Packaging Flashcards
1
Q
What does PICTPD stand for
A
Protect Inform Contain Transport Preserve Display
2
Q
Protect
A
- often and insert tray to keep the product in place
- one of the ain purposes of packaging is to protect
3
Q
Inform
A
- informs the user about the product
- may explain different features of the product
4
Q
Contain
A
- products often contain loose components
- packaging keeps components in place
5
Q
Transport
A
- major function to get product from manufacturer to retailer to consumer
- sometimes allows multiple products to easily be transported
6
Q
Preserve
A
- protect against weather, temperature, bacteria etc.
- glass is a common material for preservation
7
Q
Display
A
- often produced to make products easier to display
- a cut out called a ‘Euro Slot’ is often added to make it possible to hang products easliy
8
Q
What information must packaging legally include
A
- name of company
- contents of product
- health and safety information
- info on how to dispose of packaging
- bar code
- instructions for recycling
9
Q
EPOS
A
electric point of sale
