Aluminum Foil Bag is a packaging bag made by laminating aluminum foil with plastic film, offering excellent barrier properties, light-blocking, moisture-proof, and high/low temperature resistance. In foreign trade, it is commonly used for packaging food, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals that have high requirements for moisture and light protection. Usage scenarios include: vacuum packaging, aseptic packaging, anti-static packaging, etc. Precautions: It is necessary to specify the aluminum foil layer thickness, composite materials, bag type (flat bag, stand-up pouch, zipper bag, etc.), printing requirements, and whether it complies with food-grade or environmental standards. Compared to ordinary plastic bags, aluminum foil bags are more expensive but have stronger barrier properties; compared to pure aluminum bags, composite aluminum foil bags are more flexible and heat-sealable. Foreign trade practitioners should pay attention to the import regulations of different countries for aluminum foil bags (such as FDA, EU 10/2011) and confirm whether MSDS or food contact material certificates are required.
📝 Examples
1. The coffee beans we export are packaged in aluminum foil bags and filled with nitrogen to preserve freshness, in order to extend the shelf life. (This illustrates that aluminum foil bags are used for food preservation, combined with nitrogen filling process.)
2. Please provide the specifications of the aluminum foil bag: thickness 0.1mm, size 200*300mm, with zipper and transparent window, and it must pass FDA certification. (This demonstrates the customer's specific technical requirements and certification needs for aluminum foil bags.)
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