This is the final installment in a four part series on food packaging suppliers. For part one, click here.
The evaluation of food packaging suppliers should begin with understanding the level of expertise you need for your particular application. With a thorough understanding of your project requirements, you can determine which regulations apply to your project and begin to evaluate suppliers.
The following questions represent a good starting point for your selection process:
- What specific regulations affect the materials you’ll be purchasing from the supplier?
- What level of testing has the supplier performed on these materials?
- What restrictions are associated with each material?
- What back-up data can be presented for food safety and these prospective materials to be used in the packaging project?
- What processes are in place to ensure quality?
- Does the infrastructure house the most advanced manufacturing equipment?
- What is the supplier’s experience level with projects of your type?
- Has the supplier been in business for a long period and with a verifiable track record?
These questions represent a starting point when selecting food packaging suppliers. Just as regulatory compliance is complex, so is the evaluation process; however, you need to be sure you get the best partner on-board to help ensure end user safety and the long-term viability of your brand.
For more information on food packaging suppliers, contact Flexpak Corp or continue reading our blog.