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Maintaining Canned Food Quality

Maintaining Canned Food Quality

Food safety measures are aimed at ensuring that the food that is canned has no microbiological contamination or toxins. The canning process can differ based on the food, container and contamination involved.

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Why the COSMetic Organic Standard (COSMOS) is an Opportunity for Private Label Cosmetics

Why the COSMetic Organic Standard (COSMOS) is an Opportunity for Private Label Cosmetics

The COSMetic Organic Standard is an important add on for private label cosmetics manufacturers. It can give even a lesser known brand credibility and a competitive edge, especially versus products that do not carry this organic or natural signature on packaging. Here are reasons why a private label cosmetics maker should consider adhering to this globally-recognized standard.

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Cosmetic Organic Standard - Important Facts on Packaging & Labeling

Cosmetic Organic Standard - Important Facts on Packaging & Labeling

The COSMOS standard is sought globally by cosmetics companies to verify the organic or natural ingredients of associated products.

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How to Earn the COSMOS Organic Signature for Cosmetic Products

How to Earn the COSMOS Organic Signature for Cosmetic Products

The COSMOS Organic Certificate and Signature is followed by cosmetics brands aiming to reach a market that values eco-friendly solutions. In order to use the organic signature a company must be approved by the certification body prior to the launch of the product. Here's a summary of what designers and marketers should keep in mind about compliance with the COSMOS Organic Signature requirements.

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Understanding COSMOS - the COSMetics Organic and natural Standard

Understanding COSMOS - the COSMetics Organic and natural Standard

The COSMOS standard provides  international industry guidelines for organic and natural products to cosmetics producers  or marketer and certifies compliance.

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How to design sustainable food packaging

How to design sustainable food packaging

Food items have more impact on the environment than the packaging that contains them, by comparison. Even though the most important purpose of a food package is that it protects the food, sustainability has become a major strategy to help protect the environment.

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How consumers will associate shape of metal packaging with specific attributes

How consumers will associate shape of metal packaging with specific attributes

Effective marketing strategies depend on shape of packaging and semantics that associate with the product. Tests have shown relationships between packaging and brand attributes, which can benefit packaging designers who base their solutions on sensory marketing. While these semantic associations are unique for each individual, this knowledge is still important for marketers to understand. Here's a deeper look at how the shape of packaging conveys meanings to consumers.

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Roles, Materials and Environmental Issues of Food Packaging

Roles, Materials and Environmental Issues of Food Packaging

Food packaging serves multiple purposes, allowing it to be transported long distances safely and stored for long periods of time. It is important for manufacturers to balance between safety issues and other factors such as costs and keeping an eco-friendly perspective. Many consumers are paying closer attention to environmental issues that are involved with packaging technology. 

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Tinplate and Aluminum Cosmetic Containers - Sustainability Considerations

Tinplate and Aluminum Cosmetic Containers - Sustainability Considerations

New millennium manufacturing and packaging go hand in hand with sustainability. Tinplate and aluminum containers are both eco-friendly and can be recycled, which is why the demand for these materials continues to grow in the cosmetic industry. Here's a deeper look at why tinplate and aluminum containers are useful and favored for packaging for beauty products.

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