Next Generation Food & Beverage Product Development

NIRI translates innovative ideas for food and beverage materials into market-ready products by leveraging its core services in product development, market and application development, and supply chain and manufacturing support.

Our expertise spans critical food and beverage applications such as active packaging technologies, tea and coffee bags, absorbent pads, and beverage filtration.

Regulations Driving Food & Beverage Industry Innovation

Due to evolving global regulations, nonwoven food and beverage packaging is undergoing significant transformation. NIRI is at the forefront, helping brands navigate these changes and innovate for the future.

European Union

Current: The Single-Use Plastics Directive and Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 enforce strict standards for nonwoven materials in food contact applications.

Future: Revisions to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive and the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability will demand more sustainable and safer materials.

United States

Current: FDA regulations and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) ensure nonwoven packaging materials are safe and compliant.

Future: Modernising FDA regulations and potential Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs will increase safety and environmental standards.

China

Current: GB standards and the Food Safety Law mandate rigorous safety requirements for nonwoven food contact materials.

Future: Stricter environmental regulations and Green Development Guidelines will emphasize sustainability in nonwoven packaging.

India

Current: FSSAI regulations oversee the safety and compliance of nonwoven packaging in the food sector.

Future: Amendments to FSSAI regulations and new sustainability initiatives will enhance safety and environmental responsibility.

Global Trends

Sustainability Focus: Growing emphasis on recyclable and biodegradable materials.

Increased Safety Standards: Ensuring nonwoven materials pose no health risks.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Producers are increasingly responsible for the lifecycle of their products.

Chemical Safety Regulations: Stricter controls on chemicals used in nonwoven materials.

Partner with NIRI to stay ahead of regulatory changes and innovate confidently in the nonwoven food and beverage sector.


Our Key Food & Beverage Applications

At NIRI, we specialise in developing advanced products and processes to meet critical needs in the food and beverage sector. Discover how our technologies transform packaging and enhance product quality and safety.

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Active Packaging Technologies

We innovate materials, extending shelf life, controlling humidity, and providing antimicrobial properties.

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Tea and Coffee Bags

We develop high-performance, nonwoven materials that provide excellent filtration and withstand hot water.

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Absorbent Pads

We have developed pads that manage excess moisture in food packaging, maintaining product freshness and extending shelf life.

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Beverage Filtration

We develop advanced filtration materials to ensure product purity and beverage safety.

WHY CHOOSE NIRI

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