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Checklist for a stress-free move

"Moving stress-free" may sound almost impossible, but it is definitely doable. With a good mix of planning, structure and the right ...

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Labels for spices – delightful stickers for pepper, salt & co.

Designing a label for spices is a real challenge. Due to the small size of the packaging for many spicy products, the available space for labelling is limited. However, the mandatory information and the product name must remain perfectly legible.

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Technical terms explained: Packaged goods

Packaged goods is the term used to describe the goods that are packaged and, if necessary, shipped. It is divided into seven different categories, which also reflect the respective specific properties. These in turn are relevant for choosing the appropriate packaging.

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What are linerless labels?

A world without labels is hardly imaginable in industrialised nations like Germany. All the more disheartening is the thought that fifty percent of a label ends up in the landfill. Because after the labels have been applied, the backing materials and die-cutting grids have to be disposed of - in Europe alone, this results in ten thousand truckloads of paper waste per year. By using linerless labels, these quantities can be reduced.

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Technical terms explained: Packing aids

Packaging aids are materials that serve to secure the packaged goods or also to improve the stability of a package. These include, for example, adhesive tapes for sealing a carton or buffer and filling materials such as bubble wrap for protecting the packaged goods.

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Maxi letters in detail: Everything about size, weight and price

This magazine article deals with the shipping option of the Maxi letter and presents it as an alternative between a normal letter and a parcel. The article describes the features and advantages of a Maxi letter, such as the maximum size, weight and costs. It also explains the different shipping methods and their advantages and disadvantages. Finally, it points out that the Maxi letter is a good choice for sending products and goods with a low weight and a certain size.

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A portrait of packaging materials: grey and solid board

The world of cellulose-based packaging holds much more than just corrugated board. In fact, grey and solid board with their special properties bring a lot of versatility to the packaging industry. Individual to process and excellent to recycle: Grey and corrugated board know how to convince with their specifications.

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Less risk, more safety: The BfR recommendations for food contact materials

Foods are sensitive goods and susceptible to various external influences. In order for consumers to be able to enjoy food without worries, protective packaging is necessary in many cases. Since these are materials for food contact, they must meet strict specifications - and the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) makes its recommendations in this regard.

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CLP 2025 regulation – new labelling rules for hazardous substances

From 2025, any company selling hazardous substances or mixtures will need to comply with new requirements. The latest update to the CLP 2025 regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) introduces significant changes to chemical substance labelling and product labels.

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GHS hazard symbols: Which pictograms identify hazardous substances?

The Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of the classification and labelling of chemicals defines international standards for the classification and labelling of hazardous substances and chemical mixtures. Its aim is to protect the public's health and the environment by requiring clear identification of hazardous properties on chemical product labels and regulatory packaging.

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Flexible and reliable – laminate tubes

Did you know that laminate tubes are indispensable for a successful start to the day? Shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving gel, body lotion, make-up and hand cream – most of these products are packaged in laminate tubes for a reason - tubes made of PBL or ABL laminate offer comfortable handling, are insensitive to moisture, and are easy to open and close again. They are flexible,unbreakable and portioning is easy.

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Food-Safe Packaging Materials in the UK: Ensuring Consumer Safety

When it comes to food packaging, safety is of utmost importance. In the UK, strict regulations and guidelines are in place to ensure that packaging materials used for food products do not pose any health risks to consumers.