The core standard currently governing food packaging paper boxes is the "National Food Safety Standard: Paper and Paperboard Materials and Articles Intended to Come into Contact with Food" (GB 4806.8-2022). This is a mandatory national standard for paper boxes that come into direct contact with food, and it officially came into effect on June 30, 2023. The production of these paper boxes must strictly adhere to relevant national laws and standards, such as the Food Safety Law and hygiene standards for packaging materials. These standards set forth clear requirements regarding material composition, the use of additives, and printing inks to ensure that the packaging does not contaminate the food and to safeguard consumer health and safety.
