Why is FDA Approved Packaging Important

FDA approved packagingis a mandatory requirement for many products including food and pharmaceuticals. This is to ensure the safety of the consumers as both food products and pharmaceuticals need to reach the end users in a safe to use condition, otherwise they can actually cause harm to the consumer. FDA approved packaging also helps with product integrity and the required shelf life compliance. It helps reduce negative publicity, media attention, ensures brand enhancement and even decreases the possibility of law suits due to flawed packaging. In short, it is to the advantage of the manufacturer to make sure that he is using FDA approved packaging otherwise his products can be seized and destroyed or have to be recalled, leading to sometimes irreparable financial damage and loss of reputation.

Some FDA safety standards

The FDA has certain specifications that must be met in the use of containers of all kinds for various products. Among the important specifications that need to be met are:

· Barrier properties – the food or pharmaceuticals or other packaged goods must not reach with the container or leach out harmful chemicals. This is the functional barrier, important in food contact packaging.

· Using properties – when products have to be kept at a certain temperature, cold or hot, or cold and then heated in a microwave or brought to room temperature or boiled, the packaging must comply with the applicable regulations and be freezer and microwave safe.

· Handling requirements – additionally the FDA also has strict handling safety requirements so that the product is packaged safely.

· Adhesives used in packaging – only FDA approved adhesives can be used for different food products. These adhesives are different for dry foods, hot filled products and heating of foods containing oil or fat.

If you are manufacturing products for which FDA approved packaging is a requirement or you are manufacturing any food product or pharmaceuticals, then it is best to come to a professional in the packaging field like M. Jacob & Son. We provide safe to use packaging, legally approved, going by FDA’s different standards.