Labelling, Packaging, Packing And Marking Goods For Export
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Labeling requirements differ from country to country and the same can be ascertained well in advance from the buyer. The label should indicate quality, quantity, method of use, etc. as per latest requirement; bar code labeling is proposed to be made compulsory for many products.
Packaging presents your goods to the overseas buyer in an attractive way. While packaging, quality should not be compromised merely to cut down costs. Packaging should also be in conformity with the instructions issued by the importer.
Packing refers to external containers used for transportation. The shape of packing cases plays a very important role in packing the cargo, and the nature of packing material to be used will depend upon the items exported. As regards specification for the size, weight and strength, care must be taken to ensure that the weight of standard case does not exceed 50 kg. for easy handling of cargo. The size of packs should be designed in such a way that maximum cargo can be loaded in containers. Before packing and sealing the goods, it should be ensured that all the contents are properly placed in the case and the list of contents of packing notes should be prepared so that the buyer, the customs authorities and the insurance authorities can easily check the contents of each and every case.
The consolidated statement of contents for a number of case is called the Packing List, which should be prepared in the prescribed standardized format.
Marking means to mark the address, number of packages etc. on the packets. It is essential for identification purpose and should provide information on exporters’ mark, importers’ mark, port of destination, and place of destination, order number and date, gross, net and tare weight and handling instructions. All shipping cases should be marked a number with special symbols selected by the exporters or the importers, so that the competitors are not in a position to find out the details of the customers and the country of destination or supplier’s country of dispatch
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