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The Packaging Professional March/April 2008

This month we take a look at cosmetics packaging. Related articles focus on sustainable materials for beauty products and novel plastics for cosmetic packaging. In other stories we examine the challenges facing the wood packaging industry and the introduction of tougher penalties for employing illegal workers.

In our news section, The Packaging Professional reports on retail ready packaging for Tesco’s wine range, and research on reducing coating migration in metal food cans.

News

Retail-ready packaging for Tesco wine

Tesco has rolled-out retail-ready corrugated packaging for its wine range to reduce complexity within the supply chain.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 01 Mar 2008

Cleaner coatings for food cans

Exploring cleaner barrier coatings for metal cans that inhibit chemical migration into food.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 01 Mar 2008

Rapid prototyping for corrugated packaging

A new rapid-design centre for corrugated packaging at Encase in Leeds, UK, uses computer aided 3D design software to turn a pack concept into a production-ready prototype, all in one day. The service, which tracks the pack's journey through the supply chain, is on offer for customers involved in supermarket retail, white and brown goods, DIY, component manufacture, and the automotive and technology sectors.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 01 Mar 2008

Features

Plastic progress - new processing techniques for cosmetics packaging

New processing techniques are resulting in novel plastics for cosmetics packaging. Gérald Martines, General Manager of RPC beauté, reports.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 01 Mar 2008

A cornucopia of new packs — product development

A look at recent packaging ideas.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 01 Mar 2008

Ignore eco-issues at your peril — Starpack summit

Addressing environmental issues associated with packaging, The Starpack Summit will be held on 22 May at 1 Carlton House Terrace, London, UK. This item summarises the programme.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 01 Mar 2008

Knock on wood - issues facing the wooden pallet industry

John Dye, President of the UK's Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation, describes the challenges facing the wooden packaging industry, including competition for wood resources from biomass, the ISPM 15 pest-control regulations, and the growing popularity of plastic and cardboard pallets.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 01 Mar 2008

Looking good — cosmetic pack tends for 2008

In a fast moving world, ease-of-use is important to consumers, with packaging playing a crucial role. This article describes some of the latest cosmetics designs for 2008.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 01 Mar 2008

Packaging make up — plastics choices for cosmetics

Beauty products can help the environment by making use of more sustainable materials. Greener plastics such as PLA, PET and PE are making an impact on cosmetics packaging.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 01 Mar 2008

Preventing illegal working

Recent legislation means that employers can be fined if they employ an illegal worker. Employers need to check visas and registration requirements.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 01 Mar 2008