Packaging Information Regulations of Various Countries

EU Basic Packaging Requirements:
The EU has a series of strict requirements for packaging for foreign trade. First, the total content of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium in all packaging materials, auxiliary materials, and containers must not exceed 100 ppm (0.1 mg/g). Furthermore, the use of packaging materials containing hazardous substances such as formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, methylbenzene, and methanol is restricted, and the use of toxic pigments such as azo pigments is prohibited unless otherwise specified. Food and medical product packaging containers and labels must comply with relevant EU directives and pass testing, certification, and registration procedures. Children's toy packaging must bear the certified CE mark, and the packaging and labeling must also comply with relevant directives.
When packaging products ranging from 5 grams or 5 milliliters to 10 kilograms or 10 liters, the weight or volume of the contents must be consistent with the quantity indicated on the packaging, with some tolerance allowed. Oxidatively bleached pulp is preferred for paper packaging containers, with chlorine bleached pulp being restricted. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) should be avoided as much as possible in plastic packaging containers for food, medical products, cosmetics, and children's toys. Degradable plastics should be labeled with degradation conditions and time, and proof of their ultimate decomposition into carbon dioxide, biomass, and water.

Glass packaging containers should control the release of soluble alkaline oxides and arsenic according to their intended use. The inner wall or coating of metal packaging containers should not chemically react with the contents during the shelf life. Wooden packaging containers should be free of bark and insect holes larger than 3 mm in diameter and should be treated in accordance with the provisions of General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine Order No. 69.

Contact Information Label: For products sold in the EU market, product packaging must be affixed with a label indicating the contact information of the responsible person, including the postal and electronic addresses. This label may be affixed to the product itself, the packaging, the package, or accompanying documents. The label must also display the postal and electronic addresses of the manufacturer and importer (if applicable). If these addresses are different from the above, a single point of contact must also be provided. This may be affixed to the product, the packaging, or accompanying documents.

Product packaging must also be affixed with a label identifying the product type, batch, or serial number. If the product's size or characteristics do not permit labeling, this information may be provided on the packaging or in accompanying documents. When selling products online, in addition to labeling on the packaging, the product listing must also display the name of the responsible person and manufacturer, contact details, product images, and any other information necessary to identify the product. Labeling and marking information, warnings, and safety information must comply with applicable EU product safety and compliance laws and be in the language of the country of sale.

Germany：
Basic Packaging Requirements: Germany has numerous packaging requirements for export. Basic packaging requirements require that the product name and model, quality and quantity information, manufacturer information, safety labels and warnings, and instructions for use must be clearly marked on the packaging. Regarding environmental protection and sustainability, the country actively supports environmental initiatives and requires that packaging materials be biodegradable or recyclable. While ensuring product safety, the use of minimal packaging materials is encouraged, and recyclable packaging materials must be labeled with the recycling symbol.

Specific Regulatory Requirements: Products requiring CE certification must bear the CE mark. Certain products, such as electronics, may require ROHS certification to ensure the absence of hazardous substances. All packaging for goods sold in Germany must comply with the German Packaging Act. Sellers must register their packaging materials and submit a declaration of integrity. New regulations, effective July 1, 2022, require sellers to submit a report on their packaging material usage for the previous year. New regulations on single-use plastics require all single-use plastic products to be registered and have their registration number submitted by January 1, 2025. Germany's Packaging Act stipulates both general and specific requirements for packaging. General requirements require that packaging volume and mass be kept to an appropriate minimum to ensure the necessary safety and hygiene of the packaged goods and consumer acceptability; packaging must be reusable or recyclable; and packaging should have minimal environmental impact. Specific requirements include prohibiting the placement of packaging or packaging components containing cumulative concentrations exceeding 100 mg/kg of lead, mercury, or hexavalent chromium on the German market. Companies are required to provide a certain percentage of packaging materials for reuse or recycling annually, such as requiring at least 90% of plastics to be recycled.