Products are not usually consumed at their point of origin. Consequently, they require some form of temporary packaging for transportation from the point of manufacture to the consumer. Packaging can vary widely from product to product with each material having specific properties. It is important to understand how those properties will interact with your product, and whether any unintended outcomes are likely to result. These outcomes could take the form of metals leaching into your product, a reaction resulting from the inner surface packaging that changes the color or flavor, or active ingredients becoming attached to the packaging rendering your product inert. Each of these outcomes can result in a product failing to meet consumer expectations. Packaging is unavoidable for a manufactured good, so it is important to understand potential pitfalls when selecting what material will be accompanying your product.
Another important aspect of manufacturing and product safety is shelf-life, or use-by warnings. This information helps your brand to maintain a strong product and protects you from potential adverse effects of time and storage conditions. Things like time, heat, light, and humidity can greatly influence the consistency of your product. Additionally, these external conditions can modify products enough to bring them outside of actual label claim, which can lead to allegations of misleading advertising.
One Bond Laboratories can aid in packaging testing and assist in the determination of the proper material to accompany your product. Additionally, once your product is ready for your customers, One Bond Laboratories is able to assist you in determining the shelf-life of your product to ensure it is able to meet your specifications and label claims.
