Welcome to Packaging Clinic & Research Institute!

“A deep-dive diagnostic of your packaging ecosystem”

A Packaging Audit is a structured and systematic review of all packaging-related activities in an organization—from material sourcing to final product dispatch. It helps identify areas of improvement, cost-saving opportunities, and compliance gaps while promoting safety, sustainability, and efficiency.

1. Evaluate Packaging Efficiency – Assess if the packaging system is performing optimally in terms of cost, performance, and process.
2. Ensure Compliance – Verify adherence to applicable legal, safety, and regulatory standards (like FSSAI, BIS, ISO, PWM Rules).
3. Detect Deficiencies – Identify weaknesses, packaging failures, over-packaging, and under-packaging.
4. Recommend Improvements – Suggest actionable changes for material savings, sustainable alternatives, and improved pack performance. 
5. Support Decision-Making – Provide data-backed insights for management to make strategic packaging decisions.
    

• Type, specification, and source of packaging materials used.
• Suitability for product protection and shelf life. 
• Opportunities for substitution (bio-based, recycled, recyclable materials). 
• Print quality and compatibility with packaging machines.
   

• Ergonomics, strength, and stackability. 
• Aesthetic appeal and shelf presence. 
• Primary, secondary, tertiary packaging consistency. 
• Space utilization and unit load optimization.
   

• Line layout and efficiency.
• Manual vs. automated operations.
• Waste generation and rework percentage. 
• Storage, handling, and transportation issues.
   

• Labeling as per regulatory requirements (e.g., FSSAI, Legal Metrology, GHS).
• Material safety data sheets (MSDS) and specifications.
• Plastic Waste Management (PWM) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance.
• Use of food-contact safe inks, adhesives, and laminates.
   

• Per-unit packaging cost breakup.
• Freight and logistics implications of current packaging.
• Over-packaging or material inefficiencies. 
• ROI analysis for proposed packaging changes.
   

• Use of recyclable, reusable, or compostable materials.
• Carbon footprint of packaging.
• End-of-life disposal and recyclability analysis.
   

• Visual inspection and sampling.
• Drop, compression, and transit testing (if part of the audit scope).
• Interviews with line supervisors, QC teams, and procurement heads.
• Packaging cost benchmarking.
• Packaging waste audit (type, volume, recyclability).
   

• Packaging Audit Report with:
  • Observations and finding 
  • Non-conformance or improvement areas 
  • Root cause analysis of failures (if applicable) 
  • Photographic evidence
     
• Recommendations & Action Plan
• Packaging Compliance Checklist
• Sustainable Packaging Roadmap (if applicable)
• Training Need Identification for internal teams

• Food Processing Units
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
• SMEs and Exporters
• E-commerce Brands
• Warehousing & Distribution Hubs
• CSR and NGOs working on packaging hygiene/safety
   

Packaging audits may be:

• One-time (during launches, certifications, or for troubleshooting)
• Periodic (annual, half-yearly)
• Continuous (for large setups with in-house PCRI presence)
   

• Backed by decades of packaging expertise.
• Cross-sector knowledge (food, pharma, industrial, FMCG).
• Strong focus on compliance and sustainability. 
• Access to a network of testing labs for material validation.
• Customizable approach based on client’s budget and scale.