign Trade Tips You Must Know

1. Material Compliance & Certifications（材质合规与认证）

• Food contact materials must meet FDA (US), EU 1935/2004, GB 4806.7 standards.

• Common required certificates: ISO 9001, ISO 22000, BRCGS, HACCP, food grade test report.

• For biodegradable/compostable packaging: provide OK Compost, BPI certificates if targeting EU/US markets.

2. Printing & Sealing Quality（印刷与封边）

• Use food-safe ink to avoid migration and odor issues.

• Check seal strength, leak-proof, heat resistance (critical for retort pouches).

• Color matching: confirm Pantone 色号 before mass production; avoid color deviation in bulk.

3. Size, Tolerance & Application Scenarios（尺寸公差与应用）

• Clearly state thickness (micron), width, length, tolerance in specifications.

• Different products need different barriers:

• High oxygen/moisture barrier for snacks, coffee, meat.

• Transparent window for fresh food display.

• Retortable for high-temperature sterilization.

4. Export Packaging & Labeling（出口包装与唛头）

• Outer cartons: strong, waterproof, with palletization for sea freight.

• Markings: include product name, specs, quantity, GW/NW, country of origin, shipping marks.

• Warning labels: “Keep Dry, “Fragile”, “This Side Up” as needed.

5. MOQ, Lead Time & QC（起订量、交期与质检）

• Clearly communicate MOQ, sampling time, production lead time.

• Offer pre-shipment inspection (PSI) or send QC photos/videos before shipment.