Plastic bottles, jars, containers, caps and packaging
Plastic type, capacity and compatible caps must be specified for each SKU; food/cosmetic contact purposes change the verification requirements.
Details
- Product containment and retail packaging. Plastic type, capacity and compatible caps must be specified for each SKU; food/cosmetic contact purposes change the verification requirements.
- Specify the plastic type, capacity, neck/cap dimensions, color and intended food-contact use, if applicable. Materials to be cross-checked: PET, PP, PE and color additives.
- Nest within the permitted limits, protect bottle openings from dust, and separate caps by corresponding SKU.
- Food- or cosmetic-contact packaging requires verification of plastic composition and documentation based on its actual intended use.
Preparation
- Request the plastic composition document, correctly matched bottle-container-cap samples, and confirmation of the intended containment use.
- Specify the plastic type, capacity, neck/cap dimensions, color and intended food-contact use, if applicable.
- Nest within the permitted limits, protect bottle openings from dust, and separate caps by corresponding SKU.
Frequently asked questions
What plastic information is required for PET bottles used for beverages?
Request the plastic composition document, correctly matched bottle-container-cap samples, and confirmation of the intended containment use. Specify the plastic type, capacity, neck/cap dimensions, color and intended food-contact use, if applicable.
What aspects of plastic bottles, jars, containers, caps and packaging need to be verified before proposing an option?
Food- or cosmetic-contact packaging requires verification of plastic composition and documentation based on its actual intended use.