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Product Packaging

The purposes of product packaging are mostly for the preservation of the product. Many items need to be protected from damage that can occur from shock, vibration or other forces. Often the protection is also from dust, air and other contaminants keeping them fresh or sterile. Some have special oxygen absorbers or preservatives to extend shelf life.

Some other purposes of product packaging are for security. Many products come with tamper evident seals that indicate whether or not the package has been pilfered. In many retail and clothing stores, products have special electronic or dye tags. The electronic tag, coupled with sensors at exits, is an effective way to prevent losses. Dye tags release a dark ink that ruins the fabric and stains hands, and is very recognizable but doesn’t necessarily prevent losses.

Portion control and convenience are other reasons for product packaging. Many items can be bought in bulk, such as salt, but it is much easier to put the salt in multiple small containers allowing for easier use. Pencils are often grouped together as well, it being much easier to handle 1,000 pencils in one box than all of them individually. Many products have reusable or re-sealable packaging for multiple uses.

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