Contractual Foundation
Codified trade rules establish the legal and commercial terms for the supply of corrugated packaging and board materials across European markets. These fefco general conditions define the rights and obligations of both corrugated packaging manufacturers and their customers during transactions. They govern the formation of contracts, ordering processes, and delivery specifications for paperboard products.
By standardizing these business relationships, the framework reduces the need for lengthy negotiations on individual orders.
Liability Allocation
Specific parameters dictate the distribution of financial and operational risk between buyers and manufacturers when defects or delays occur. Within the fefco general conditions, strict timelines govern when a customer must inspect delivered goods and report any visible faults or volume discrepancies. The guidelines establish the maximum compensation limits for which a supplier is liable, limiting payouts to the value of the delivered goods rather than consequential losses.
This prevents disproportionate claims and provides a predictable financial boundary for both parties during disputes.
Trade Standard
Industry-wide agreements govern acceptable tolerances for sheet sizes, thickness variations, and quantity overruns or underruns. Adherence to the fefco general conditions ensures that minor manufacturing deviations do not lead to contract cancellation or penalty fees. The rules reflect standard converting tolerances and support stable trade practices throughout the packaging supply chain.
