Packaging &
Food Contact Materials
In the food sector, packaging is not only a functional or commercial element: it is a strategic component that directly impacts food safety, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and corporate reputation.
Today, food companies must ensure that Food Contact Materials (FCM) and packaging are compliant, safe, and aligned with market expectations, supply chain requirements, and stakeholder demands.
TentaConsult Italia supports food companies in the technical and regulatory management of packaging and food contact materials, integrating food safety, compliance, quality, and sustainability throughout the entire food supply chain.
We support food manufacturers, agri-food companies, and supply chain operators in developing structured approaches focused on material safety, packaging risk management, and compliance of food contact materials.
FCM Compliance and Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004
Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 governs Food Contact Materials (FCM) and defines the general safety requirements applicable to materials designed for contact with food products.
The aim of the regulation is to ensure that packaging, materials, and components used in the food sector do not transfer substances to food in quantities that could compromise product safety, alter its characteristics, or affect its quality and composition.
For food companies, FCM compliance represents a key element in food safety management, consumer protection, supply chain control, and the reduction of non-compliance risks.
TentaConsult Italia supports food companies in managing the technical and documentary aspects related to materials and articles intended for food contact through an integrated approach combining compliance, quality, and packaging risk management.
Activities may include:
- document verification;
- FCM compliance assessment;
- packaging requirement management;
- support in collecting technical documentation;
- integration of compliance into company processes;
- improvement of document control throughout the supply chain;
- support in managing packaging and food safety requirements.
A structured approach to FCM requirement management also helps improve traceability, packaging reliability, supply chain control, and credibility with customers, retailers, and stakeholders.
PPWR Consulting for the Food Sector
The new PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) introduces new challenges for food companies in the management of packaging, with significant impacts on sustainability, supply chain management, packaging design, and regulatory compliance.
TentaConsult Italia supports food businesses in analyzing and managing PPWR-related requirements, helping them integrate new regulatory obligations into company processes and ESG strategies.
Our consulting approach focuses on:
- assessing the impact of PPWR on food packaging;
- integrating compliance and sustainability objectives;
- optimizing packaging solutions;
- supporting the management of technical documentation;
- developing packaging strategies aligned with ESG goals;
- improving control throughout the packaging supply chain.
In an increasingly circular and sustainability-oriented market, PPWR represents a strategic factor for competitiveness, reputation, and risk management within the food sector.
PFAS in Food Packaging and Food Contact Materials (FCM)
Attention toward PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is continuously increasing within the food sector, particularly regarding food packaging and materials intended to come into contact with food (FCM).
Today, food companies must pay greater attention to issues related to the presence of PFAS in packaging materials, both from a food safety perspective and in response to market, supply chain, and sustainability requirements.
TentaConsult Italia supports food businesses in managing PFAS-related aspects through an integrated approach that combines:
- risk assessment;
- compliance support;
- supply chain control;
- document management;
- integration between packaging, food safety, and sustainability.
Thanks to the expertise and laboratories of the Tentamus Group, companies can also benefit from dedicated analytical activities for materials and packaging intended for food contact.
Sustainable Packaging
In the food sector, sustainable packaging has become a strategic element for combining food safety, compliance, sustainability, and competitiveness.
Today, food companies must manage packaging solutions that are increasingly efficient, safe, and aligned with supply chain requirements, retailer expectations, and ESG objectives, integrating sustainability and performance throughout the entire packaging life cycle.
TentaConsult Italia supports food businesses in developing approaches focused on more sustainable packaging through an integrated vision that combines food safety, materials, compliance, and environmental impact management.
Activities may include:
- assessment of packaging sustainability aspects;
- integration of ESG criteria into packaging management;
- support in managing PPWR requirements;
- optimization of packaging and materials;
- improvement of document management and supply chain control;
- integration between sustainable packaging, quality, and compliance;
- support for circular economy strategies within the food sector.
A structured approach to sustainable packaging enables food companies to improve control, reliability, and competitiveness, while strengthening reputation, compliance, and alignment with corporate sustainability goals.
Supply Chain Audit and Qualification
The packaging supply chain plays a central role in compliance and quality management within the food sector.
Audit and qualification processes make it possible to assess the reliability, compliance, and capabilities of suppliers involved in the packaging supply chain, supporting more effective management of operational, reputational, and ESG-related risks.
We support food companies in:
- packaging supplier assessment;
- management of technical requirements;
- supply chain audits;
- compliance monitoring;
- improvement of supply chain control;
- integration between quality, compliance, and sustainability.
The TentaConsult Italia Approach
TentaConsult Italia supports food companies through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates food safety, packaging, compliance, sustainability, and supply chain management.
Our consulting activities combine technical, operational, and strategic expertise to help food businesses develop structured pathways for managing food contact materials and food packaging.
Our approach includes:
- analysis of company needs;
- technical and operational support;
- integration between quality, food safety, and compliance;
- a risk management-oriented approach;
- an integrated vision of packaging, sustainability, and supply chain management;
- tailored solutions for the food sector.
Thanks to our cross-sector expertise within the food industry, we support companies in addressing packaging, Food Contact Materials (FCM), and sustainability challenges through a practical and business-oriented approach.
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FAQ
What are Food Contact Materials (FCM)?
Food Contact Materials (FCM) are materials and articles intended to come into direct or indirect contact with food products, including packaging, containers, processing equipment, and kitchenware.
What is Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 about?
Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 establishes the general safety requirements for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, ensuring they do not transfer substances that could affect food safety, composition, or quality.
What is Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004?
FCM compliance helps companies ensure food safety, meet regulatory requirements, improve supply chain control, and reduce risks related to packaging and food contact materials.
Which businesses are affected by FCM regulations?
FCM regulations apply to food manufacturers, packaging producers, importers, distributors, and all companies involved in the production or use of materials intended for food contact.
What risks are associated with non-compliant food packaging?
Non-compliant packaging may lead to food safety issues, regulatory non-conformities, supply chain risks, reputational damage, and potential restrictions on product commercialization.
How does sustainable packaging support ESG strategies?
Sustainable packaging contributes to ESG and circular economy goals by reducing environmental impact, improving resource efficiency, supporting regulatory compliance, and strengthening supply chain sustainability.