Packaging and Printing

In today’s regulatory climate, packaging is no longer just an operational concern, it’s a reputational one. Brands must ensure packaging and printing suppliers meet ethical and environmental standards, even when those suppliers sit deeper in the chain. Verisio helps you gain visibility and control with targeted mapping, assessments, and independent audits.

REGULATORY DRIVERS

  • UK Modern Slavery Act and EU CSRD.
  • EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
  • EUDR applies where packaging is part of the product (e.g. retail packaging).

SECTOR PAIN POINTS

  • Packaging sites are often hidden in the supply chain.
  • Increased regulations require transparency of packaging sources.
  • Pressure from global brand licensors to audit every packaging site.

Key Risks

  • Hidden Tiers – Packaging sites often sit at tier 2, beyond direct oversight.

  • Labour & Environment – Risks include excessive overtime, unsafe chemicals, and poor H&S practices.

  • Brand Exposure – Compliance risks directly impact brand reputation.

Recommended solutions

Supply Chain Mapping 

Start by mapping your supply chains and identify tier 2–3 suppliers.

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Packaging Risk Assessments

Desktop review of labour, H&S, and environmental practices.

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Evaluate Audits

Independent assurance to protect brand reputation.

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Illustrative scenario

A Packaging Blind Spot

A brand might have strong product oversight but fail to trace packaging suppliers beyond Tier 1. This hidden risk could lead to issues with safety, overtime violations, or chemicals at unaudited sites.

Verisio can come in and identify deeper-tier packaging suppliers, assess risks across labour, safety, and environment, and ensure compliance with increasing regulations like PPWR and CSRD.

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FAQs

Why are packaging suppliers often hidden in the supply chain?

Because they’re frequently subcontracted by tier 1 manufacturers, making them harder to identify without structured mapping.

Do packaging sites really need to be audited?

Yes, especially if packaging is branded or part of the final product. Risk, compliance and brand exposure all increase at this level.

What if we don’t know who our packaging suppliers are?

Verisio can help you map your full supply chain, identify hidden tiers, and bring those suppliers into your ESG programme.

Let’s build a better supply chain,
together.

Whether you’re starting small or scaling globally, Verisio helps you take the right next step with confidence.

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