- Understand international packaging standards
Main international market regulations
EU: Comply with EU No 10/2011 food contact material regulations
US: FDA 21 CFR requirements for food packaging
Japan: JAS standards and food hygiene law
Middle East: GSO and SASO certification requirements
General international standards
ISO 22000 food safety management system
BRC/IOP global standards for packaging materials
Application of HACCP system in packaging process
- Cost control strategy
Optimize material selection
Use lightweight but strong materials
Consider regional raw material supply advantages
Evaluate the long-term cost-effectiveness of recyclable/degradable materials
Design simplification principle
Reduce packaging layers without reducing protection performance
Standardize packaging size to reduce mold costs
Modular design adapts to the needs of multiple product lines
- Practical methods to balance quality and cost
Graded packaging strategy
High-end market: invest higher costs to meet strict standards
Developing market: meet basic requirements while controlling costs
Supply chain integration
Establish long-term partnerships with certified suppliers
Centralized procurement reduces unit costs
Localized production reduces logistics costs
Technological innovation applications
Use digital printing technology to reduce small batch costs
Use smart packaging to reduce overall supply chain losses
Apply new cushioning materials to reduce transportation damage rates
IV. Suggested implementation steps
Conduct a comprehensive survey of target market regulations
Carry out multi-scheme cost simulation of packaging design
Perform small batch testing to verify compliance and cost
Establish a continuous improvement mechanism to track regulatory changes
V. Successful case references
Analyze examples of a company saving 15% of costs by simplifying the packaging structure and passing EU certification, or a company using regional characteristic designs to reduce costs and increase market acceptance.
By systematically integrating international standard requirements with cost optimization strategies, food export companies can establish packaging solutions that are both compliant and competitive.