Packaura
/ June 9, 2026
Baby product packaging carries the highest safety bar in consumer goods, governed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the FDA for infant formula and medications, and an evolving patchwork of state-level chemical restriction laws targeting heavy metals, phthalates, and PFAS. From infant formula cans
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Packaura
/ June 6, 2026
Drop test standards validate that packaging protects products through the violent realities of distribution — from parcel sortation conveyors to last-mile delivery handoffs. ASTM, ISTA, and ISO test protocols simulate the drops, vibrations, and compressions packages encounter, providing pass/fail benchmarks that distinguish robust packaging from
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Packaura
/ May 19, 2026
California EPR requirements under SB 54 fundamentally restructure how producers fund and manage packaging waste in the country’s largest consumer market. With initial fee schedules taking effect in 2027 and full implementation by 2032, brands selling into California — from CPG giants to ecommerce sellers
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Packaura
/ May 7, 2026
Cannabis packaging compliance sits at the intersection of evolving state regulations, child-resistance mandates, and rapidly shifting sustainability expectations from regulators in California, New York, and a dozen other adult-use markets. Brands that misread the rulebook face product recalls, license suspensions, and six-figure fines. This guide
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Packaura
/ April 7, 2026
Child-resistant packaging (CRP) is a legal requirement for any product that poses an ingestion or contact risk to children — prescription and over-the-counter drugs, many dietary supplements, household chemicals, pesticides, and cannabis products in every legal market. Getting it wrong doesn’t just risk a child’s
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Packaura
/ March 12, 2026
Food-safe packaging requirements are the non-negotiable foundation of any food, beverage, or supplement brand — and getting them wrong can mean product recalls, legal liability, and permanent damage to your reputation. Whether you’re launching a new snack brand, bottling a craft beverage, or packaging dietary
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