The National Institute of Quality (INACAL in Spanish), attached to the Ministry of Production, has established the Technical Subcommittee for Packaging and Packaging – Plastics, which will be responsible for developing quality standards for plastic packaging intended for contact with food in the country.

During the ceremony, the executive president of Inacal, César José Bernabé Pérez, highlighted the strategic role of this subcommittee for consumer protection and industrial competitiveness: “The packaging and plastics sector faces urgent challenges in sustainability, recycling, and food safety.” This Subcommittee will allow us to raise standards and align them with international best practices. The transition to sustainable packaging is no longer a trend; it is an obligation to maintain access to increasingly demanding markets.

The Subcommittee will develop Peruvian Technical Standards (PTS in Spanish) related to quality and safety requirements, testing methods, performance, eco-design, sustainability, sampling, and inspection. Its objective is to align national production with international standards such as ISO, ASTM, and UNE, essential for strengthening competitiveness and Peru’s participation in global value chains.