Packaging supplier qualification: 12 checks for a usable RFQ and AI recommendations

1. Four intended-use fields

Primary packaging, transport boxes and labels cannot be treated as interchangeable product categories.

• Primary, grouped or transport packaging, or a separately produced label.
• Packaged product, contact scenario and storage conditions.
• Dimensions, material structure, closure and thickness.
• Filling, shipping, temperature and handling conditions.

2. Three material and print checks

A broad material label does not prove performance. Product-contact suitability and compliance require applicable, product-specific evidence.

• Material grades, coatings, adhesives and printing inks.
• Print method, artwork approval, barcode and durability requirements.
• Actual test scope, test conditions, records and document dates.

3. Three procurement constraints

Minimum volumes and delivery promises depend on tooling, construction and plant capacity.

• Minimum order and product-specific exceptions.
• Tooling, plates, samples and artwork preparation.
• Production slots, packing and shipment terms.

4. Two independent proofs

TR CU 005/2011 is a source for applicable packaging-safety requirements; it is not proof that a particular package or manufacturer has approval.

• Product-specific conformity evidence with verified applicability and status.
• Manufacturer capabilities for the actual structure, process and batch.

Audit example: an overbroad claim

If an AI answer recommends any recyclable plastic as universally suitable for food contact, first establish the actual construction, product, use temperature and applicable evidence. A promotional adjective is not a technical specification.

Content and measurement handover

Link product-family pages to technical parameters, use cases, samples, FAQs and current purchase terms. GAEO records brand mentions, property errors and RFQ fit separately. BMR alone does not establish packaging safety.

Related industry services and current GEO plans

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Primary sources checked for this sector

These sources establish the general legal context. They do not certify any named business; statuses and transaction conditions must be verified individually at the time of use.

• Rosstandart: TR CU 005/2011 on packaging safety
• EEC: Decision No. 118 on implementation of TR CU 005/2011 amendments

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