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Problems and Countermeasures of Excessive Packaging in Import and Export
Category: Trade EssentialsDate: November 6, 2024 12:47Source: Released by the Customs
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Against the backdrop of increasing global environmental awareness, excessive product packaging has become an unavoidable issue in international trade.import and exportEnterprises face challenges not only in complying with target market regulations but also in balancing economic benefits with environmental responsibilities.
Regulations on excessive packaging in major export markets
EU Regulation (PPWR):The proposal effective from 2030 requires each packaging unit (including e-commerce packaging) to minimize weight, volume, and layers to the smallest size ensuring functionality. U.S. Fair Packaging and Labeling Act:Establishes standards, examination, reporting, and handling procedures for product packaging and labeling to ensure reasonable, non-excessive packaging. Japans New Packaging Guidelines:Clearly specifies container volume, void ratio, and cost to avoid unnecessary resource waste. South Koreas Standards for Packaging Methods by Product Category:Sets specific requirements for packaging space and layers to limit excessive packaging.
Response Strategies
Thorough understanding and adaptation to international standards:Enterprises must proactively understand and adapt to both national standards and export countries packaging regulations to reduce legal risks and losses in import/export. Self-inspection and compliance documentation:Conduct regular self-inspections, upgrade packaging materials and designs, and prepare compliant documentation to ensure packaging meets various countries regulations. Promotion of green design and technological innovation:Actively develop and use resource-saving, recyclable packaging materials, integrating green and low-carbon concepts throughout production, sales, and recycling processes. Strengthening cooperation with customs and industry associations:Collaborate with customs and industry associations to form sustainable innovation momentum supporting green transformation in economic and social development. Enterprise endogenous innovation drive:Strengthen internal corporate innovation, reduce packaging costs through technological and management innovation, and improve efficiency and environmental performance.