Requirements for a Corrugated Box Factory

Corrugated boxes

Requirements for a corrugated box factory varies upon your location. In the U.S., your factory must be up to par with state and federal law, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, as well as local city and county laws. You also need to check out supply chain requirements, if you import raw materials, and keep an eye on changing environmental laws.

Supply Requirements

Corrugated boxes used for food packaging must meet FDA requirements.

Supply requirements for your box factory are complex. If your boxes are intended as packaging for human food, you need to check out the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements. The FDA has regulations regarding the chemicals allowed in packaging, like dyes. Your box factory also needs to meet environmental regulations set forth by the FDA.

Labor Requirements

OSHA maintains safety regulations regarding protective gear.

Labor requirements for your box factory are set forth by several organizations, like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and OSHA. In short, EEOC labor requirements revolve mostly around fair employment standards. Your box factory should have a diverse staff, and employees should be treated equally, regardless of race, sex and religion. OSHA requirements focus on safety and health in the workplace. For example; you may need to provide your factory staff with safety head wear, safety gloves and protective eye wear.

Local Laws

Your corrugated box factory must adhere to local laws. These can include city zoning laws, waste disposal requirements, and emissions requirements. Places to learn about local requirements for your factory are the city hall and county seat.

References

• EEOC: Employees & Job Applicants
• FDA.gov: Food Ingredients & Packaging

Resources

• OSHA
• EEOC