Packaging for

Europe

Importing packaging into the EU, UK, Switzerland and Norway comes with strict market requirements. Here’s what you need to know about packaging rules, sustainability and shipping.

Tell us your market, and we’ll help you understand the packaging, shipping and import requirements.

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Your packaging should be ready for wherever your business grows. We help make each market easier to enter, with the right support behind every order. From first shipment to repeat orders, we keep the process clear and practical.

Regulatory requirements

EU 1935/2004

Covers materials that come into contact with food. We can provide a Declaration of Compliance (DoC) for the materials used in your packaging.

EU 10/2011 — Plastics

Covers plastic materials used for food packaging. Our PE and PLA materials are tested against the required migration limits.

REACH (EC 1907/2006)

Covers chemicals used in materials and production. REACH and SVHC documents are available for relevant materials.

PPWR — Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

Sets new EU rules for packaging, recyclability and waste reduction. We can help you choose materials and structures that better fit the new requirements.

Retailer requirements

FSC Certification

FSC helps show that paper comes from responsibly managed sources. We hold FSC Chain of Custody certification, so eligible packaging can carry the FSC label.

VAT Registration

Value Added Tax registration is required for retailers.

Health and Safety

Compliance with health and safety regulations is mandatory.

Advertising Standards

All advertising must comply with local standards.

Shipping time

London, UK

road freight

8-9 weeks

Air freight

Approx. 1 week

for time-sensitive shipments.

Berlin, Germany

Ocean freight

8-9 weeks

Air freight

Approx. 1 week

for time-sensitive shipments.

Paris, France

Ocean freight

8-9 weeks

Air freight

Approx. 1 week

for time-sensitive shipments.

Madrid, Spain

Ocean freight

8-9 weeks

Air freight

Approx. 1 week

for time-sensitive shipments.

We’re ready when you are

We’ll reply within 24 hours to confirm the details and help with your quote.