4 Tactics to Safeguard Your Brand from Chemicals of Concern

July 2025​ Packaging Column

​Packaging Topic Brief:

  • Safeguard from Chemicals of Concern (COC) by: Taking ownership of your supply chain, Replacing NAIS attestations with specific limits, Conducting end testing and Acting proactively
  • Don't rely on vague chemical attestations; conduct end testing on final package components to protect consumers and mitigate legal risks
  • Take ownership of your supply chain by aligning with global, often stricter, regulations
  • Proactively track package components using CAS numbers to address emerging chemical concerns.​

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This content is related to food packaging, including:
  1. Chemicals of concern in food packaging
  2. Packaging chemical migration prevention
  3. Food packaging safety regulations
  4. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in packaging
  5. FDA GRAS substances and oversight
  6. Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) in packaging
  7. Packaging end testing for safety
  8. CAS numbers for packaging components
  9. Global packaging compliance and chemicals
  10. Sustainable packaging chemical safety
  11. Packaging supply chain management for chemicals
  12. Brand protection from hazardous packaging chemicals
  13. Technical specs like CAS numbers, FDA GRAS, MERCOSUR regulations, EuPIA exclusion list, and California Prop 65
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