CETEA was established in 1982 as a result of the expansion of the Packaging and Conditioning Sector of ITAL. Its main objective has always been to meet the demands of the Productive Sector in the area.

Research and Development, Technological Assistance and Services just like this Compliance Certification are currently vital for the social-economic growth of developing countries. In Brazil , CETEA offers the best alternative for both packaging manufacturers and users to develop technological activities and solve their problems safe and effectively.

Both the Membership and the Administrative models of CETEA are unprecedented in Brazil and provide excellent results in services rendered with levels of excellence comparable to those found in industrialized countries, meeting customers' needs in a technical, professional and dynamic manner.

CETEA is a member of the International Association of Packaging Research Institutions - IAPRI, which enables networking of groups with Packaging Research Institutions all over the world, creating the basis for ongoing improvement in technical and management fields.