Food export packaging design: How to balance international standards and cost control

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.

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