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Establishing a Common Terminology:
At PTR, we use "Chemicals of Concern" (CoC) when referring to:
•Chemicals used in food packaging sector •Permitted for direct food contact by regulatory agencies like FDA and EU •Linked to potential adverse effects on humans and/or environment Related, Aligned or Alternative Terms: Substances of Concern (SoC) | Substances of Interest (SoI) | Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) | Hazardous Chemicals | Priority Chemicals | Contaminants of Potential Concern (COPCs) | Chemicals of Emerging Concern (CECs) | Toxic Substances | Regulated Substances | And more!
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In today's high-stakes environment, food packaging compliance isn't just about meeting standards—it's about protecting your business from mounting legal threats, consumer backlash, and regulatory complexity - the cost of non-compliance has never been higher. Brands must prioritize responsible sourcing and ensure their products are free from harmful chemicals (e.g., Chemicals of Concern (COCs), Substances of Interest (SOIs), Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs), and more). With legal action on the rise and increasing scrutiny of packaging chemicals, brands need more than basic compliance—brands need comprehensive protection.
Your Complete Package Protection SolutionOur Food Packaging Safety Assurance Program delivers end-to-end protection through a rigorous process that transforms packaging compliance from a potential liability into a competitive advantage. We empower brands with complete confidence in their packaging materials' safety and compliance - offering flexible protection and scientific certification of food packaging safety!
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TESTING COMPANIES
Supplement your offering to meet the market demand |
Packaging Safety Assurance Benefits
Confidence
Food Packaging Safety Assurance Program builds confidence in packaging and protects the brand reputation |
Reduced Risk
(Legal & Reputation Through program, brands have the data they need to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards reducing the risk of legal issues or reputational damage |
Alignment with Sustainability
Alignment with sustainability goals and EPR in the use of recycled content, recyclable, compostable or reusable packaging, which can help differentiate your brand and appeal to consumers |
Insights
Knowledge-based program to ensure pending CoCs are known and removed from packaging; this type of commitment and transparency enhances consumer trust and loyalty |
Business-Critical Benefits
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Legal Protection
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Our Protection Levels
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PACKAGE 1: Essential Protection
Comprehensive Package Attestation (including Material Science and COC data) Our experts conduct detailed collection and analysis including identify critical gaps and potential risks that basic attestations might miss, providing you with a clear picture of your exposure. Details includes:
ESSENTIAL PROTECTION PACKAGE DELIVERABLE: Documentation certification within existing internal tracking system on package material attestations, food-type authorizations for condition of use, and CoC identification PACKAGE 2: Enhanced Protection FDA-Compliant Testing & Analysis After assessing where testing is needed, we coordinate conducting FDA-compliant testing protocols on select critical packaging components, providing scientific validation of safety and compliance for your specific food applications/intended use. The process includes:
Documented certification within existing internal tracking system on test results and analysis for specified conditions of use and food types PACKAGE 3: Complete Protection Proactive Risk Management FDA direction on COCs and SOIs and their safety is not a one-time assessment. Proactive monitoring of these pending FDA regulations, potential changes in legislation and consumer lawsuits requires companies to view food safety compliance as an ongoing procedure. This proactive approach allows you to ensure you are inline with the latest standards and address emerging threats before they escalate, safeguarding your brand reputation and minimizing your potential risks. |
Packaging Safety Assurance Program BenefitsBrand Benefits
Stakeholder BenefitsPackaging R&D Teams | Scientific validation of material choices | Early warning on emerging CoCs | Complete technical documentation | Risk-based testing protocols
Brand & Marketing Teams | Protection against reputation damage/ Brand exposure | Competitive differentiation leveraging validated sustainability claims | Consumer trust validation | Confidence in safety claims
Risk Management Teams | Documented due diligence | Proactive threat identification | Litigation risk mitigation | Complete compliance trail
Regulatory & Compliance Teams | Multi-jurisdictional compliance verification | Updated regulatory tracking | Comprehensive documentation | Clear authorization evidence
Leadership & Growth Teams | Business case validation for change | Opportunity to lead using a safety initiative to drive differentiation | Support for sustainability claims
Sustainability & ESG Teams | Validated safety of recycled content | Chemical safety documentation | Support for sustainability claims | ESG goal alignment |
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We offer this comprehensive protection by proactively screening for risks including:
COMPLETE PROTECTION DELIVERABLE: Documented certification within existing internal tracking system for strategic risk management of current known use of CoCs |
Why Act Now?The landscape of packaging compliance has fundamentally changed. Consumer awareness, legal activism, and regulatory complexity have created a perfect storm of risk.
Our Package Safety Assurance program provides the comprehensive protection your brand needs in this challenging environment. |
Our leaders
Dr Claire Sand
Food Packaging Expert | Packaging Scientist, Consultant, Speaker, Author, Expert Witness |
Kim Connolly
Packaging, Print Technology & Sourcing Expert | Packaging Supplier Engagement Leader, Consultant |
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