In the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry, packaging plays a crucial role in protecting products, maintaining quality, and meeting safety standards. Using packaging from unknown sources can pose risks to brand reputation and consumer health.
At KimEcopak, we are committed to building a transparent supply chain. We partner with manufacturers that meet current international quality management standards. This article compiles the eco-friendly packaging certificate at Kimecopak system (including certifications from manufacturing partners and KimEcopak's own system) to provide our partners with authentic information to evaluate and select the right packaging.
Don't just guess what your brand will look like; make sure you comply with regulations before placing your order.
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What is the meaning behind the Eco-friendly packaging certificate at Kimecopak?
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FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certification: Proves that the wood or pulp materials used in KimEcopak's products are harvested from managed forests, ensuring legal traceability and supporting responsible forestry practices.
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BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standard): A global framework for safety and quality. While our manufacturing partners hold BRCGS certifications to ensure product integrity at the source, KimEcopak maintains professional, international-standard warehousing systems. This combination ensures that packaging products are produced under strict safety protocols and stored in a hygienically controlled environment before delivery..
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Compostable Certification Group (OK compost, DIN CERTCO): Confirms that KimEcopak's products (such as PLA cups, bagasse trays) meet biodegradability standards under industrial (Industrial) or home (Home) composting conditions. Note: Industrial composting depends on the availability of organic waste processing facilities in the local business area.
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Food Contact Material Test Reports (FCM Test Reports): For products like wooden cutlery, KimEcopak provides test reports conducted by independent third-party laboratories meeting international standards (ISO 17025, CNAS/CMA). These reports verify that the products are safe for direct food contact, complying with the strict evaluation criteria under North American (FDA) and European (EU) regulatory systems.
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ISO 9001:2015: Ensures that manufacturing partners maintain a stable quality management system with a transparent product defect control process.
List of Eco-friendly packaging certificate at Kimecopak
Below is detailed information regarding the certifications applicable to the manufacturing partners we collaborate with, as well as the product lines distributed through KimEcopak’s professional warehousing network:
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Certification Name |
Certification Body / Auditor |
Description (Benefits) |
Scope of Application |
Global Acceptance |
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RBI Supplier Compliance Audit (Packaging Supplier Approval) |
RBI (Restaurant Brands International); Third-party auditor (e.g. NSF) |
Ensures your packaging meets the highest hygiene and safety standards from the manufacturing stage, protecting your customers and your brand. |
- Entity: Factories/products supplying packaging to RBI - Products: Approved packaging items/components |
Internally within the global RBI system |
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LRQA (UK) |
Guarantees a globally recognized, food-safe packaging production process, giving you confidence in the quality of your materials. |
- Entity: Packaging manufacturing plants - Products: Packaging materials for food & hygiene-sensitive products |
Globally – GFSI benchmark standard, widely recognized in the EU, UK, North America, and over 130 countries. |
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FSC (through accredited certification body) |
Shows your commitment to the environment by verifying that your paper napkins come from responsibly managed and sustainable forests. |
- Entity: Paper supply chain companies - Products: Napkins, tissues, toilet paper with FSC claim (FSC 100% / Mix / Recycle) |
Globally – International forest certification system (FSC). |
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DNV GL Business Assurance Sweden AB |
Assures customers that your wooden and bamboo cutlery is legally and sustainably sourced, protecting natural ecosystems. |
- Entity: Manufacturers of wooden/bamboo cutlery - Products: Forks, spoons, knives made of wood/bamboo (single-use/multi-use) |
Globally – International forest certification system (FSC). |
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Third-party laboratory (CNAS/CMA/ISO 17025 accredited) |
Confirms your wooden cutlery is completely safe and non-toxic for direct food contact, meeting stringent international health regulations. |
- Entity: Wooden cutlery products - Products: Forks/spoons/knives compliant with FCM (Food Contact Materials) standards |
Depending on the market – EU (Reg. 1935/2004, GMP), USA (FDA/ASTM), China (GB). |
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TÜV Austria CERT GmbH |
Validates that the raw bioplastic materials used can safely decompose in a home composting environment. |
- Entity: Bioplastic raw material suppliers - Products: Resin/pellets used for producing packaging certified OK compost HOME |
Primarily EU & UK. |
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DIN CERTCO – Home & Garden Compostable Material (NF T51-800) |
DIN CERTCO (Germany) |
Enhances your green image by confirming the packaging safely biodegrades in home and garden composts. |
- Entity: Compostable packaging/material producers - Products: Materials certified as Home & Garden compostable |
EU (France, Germany); recognized in several other EU countries. |
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TÜV Austria CERT GmbH |
Helps reduce plastic waste by ensuring these catering products fully decompose in industrial composting facilities. |
- Entity: Foodservice packaging producers - Products: Trays, plates, lids certified OK compost INDUSTRIAL |
Primarily EU & UK. |
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DIN CERTCO (Germany) |
Assures that your PLA cups meet international industrial compostability standards, minimizing long-term environmental impact. |
- Entity: PLA packaging manufacturers - Products: PLA cups/paper cups with PLA coating certified EN 13432 |
Globally – Recognized in the EU, North America (via BPI), Australia/NZ (ABA), UK (REAL). |
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ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System (Napkin Manufacturing) |
Zhongjian Certification Co., Ltd (China, CNAS accredited) |
Ensures consistent, high-quality napkin products are delivered to you through a professionally managed production system. |
- Entity: Napkin manufacturing plants - Products: Napkins, tissues covered under ISO QMS certification |
Global – international QMS standard |
How to choose the right certified packaging for your F&B business model?
Faced with a diverse certification system, choosing the right packaging can be confusing for F&B business owners. To optimize investment costs and accurately meet operational requirements, KimEcopak suggests categorizing selection criteria based on the practical needs of each business model:
If you serve hot food, high-temperature items, or liquids
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Priority criteria: The most important factor is that the material does not degrade when exposed to heat. You should focus on products with Food Contact Material Test Reports (FCM Test Reports) from ISO 17025-certified labs.
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Purpose: These reports (based on FDA/EU parameters) serve as evidence that the product is strictly controlled and safe for direct contact with hot food without leaching harmful substances beyond permissible limits.
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Recommendation from KimEcopak: Wooden/bamboo cutlery, paper bowls/cups with safe, heat-resistant coatings.
If your brand is positioned towards sustainability (Eco-friendly / Sustainable)
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Priority criteria: Your target audience cares deeply about plastic waste and the packaging lifecycle. Products possessing OK compost (HOME/INDUSTRIAL), DIN CERTCO, or FSC certifications are mandatory choices.
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Purpose: Helps your brand confidently promote environmental campaigns transparently and with clear authentication, completely avoiding the risk of "greenwashing" accusations.
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Recommendation from KimEcopak: Bagasse trays and plates, PLA cups/lids, biodegradable sugarcane straw, paper/wood products bearing the FSC mark.
If you provide industrial catering, airline catering, or supply large supermarket/franchise chains
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Priority criteria: Large B2B clients always have strict requirements for stability and storage conditions. Your packaging supplier must have an operational system meeting BRCGS or ISO 9001 standards.
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Purpose: Ensures a consistent quality supply, a transparent supply chain, and most importantly, that packaging is stored in a strictly controlled, hygienic environment before entering your food packaging line.
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Recommendation from KimEcopak: For large-scale operations, we ensure our products are handled through our professional warehousing network in Edmonton (AB) and Vaudreuil-Dorion (QC). These facilities are managed under strict hygiene and organizational standards, mirroring the quality requirements of our BRCGS-certified manufacturing partners.
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Why should businesses partner with KimEcopak?
Investing in a packaging system with transparent origins and international certifications not only solves packaging needs but also brings practical operational and competitive advantages for F&B businesses:
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Risk control and food safety assurance: The synergy between BRCGS-certified manufacturing plants and KimEcopak’s professional storage facilities gives businesses peace of mind. Your packaging is always managed in a strict, clean environment, significantly minimizing the risk of cross-contamination before the packaging comes into direct contact with food and beverages.
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Legal compliance and easy penetration into large markets: Using packaging backed by test reports from ISO 17025-certified labs helps F&B brands easily prove the safety of material origins, smoothly passing food safety inspections, or successfully bidding to supply large-scale franchises, supermarkets, and restaurants.
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Building trust and professional brand positioning: Modern consumers are increasingly sensitive to the safety and origin of products, including packaging. International certifications (such as FSC, BRCGS) are the most transparent proof of a business's commitment to quality, helping to increase credibility and position the brand in a more professional segment.
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Transparent environmental campaign communication (Avoiding Greenwashing risks): Instead of vague "environmental protection" claims, businesses can confidently communicate plastic waste reduction campaigns based on factual grounds. Using packaging that meets industrial composting standards (OK compost/DIN CERTCO) or responsibly managed materials (FSC) helps the brand legitimately contribute to green consumer trends, avoiding legal risks regarding "greenwashing."
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Consistent quality and stable supply: Partnering with a regularly audited supply chain (through standards like RBI Supplier Compliance or ISO 9001) ensures packaging quality consistency in the long term. KimEcopak maintaining a BRCGS-certified storage facility also helps prevent products from degrading or being damaged by harsh weather conditions before reaching partners.
FAQ
1. Are KimEcopak's safety test reports valid in the North American (US/Canada) market
Absolutely. The test reports (FCM Test Reports) for KimEcopak's products are conducted by independent, internationally certified third-party laboratories (such as ISO 17025, CNAS). The test results are evaluated against the strict standards of the FDA (USA) or EU, fully meeting the requirements for food contact material safety in the North American market.
2. Does using packaging with multiple standards/certifications increase the restaurant's operational costs?
The initial investment cost for transparent, certified packaging may be slightly higher than for unverified packaging on the market. However, for F&B businesses with a long-term vision, this is a profitable strategic investment. It helps businesses eliminate the risk of fines due to food safety violations, ensures operational stability, and simultaneously increases brand value to attract customers willing to pay for quality and sustainable standards.
3. Does KimEcopak provide certification documents when we face a food safety inspection?
Certainly. KimEcopak provides public certifications (FSC, OK Compost, etc.) and Food Contact Safety Test Reports upon request to support our partners during food safety inspections or supplier evaluations.
Conclusion
A compliant packaging system requires transparency at every stage, from raw materials and production lines to warehouse storage conditions. By adhering to and maintaining the eco-friendly packaging certificate at Kimecopak system, we aim to become a reliable link in your business's operational chain.
To review detailed certification records for specific product lines, please contact the KimEcopak team for information assistance and to receive actual samples.
