Finals: Packaging and Labelling

• is the technology used to protect products from wear and tear.

  packaging
•  is any written, electronic, or graphic communication on the package or on a separate but associated label.

  package labeling or labelling
•  is the technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, stor age, sale, and use.

  packaging
•  the first packages were made from readily available ____, includes baskets of reeds, wineskins (bota bags), wooden boxes, pottery vases, ceramic amphorae, wooden barrels, and woven bags.

  natural materials
• true or false: the study of these old packages provides valuable insights into the past and is an important aspect of archaeology.

  true
• What are the 2 materials used for packaging stated in its history?

  1. natural materials
  2. processed materials
• when is the earliest recorded use of paper for packaging

  1035
• the practice of using paper for packaging was observed in the market of what country

  Cairo
• 2 Types of Packaging in Modern Era

  1. Tinning
  2. Canning
• it is to process of thinly coating sheets of wrought iron or steel with tin and the resulting product is known as tinplate.


  tinning
• • it is the method of rolling iron plates by means of cylinders was pioneered there, enabling more uniform black plates to be produced than was possible with the former practice of hammering.

  Pontypool Plates
• •  it is a method of food preservation in which food is pressed and sealed in an airtight container.

  canning
• Purpose of Packaging and Package Labels

  1. Physical Protection
  2. Barrier Protection
  3. Containment or Agglomeration
  4. Information Transmission
  5. Marketing
  6. Security
  7. Convenience
  8. Portion Control
•  Some packages contain desiccants or oxygen absorbers to extend shelf life. In some food packages, modified or controlled atmospheres are maintained.

  • packaging acts like a wall that keeps out things that could spoil the product, like air, dust, or moisture.

  barrier atmosphere
• packaging provides protection to the enclosed objects from mechanical shock, vibration, electrostatic discharge, compression, temperature, and more.

  physical protection
• • small objects are typically grouped together in one package for efficient storage and selling
  • packaging helps keep small items together, making them easier to store and sell
  • what purpose of packaging can be involved?

  containment or agglomeration
• • packages and labels communicate how to use, transport, recycle, or dispose of the package or product.
  • Some types of information are required by government legislation for pharmaceuticals, food, medical, and chemical products.

  information transmission
• Most items include their serial and lot numbers on the packaging, and in the case of food products, medicine, and some chemicals, the packaging often contains an expiry/best-before date. What purpose of packaging is involved?

  information transmission
• • packaging tells you how to use the product, how to get rid of the package, and other important information.

  information transmission
• • packaging and labels can be used by marketers to encourage potential buyers to purchase a product, what purpose of packaging is involved?

  marketing
• Most packaging is designed to reflect the brand's message and identity, because it can make a product look attractive and encourage people to buy it.

  marketing
•  a crucial role of packaging in reducing the security risks of shipment.

  security
• packages can have features that add convenience in distribution, handling, stacking, display, sale, opening, reclosing, using, dispensing, reusing, recycling, and ease of disposal, what purpose of packaging is being involved?

  convenience
• • packaging can help measure the right amount of product to use

  portion control
•  packaging makes it easier to handle, use, and dispose of a product.

  convenience
• packaging helps prevent theft and tampering, and can show if someone has tried to open it

  security
• Types of Packaging

  1. Transport or Distribution Package
  2. Consumer Package
• • this type of packaging is the shipping container used to ship, store, and handle the product or inner packages.

  transport or distribution package
• • this is a package that is directed toward a consumer or household.

  consumer package
• Categorize Packages by Layer or Function:

  1. primary packaging
  2. secondary packaging
  3. tertiary packaging
• it is the material that first envelops the product and holds it. This usually is the smallest unit of distribution or use and is the package that is in direct contact with the contents.  

  primary packaging
• this packaging may be used to prevent pilferage or group primary packages together.

  secondary packaging
• this packaging is used for bulk handling, warehouse storage, and transport shipping. The most common form is a

  palletized unit load that packs tightly into containers.

  tertiary packaging
• these are often thought of as an integral part of the new product development process.

  package design and development
•  starts with the identification of all the requirements, structural design, marketing, shelf life, quality assurance, logistics, legal, regulatory, graphic design, end-use, environmental, etc.

  package design
• this involves considerations of sustainability, environmental responsibility, and applicable environmental and recycling regulations.

  package development
• The traditional "three R's" that are part of a waste hierarchy which may be considered in product and package development

  1. Reuse
  2. Recycle
  3. Reduce
• • is the development and use of packaging which results in improved sustainability

  sustainable packaging
• 6 Environmental Consideration under Packaging Development and Design

  1. Prevention
  2. Minimization
  3. Reuse
  4. Recycling
  5. Energy Recovery
  6. Disposal
• This is the most effective waste management strategy. It involves designing products and packaging in a way that reduces waste before it is even created. This could mean using less material in the design, choosing materials that have a lower environmental impact, or designing products to have a longer lifespan.

  prevention