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Certifications & Compliance
At DHP, compliance is more than a collection of certificates. It is part of how we source materials, manage production, evaluate our supply chain and support international packaging projects.
Our certification, audit, testing and documentation framework helps brands gain greater visibility into material sourcing, manufacturing quality and responsible production — while supporting the documentation needs of packaging projects for European and global markets.
Certification, Audit, Testing & Regulatory Support
Different standards serve different purposes. Some certify management or chain-of-custody systems, some assess responsible manufacturing practices, while others relate to material testing or regulatory documentation. We present each one according to its actual role — giving procurement teams a clearer understanding of the information available for supplier qualification and packaging development.
FSC® Chain of Custody
Supports traceability of FSC-certified forest-based materials through the supply chain for qualifying packaging projects.
CERTIFICATIONISO 9001:2015
Supports documented manufacturing procedures, quality control and consistent production management.
CERTIFICATIONSMETA 4-Pillar
Independent social audit covering Labour Standards, Health & Safety, Environment and Business Ethics.
INDEPENDENT AUDITPPWR Support
Material, structure and supplier information to support customer packaging assessments under applicable EU packaging requirements.
REGULATORY SUPPORTEUDR Support
Supporting sourcing and traceability information for relevant forest-based materials and customer due-diligence processes.
DUE DILIGENCE SUPPORTRoHS Testing
Relevant packaging samples can be supported with applicable restricted-substance testing documentation.
TESTINGWhat Does This Mean for Your Packaging Project?
Our compliance framework is designed to give procurement teams clearer information about materials, manufacturing controls, responsible production and documentation — before and during packaging development.
Responsible Materials
FSC® and EUDR-related support can provide greater visibility into forest-based material sourcing and supply-chain traceability.
Quality Management
ISO 9001 documented processes help support production consistency from approved sample through mass production.
Responsible Manufacturing
Independent SMETA assessment provides additional visibility into key social and ethical manufacturing practices.
Material Information
Relevant test reports, material specifications and supplier information can be provided where applicable.
European Packaging Support
Packaging materials, components and structures can be reviewed with European packaging requirements in mind.
Project Documentation
Relevant certification, testing, material and sourcing information can be provided according to project requirements.
Supporting Packaging Projects Under the EU PPWR
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is changing how brands approach packaging design, material selection, recyclability, minimization and documentation.
For packaging projects intended for the European market, DHP can work with customers to review relevant packaging materials, structures and components and provide available manufacturing and supplier information to support their packaging assessments.
From Forest-Based Materials to Finished Packaging
Responsible sourcing requires more than selecting a paper with an environmental claim. Traceability depends on information moving through multiple stages of the supply chain. For qualifying projects, DHP can support FSC-certified material sourcing and work with suppliers to collect relevant sourcing and traceability information where required.
Responsible Forest-Based Material Sourcing
FSC Chain of Custody certification supports the traceability of FSC-certified forest-based materials as they move through the supply chain.
For qualifying packaging projects, FSC-certified paper and paperboard options can be discussed according to material availability, certification scope and customer requirements.
Request FSC Information →Supply Chain Traceability Support
For applicable forest-based material supply chains, DHP can support the collection of relevant sourcing and traceability information for customer due-diligence processes.
Available information may include material identification, supplier information, country or region of production, origin information, geolocation data where applicable, transaction and supply-chain records and supporting declarations.
Request EUDR Information →
Forest Origin
Pulp / Sawmill
Paper Mill
Paper Supplier
DHP Production
Customer Documentation
ISO 9001:2015 — Quality from Material to Finished Packaging
Quality management becomes meaningful when it can be seen throughout production. Our ISO 9001:2015 quality management framework supports documented procedures and production controls across relevant stages of packaging manufacturing.
Incoming Material Inspection
Paper, greyboard and other incoming materials are checked against project specifications where applicable.
Pre-Production Control
Approved artwork, specifications, samples and production requirements are reviewed before mass production.
Printing & Finishing Control
Printing, foil stamping, embossing, lamination and other finishing processes are checked against approved requirements.
In-Process Inspection
Key production stages are monitored during die-cutting, mounting, assembly and finishing.
Final Quality Inspection
Finished packaging is inspected against approved samples and specifications before shipment.
Production Records
Relevant specifications and project information are maintained to support production consistency and traceability.
SMETA 4-Pillar — Independently Assessed
Responsible packaging manufacturing is not only about the finished box. International brands increasingly consider working conditions, health and safety, environmental practices and business ethics when evaluating suppliers. DHP has undergone a SMETA 4-Pillar audit, providing independent visibility into key areas of responsible manufacturing.
Labour Standards
Review of employment practices and relevant labour standards.
Health & Safety
Assessment of workplace health and safety management and working conditions.
Environment
Review of relevant environmental management practices.
Business Ethics
Assessment relating to ethical business practices.
SMETA is an audit methodology and should not be interpreted as a product or management-system certification.
Request SMETA Audit Information →RoHS — Restricted Substance Testing Support
Some packaging projects require additional material or restricted-substance documentation because of the product category, customer specification or destination market. Where relevant, packaging materials or finished samples can be evaluated through applicable third-party testing, and available reports can be provided for customer review.
Documentation Available for Your Packaging Project
Different customers require different documentation depending on their product, market, internal supplier qualification process and packaging configuration. Our team can help identify and provide available documents relevant to your project.
FSC® Documentation
For qualifying FSC-related packaging projects.
ISO 9001 Certificate
Quality management system certification information.
SMETA Audit Information
Relevant supplier-qualification information available upon appropriate request.
RoHS Test Documentation
Applicable information according to the tested material or sample.
Material Specifications
Paper, board, coating, film, adhesive and component information.
Supplier Documentation
Available supplier declarations or supporting material information.
PPWR Supporting Information
Relevant material and packaging information for customer assessment.
EUDR-Related Information
Available sourcing, traceability and supply-chain documentation for applicable materials.
View Our Key Certification, Audit & Testing Documents
For supplier qualification and project review, selected certification, audit and testing documents can be displayed here. Sensitive or project-specific supply-chain information should be shared upon appropriate request rather than published in full.
FSC® Chain of Custody
Chain of Custody certification supporting responsible forest-based material sourcing and traceability.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system certification supporting documented manufacturing and quality-control procedures.
SMETA 4-Pillar Audit
Independent audit covering Labour Standards, Health & Safety, Environment and Business Ethics.
RoHS Test Documentation
Third-party restricted-substance testing documentation for the applicable tested packaging sample.
Certification & Audit Information
The table below distinguishes certifications, audits, testing and regulatory support so procurement teams can understand the role of each item before requesting documentation.
| Item | Status | Information | Document Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSC® Chain of Custody | Certified | Certificate and applicable scope information available. | Request FSC Certificate → |
| ISO 9001:2015 | Certified | Quality management system certificate available. | Request ISO Certificate → |
| SMETA 4-Pillar | Audited | High-level audit information available for qualified customer review. | Request Audit Information → |
| RoHS | Tested Sample | Third-party test documentation according to the tested sample. | Request Test Information → |
| PPWR | Regulatory Support | Packaging and material documentation support; not a certification. | Request PPWR Information → |
| EUDR | Due Diligence Support | Supply-chain and traceability information support; not a certification. | Request EUDR Information → |
When Do Customers Usually Request Compliance Documents?
Compliance documentation is often requested at different stages of supplier approval, packaging development and market preparation.
Supplier Qualification
When procurement teams evaluate DHP as a potential packaging manufacturer.
New Packaging Development
When material, structure and component information is required during development.
European Market Projects
When brands need packaging or supply-chain information for internal regulatory assessment.
Sustainability Programs
When responsible sourcing, FSC materials or packaging optimization form part of project objectives.
Brand & Retailer Audits
When customers require factory, responsible manufacturing or material documentation.
Product-Specific Testing
When a particular packaging material, component or finished sample requires additional testing.
Packaging Certifications & Compliance FAQ
Common questions from procurement teams and brands evaluating packaging suppliers, materials and compliance documentation.
Is DHP FSC certified?
Can you print the FSC label on our packaging?
Is DHP ISO certified?
Is DHP Sedex certified?
Can you provide RoHS documentation?
Is your packaging PPWR compliant?
Can DHP support EUDR-related information?
Can you provide compliance documents before supplier approval?
Can you support European packaging projects?
Do all packaging projects require the same documents?
Need Compliance Documents for Supplier Approval?
Tell us your product category, destination market and packaging requirements.
Our team can help identify the certification, material, testing and supply-chain information available for your project — and recommend a packaging solution based on your product and market requirements.
Contact our team with your project details and we will help determine which documentation is relevant to your packaging program.
Tell Us What You Need
To help our team prepare the most relevant certification and compliance information, please include the following details in your inquiry: