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Packing manufacturers from around the world recently gathered to get a glimpse of upcoming 2017 metal packaging trends at Luxe Pack New York. The two-day event, held at Pier 92 in Manhattan, is considered by industry experts to be the "premier show for creative packaging." The trade show attracted over 240 vendors from the packing industry to learn about the latest developments in beauty, fragrance and other commodities that use attractive packaging for marketing. Here's a breakdown of packaging trends to look for in the coming year.

The beauty industry relies on attractive cosmetic containers as part of its marketing, but it must also pay attention to labelling to meet federal regulations. These regulations, however, are not very comprehensive compared with other common retail commodities. The key is to be straightforward with consumers, which helps build loyalty as well. Here are points that cosmetic vendors should keep in mind when designing labels.

The objective of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 is to establish standards for cosmetic products that are available on the market. Compliance to these standards help ensure the functioning of the internal market, but more importantly, a high-level of protection for the health and safety of citizens of the European Union.

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 supersedes previous Directives that applied to cosmetic manufacturers. All member states are required to abide by the guidelines set by the Regulation as of its effective date.

Procurement managers need to send requests to their suppliers to provide information about their goods or services. The information received from suppliers must be translated into formal contractual terms before contracting can occur. The following explains the three types of information requests as well as the different situations for what and when to request.

American manufacturers spend as much as half their earnings on suppliers for goods and services. Procurement managers determine the best value opportunities for their companies after studying how technical, legal and operational factors will impact their organizations. They must consider internal, as well as external, buying opportunities. Here are key areas of concern for making cosmetic packaging purchases.

Suppliers are the source of raw materials that manufacturers of cosmetic packaging purchase. The terms "suppliers" and "vendors" are often used interchangeably. Eventually vendors may become long term partners if the relationship helps both parties. It's crucial to choose the right supplier if a company is to grow and exceed expectations. Here are ways to evaluate manufacturers, distributors (aka wholesalers), craftspeople and import sources.

Sometimes companies looking for suppliers forget to focus on reliability. It's understandable that they want to find the best prices, but unreliable suppliers can end up costing more in reputation. It's best to work with vendors that can be counted on to keep supplies moving at a predictable pace. Here are tips for businesses in the cosmetic packaging industry searching for quality suppliers.

Cosmetic Packaging Supplier selection of partnerships involves identifying, evaluating and ultimately contracting with suppliers. This process requires significant financial resources with the expectation of developing an efficient supply chain that yields a return on investment. The key to success is that suppliers must offer high value.

There is a need to maintain a certain level of standards in regards to the manufacturing and packaging of many products that are used in the home or for business. The ISO 22715 standardizes the packaging of cosmetics on a world-wide scale.