Global Packaging Regulation Comparison: US/EU/Japan/Australia and Southeast Asia Requirements Explained
Packaging compliance is often where export food companies stumble the most. As the global packaging regulation comparison shows, the US, EU, Japan, Australia and Southeast Asia differ enormously in food contact material requirements: some markets look at FDA certification, some recognize the EU framework, and others require local registration. Not understanding these differences can mean detained goods at best, or recalls and fines at worst. This article systematically sorts out the packaging regulation points of five major regional markets to help exporters build a clear compliance map.