Packaging Systems for the Import and Export of Food Products: Technical Requirements, Customs Regulations in Mexico, and International Standards for Food Preservation: A Review
Resumen
Food packages used to be considered just containers for transporting food products, but in recent years, they have evolved into multifunctional technologies that support safety, preservation, traceability, regulatory compliance, and international commercialization. This review analyzes packaging systems for the import and export of food products, with emphasis on Mexican customs procedures, technical requirements, regulatory frameworks, and international standards for food preservation. Analyze how active, intelligent, smart, and sustainable packaging systems contribute to shelf-life extension, quality maintenance, fungus and bacteria control, freshness monitoring, and environmental performance. In the Mexican context, where packaging functions through labeling, lot identification, sanitary information, origin declaration, and compliance with Mexican Official Standards, these were particularly established. Products such as beer, tequila, berries and avocado are discussed as representative cases of Mexico’s export activity, while imported commodities and animal-based products are considered in relation to bulk handling, sanitary control, and traceability requirements. The review highlights that packaging in international trade must integrate product specifications, preservation needs, sanitary verification, material performance, product-specific preservation needs, customs documentation, NOM compliance, and sustainability considerations.
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