Compliance with International Standards

• ISO Series Standards: International standards such as ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO 14001 environmental management system can be used as references to improve the international competitiveness of export products. For example, ISO 14855:2016 “Sustainable Packaging Design” emphasizes the environmental impact assessment in the selection, use, and recycling of packaging materials.
• Global Harmonized System (GHS): It aims to improve the transparency and consistency of global chemical management by unifying the classification, labeling, and safety data sheets of chemicals. If your export product is a chemical, its packaging must comply with GHS requirements.

Packaging Material Requirements

• Environmental Protection Requirements: More and more countries and regions pay attention to environmental protection issues and put forward higher requirements for the sustainability of packaging materials. For example, the use of recyclable, biodegradable materials can enhance the corporate image and meet the international environmental protection trend. In some European countries, there are strict restrictions on the use of non – biodegradable plastics.
• Food – Contact Material Requirements: If the product is food, its packaging materials must comply with relevant food – safety standards. For example, in China, GB 18006.1 – 2016 “General Requirements for Plastic Materials and Products for Food Contact” must be followed.

Labeling and Marking Requirements

• Transport Markings: According to ISO 780 standards, markings such as “Fragile” and “This Side Up” must be compulsorily marked on the packaging, and the font height should be ≥5cm. The front mark should include the consignee code and the port of destination, and the side mark should indicate the gross weight, outer box dimensions, and stacking layer limitations.
• Product Information Markings: The packaging should clearly, accurately, and completely mark the product name, specification, quantity, production date, manufacturer, place of origin, bar code, and other information. The marking language should conform to the language habits of the target market and use internationally 通用 symbols and marks.

Packaging Structure and Size Requirements

• Strength and Load – Bearing Capacity: For example, the compression strength of ordinary export cartons should be ≥8kg/cm², and that of heavy – duty packaging should be doubled. The weight of a single carton is recommended to be ≤25kg. If it is overweight, a pallet or steel belt should be added for reinforcement.
• Size Limitations: The outer box size should comply with ISO 3394 standards to avoid excessive length (>3m) or width (>1.5m) that may lead to a sharp increase in transportation costs. For sea – freight containers, it is recommended that the single – box size of a 40 – foot container be ≤1.2m³.