expertises
Packaging
Safe, sustainable, and designed with purpose
Region
Packaging protects more than your product. It affects shelf life, safety, customer perception, and sustainability. We help you make choices that are technically sound and strategically effective.
Whether it concerns legislation, recycling, or innovation, we combine in-depth knowledge with practical insight.
Choose the development approach that works for you
Not an endpoint, but a growth path
Packaging plays a crucial role in protecting, preserving, and presenting food. Choosing the right material is complex. It must be safe for food contact, compliant with legislation, and aligned with future circular ambitions.
From material selection to migration testing, from customer expectations to sourcing, packaging involves multiple departments. QA, procurement, R&D, and marketing must work together to ensure safety, compliance, and sustainability.
Compliance
All packaging materials are identified and assessed against applicable legislation
Compliance+
Packaging documentation is actively maintained with future regulations in mind
Strategic
Packaging is approached strategically by translating market trends and requirements into policy and innovation
Well-designed packaging materials help you reduce risks and build trust across the supply chain and with consumers.
The safety of your packaging must be demonstrable. The Declaration of Compliance shows that your materials meet food contact legislation.
A DoC is more than a formality. Without complete and up-to-date documentation, you risk rejection, recalls, or reputational damage.
Compliance
Valid DoCs that meet applicable legislation
Compliance+
Inclusion of customer and market requirements such as PFAS and MOSH/MOAH
Strategic
DoCs integrated into policy, supply chain transparency, and packaging strategy
We help you ensure your DoC is accurate, complete, and future-proof.
The new European packaging regulation introduces strict requirements for material use, recyclability, and waste reduction from 2026 onwards.
This requires insight, documentation, and adjustments to your packaging strategy. You must demonstrate compliance and show how you are progressing structurally.
Compliance
Packaging files are created and supplier declarations collected
Compliance+
Gap analysis performed and improvement plans defined
Strategic
PPWR approach integrated into policy, innovation, and ESG objectives
We help you manage data, analyse impact, and define policies so you stay compliant and ahead.
Packaging can pose food safety risks if not properly assessed. Think of migration of substances, unintended interactions, or incorrect materials.
A current hazard analysis makes risks visible and manageable, not only from a legal perspective but also considering emerging risks such as PFAS or NIAS.
Compliance
Legally defined hazards identified through GIRA and reliable sources
Compliance+
Monitoring of emerging risks and integration into testing and control
Strategic
Risk assessment is dynamic, supply chain focused, and linked to policy and innovation
We help you identify, document, and control packaging risks across your processes and supply chain.
Packaging Legislation
The foundation of safe packaging
It is essential that your packaging complies with regulations, includes the correct documentation, and is demonstrably safe for people and the environment. With the right approach, compliance becomes a strategic advantage. You reduce risks and strengthen trust with clients and regulators.
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Packaging Materials
From food safe to future-proof
Choosing the right packaging material requires balancing safety, functionality, and regulation. When material selection, production processes, and documentation are aligned, you create reliable products with minimal risk.
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Together, we define the right path
Every organisation faces its own challenges. Whether you want to meet requirements or use compliance strategically, we are here to think with you. Tell us where you are and where you want to go, and we will provide the right approach, people, and tools.
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Digital and centralised environmental monitoring
Our people help you move forward
As consultants, we are not on the sidelines. We are part of your team. We bring structure to complexity, stay clear-headed in challenging situations, and deliver tangible results. Whether you need temporary support, project guidance, or specialist advice, we help you move forward.
Strategic expert
“Thanks to clear data and practical insights, we can now truly steer on impact across our value chain.”
Sustainability starts at the source
Strategic expert
“Our new facility not only marks our growth, but also reflects our commitment to quality, food safety, and sustainability. Mérieux NutriSciences | Expert Partners sets the right direction and gives us the control we need.”
Building for the future
Strategic expert
“We improve every day without losing the heart of our craft. That’s exactly what we stand for.”
Craftsmanship with a future vision
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From food safe to future ready
Packaging plays a crucial role in the food chain. It protects, preserves, and communicates. But it also introduces risks, especially when materials are not properly selected, assessed, or documented. Packaging materials come into direct contact with food. This makes them a critical part of food safety. Incorrect material choices or incomplete documentation can lead to migration of harmful substances, product recalls, and legal consequences. At the same time, the industry is facing new regulations such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Requirements are changing. Expectations are rising. And the urgency is increasing.
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Ready for the new standard in packaging legislation
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is the new European regulation aimed at making packaging more sustainable. With mandatory requirements on recyclability, reusability, packaging volumes, and waste reduction, it has a significant impact on producers, retailers, and importers. Organisations must demonstrate that their packaging complies with PPWR. Not only to avoid penalties or trade barriers, but to remain relevant and responsible within a circular economy.
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Prevention starts with insight
Packaging protects our food. But when it is not properly selected or assessed, it can become a source of risk. Think of migration of harmful substances, chemical interactions between packaging and product, or the use of non compliant materials. Consumers expect safe products, and regulators require demonstrable control. Identifying food safety hazards in packaging is therefore not optional. It is a fundamental part of any quality and food safety system.
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The foundation of safe packaging
Every packaging material that comes into contact with food must be demonstrably safe. The Declaration of Compliance is the document that proves this. It confirms that your packaging complies with European and national legislation for food contact materials. But a Declaration of Compliance is more than a formality. Without complete and accurate documentation, you face risks ranging from non compliance to food safety incidents and legal consequences. At the same time, customers increasingly demand additional information, such as PFAS, BPA, or recyclability. A strong Declaration of Compliance therefore provides assurance not only to regulators, but also to your customers.
De PPWR en voedselveiligheid in de praktijk
Groot Auditorium
De nieuwe EU-verpakkingsverordening (PPWR) brengt ingrijpende veranderingen met zich mee. Of je nu producent, importeur of distributeur bent: deze wet raakt jouw organisatie direct.
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