Quality & Certifications
ISO 9001 quality management, FDA and LFGB food-contact compliance, REACH and CA Prop 65 conformity, with third-party inspection on request.
What the base holds, and what it covers
Glass itself is chemically inert, but the grade, the colourants and the decoration all have to satisfy the market you are selling into. These are the standards the factories we work with produce and document to, and the certificates travel with your quotation on request.
Tests the base runs, and what they catch
| Test | Method | What it protects against |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrolytic resistance | ISO 719 / USP <660> | Glass leaching into aqueous or alcoholic formulas |
| Thermal shock | ΔT 42°C water quench | Cracking during hot filling or pasteurisation |
| Internal pressure | ISO 7458 | Failure in carbonated or pressurised fills |
| Leak test | Assembly + vacuum decay | Weeping closures that ruin a carton in transit |
| Drop test | Packed carton, ISTA-aligned | Breakage during container handling |
| Heavy metals | ICP-MS screening | Lead and cadmium limits under CA Prop 65 and REACH |
| Decoration adhesion | Cross-hatch + tape, abrasion | Print or frost rubbing off in the consumer's hand |
| Dimensional check | Go / no-go gauges | Caps that do not seal on your filling line |
The paperwork your customs broker will ask for
Missing documentation delays containers. These are prepared by our own export desk rather than outsourced to a forwarder, and are couriered with the originals.
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading, telex release or original set
- Certificate of origin — CO, Form A, or FTA certificate where applicable
- MSDS for decorated or coated goods
- Third-party test reports (SGS, BV, Intertek, TÜV)
- Food-contact declarations to FDA and LFGB requirements
- Fumigation / heat-treatment certificate for wooden pallets
Need a specific certificate?
Tell us the product and the destination market and we will confirm which reports apply, whether they are already on file, and how long a fresh third-party test would take.
- Existing reports sent the same working day
- New third-party testing arranged on request
- Destination-specific advice for EU, UK, US and AU
From your drawing to a palletised export carton
A custom glass bottle is a five-step project. Here is exactly what happens, and how long each step takes.
Share your specification
A drawing, a 3D file, a competitor sample or even a photo. We confirm capacity, neck finish and decoration.
Mould making & sampling
Tooling at a partner mould shop inside the base, usually 7–12 days. You receive a physical sample, not a render.
Sample approval
You test fit, weight and decoration. The mould is revised until it matches your standard.
Production & inspection
Forming and annealing at the factory matched to your order, with in-line dimensional checks and visual inspection.
Decoration, packing & export
Frosting, spraying or printing, then divided cartons, pallets and full export documentation.
Ask for the compliance pack
Send your specification and we will come back with pricing, tooling status and lead time within one business day.