A testament to our commitment to sustainable development and transparent quality across every handcrafted product and packaging material from Keico
In an era where international markets are increasingly tightening environmental and sustainable development standards, complying with stringent regulations from the European Union (EU) is key for businesses to reinforce their reputation. Recently, Keico marked another major milestone as all of our packaging samples and accompanying materials (such as Silica Gel desiccants) successfully passed rigorous testing, officially meeting all requirements under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR – Regulation (EU) 2025/40).
1. The PPWR Regulation and Export Challenges
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) establishes comprehensive requirements regarding the lifecycle of packaging—ranging from recyclability and plastic waste reduction to strict control over hazardous substance and heavy metal content in every packaging component.
For Keico’s handicraft and export lines, packaging not only serves to protect products intact during transit to international partners but must also meet the highest ecological standards of the EU market.
2. Commitment Proven Through Actual Test Results
To conquer demanding markets like Europe, Keico goes beyond theoretical commitments. We have conducted detailed testing on every single packaging sample and material at leading independent certification organizations worldwide, such as TÜV Rheinland.
Specifically, the latest test results for our packaging materials (such as printed paper packaging and Silica Gel desiccant packets) recorded:
- Heavy Metal Content: Levels of Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), and Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) all reached “not detected (n.d.)”, falling well within absolute safety limits.
- Controlled Substance Totals: Optimized and strictly compliant with the ceiling limits under the PPWR standard (under 100 mg/kg for total heavy metals).
- Overall Conclusion: All tested samples achieved a PASS rating, making them fully compliant for circulation and accompanying large export shipments into the EU market.
3. Value Delivered to Partners and B2B Clients
Proactively testing and achieving PPWR compliance delivers tangible benefits to Keico’s international partners:
- Absolute Legal Peace of Mind: Helps importers and distributors in Europe clear customs smoothly, eliminating any legal risks related to packaging waste and toxic chemicals.
- Synchronized Green Quality: Ensures that our entire product ecosystem—from core natural materials like bamboo, rattan, seagrass, and water hyacinth to outer protective layers—aligns with global Green Consumption trends.
- Transparency and Reliability: Reinforces Keico’s professional supply capacity in swiftly meeting evolving technical standards from international markets.
At Keico, quality is not only embedded in exquisite handcrafted items shaped by artisans’ hands but is also meticulously attended to in every minor detail of our packaging process. Successfully achieving PPWR compliance stands as a clear testament to our dedication on the journey to bringing Vietnamese handicrafts global in a sustainable and responsible manner.
International partners and clients wishing to learn more about our product catalogs, technical certifications, or export solutions are welcome to contact the Keico team today for dedicated assistance!
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