TÜV SÜD addresses impact of Chinese National Standard for Restriction on Excessive Packaging of Food and Cosmetics for manufacturers

China, Shanghai. In an effort to encourage reduction of resource consumption and promote environmental friendliness, the Chinese National Standard GB 23350-2009, outlining restrictions on excessive packaging of food and cosmetics, came into force recently in April 2010. Issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) and Standardization Administration of China (SAQ), the standard will affect manufacturers, processors and retailers responsible for placing food, cosmetic and its packaging on the China market.

In line with the new standard, TÜV SÜD will be able provide immediate support to its customers by helping them assess the likely impact, calculate various parameters, and account packaging cost. In addition to expert information on regulatory changes, TÜV SÜD also provides a comprehensive range of chemical, quality and performance testing, management system and social compliance auditing, training and inspection services for food and cosmetic industry.

This mandatory standard will have an immediate impact on the food, beverage and cosmetic retailers, but will indirectly affect the entire packaging supply chain in the long run including designers, manufacturers, importers and even other retailers bundling products as promotion.

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