Match packaging to the material and the journey
Hygroscopic and oxidation-sensitive materials need moisture barriers and, in some cases, inert or vacuum packaging. Bulk bags need certified lifting loops and correct safe working load ratios. Ocean freight into humid ports needs more protection than short inland delivery.
Marking is part of the packaging specification
Lot number, production date, net weight, product name and handling instructions must be legible on arrival. Marking that fails in transit breaks traceability just as effectively as missing records.
What to verify
- —Bag material, weight, liner and sealing method
- —Pallet configuration, stretch wrapping and stack stability
- —Bulk bag safe working load and lifting loop certification
- —Legibility and durability of lot marking
Typical risks
- —Moisture ingress and caking
- —Bag failure during handling and product loss
- —Traceability broken by illegible markings
Common mistakes
- —Specifying bag weight only
- —Assuming palletisation is included when it was never priced
Frequently asked questions
Bulk, bulk bags or 25 kg bags?
Bulk has the lowest unit cost and needs receiving infrastructure; bulk bags suit intermediate volumes and flexible handling; small bags suit micro ingredients and premixes where dosing accuracy and moisture protection dominate.
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