What's packaging?
What's packaging?
Packaging is the science,art and technology of enclosing or protecting for transprt ,distribution,storage,
sale and end use.Packaging also refers to the process of design,evaluation,and production of packages.
The purposes of packaging
Physical protection-the objects enclosed in the package many require protection from,among other things,mechanical shock,bibration,electrostatic discharge,compression ,temperature,etc.
Barrier protection-a barrier from oxygen,water vapor,dust,etc,is often required.
Permeation-permeastion is a critical factor in design,some packages contain desiccants or oxygen absorbers to help extend shelf life.Modified atmospheres or controlled atmospheres are also maintain in some food packages,keeping the contents clean,fresh,sterile and safe for the intended shelf life is a primary function.
