Funciones del envase y embalaje

What are the four basic functions that packaging must fulfill?

• Contain a certain amount of product

• Protect the product

• Facilitate product handling

• Promote product sales

What must be considered to protect the product during transport?

• Temperature conditions

• Humidity

• Risk of theft

• Accidental leaks

• Impact damage

What information is necessary to design suitable packaging?

• Physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of the product

• Production speed and volume

• Packaging materials properties

• Transport and distribution chain operations

What is important to know about packaging materials?

• Their chemical and physical properties

• Compatibility with the product

• Consumer preferences

• Basic functions of packaging

What should be minimized for perishable products between final production and packaging?

• Exposure time

• Cost of handling

• Material waste

• Risk of damage

What type of packaging should be used to preserve the grain without losing aroma or humidity?

What type of packaging should be used to withstand maritime transport and handling in ports?

What labeling standards must be met to enter the European Union?

Describe the following functions: Protection, Conservation, Handling, Promotion, Identification, Compliance.

What are the risks if proper packaging is not done?