How are Paper Cutlery Made? (8 Steps) Certificates for Paper Cutlery

How are Paper Cutlery Made? (8 Steps) Certificates for Paper Cutlery

Paper cutlery has become increasingly popular in recent years, due in large part to the implementation of plastic ban policies around the world. Restaurant industry giants like Starbucks and McDonald’s have begun using biodegradable spoons, forks and knives in an effort to reduce their environmental impact.

The paper cutlery is made from recycled materials, their are more biodegradable and therefore pose less of a threat to the environment. As more and more consumers become conscious of the need to reduce our reliance on plastic, it is likely that paper cutlery will continue to gain in popularity.

Obviously, paper cutlery industry is one that can make good money. When you think about starting your own business, what comes to mind? I should know how paper cutlery are made!

We are a an experienced professional paper tableware manufacturer, we are here to help you learn knowledge about the manufacturing process of paper cutlery and the necessary certificates when you import from China and sell them in your local market.

Today’s post is going to be really beneficial for you.

You will be able to save a lot of time and money with the knowledge from today’s post!

  • What are paper cutlery made of?
  • How are paper cutlery made? (8 steps)
  • What certificates you need for importing and selling the paper cutlery?

1. What are paper cutlery made of?

Food-grade kraft paper
Paper cutlery are a kind of product in direct contact with food and the quality is closely related to people’s health. This means that there will be strict requirements for what they produce.

Food-grade kraft paper is the most suitable raw material for making paper cutlery because of its unique characteristics like security, moisture-proof, oil proof, etc.

2. How are paper cutlerys made? (8 steps)

The manufacturing process of paper cutlery can be divided into 8 steps as follows,

Step 1: Raw material paper cutting

We select food-grade kraft paper as the raw material from reliable suppliers with the following certifications: FSC, MSDS, and FDA. We guarantee that the material is nontoxic, degradable and recyclable, and eco-friendly to our planet. The kraft paper will be precisely cut into paper rolls by the slitting machines for the next production step.

Raw-material-paper-cutting

Step 2: Printing the outer layer (Option)

In case of manufacturing brand or colored paper cutlery, we use food-class ink to print. We make sure that every kind of material used in the manufacturing process is nontoxic. By inputting the wanted graphic pattern by the computer, the paper rolls are printed with accurate positioning and clear images.

Printing the outer layer

Step 3: Paper spoons, forks and knives forming

Each paper spoons, forks and knives is made of the 9-ply paper using the food-grade glue (certified by FDA, RoHS, SGS, and SVHC) which makes the plies cohere with each other. Being processed by the paper cutlery making machines, the paper cutlery takes its shape.

Paper spoons, forks and knives forming

Step 4: Drying process

Each paper spoons, forks and knives is made of the 9-ply paper usinAfter the forming process, the paper cutlery need thorough drying to ensure that the glue makes the 9-ply paper cohesive and thus can be used for a longer time.g the food-grade glue (certified by FDA, RoHS, SGS, and SVHC) which makes the plies cohere with each other. Being processed by the paper cutlery making machines, the paper cutlery takes its shape.

Drying process

Step 5: Disinfection process

After drying, we should operate the disinfection process. If customers need individual wrapping, it should be completed before the process. Instead, it will operate the disinfection process directly.

Disinfection process

Step 6: Visual Inspection

When the paper cutlery are finished by the machines, we will inspect them to check if there are flaws. Upon thoroughly examining the seam and shape, we will remove the imperfect cutlery before final packaging.

Visual-Inspection

Step 7:Soaking Testing

We will put the paper cutlery into different kinds of liquids to test their functioning time. We are so proud to say that our paper cutlery sturdy enough!

Soaking Testing

Step 8: Package customizing

Through quality inspection, the products will be packed. There is a variety of packaging material, like opp bags, paper boxes, etc. If you want to customize the package, you can discuss it with us.

Package customizing

3. What certificates you need for importing and selling the paper cutlery?

Before you decide to import paper cutlery from China, you should learn which certificate you need during the customs clearance and selling process in your local market. You can consult your customs broker about the needed certificates during customs checking and clearance.

Here are needed certificates for importing and selling paper cutlery in some common countries:
EU&Germany(LFGB); the USA( FDA).

To the end

I hope you can benefit a lot from our today’s post. If you think the post is helpful, welcome to share with others. In addition, if any questions about the production process of paper cutlery, or you need to buy paper cutlery from china. Just email us. We are always here to answer you.

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