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Material selection notes, regulatory updates and company news for packaging engineers and procurement teams.
Choosing Transparent Packaging for Supplements: Blisters, Trays and Bottles
2026-10-24
How supplement and nutraceutical brands can choose between PVC, APET and RPET transparent formats for blister packs, rigid film trays and bottles — balancing shelf impact, shelf life and recyclability.
APET, RPET, or PVC/APET Laminate: Choosing the Right Rigid Film
2026-10-23
A practical selection guide comparing APET, RPET and PVC/APET laminated rigid film across clarity, barrier performance, forming behaviour, sealing, sterilization compatibility and recyclability.
Reading Barrier Data Sheets: Why WVTR and OTR Values Aren't Always Comparable
2026-10-23
Two suppliers can report very different water vapor transmission rates for similar films — often because the numbers were measured under different conditions. Here is how to compare barrier data fairly.
Auditing a Packaging Material Supplier: A Practical Checklist for Pharmaceutical Buyers
2026-10-22
A structured supplier audit is the most reliable way to confirm that a packaging material supplier can consistently meet your requirements. This checklist covers preparation, on-site review, and closure.
Running a Packaging Line Trial: A Practical Guide for Blister and Strip Packaging
2026-10-21
A line trial is the only reliable way to confirm that a packaging material performs on your equipment. This guide covers preparation, parameters to record, and how to evaluate results.
Five Pharmaceutical Packaging Trends to Watch Heading Into 2027
2026-10-20
From high-barrier demand driven by sensitive formulations to PVC-free formats and automated inspection, here are the packaging trends shaping decisions for the year ahead.
Understanding Drug Master Files (DMF) for Pharmaceutical Packaging Materials
2026-10-19
A practical guide to Drug Master Files for packaging materials — what a DMF contains, how it supports regulatory submissions, and what documentation pharmaceutical buyers should request from suppliers.
How to Choose the Right Blister Packaging Material: A Selection Guide for Pharmaceutical Teams
2026-10-16
A practical decision framework for selecting blister packaging materials — from standard PVC to high-barrier Aclar laminates — based on formulation sensitivity, target markets, and regulatory requirements.
Sustainable Packaging Trends Shaping the Pharmaceutical Industry in 2026
2026-10-15
An overview of the key sustainability trends driving pharmaceutical packaging decisions in 2026, from PVC-free materials to recyclable mono-material designs and regulatory expectations.