Protective packaging·Product characteristics affect packaging andhandlingCoalpiles/saltpiles-rainPerishables such as fresh produce (bagged lettuce)Carnations shipped as buds (to slow ripening) Mangoes & bananas are not to be kept with applesTropical fish w/oxygen and tranquilizer
Protective packaging Product characteristics affect packaging and handling. ◼ Coal piles / salt piles – rain ◼ Perishables such as fresh produce (bagged lettuce) ◼ Carnations shipped as buds (to slow ripening) ◼ Mangoes & bananas are not to be kept with apples ◼ Tropical fish w/oxygen and tranquilizer
Hazardous cargo? Under certain conditions, almost anymaterials possess hazardous qualities (flourdust, grain)7 categories of hazardous materials:explosives, compressed gases, flammableliquids, oxidizers, poisons, radioactivematerials, and corrosive materialsProperwarning
Hazardous cargo Under certain conditions, almost any materials possess hazardous qualities (flour dust, grain) 7 categories of hazardous materials: explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids, oxidizers, poisons, radioactive materials, and corrosive materials. Proper warning
Environmental protection? Disposable packaging materials -- recycling? Dust and vapors during bulk cargo transferMeasures taken abroad:- Collect used packaging and recycle itIn retailingTracking thecontainer●P150
Environmental protection Disposable packaging materials - recycling Dust and vapors during bulk cargo transfer Measures taken abroad: ◼ Collect used packaging and recycle it ◼ In retailing ◼ Tracking the container P150
Protective functions ofpackagingSeparate the contents to prevent undesired contactSupport the weight that will be stacked abovePosition the contents to provide max protectionEvenly distribute packaging weightBe tamperproof to the extent that tampers can benoticed -P135Package itself presents no hazards to consumers.The promotional and protective functions mayconflict
Protective functions of packaging Separate the contents to prevent undesired contact Support the weight that will be stacked above Position the contents to provide max protection. Evenly distribute packaging weight Be tamperproof to the extent that tampers can be noticed – P135 Package itself presents no hazards to consumers. The promotional and protective functions may conflict
Labeling? Exterior surface should be enough. “Thisside up" “Keep dry"“Keep refrigerated”Labeling includes information of weight.specific contents, instructions for use,barcode. batch number and etc
Labeling Exterior surface should be enough. “This side up” “Keep dry” “Keep refrigerated” Labeling includes information of weight, specific contents, instructions for use, barcode, batch number and etc