Billerud’s product responsibility is a cornerstone of the business.
The company’s products and services are developed to fulfil the highest
demands in terms of quality, function, safety and the environment.
Billerud’s customers are predominantly companies that make packaging, known as converters, and Billerud’s responsibility towards them is:
- that the product does not contain hazardous substances
- that the right product is sold for the
- right purpose that the product information is correct
Safe and correctly labelled products
Billerud’s products must be safe to use and must not be harmful to people’s health or the environment. The products must meet the requirements set for the respective area of use – food packaging, medical applications and toys. As far as packaging which comes into contact with food is concerned – over 50% of Billerud’s production – the mills must undergo extra stringent checks, primarily for the chemicals and other inputs used in production. The products are also tested for chemical purity, smell and taste.
Billerud complies with relevant requirements from customers and product safety legislation. Customers and the authorities require documentation that guarantees that the products are safe for consumers and the environment. Third party laboratories are used to issue third party certificates. Customer requirements, and therefore needs, vary depending on the product and the market.
The following are examples of legal requirements that must be met in the work on product safety:
• FDA (Food and Drug Administration, USA)
• BfR (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Germany)
• EU regulations (the general regulation for materials, Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, there is no specific regulation for paper)
• EU regulation 2023/2006, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), inkl. Annex regarding set-off
• REACH (Registration Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals)