Concept of
Packaging
- PIYUSH AGRAWAL
M.PHARM – 1st yr.
Q.A. (SEM-II)
ROLL NO. 01
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POINTS OF DISCUSSION :
DEFINITION OF PACKAGING :
NEW CONCEPT:
OBJECTIVES OF PACKAGING : Barrier Protection
Containment or Agglomeration
Information transmission
Marketing
Security
Convenience
Portion control
PACKAGING SYSTEM :
1 PACKAGING
2 PACKAGING
3 PACKAGING
(ACCESSORIES)
Components of Packaging:
Symbols used on packages and labels :
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Definition of Packaging:
A product is not acceptably formulated except it is properly packed
Packaging is the science, art and technology of
enclosing or protecting products for distribution,
storage, sale, and use.
Packaging also refers to the process of design,
evaluation, and production or fabrication of packages
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NEW CONCEPT:
PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING is now referred as
DRESS CODE OF ANY PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT.
Colorful blister package
Beautiful transparent bottles
OTC Products
Ethical point of view
Packaging can be described
as a coordinated system of
preparing goods for transport,
warehousing, logistics, sale,
and end use 4
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OBJECTIVES OF PACKAGING:
Barrier Protection
Containment or Agglomeration
Information transmission
Marketing
Security
Convenience
Portion control
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Purpose of packaging:
•Pharmaceutical packaging has to be carried out for
the purpose of the safety of the pharmaceutical
preparations in order to keep them free from
contamination, hinder microbial growth, and ensure
product safety through the intended shelf life for the
pharmaceuticals.
•Packaging is a critical tool in the pharmaceutical
industry for product delivery and regulatory compliance,
many pharmaceutical companies will do all their
packaging within a contamination free environment or
Clean room.
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Requirements – Pharmaceutical Packaging:
First idea: New device or packaging system
Design
input
Patient and user Company
expectations expectations
Requirements and project
management
. Design validation
. Design verification
. Risk analysis
Regulatory authorities Manufacturer
expectations expectations
Design
output
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Goal: Customer specific device with increased quality and patient safety
PACKAGING SYSTEM :
PACKAGING TYPES :
Primary packaging is the material that first envelops the
product and holds it. This usually is the smallest unit of
distribution or use and is the package which is in direct contact with the contents
Secondary packaging is outside the primary packaging –
perhaps used to group primary packages together
Tertiary packaging is used for bulk
handling , warehouse storage and transport
shipping. The most common form is a
palletized unit load that packs tightly into
containers
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1 PACKAGING :
•It is the material that first envelops the product and
holds it
•It is in direct contact with product
•It has direct effect on shelf life of product
•Eg. Aerosol spray can, skin packs , wrappers, bottles
etc
•It should not have any adverse effect on product
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PRIMARY PACKAGING MATERIALS :
PRIMARY PACKAGING MATERIALS GLASS : Glass has been
widely used as a drug packaging material. Advantages of glass:
It allows easy inspection of the containers contents. It is available
in variously shaped containers. Disadvantages of Glass: - It is
fragile It is expensive when compared to the price of plastic
TUBULAR VIALS
DROPPER BOTTLES
JARS, PLASTIC TUBES , LAMINATED TUBES, BULK
CONTAINERS , STRIP PACKAGE, CLOSURES ,
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Different types of primary packaging :
•Ampoules Vials Containers
• Dosing dropper
•Closures (plastic, metal)
•Syringe Strip package
• Blister packaging
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2 PACKAGING : And (ACCESSORIES)
• Outside of primary packaging
• Used to group primary packages together
• E.g. Boxes ,cartons , shrink wrap
• Some ancillary products are supplied so as to aid use of
pharmaceutical products
• E.g. Dropper with Eye and Ear drop
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PHARMACEUTICAL CORRUGATED FIBERBOARD
SECONDARY PACKAGING MATERIALS
SECONDARY PACKAGING MATERIALS
• PAPER
•CARTON DIFFERENT TYPES OF
SECONDARY PACKAGING :
•Paper and boards Cartons
•Corrugated fibbers
•Box manufacture
Tablets in a blister pack, which was
itself packaged in a folding carton made
of paperboard
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3 PACKAGING :
• It is used for bulk handling and shipping
• e.g. crate, barrel , bulk container
• Tertiary packaging is used for bulk handling ,
warehouse storage and transport shipping. The
most common form is a palletized unit load that
packs tightly into containers
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Components of Packaging:
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Symbols used on Packages and
Labels :
Many types of symbols for package labelling
are nationally and internationally standardized.
For product certifications, trademarks, proof of
purchase, etc.
Identification code .
Fragile
This way up
Keep away from sunlight
Keep away from water
Flammable liquid 20
Symbols used on Packages and
Labels :
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Choice of packaging material depends upon :
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Tamper-resistant packaging:
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Film wrapper system :
a)End
folded
wrapper
b)Fin seal
wrapper
c)Shrink
wrapper
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PACKAGING OF P’CEUTICALS:
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PACKED P’CEUTICAL PRODUCTS
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Reviewing the Concepts:
INTRODUCTION:
Definition of Packaging
NEW CONCEPT:
OBJECTIVES OF PACKAGING : Barrier Protection
Containment or Agglomeration
Information transmission
Marketing
Security
Convenience
Portion control
PACKAGING SYSTEM :
1 PACKAGING
2 PACKAGING
3 PACKAGING
(ACCESSORIES)
. Components of Packaging:
. Symbols used on packages and labels :
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References:
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References:
Dean DA, Evans ER, Hall H. Pharmaceutical
packaging technologed,Pg:210-65.
Remington.The Science and Practice of
Pharmacy, 21st ed,Vol-1;Pg:1047-10 .
Indian Pharmacopiea,2007,Vol-1;Pg:599-25
Leon Lachmany ,1st, Liberman AH, Kanig
JL.The Theory and Practice of Industrial
pharmacy,4thed,Pg:711-22.
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URIES ?
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