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Packaging Certifications | EN 13432, GRS, FDA Compliance Specifications
Solving Core Packaging Challenges for Packaging Certifications | EN 13432, GRS, FDA Compliance
Concise B2B technical benchmarks designed to eliminate transit failures, regulatory penalties, and shelf-life loss.
Supplier Approval Blocking the Production Run
Risk: Your co-packer will not schedule the job until the packaging file clears QA.
Complete Supplier Approval Pack Sent With the Quote
Product specification, SDS, food-grade compliance statement, lot code statement, PFAS statement, letter of guarantee, BRCGS Packaging Materials audit report.
Lot Traceability & Seal Integrity as a Controlled Step
Risk: If sealing is treated as a critical control point, missing temperature records fail the audit.
Lot Code Statement Plus Documented Seal Parameters
Sealing time, temperature and pressure ranges supplied for your HACCP file.
Roll Stock Specs That Do Not Fit the Machine
Risk: Wrong core size, roll direction or eye mark placement stops the line on day one.
Roll Stock Built to Your Machine Specification
We confirm core ID, outer diameter, roll width, roll direction and eye mark placement before quoting.
Experience 3D Packaging Design & Free Dielines
Preview your pouch in 3D WebGL Studio and export production-ready dielines.
Our Certifications & Compliance
At Achieve Pack, we believe that certifications are more than just badges—they're proof of our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability. Every certification we hold represents rigorous third-party testing and ongoing audits.
We provide full documentation with every order, giving you the confidence to make claims about your packaging and satisfy retailer requirements.
Compostability Certifications
B Corp — PendingB Corporation — Pending review
Achieve Pack is currently in formal B Lab assessment. Pending companies appear on the B Corp public registry while their application is reviewed. We list this honestly because the only way a B Corp claim is credible is if the registry shows it.
BPI Logo Sub-License Information
The BPI Certification belongs to Achieve Pack as the certified manufacturer. Brand owners wishing to display the BPI logo on their packaging must apply for a sub-license through BPI. Budget honestly for this: the sub-license costs roughly $3,000 per year, paid to BPI—not to us.
EN 13432
European Standard
The European standard for compostable packaging. Requires 90% disintegration within 12 weeks and complete biodegradation within 6 months in industrial composting conditions. The EU Seedling logo refers to this industrial standard—not home composting.
ASTM D6400
US Standard
US standard for plastics designed for municipal/industrial aerobic composting facilities. Testing equivalent to EN 13432, recognized across North America.
AS 4736 / AS 5810
Australian Standards
AS 4736 for commercial compostability and AS 5810 (ABA verified) for home compostability. Required for compostable claims in Australia and New Zealand.
OK Compost HOME / DIN Home Compost
TÜV Austria / DIN CERTCO
Certification for materials that biodegrade in home composting conditions (20-30°C). The gold standard for consumer-level compostability.
Recyclability Certifications
GRS - Global Recycled Standard
Our PCR (post-consumer recycled) materials are GRS certified, verifying the recycled content and tracking it through the supply chain. This certification is increasingly required by major retailers.
Mono-Material Recyclability
Our mono-PE and mono-PP pouches are designed for recyclability in existing recycling streams. Structure verified by third-party testing.
Store Drop-Off Compatible
Many of our recyclable pouches qualify for store drop-off recycling programs (like How2Recycle's Store Drop-Off label).
Food Safety Certifications
All our packaging materials intended for food contact are certified to international food safety standards. We can provide documentation for regulatory compliance in your target markets.
FDA 21 CFR
US Food & Drug Administration compliance for food contact materials
EU 10/2011
European regulation for plastic materials in food contact
Migration Testing
Third-party verified migration testing for specific food types
Facility Certifications
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System certification. Demonstrates our commitment to consistent quality and continuous improvement in all processes.
BRC Packaging Materials
British Retail Consortium certification for packaging manufacturers. Often required by major retailers for food packaging suppliers.
FSC Chain of Custody
For paper-based products, our FSC certification ensures responsibly sourced paper from well-managed forests.
SEDEX Membership
Ethical trade audit platform. We maintain visibility into our ethical, labor, and environmental practices.
Documentation We Provide
We can provide the certification documents you need for retailer compliance, regulatory submissions, or marketing claims:
- Certificate of Compliance (CoC)
- Material specifications
- Food safety declarations
- Compostability certificates
- GRS transaction certificates
- Test reports (barrier, seal strength)
- REACH compliance statements
- Heavy metals declarations
What Certificates Do NOT Prove
Read this before you print a logo on your pouch:
- • A certificate does NOT cover everything we make. Each cert covers its audited scope only—one material line, one facility, one standard. Ask us which certificate applies to your specific pouch.
- • Certification does NOT include logo rights. Displaying the BPI logo on your packaging requires your own sub-license from BPI (roughly $3,000/year, paid to BPI). The EU Seedling logo means EN 13432 industrial composting—not home composting.
- • Certificates do NOT last forever. They expire and get re-audited. Always ask us for current copies before your print run, not the PDF from last year.
- • A factory certificate does NOT certify your filled product. BRC and ISO cover our processes; your product's own compliance is still yours.
Not sure which standard your market requires? Order the $40+ sample kit (credited to your first order) or ask us directly at /support/contact.
Technical Factory Validation & Quality Control
We don't just supply pouches; we validate every batch. Every raw material and finished pouch runs through our 6-step testing protocol to guarantee automatic packaging line compatibility and food-safe barrier preservation.
OTR & WVTR Barrier (MOCON)
Tested under ASTM D3985 & ASTM F1249 to ensure fresh shelf life up to 18 months.
GC-MS Solvent Residue
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry ensures zero odor transfer and absolute food safety.
Heat Seal Strength (ASTM F88)
Guarantees no seam burst under high pressure, perfect for VFFS automatic packing lines.
BRCGS Global Standard
Produced in Class 100,000 dust-free cleanrooms, ensuring zero contamination.
Puncture Resistance (ASTM F1306)
Prevents tear or puncture from sharp, hard items like coffee beans and pet kibble.
Tensile Strength (ASTM D882)
Ensures shape retention and structural integrity when heavy bags are dropped or stacked.
Packaging Transformation for Packaging Certifications | EN 13432, GRS, FDA Compliance
See how upgrading from generic commoditized bags to precision-engineered flexible barrier packaging eliminates transport failures and boosts shelf authority.
Standard / Generic Packaging (Before)
Standard stock bags fail under transit stress and expose sensitive goods to moisture, UV light, and oxygen.
- Rapid Oxidation & Flavor DegradationCheap films allow O2 & moisture ingress, spoiling contents in < 30 days.
- High Seal Breakage in TransitThin seams fail under drop tests, leading to customer refunds & lost trust.
- Heavy Plastic Tax PenaltiesMulti-layer unrecyclable packaging incurs up to €800/ton in EU PPWR fines.
- High MOQs & Plate Cost FrictionTraditional printers force 10,000+ unit minimums and $1,500 cylinder fees.
Achieve Pack / Pouch Eco Solution (After)
Custom engineered multi-layer pouch structure tailored to your exact moisture barrier, seal strength, and aesthetic requirements.
- Ultra High-Barrier Foil/EVOH CoreGuaranteed OTR < 0.1 cc/m²/day, keeping contents fresh for 18–24 months.
- Reinforced 45N/15mm Localized Heat Seal180°C precision seam dwell time prevents bursting even under 2-meter drops.
- 100% Certified Eco ComplianceTÜV OK Compost HOME (EN13432) & Mono-PE Recyclable structures (0% Tax).
- HD Digital Printing with 500-Unit Low MOQsPrint multi-SKU runs in 7 business days with zero setup plate charges.
Questions We Get Asked
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Related Stuff
How We Ensure Absolute Accuracy and Trustworthiness
At Achieve Pack, sustainable packaging isn't just about printing; it's about hands-on material science. This article has been written and verified by Ryan Wong, a packaging specialist with 14+ years of experience engineering biopolymer stacks for DTC startups and Fortune 500 companies.
All research, material barrier specifications (OTR, WVTR), heat-seal values (N/15mm), and compostability timelines cited in our guides are backed by testing inside the Achieve Pack Materials Testing Lab. We cross-reference our data with official certification registries from BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute), TÜV Austria (OK Compost HOME), and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council).
Ryan Wong
Supply Chain Director
B.Eng honors degree graduate from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Serving brands in 8 countries.
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Real footage of our eco-friendly packaging structures in action.
Compostable Solution
Fully compostable flexible packaging certified under ASTM D6400 and EN 13432. Engineered to break do...
- ASTM D6400 & EN 13432 Certified
- Breaks down within 180 days in soil
Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR)
Made from high-quality post-consumer recycled plastic waste. Our PCR structures reduce carbon footpr...
- Saves post-consumer waste from landfills
- Lowers carbon footprint substantially
Plant-Based Bio-PE
Derived from sustainably-farmed Brazilian sugarcane. It captures atmospheric CO2 during growth and i...
- Captures CO2 during plant growth
- 100% recyclable in regular PE stream (#4)
Recyclable Mono-Material
Engineered using Mono-PE or Mono-PP structures to enable simple, circular sorting and recycling. Com...
- 100% recyclable mono-polymer structure
- Meets EU Circular Economy directives
