Storage, Handling & Compliance Checklists
Practical checklist guidance for storing packaging board correctly, reducing handling damage and reviewing food packaging compliance considerations.
Checklist 01
Storage & Handling Checklist
Use this checklist to help warehouses, printers and converters avoid damage before board reaches production.
Humidity control
- Store board in a dry, stable environment.
- Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
- Keep board wrapped or covered until required.
- Allow board to acclimatise before printing or converting.
Stacking limits
- Keep stacks flat, even and properly supported.
- Avoid over-stacking above safe warehouse limits.
- Do not place heavy pallets on unsupported board edges.
- Use suitable pallets or bearers to prevent bowing.
Storage conditions
- Store away from direct sunlight, water and heat sources.
- Keep board clear of floors where damp may transfer.
- Rotate stock where appropriate using first-in, first-out handling.
- Inspect packaging for damage before moving into production.
Handling before production
- Use suitable lifting equipment for heavy board stacks.
- Avoid dragging sheets across rough surfaces.
- Protect corners and edges during movement.
- Record any visible transit or storage damage immediately.
Checklist 02
Food Packaging Compliance Checklist
Use this guidance checklist when reviewing board for food packaging projects, especially where hygiene, coatings or certifications may be required.
Hygiene standards
- Confirm whether the board is intended for direct or indirect food contact.
- Check that the storage and handling process protects board from contamination.
- Confirm hygiene requirements with the supplier before production.
- Keep food packaging board separate from unsuitable materials where required.
Coatings and barriers
- Identify whether a coating, liner or barrier layer is required.
- Check suitability for grease, moisture or dry food applications.
- Confirm whether print, varnish or lamination affects suitability.
- Request technical information for any specialist coating or finish.
Certifications and documentation
- Ask what certifications or declarations are available for the board grade.
- Keep supplier documentation with the project specification.
- Confirm traceability requirements before ordering.
- Review any customer-specific compliance requirements early.
Specification review
- Confirm GSM, thickness, finish and sheet size before production.
- Check whether the board will be printed, glued, folded or converted.
- Confirm storage requirements after delivery.
- Get written approval before using the material in food packaging.
This checklist is general guidance only and is not legal or regulatory advice. Always confirm final food packaging compliance requirements with the board supplier, customer and relevant regulatory specialists.
Why these checklists matter
Packaging board can be affected by moisture, poor stacking, handling damage and unsuitable storage conditions. A simple storage and handling process helps protect board quality before printing, converting or packing.
Food packaging projects may also require extra checks around hygiene, coatings, documentation and final use. Reviewing these points early helps reduce risk and avoid delays later in production.
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