Packaging and Label Design Packaging & Labeling 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which packaging material offers the best barrier against oxygen and moisture for sensitive food products?
- Kraft paper
- Aluminum foil laminate (Correct answer)
- Low-density polyethylene
- Corrugated cardboard
Correct answer: Aluminum foil laminate
Aluminum foil laminates provide an excellent barrier against oxygen, moisture, and light, making them ideal for sensitive food products.
Question 2: What does the recycling number '7' inside the chasing-arrows symbol on plastic packaging indicate?
- The package is fully recyclable
- It contains polypropylene
- It is made of 'other' or mixed/unclassified plastics (Correct answer)
- It is made of high-density polyethylene
Correct answer: It is made of 'other' or mixed/unclassified plastics
Resin code 7 is a catch-all category for plastics that don't fit into codes 1–6, including polycarbonate, bioplastics, and multi-layer materials.
Question 3: A 'tamper-evident' seal on a package is primarily designed to:
- Extend the product's shelf life
- Provide visible evidence if a package has been opened or altered (Correct answer)
- Reduce the cost of packaging materials
- Improve the aesthetic appeal of the label
Correct answer: Provide visible evidence if a package has been opened or altered
Tamper-evident features are designed to show visible signs of tampering, alerting consumers if a product has been opened or compromised before purchase.
Question 4: In packaging design, what is a 'planogram' used for?
- Mapping the structural dimensions of a package
- Specifying the Pantone colors on a label
- Planning the visual layout of products on retail shelves (Correct answer)
- Calculating the carbon footprint of a package
Correct answer: Planning the visual layout of products on retail shelves
A planogram is a diagram that specifies how and where retail products should be placed on store shelves to maximize sales.
Question 5: Which FDA regulation requires a Supplement Facts panel on dietary supplement labels?
- 21 CFR Part 101 (Correct answer)
- 21 CFR Part 111
- 21 CFR Part 117
- 21 CFR Part 201
Correct answer: 21 CFR Part 101
21 CFR Part 101 covers food labeling regulations in the US, including the requirement for a Supplement Facts panel on dietary supplement packaging.
Question 6: What is 'reverse printing' in the context of flexible packaging?
- Printing on the outside surface of a film
- Printing on the inner surface of a clear film so the ink is protected between layers (Correct answer)
- Using a mirror image for symmetrical label layouts
- Applying ink in the reverse order of CMYK colors
Correct answer: Printing on the inner surface of a clear film so the ink is protected between layers
Reverse printing (also called 'trap printing') places the ink on the inside surface of a clear film, with the ink sandwiched between layers, protecting it from abrasion and giving vivid color.
Question 7: What is the purpose of a 'dieline' in packaging design?
- A color-matching guide for spot inks
- A 2D template showing where a package will be cut, folded, and glued (Correct answer)
- A regulatory checklist for label compliance
- A database of approved packaging suppliers
Correct answer: A 2D template showing where a package will be cut, folded, and glued
A dieline is a flat, 2D technical template that shows all cut lines, fold lines, bleed areas, and glue zones used to manufacture a package.
Packaging and Label Design Packaging & Labeling 2
Which packaging material offers the best barrier against oxygen and moisture for sensitive food products?