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Common Mistakes When Switching to Stand-Up Pouches (and How to Avoid Them)

Identify risks early—then plan tests, specs, and messaging to avoid costly surprises.

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Plan for a Smooth Transition

Stand-up pouches offer measurable wins, but success hinges on execution. For the big-picture advantages, review the benefits pillar—then use this checklist to de-risk your launch.

Clipboards and testing tools on a QC bench with a stand-up pouch sample awaiting tests.
Technician measuring seal strength on a pouch using a benchtop test rig in a quality lab.

Seal Integrity

Request seal strength and burst testing before full production, validate sealing windows with your co-packer, and spot-check at receiving.

Fitment Compatibility

Not all zippers, sliders, valves, and spouts are equal. Match viscosity, fill method, and end-use to the correct fitment to minimize consumer complaints and returns. For context on how these choices impact total value, see our head-to-head comparison.

Neatly arranged row of pouch closures: press-to-close, slider, spout with screw cap, and degassing valve.
Shelf talker and on-pack callouts explaining resealability, portability, and lower plastic for pouch format.

Consumer Education

On-pack messaging and retailer signage can reframe the change as a benefit: portability, resealability, and reduced plastic.

Barrier Selection & Compliance

Choose barrier structures based on product sensitivity (oxygen, moisture, UV). Align claims (recyclable, compostable) with regulations and documentation for each market.

Exploded layer diagram of a pouch film stack with labels for barrier and sealant layers.

Launch with Confidence

Run small pilots, validate fitments, and lock specs before scaling. For a strategic overview of benefits that motivate the switch, visit the pillar page.

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Project manager checking off a pre-flight list beside sample pouches and a sealed carton ready to ship.