Functions of packaging and an examination of factors influencing the selection of packaging materials. Basic information on packaging methods and management with reference to packaging specification, storage and handling of materials and a reference to the concept of total packaging costs.

Cross References: BS 1133:Section 5*BS 1133:Section 6*BS 1133:Section 12*BS 1133:Section 19*BS 1133:Section 21 *BS 2770*BS 2782:Part 2:Method 352D*BS 3130 *BS 3755*BS 4816*BS 5167*BS 5609*BS 5783*BS 6652*Food Act 1984*Weights and Measures Act 1985*Toys (Safety) Regulations 1974*Materials and Articles in Contact with Foodstuffs Regulations 1978 *Materials and Articles in Contact with Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations 1980*Materials and Articles in Contact with Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations 1982*Materials and Articles in Contact with Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations 1987*Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 1981*Food Labelling Regulations 1984*Food Labelling Regulations Amendment 1985*Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984 *Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) (Amendment) Regulations 1984*Packaged Goods Regulations 1986*Child Resistant Packaging (Safety) Regulations 1986*Medicine (Child Safety) Amendment Regulations 1987*