Audits are getting stricter while freight is costlier. That’s why export readiness in 2025 means two things: stable pallets and clean paperwork—delivered when your buyer (or border) asks for it. At Stronghold Packaging (SHPPL), we’re upfront: we do not hold standing export certifications today. However, we arrange and provide the required declarations and third-party test reports on request, aligned to your application and destination markets. This article explains how our stretch film and documentation support combine to clear audits, cut damage, and keep shipments moving.
What “Export-Ready” Means When Certifications Are Buyer-Driven
Many global purchasers no longer accept generic spec sheets. They expect evidence tailored to their use case—from food-contact declarations for FMCG secondary packaging to load stability evaluations for long-haul, multi-modal routes. The reality is that documentation requirements vary by buyer and country. Instead of one-size-fits-all certificates, exporters need a supplier who will coordinate the right proofs, quickly and correctly.
SHPPL’s approach is straightforward:
- We supply LLDPE cast stretch film engineered for unit load stability.
- We coordinate testing and documentation through accredited labs and partners based on your RFQ and destination.
- We deliver traceable batches with the paperwork your buyer expects—issued on request and agreed upfront.
Engineered for Stability: Specs That Survive Real Routes
Stretch film performance—not just microns—keeps pallets intact from plant to port to consignee. Our export-grade films are designed for repeatable containment across hand and machine applications.
- Thickness & Formats: Common 12–35 µm (hand & machine grade); heavy-duty up to 50 µm for high-risk or irregular loads.
- Widths: 50 mm mini-wraps to 500–1000 mm machine rolls for auto lines.
- Stretch & Cling: High pre-stretch potential (up to ~300%) and reliable cling (single/double side) for secure overlap and corner hold.
- Roll Length & Core: 300–1500 m on 76 mm (3") cores for universal fit.
- Temperature Window: Performs across typical logistics exposures (approx. -20°C to +60°C), relevant to cold chain and hot lanes.
- Automation Compatibility: Consistent caliper and low neck-down for turntable and rotary-arm wrappers, ensuring predictable containment force and film economy.
These attributes translate into fewer film breaks, faster wrapping cycles, and lower in-transit damage—outcomes your finance and QA teams will notice.
Documentation—Provided on Request, Matched to Your RFQ
Because you asked for transparency: SHPPL does not currently hold standing export certifications. Instead, we provide the certificates and reports you require on request, coordinated through accredited partners. Typical buyer asks we support include:
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Declarations & Safety (on request):
- Food-contact declarations for specified grades (e.g., EU 1935/2004 or FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 applicability) when your application requires it.
- REACH SVHC / RoHS statements (as applicable) prepared per batch or product family.
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Independent Testing (on request):
- Mechanical properties: tensile, elongation, puncture, dart impact (e.g., ASTM D882, D1709 families).
- Friction & cling references (e.g., ASTM D1894, D5458 context) where relevant.
- Load stability assessments (EUMOS-style and ISTA transit testing via partners) to document containment force and wrap patterns.
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Traceability & Shipping Records:
- Batch-wise labels and documentation on carton and core.
- Packing lists, HS guidance, country-of-origin statements to support customs.
All documents are issued against your purchase and application, with lead times agreed before order confirmation. This keeps you fully audit-ready without overpaying for paperwork you don’t need.
Customer Testimonial
“Our European buyer asked for specific load stability evidence and a food-contact declaration for our secondary-packed snacks. SHPPL coordinated third-party tests and delivered the paperwork with our first lot. The film ran cleanly on our rotary-arm wrapper, and the audit passed without a re-test.”
— Ananya S., Head – Contract Packaging, FMCG Co-packer, Ahmedabad
How We Help You Validate on the Shop Floor
Auditors like lab data; operations teams trust in-plant results. We support both.
- Containment Force Mapping: We help set pre-stretch, overlap, and wrap cycles to reach target containment force while minimizing grams per pallet.
- Film Economy: Right-sizing often yields a 10–20% material reduction at equal stability, cutting both cost and environmental load.
- Damage Reduction: High puncture and tear resistance protects strap edges, tile corners, and mixed-SKU pallets, reducing rewraps and claims.
- Route-Specific Recipes: We recommend heavier films or added layers for long-haul or multi-modal exports; lighter recipes for stable domestic moves.
Sector-Specific Confidence—Without Overclaiming
- FMCG & Beverages: When food-contact documentation is requested, we supply the exact declaration for the specified film grade. Consistent cling helps on condensation-prone lines.
- Pharma (Secondary/Tertiary): Clean formulations and batch traceability support GDP-minded audits in distribution layers.
- E-Commerce/3PL: Versatile hand and machine grades stabilize mixed pallets through rapid hub transfers.
- Automotive & Electronics: Puncture resistance and shock resilience protect heavy parts and assemblies.
- Cold Chain & Agro: Performance across temperature swings helps keep pallets tight from blast chiller to truck dock.
Buying Checklist: Getting Documentation When You Need It
- State the End Use & Destination: Tell us if your buyer requires food-contact DoC, REACH/RoHS statements, or load stability data.
- Specify Outcomes, Not Just Micron: Include containment targets or acceptance criteria (tilt/braking, lane type).
- Agree Lead Times Upfront: We’ll confirm which documents we’ll supply and by when—so your audit timeline stays intact.
- Trial First, Tender Next: Validate wrap pattern + containment on your line with a short floor trial.
- Total Cost, Not Roll Price: Factor damage reduction, labor, and downtime into your cost-per-shipment view.
SHPPL Stretch Film — Quick Facts (at a glance)
- Grades: Hand, Machine, and Pre-Stretch
- Thickness: ~12–35 µm (standard), up to 50 µm (heavy-duty)
- Widths: 50–1000 mm
- Stretch: Up to ~300% (application-dependent)
- Key Benefits: High cling, puncture & tear resistance, stable containment
- Documentation: Provided on request (DoC, CoA, REACH/RoHS where applicable, third-party test reports, load stability assessments via partners)