5 Important Questions to Ask When You Buy Packaging

What this means:

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Many packaging companies have a minimum amount that you must order. This is because there is a volume threshold where the company won&#;t make any money on orders smaller than their set minimum. Often, the larger the company, the larger the minimum. Medium to large sized company&#;s minimums can be anywhere from 5,000 units to 50,000 units and higher.

There are smaller shops that specialize in &#;short runs&#; (small quantities of packaging) where the minimums can range anywhere from 1-100 units.

What this means to you:

If you require a low quantity, you may have difficulty finding a company that will be able to service you. In general, packaging companies prefer large volumes (up to a point) because it generally means more money.

Also, low volumes means higher cost per unit for you, but ultimately the overall cost is much lower because you would only be ordering a small amount.

So ask the packaging company what their minimums are, and if too high, ask if they can refer you to a company that will do short runs.

And if you feel you are still getting nowhere, seek out a reputable packaging broker. They have existing relationships with many sizes and types of packaging companies.

Selecting a bottle and closure for your product packaging sounds easy, but you have to ask the right questions when discussing your project with the plastic packaging manufacturer. If you don&#;t, you&#;ll end up with plastic packaging that does not work well with your brand, product, or filling line capabilities. In the end, this can be a costly mistake, resulting in lost time, product, and money.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of Custom Plastic Jars. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.

Here&#;s a brief summary of the most important questions to ask.

Step 1. Know your product. Is your product a solid or a liquid? If it&#;s a solid, is it a powder or tablet, capsule, or caplet? What are the chemical characteristics of the solid or liquid? Is the product moisture or light sensitive? How much product will be in the bottle?

Step 2. Know your process. How many bottles will you be filling? Will your product be hot filled, cold filled, flood filled, retort, or filled another way? Will your existing tooling work with the bottle and closure? Where are your filling locations relative to where the bottles and closures will be shipping from?

Step 3. Know your brand. What color should the bottle and closure be? Is the shape of the bottle important? Do you want consumers to see the product inside the bottle? Will a traditional closure mechanism be sufficient? Is sustainability an important part of your brand identity?

Step 4. Know the regulations. Do regulations allow the product to be seen inside the packaging? Does the product require a child resistant closure? Is tamper evidence a regulatory requirement? What type of approvals are required for the raw materials used to manufacture your packaging? What type of testing must your packaging pass?

There are many more questions to ask to get the most effective, efficient, brand-aligned packaging that meets regulatory compliance. Asking the right questions will save you time, money, and a ton of hassle later. At Drug Plastics, we have over 60 years of experience helping our customers learn about packaging and how to navigating the complex regulatory requirements they face. Our entire team is focused on understanding the packaging needs of the healthcare industry.

We deliver quality products you can depend on to keep filling lines running smoothly &#; saving time, improving your bottom line, and increasing brand awareness for your products. All of our bottles and closures are made in the USA at one of our eight manufacturing facilities. And, we only use raw materials that are FDA-approved and ASTM-tested.

Click the links to learn more about selecting the best resin, colorant, and closure liner. We encourage you to discuss your packaging needs with us &#; call 610-367-. We&#;ll walk you through all the important questions and make the selection process easy and effective.

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