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What is Packaging ?

Functions of Packaging Packaging Role of Packaging in Pharmaceutics Choosing the most appropriate pack Classification of the Packaging materials 6. Primary Packaging 7. Labeling Requirement

Packaging can be defined as an art, science and technology to ensure the safer delivery of the product throughout its journey from manufacturing to the end use Functions of Packaging: • Protection „ • Preservation „ • Presentation This is widely known as3Pconcept. The latest inclusion of the 4th P is Promotion of the product

• Use of the optimum Packaging which shall take care of the Pharmaceutical Preparations right through its shelf life and beyond . That too without any over packaging. „ • Selection of Packaging for Pharmaceuticals is extremely crucial as it is directly related to life and death of a living element. „ • Pharmaceutical Packaging requires special features like senior friendly and child resistant features „ • Pharmaceutical packaging has become very critical as it requires to meet the law of the land especially when it is exported to regulated markets.

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Product protection up to shelf life „ Legal compliance „ Pharmacopoeia standards „ Patient Protection „ Customer convenience „Route of administration

Primary Packaging: Direct contact with product, also known as critical packaging component. Tendency to have influence on the finished product quality. Eg: Containers, closures, blisters, strip ,s space fillers, desiccant etc.

Critical Secondary Packaging To protect primary packaging Eg: Pouches, Thermoform trays for pre‐filled syringes etc..

Secondary Packaging This encloses one or more primary packs, also known as non‐critical Packaging component Eg: Cartons, e‐flute boxes, e‐fluted trays, etc.

Additional Packaging To hold primary packs Eg: trays, display cartons

• Fillers: Main purpose is to protect the product from transit hazards.

Types of Fillers: Cotton: „Natural Material „ Having Moisture content of 4 to 8% Rayon „ Semisynthetic Material „ Having Moisture content up to 11%

Polyester Fiber „Synthetic Fibers „Having low moisture of maximum 1%.

• Desiccants: Main purpose is to protect the product from moisture / gases.

• Types of Desiccants: „ • Silica Gel „ • Silica Gel with Activated Carbon (2 in 1) „ Molecular sieve • Oxygen Scavengers / Absorbers : Purpose is to protect the product from gases esp y ecially oxyg , en nitrogen etc.

• LDPE bags are the most demanding laminated material used for the packaging products in the pharmaceutical industry. The delivery of the medicines and drugs to the customers is the challenging task for the healthcare products manufacturers. To sustain the efficiency, quality and performance of the products, Pharma grade LDPE bags are the best solution to eliminate the risk of leakage, moisture effects as well as to the safe delivery of the products. These bags are made with low density polyethylene grades which are helpful in controlling the conditions that offer high quality, consistent and pure products to the consumers. They are moisture free, DMF free, odorless and not toxic bags.

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Remove moisture, humidity and toxins Excellent mechanical properties Improved shelf life Temperature resistance Tensile, seal and burst strength Available in variety of sizes

• LDPE bags are the most suitable and cost-effective solution to protect the products from the outside conditions. Such type of highly effective bags is commonly used in food and pharmaceutical industries where the products need to be protected from moisture, humidity, mold and mildew. These bags are best for storing and transporting the API in the powdered, beads or any other form without any harmful effects of external environmental conditions. It is very important to maintain the effectiveness and quality of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) to produce high quality tablets, capsules and other drugs which they are part of. • Pharma grade bags are used for API packaging that ensure to keep these ingredients safe from any spoilage or damage when stored for long time or when transported from one location to another.

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Improve process efficiency Eliminate potential powder exposure Enhance shelf life Contain antistatic properties No chance of content reaction Improve tear resistance

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