Metal packaging provides good protection for food products because it is impact-resistant, protects the contents from external influences, it is hermetically sealed, and with adequate storage and transport, it will perform its role of protection to the best possible extent. It is produced from different alloys of iron and aluminum and is protected by coatings to prevent interaction between the contents and the packaging. Interactions depend on the chemical composition of the food or drink that is packaged, so manufacturers always adapt the protection of the packaging to the content that will be packed in the packaging. The demand for this type of packaging is growing year after year. There are different forms of packaging that can meet the requirements of each food industry. It is necessary to carry out controls and preventive actions in production in order to provide the consumer with a health-correct product. Production based on food safety rules and the HACCP system is the best solution. It is also necessary to meet certain requirements related to the migration of metal ions into the contents, which can occur due to damage to the packaging, which will cause corrosion of the packaging and the release of metal ions into the contents. Legislation prescribes the maximum permitted amounts of metal ions in the content. It can be infinitely recycled without loss of quality. It is more cost effective to recycle existing metal packaging as it is cheaper than extracting ores in mines to produce new packaging material. When extracting ores, a large amount of energy is consumed, and an even bigger problem is environmental pollution and harm to people. Therefore, recycling is the best solution, and manufacturers of metal packaging also follow this path.