Export Packaging Requirements for Japan: Food Sanitation Act Compliance Guide

Export packaging requirements for Japan are centered on the Japanese Food Sanitation Act, which differs significantly from the US and EU regulatory systems. Japan’s control over food contact materials is meticulous and strict; packaging exporters who apply US FDA thinking to Japanese regulations will easily stumble. This article sorts out the key content of export packaging requirements for Japan, including the regulatory framework, material lists, labeling and testing requirements, to help you avoid detours.

PCR Recycled Plastic Explained: Post-Consumer Recycled Materials in Packaging

PCR recycled plastic — post-consumer recycled plastic — is becoming an important path for carbon reduction in the packaging industry. More and more brands use PCR materials to lower their carbon footprint and fulfill environmental commitments, and regulations in markets like the EU are also driving up recycled content ratios. What exactly is PCR recycled plastic, which packaging can it be used in, and is it compliant for food contact? This article explains it all at once.

How to Design Cross-Border E-Commerce Product Packaging? 5 Core Principles

Cross-border e-commerce competition has extended from the product itself to packaging. The first thing overseas consumers see when receiving a package is the packaging; platforms like Amazon and TikTok Shop also have clear packaging requirements. A good cross-border e-commerce product packaging design is not just “good-looking” — it must simultaneously satisfy four dimensions: logistics, cost, compliance and brand experience. Based on practical experience from a flexible packaging factory, this article summarizes 5 core principles for cross-border e-commerce product packaging design.

EU EPR Packaging Compliance Guide: The Full Registration and Reporting Process for Exporters

For companies exporting to the EU market, EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) is no longer an “option” but a compliance threshold for entering the European market. Since 2023, major countries such as Germany and France have progressively tightened packaging law enforcement; companies that fail to complete EPR registration and reporting face delisting, fines and even sales bans. What exactly is EU EPR? Which countries must packaging exporters register in? What is the full registration and reporting process? Based on our hands-on experience serving cross-border clients, this article provides a complete guide.