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Material selection notes, regulatory updates and company news for packaging engineers and procurement teams.
FDA Drug Master Files for Packaging Materials: What They Cover
2026-02-02
How a Drug Master File supports packaging material submissions, what it contains, and how customers reference it.
Light and UV Protection for Sensitive Formulations
2026-01-26
When transparency has to give way to light protection, and which materials block light without adding cost unnecessarily.
Nutraceutical Packaging: Retail and E-Commerce Are Not the Same Pack
2026-01-19
Shelf packs optimise for visibility and count, while e-commerce packs optimise for transport and unit economics. Where the two converge.
Thickness and Tolerance Control in Rigid Film and Laminates
2026-01-12
Why thickness tolerance drives forming consistency, seal strength and material cost — and how it is measured in production.
YBB Standards for Pharmaceutical Packaging Materials
2026-01-05
What the YBB series covers for pharmaceutical packaging materials and how it relates to other pharmacopoeial standards.
2025 in Review: Materials, Compliance and Capacity
2025-12-29
A short review of the year across product range, certification and capacity, and what it means for 2026 programmes.
Coefficient of Friction: The Quiet Driver of Packaging Line Performance
2025-12-22
High or inconsistent friction causes misfeeds and misaligned forming. How coefficient of friction is measured and controlled.
How E-Commerce Is Reshaping Cosmetic Packaging
2025-12-15
Unboxing, transport scuffing and returns are changing what cosmetic brands ask of trays, sleeves and sachets.
Moisture Barrier for Effervescent and Hygroscopic Supplements
2025-12-08
Why effervescent tablets and hygroscopic powders need the lowest practical WVTR, and which structures deliver it.