Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For food manufacturing, the important variables include sauces, prepared foods, oils, powders and products containing pieces. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Choosing the correct machineFood manufacturing
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For beverage and soft drinks, the important variables include still drinks, juices, syrups, concentrates and carbonated beverages. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Cleaning, maintenance and breakdownsBeverage and soft drinks
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For breweries, the important variables include beer, low-alcohol drinks, cans, bottles, kegs and multipacks. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Changeover and multi-format difficultiesBreweries
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For distilleries and spirits, the important variables include spirits, liqueurs, premium bottles, corks, ropp caps and gift packs. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Slow production or insufficient outputDistilleries and spirits
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For wine and cider, the important variables include still and sparkling products in bottles, cans and bag-in-box formats. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Sealing failures and leaking packsWine and cider
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For dairy and chilled products, the important variables include milk, cream, yoghurt, chilled sauces and dairy powders. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Coding and traceability faultsDairy and chilled products
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For sauces, condiments, jams and honey, the important variables include viscous, sticky, hot-fill and particulate food products. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Choosing the correct machineSauces, condiments, jams and honey
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For bakery, flour and dry ingredients, the important variables include flour, sugar, starch, mixes and dusty dry ingredients. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Cleaning, maintenance and breakdownsBakery, flour and dry ingredients
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For spices, herbs, seasonings and dry mixes, the important variables include small-dose, dusty and aromatic powder blends. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Changeover and multi-format difficultiesSpices, herbs, seasonings and dry mixes
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For snacks, nuts, cereals and confectionery, the important variables include irregular, fragile and mixed-piece products. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Slow production or insufficient outputSnacks, nuts, cereals and confectionery
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For coffee, tea and powdered drinks, the important variables include aromatic powders, granules, beans and portion packs. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Sealing failures and leaking packsCoffee, tea and powdered drinks
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For edible oils, the important variables include oils and liquid ingredients requiring clean, drip-free filling. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Coding and traceability faultsEdible oils
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For pet food and animal nutrition, the important variables include dry pieces, powders, oils, pastes and variable natural products. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Choosing the correct machinePet food and animal nutrition
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For pharmaceutical and medical, the important variables include controlled-dose, traceable and project-specific regulated production. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Cleaning, maintenance and breakdownsPharmaceutical and medical
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For nutraceuticals and supplements, the important variables include powders, capsules, tablets, oils and liquid supplements. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Changeover and multi-format difficultiesNutraceuticals and supplements
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For cosmetics and skincare, the important variables include creams, gels, serums, oils, jars, pumps and decorative packs. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Slow production or insufficient outputCosmetics and skincare
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For personal care and toiletries, the important variables include shampoos, gels, lotions, fragrances, pumps and triggers. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Sealing failures and leaking packsPersonal care and toiletries
Service, machinery & packaging materials→ Environmental packaging guidance can be suitable when the product, packaging, required good output and site conditions match the technology. Lower-impact packaging choices considered alongside machinability and product protection. For e-liquids, the important variables include small-volume filling, inserts, child-resistant closures and labels. Final suitability should be confirmed with representative samples and a written acceptance test.
Coding and traceability faultsE-liquids