795-226 Packaging Technology

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Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to develop a student's ability to:

• describe the roles and functions of a packaging system especially to the needs of consumers;

• describe the basic nature of packaging material, their production and their use;

• describe common pack forms for food products;

• describe common steps in packaging processes for food products;

• identify key quality parameters and legal requirements for any given packaging material and implement appropriate action;

• discuss possible market, and environmental impact of various packing options.

The content includes: Role of packaging. Packaging materials. Product requirements. Manufacture of packaging materials. Packaging equipment and processes. Testing and quality of packaging. Environmental and waste considerations.

Assessment

Literature review of 3000 words (40%); two assignments of 1000 words (20% each); two industry visit reports of 1000 words (10% each).