SAVE FOOD PACKAGING GUIDELINES
INCORPORATED INTO FSSC 22000 VERSION 7

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Findings built a more balanced, evidence-based conversation about the relationship between food waste and packaging waste.
  • ​Award-winning research and industry impact, recognised nationally for collaboration, innovation and advancing sustainable packaging practices​.
  • Global influence on food and packaging standards, including contributions to UN-led initiatives and integration into international food safety certification systems​.

Save Food Packaging Guidelines developed by the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in partnership with RMIT University and End Food Waste Australia, have been incorporated into FSSC 22000 Version 7, a globally recognised food safety certification scheme.​​

Why did Foundation FSSC identify packaging design as an important factor in reducing food loss and waste?​

Following the introduction of Food Loss and Waste requirements into Version 6 of the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme, Foundation FSSC identified packaging design as an important factor in reducing food loss and waste. After joining the World Packaging Organisation, FSSC became aware of the AIP’s research-driven Save Food Packaging Guidelines.​

​The guidelines provide practical advice on packaging design to help reduce food loss and waste. They are intended for food and beverage businesses of all sizes, from small and medium-sized enterprises to multinational organisations.​

How has the project translated packaging design principles and circular economy tools into practical resources for industry?​

Through strong industry engagement and consortium leadership, the project translated packaging design principles and circular economy tools into practical, evidence-based resources for industry. These outputs have been embedded in training programs for food manufacturers, packaging technologists, designers, and managers, supporting more informed and sustainable decision-making across the value chain. ​

​To date, more than 13,000 professionals have been engaged through webinars, panels, and formal training delivered across Australia and internationally through the AIP and the World Packaging Organisation. The project has also informed a UNIDO-led global position paper on food and packaging waste and continues to contribute to international food safety certification and auditing frameworks.​

Information

Explore how AIP is transforming food waste reduction through innovative packaging solutions: The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is taking the world by storm: Food waste reduction through innovative packaging solutions ​

​Project webpage: Save Food Packaging Criteria and Framework