Every standard we supply against, what each one actually covers, and the document that ships with your order. Jump to the standard you need below.
FIBC bulk bags tested to ISO 21898 — top-lift, drop, tear-propagation, and cyclic-use. Test certificates supplied with every order.
Food-contact packaging meeting Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements. Compliance declarations supplied with every qualifying order to support your CFIA audit file.
Food-grade bags manufactured to ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 standards in certified facilities using virgin PP resin — the audit standard Canadian food processors expect.
Single-polymer woven PP carries resin code 5 and qualifies for the recyclable-packaging tier under Ontario, Quebec, and BC EPR programs — material money for high-volume buyers.
When your operation ships product into the US, food-contact packaging meets FDA Title 21 CFR §177.1520. Compliance documentation provided per order.
UN-certified FIBC bulk bags available for international hazardous materials transport. Specify your UN packaging group and hazard class at quote stage.
Each standard below links to its detail. If you are checking whether we can satisfy a specific audit requirement, this table is the fastest route.
| Standard | What it covers | Applies to | Document you receive |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 21898 | FIBC performance testing — top-lift, drop, tear-propagation, cyclic use | FIBC bulk bags | Test report for your configuration |
| ISO 9001 | Quality management systems at the production facility | All products | Facility certificate on request |
| ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 | Food safety management at the production facility | Food-contact bags and food-grade FIBC | Facility certificate on request |
| CFIA / Health Canada | Canadian food-contact material requirements | Food packaging supplied in Canada | Compliance declaration |
| FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 | US food-contact requirements for olefin polymers | Product shipping into the US | Compliance declaration |
| UN packaging | Dangerous-goods packaging certification and marking | UN-rated FIBC | UN mark plus test summary |
| Resin code 5 / EPR | Recyclability and provincial packaging fee tiers | Single-polymer woven PP | Material composition statement |
What it is: the international test standard for flexible intermediate bulk containers carrying non-dangerous goods. It defines how a bag is tested, covering top-lift, drop, tear-propagation, and cyclic (topple) testing.
The distinction that matters: ISO 21898 is a standard a bag configuration is tested against, not a certification a company holds. The useful document is therefore a test report for the configuration you ordered — a report on a flat-bottom bag tells you nothing about the spout-bottom bag on your PO.
What you receive: the test report for your configuration, plus a Certificate of Conformance with every order. Tear propagation is the result worth reading closely; it is the one that predicts whether a forklift nick turns into a split seam in your yard.
What it is: quality management system certification covering documented processes and continuous improvement obligations. It attaches to a facility, not to a product.
What you receive: the facility certificate on request. We supply it as the manufacturer's certificate, because that is whose certificate it is.
What it is: food safety management system certification for facilities producing food-contact packaging. FSSC 22000 is GFSI-recognised, which is what most food-processor audit programs look for.
The distinction that matters: "food-grade" resolves into three separate things, and you should confirm all three — virgin polypropylene resin with no regrind in the food-contact layer, a facility operating to FSSC 22000, and a documented liner specified by material and thickness.
What you receive: the facility certificate on request, plus the liner specification. Configuration detail is at food-grade FIBC.
What it is: food-contact material expectations for product sold in Canada sit with Health Canada, with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency setting labelling and grading requirements.
What you receive: a food-contact compliance declaration and material composition statement, formatted for your audit file. If your own customer requires a specific declaration format, send it at quote stage and we will match it.
What it is: the US regulation covering olefin polymers in food-contact applications. It becomes relevant the moment your packaged product crosses into the United States, regardless of where the bag was filled.
What you receive: a compliance declaration referencing the section, supplied with orders where you have flagged US distribution at quote stage.
What it is: dangerous-goods packaging is tested and marked under a separate regime from ISO 21898. A UN-rated FIBC carries a UN packaging mark encoding packaging group, hazard capability, and the testing behind it. In Canada this sits under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods framework.
The distinction that matters: UN-rated is not an upgrade of a standard bag. It is a different product, produced to a different specification, and it is quoted as such. Specify your UN packaging group and hazard class at enquiry.
What you receive: the UN mark on the bag plus the test summary covering packaging group and hazard class.
What it is: woven polypropylene is a single-polymer material carrying resin identification code 5, and it feeds into mechanical recycling streams across Canada.
Why it costs you money: provincial Extended Producer Responsibility programs in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia charge higher fees on multi-material composite packaging than on single-polymer recyclable formats. Single-polymer woven PP qualifies for the lower tier, and for high-volume buyers the per-unit differential against laminated or PE-foil composite alternatives adds up.
One caveat worth knowing: lamination changes this calculation. A PP fabric with a BOPP laminate stays close to mono-material; a PP fabric with a PE laminate mixes polymer families. If EPR fees matter to you, raise it before specifying lamination — the trade-off is covered in laminated vs unlaminated woven PP bags.
What you receive: a material composition statement. Our full position on the material is at recyclability of woven polypropylene.
Specify your compliance requirements at the quote stage and the documentation ships with the bags. Standard documentation includes:
If your buyer or QA team requires a document we haven't listed, ask at quote stage and we'll confirm what's available.
Three things tell us what compliance package your order needs:
From there we confirm the spec, supply the right configuration, and ship the documentation alongside the bags. No surprises at receiving inspection.
Yes. Every FIBC bulk bag order ships with test certificates covering top-lift, drop, tear-propagation, and cyclic-use testing per ISO 21898 standards. If you need a specific additional test (e.g., heavy-duty drop height, repeated-use cycle counts beyond the standard battery), specify the requirement at quote stage and we'll confirm what we can supply.
Yes. Food-grade bags are manufactured in ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 certified facilities using virgin polypropylene resin. CFIA-ready compliance declarations referencing Canadian food-contact regulations ship with every qualifying order. If your buyer (or your own QA team) has a specific food-safety audit standard, share their requirement and we'll match the documentation to it.
Provincial EPR programs in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia charge fees based on packaging recyclability. Single-polymer woven polypropylene (resin code 5) qualifies for the lower recyclable-packaging tier — multi-material composites like laminated bags or PE-foil hybrids pay a higher fee. For a Canadian operation putting 10,000+ bags into market annually, that fee differential is a real line item to factor into total packaging cost when comparing woven PP against laminated alternatives.
Food-contact packaging requires virgin PP resin under Canadian (Health Canada / CFIA) and US (FDA) regulations — recycled-content PP is not approved for direct food contact. Recycled-content PP is appropriate for non-food applications such as construction materials, mining, industrial powders, and lumber wrap. Specify the end use at quote stage and we'll supply the right grade.
Yes. When your product is destined for the US market, food-contact packaging ships with FDA Title 21 CFR §177.1520 compliance declarations alongside the standard Canadian CFIA documentation. USMCA-compliant export paperwork is handled in-house — no broker layers — so cross-border shipments clear cleanly.
Yes. UN-certified FIBC bulk bags are supplied for the international transport of dangerous goods under UN Recommendations and IATA/IMDG regulations. Specify your hazard class (e.g., 4.1 flammable solids, 6.1 toxic substances) and required packaging group at quote stage, and we'll confirm the right bag construction, fill weight, and UN marking.
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