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Functions of Packaging
Functions of Packaging
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Levels of Packaging
Primary
Packaging directly in contact with product
Example: Cereal bag inside a box
Secondary
Package holding one or more primary packages
Example: Box holding bagged cereal
Tertiary
Shipping or Distribution packaging
Example: Corrugated box used to ship a cumber or cereal boxes
Quaternary
Unit Load
Example: Stretch wrapped pallet load of corrugated shipping containers
Functions of a Package
Containment
Oldest packaging function
p. 24 of text discusses things to consider when selecting a package.
Protect
– protect package from elements
(water/ oxygen/ light/ bacteria/ germs)
– shock and vibration
– protect consumer from the contents
(Corrosive or dangerous products which involve child resistant packages)
– protect against tampering
(tamper evident or resistant but never tamper proof)
Inform/Sell
– Information required by law
• contents
• nutritional label
• warnings
• shipping information
• hand holds
• fork truck cut out
• reusable tote