Packaging materials technologies
Glass
The Packaging materials module was prepared
as part of Packaging Kit aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises in
developing countries. It gives an overview of the world market and
international trade in glass; provides detailed descriptions of its
characteristics and properties; deals with glass applications in
packaging and their forms; reviews design considerations, environmental
aspects, re-use, recycling and disposal of glass packaging material;
appendices include ISO standards relevant to glass materials and
packages, contact details of some European national accreditation bodies
for quality assessment; a list of sector-related trade fairs and
information sources, and a glossary of technical terms.
Metal
Packaging materials module prepared as part
of Packaging Kit aimed at small and medium enterprises in developing
countries - gives an overview of the world market and international
trade in metals with particular reference to tin and aluminium; outlines
the nature and characteristics of metal packaging products, their
applications in packaging and their forms; reviews design
considerations, ecological impact, re-use, recycling and disposal of
metal packaging material; deals with standard tests for quality
assessment; appendices include a checklist for ordering metals for
making cans, a list of sector-related trade fairs and journals, and
useful addresses and bibliographical references.
Paper & Board
Packaging materials profile of paper and
board, prepared as part of PACKit, an integrated export packaging
information kit, aimed at small and medium enterprises in developing
countries – reviews the consumption, production and international trade
of paper and board used for packaging; provides detailed descriptions
and characteristics of paper and board; gives information on Life Cycle
Assessment (LCA) procedures, European legislation on food packaging,
packaging procurement, ecological and ISO standards, related
environmental issues; describes applications and forms of packaging;
discusses paper and board packaging reduction, recycling and disposal
issues; recommendations on packaging design; recommended reading list,
trade press and trade fairs, glossary of technical terms.
Plastics
Packaging materials profile prepared as part
of PACKit, an integrated export packaging information kit, aimed at
small and medium enterprises in developing countries – gives an overview
of world market and international trade of plastics; provides detailed
descriptions and characteristics of plastics, discusses their
environmental impact and gives eco-profiles of plastics packaging
materials; describes plastics applications in packaging and their forms;
reviews design considerations, quality control, ISO standards relevant
to testing plastics materials and packages, environmental aspects,
re-use, recycling and disposal of plastics packaging material.
Appendices include SPI codes, EU directives on plastics, relevant ISO
standards list, contact details of some European national accreditation
bodies for quality assessment, lists of recommended readings, trade
press and trade fairs, and a glossary of technical terms.
Wood
Packaging material module prepared as part
of the ITC Packaging Kit aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises in
developing countries – gives an overview of world market and
international trade in wood; provides detailed description of material’s
characteristics and properties; deals with wood applications in
packaging and their forms; reviews design considerations; covers
quality-related environmental issues and requirements, including re-use,
recycling and disposal of wood packaging material; outlines ISO and CEN
standards for testing wood packaging; appendices include a list of
sector-related trade fairs, useful addresses and websites,
bibliographical references and a glossary of technical terms.
Products sector export packaging
requirements
Casting
& Forgings
Product module of
castings and forgings (metal components used for assembly of
sub-assemblies and finshed products in the engineering industry),
prepared as part of Packaging Kit aimed at small and medium enterprises
in developing countries - outlines characteristics of castings and
forgings, their distribution channels, types of packaging used and
relevant packaging materials and alternatives, as well as export quality
requirements and standards; reviews world supply, demand and
international trade with statistical data and CN code; includes
addresses of useful websites, a list of sector-related trade fairs and
exhibitions, and a bibliography (p. 57-60).
Chemicals
Product module prepared as part of Packaging
Kit, aimed at small and medium enterprises in developing countries -
outlines regulations for packaging, handling and transport of chemicals
and dangerous goods and how they work; defines nature of dangerous goods
and reviews their characteristics; gives an overview of world supply,
demand and international trade for selected chemicals; focuses on rules
for the transport of hazardous substances and criteria for the choice of
particular packaging; explores relevant regulations of selected
importing countries; includes extracts of air and sea regulations from
International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the International
Maitime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG); appendices include bibliographical
references, a list of useful addresses and Websites, sector related
trade fairs and journals and a glossary of techinical terms.
Cut Flowers
Product profile of cut flowers, prepared as
part of PACKit, an integrated export packaging information kit, aimed at
small and medium enterprises in developing countries - provides
characteristics of cut flowers, their distribution chains, handling,
storage and presentation; reviews export quality requirements and
standards for EU and USA; gives an overview of international trade and
selected markets, distribution channels, marketing strategies; gives
detailed description of types and standards of packaging for export;
highlights regulations of selected importing countries, environmental
issues, impact of Eco-labelling, international and regional agreements.
Appendices include EU marketing standards for cut flowers, design of the
packing house and cold stores, recommended reading list, useful
Internet addresses, lists of trade press and trade fairs and a glossary
of technical terms.
Furniture
Product profile on wooden furniture and
furniture made of similar natural raw materials (bamboo, rattan, etc.)
prepared as part of Packaging Kit aimed at small and medium enterprises
in developing countries - covers product characteristics, distribution
channels, export quality requirements and standards; reviews world
supply, demand, and international trade; outlines types and standards of
packaging used for export of various products within the sector;
highlights import regulations with regard to packaging and labeling, in
Europe, USA, Japan, and Canada; includes a list of relevant
bibliographical references and Web resources; appendices include an
example of a furniture distribution mode, lists of ISO, European,
American, Japanese and German furniture standards.
Handicrafts
Product module prepared as part of Packaging
Kit, aimed at small and medium enterprises in developing countries -
defines nature of handicrafts materials and basic characteristics of
artisanal product categories; reviews distribtion patterns, handling,
storage and presentation of artisanal products; outlines quality
requirements and standards relevant to various artisanal product
categotries in the European Union and United States; gives an overview
of world supply, demand and international trade; detailed description of
type of packaging materials and standards required for various product
categories; explores trade related environmental issues, impact of
eco-labelling and technical regulations related to health and safety
aspects; outlines regulations of selected importing countries related to
handicrafts; appendices include lists of sector-related trade fairs and
journals; useful addresses and Websites and bibliographical references.
Hides & Skins
Product profile prepared as part of PACKit,
an integrated export packaging information kit, aimed at small and
medium enterprises in developing countries - provides characteristics of
hides and skins, and semi-processed leather, their distribution
channels, export quality requirements and standards; reviews world
supply, demand and international trade with statistical data and
International Tariff Classification (CN code); gives addresses of
websites, provides detailed description of types and standards of
packaging for export; offers recommendations for preventing
deterioration in quality of hides and skins; explores trade related
environmental issues, impact of Eco-labelling, technical regulations
related to health and safety aspects, international and/or regional
agreements. Annexes include recommended reading list, useful Internet
addresses, lists of product related organizations worldwide, trade press
and trade fairs and a glossary of technical terms.
Natural Products
Product module of Natural Ingredients for
Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics applications derived from medicinal
plants/herbs, prepared as part of Packaging Kit aimed at small and
medium enterprises in developing countries – outlines characteristics of
medicinal plants and their added value products such as essential oils,
their distribution channels, packaging conditions, types of packaging
used and relevant packaging materials and alternatives, as well as
export quality requirements and standards; reviews world supply, demand
and international trade with statistical data and nomenclature; includes
addresses of useful websites, a list of sector-related trade fairs and
periodicals, and a bibliography).
Oilseeds
Product profile on oilseeds, prepared as
part of Packaging Kit, providing information on various issues related
to, and influencing directly, the packaging of oilseeds (ground nuts,
soy beans, cotton seed, sunflower seed, sesame seed, copra, linseed,
shea nuts) outlines the international market situation for these
products; provides a synthesis of types and standards of oilseed
packaging for export; reviews packaging regulations of major importing
markets; appendices provide supplementary technical information,
bibliographical references, and a list of selected useful addresses and
Internet sites.
Processed
Food
Product module, prepared as part
of the Integrated Export Packaging Information Kit for Developing
Countries (PACKit), aimed at SMEs in developing countries, providing
packaging-related information with regard to processed food - describes
characteristics of processed food products and their main
packaging-related features; reviews various food preservation techniques
applicable to processed food; discusses selection of appropriate
packaging, types of packaging, relevant packaging materials and
alternatives, packaging security, standards, environmental impact, and
labeling; includes a list of useful websites, and a glossary of food and
packaging terms.
Spices
& Herbs
Product profile on spices
and herbs, prepared as part of Packaging Kit, providing information on
various issues related to, and influencing directly, the packaging of
spices - defines commercial classification and characteristics of herbs
and dried spices; outlines the international market situation; provides a
synthesis of types and standards of spice packaging for export; reviews
packaging regulations of major importing markets; appendices provide
supplementary technical information, including sample contract
specifications for various spices, and a list of ISO standards for
packaging and distribution of goods.
Dried
Fruits & Vegetables
Product
profile of dried fruit and vegetables, prepared as part of PACKit, an
integrated export packaging kit, aimed at small and medium enterprises
in developing countries - provides characteristics of dried fruit and
dehydrated vegetables; reviews export quality requirements and standards
for EU; gives overview of world supply, demand, international trade,
marketing strategies; gives detailed description of types and standards
of packaging for export; discusses recommended approaches for avoiding
typical problems; highlights trade-related environmental measures,
technical regulations related to aspects of health and safety; reviews
impact of Eco-labelling. Appendices include trade statistics,
recommended reading list, useful Internet addresses, lists of trade
press and trade fairs and a glossary of technical terms.
Fish & Seafood
Export product module, prepared as part of
Packaging Kit, providing information on various issues related to, and
influencing directly, the packaging of fresh, frozen and canned fish -
defines commercial classification and characteristics; outlines the
international market situation; provides a synthesis of types and
standards of packaging for export; reviews packaging regulations of
major importing markets; appendices provide international standards for
fishery products; list of sector-related trade associations, useful
addresses, and Internet sites; a bibliography and a glossary of related
terms.
Food
Product profile on food products, prepared
as part of Packaging Kit aimed at small and medium enterprises in
developing countries – provides an overview of food products, including a
description of their characteristics and the main packaging-related
features of the world market and distribution channels; discusses the
export packaging issues, e.g. selection of appropriate packaging, types
of packaging used, relevant packaging materials and alternatives,
packaging security, standards, environmental impact, eco-labelling, and
procurement; deals with legislation and regulations related to health,
safety and the environment in the context of WTO agreements and
importing countries’ (European Union, United States and Japan)
requirements.
Fresh Fruits
& Vegetables
Product profile of
fresh fruit and vegetables, prepared as part of PACKit, an integrated
export packaging information kit, aimed at small and medium enterprises
in developing countries - provides characteristics of fresh fruit and
vegetables, their physical distribution; reviews export quality
requirements and standards for EU and USA; gives overview of world
supply, demand, and international trade with export statistics;
describes types and standards of packaging for export; discusses
recommended approaches for avoiding typical problems; highlights
regulations of selected importing countries covering trade-related
environmental measures and eco-labelling. Appendices include display of
the GTZ sponsored flap box designs, checklist for fresh fruit and
vegetables package selection and design, recommended reading list,
useful Internet addresses, lists of trade press and trade fairs and a
glossary of technical terms.
Importing country profile
Canada
Importing country profile of Canada
prepared as part of Packaging Kit, aimed at small and medium enterprises
in developing countries - provides Canada's international trade profile
with major imports and exports, describing market characteristics for
selected categories of products; outlines packaging-related requirements
for products to be imported into Canada, including health, safety and
environmental issues and requirements; highlights country's conformity
assessment and certification procedures; examines the impact of Canada's
import policy on packaging of imported goods from developing countries,
with respect to packaging and packaging waste regulations; discusses
developing countries' concerns in this regard; includes a list of
related bibliographical references, Web resources, and useful addresses.
EU
Importing profile of European Union member
countries prepared as part of Packaging Kit aimed at small and medium
enterprises in developing countries - provides EU international trade
profile with major imports and exports, physical distribution in the EU;
deals with environmental and safety issues in the EU with regard to
packaging; standards and voluntary schemes in the context of packaging;
conformity assessment and certification issues; labelling, coding and
marking legislations; eco-labelling schemes and Eco standards; WTO
agreements on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and Sanitary and
Phytosanitary Measures (SPS), and health and safety regulations;
appendices include EU Directives regarding food contact material; Model
of declaration of the heavy metal content and a list of relevant
Websites.
Germany
Importing country profile of Germany
prepared as part of Packaging Kit aimed at small and medium enterprises
in developing countries - provides country's international trade profile
with major imports and exports, physical distribution and market
overview for a selected number of products; outlines trade related
environmental issues such as environmental legislation, Eco-labelling
schemes and Eco standards, WTO agreements on Technical Barriers to Trade
(TBT) and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS), health and safety
regulations; describes how the EU rules to packaging are implemented in
Germany; highlights conformity assessment and certification issues;
discusses impact of packaging rules and regulations on developing
countries; appendices include bibliographical references, useful
Internet addresses and a glossary of technical terms.
The Netherlands
Importing country profile of the Netherlands
prepared as part of Packaging Kit aimed at small and medium enterprises
in developing countries - provides country's international trade
profile with major imports and exports, physical distribution and market
overview for a selected number of products; outlines trade related
environmental issues such as environmental legislation, Eco-labelling
schemes and Eco standards, WTO agreements on Technical Barriers to Trade
(TBT) and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS), health and safety
regulations; describes how the EU rules to packaging are implemented in
the Netherlands; highlights conformity assessment and certification
issues; discusses impact of packaging rules and regulations on
developing countries; appendices include bibliographical references,
useful Internet addresses and a glossary of technical terms.
USA
Importing country profile of the United
States of America prepared as part of Packaging Kit, aimed at small and
medium enterprises in developing countries - provides USA international
trade profile with major imports and exports, describing market
characteristics for selected categories of products; outlines
trade-related health, safety and environmental issues and requirements;
highlights US conformity assessment and certification procedures;
examines the impact of US import policy on packaging of imported goods
from developing countries, with respect to packaging and packaging waste
regulations; discusses developing countries' concerns in this regard;
includes a list of related bibliographical references, Web resources,
and useful addresses.