Quite a substantial amount of UK glass packaging is manufactured in Continental Europe. Since the end of the Brexit transition period in January 2021, importing that glass has become more complex, more expensive, and less predictable than it was.
A good chutney jar must meet five technical requirements: a food packaging grade glass specification with a minimum thermal shock resistance of 60°C, validated to BS EN ISO 7459:2004; a hot-fill suitability rating for filling at 85°C or above; a twist-off neck finish in 58mm, 63mm, or 70mm diameter matched precisely to a plastisol-lined closure; a capacity specified by fill weight rather than volume, given that chutney has a specific gravity of 1.1 to 1.3; and a Declaration of Compliance from the supplier confirming food contact suitability under UK-retained Regulation 1935/2004.
Plan glass packaging procurement in Q1 2026 to secure better pricing, guaranteed capacity and shorter lead times. Practical guide for UK food and drink producers.
