Friday, August 10, 2012

Definition of packaging

What is packaging? Packaging has been defined in many ways: Packaging is the art, science and technology of preparing products for market.

It is also can be defined as a product made from any material such as paper, glass, plastic, aluminum and wood that is used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery and presentation of goods from raw to processed goods.

Packaging ensures safe delivery of the product to the ultimate consumer in good condition at minimal overall cost. It is a system capable of containing the goods that it remains safe and efficacious within its shelf life. 

Packaging must protect what it sells and sell what it protects. Physical damage and chemical deterioration from mechanical and climatic hazards, as well as changes caused by microorganism must be prevented. 

Packaging is a techno-economic function aimed at minimizing costs of delivery while maximizing sales. It providing presentation, identification, information and convenience for the product from the moment of production until it is used or administrated.
Definition of packaging

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