Industry Regulations
ISTA standards, FDA food-contact rules, EU PPWR, and packaging compliance requirements.
State-Level Packaging Regulations in the U.S.: A Corrugated Industry Overview
A comprehensive overview of state-level packaging regulations affecting the corrugated industry, including toxics in packaging, labeling laws, and recycling mandates.
Hazardous Materials Packaging: UN-Rated Corrugated Box Requirements
UN-rated corrugated box requirements for hazardous materials shipping including 4G designation, performance testing, supplier certification, and compliance.
The EU PPWR Timeline: Key Dates and Requirements for Packaging Producers
Key dates and requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) from the 2025 effective date through 2035 recyclability mandates.
Item 222 and Freight Classification: How Corrugated Box Specifications Affect Shipping Costs
How corrugated box specifications affect freight classification under NMFC Item 222, including density-based ratings and strategies to optimize freight class.
Food-Contact Corrugated Packaging Regulations: FDA Requirements Explained
FDA requirements for food-contact corrugated packaging explained — 21 CFR compliance, indirect food additives, printing inks, and BPA-free requirements.
ISTA Testing Standards for Corrugated Packaging: What You Need to Know
A comprehensive overview of ISTA testing standards for corrugated packaging — 1A, 2A, 3A series, test procedures, when testing is required, and cost of testing.
Prop 65 and Corrugated Packaging: California's Labeling Requirements
How California's Proposition 65 affects corrugated packaging, including potential chemical exposures, labeling requirements, and compliance strategies.
ISPM 15 and Wood Packaging: Why Corrugated Pallets Are Gaining Ground
How ISPM 15 wood packaging regulations affect international shipping and why corrugated pallets and paper-based alternatives are gaining market share.