EU PPWR ((EU) 2025/40) has applied since 12 August 2026, replacing Directive 94/62/EC. GDF outlines the four binding requirements — heavy metals ≤100 mg/kg, PFAS limits for food-contact, recyclability grading, EPR and DoC — plus what FSC···

A dieline is the flat cutting template of your box — and the last low-cost chance to change dimensions. GDF explains what a dieline contains, six items to verify before approving, why changing size after tooling means re-making three thing···

Why does 500 pcs cost far less per unit than 100? Fixed costs — die-cut tooling, plate making, press setup, make-ready waste — do not shrink with quantity. GDF breaks down how they are amortised and when ordering more actually helps.

Choosing between a rigid box and a folding carton affects unit cost, MOQ, protection and shipping volume. GDF compares both structures across six dimensions, with a selection table by product type, cost and lead-time impact, and four things···