PCRI crest Packaging Clinic &
Research Institute
+91 91608 14321

Packaging Consultancy

Independent technical advice on packaging design, materials, compliance, cost and troubleshooting, from specialists with long industry experience.

Common Problems We Solve

Most packaging problems show up in distribution, but the cause usually lies in an earlier decision about a material, a dimension or a test that was never carried out.

  • Packs that fail in transit but pass at the plant
  • Shelf life that falls short of the label
  • Over-specified material quietly costing you every order
  • Leaks, seal failures and migration complaints
  • A buyer asking for compliance documents you do not have
  • Sustainability targets with no workable plan
  • A new product with no packaging specification yet
  • A line that stops more often than it should
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Our Consultancy Services

PCRI's consultancy serves MSMEs, start-ups, large companies and government bodies, with a focus on sustainability, safety and innovation.

01

Packaging System Design and Development

Help industries develop efficient, cost-effective and sustainable packaging systems tailored to their products.

  • Custom packaging design based on product nature and logistics
  • Structural and aesthetic design
  • Primary, secondary and tertiary packaging optimisation
  • Eco-friendly material substitution and circular packaging design
  • 3D modelling and prototypes of package designs
02

Packaging Material and Technology Selection

Ensure the most suitable material and packaging technology is used for each product.

  • Evaluation of plastics, paper, glass, metals and other materials for product compatibility
  • Barrier property analysis for moisture, gas and light
  • Advice on biodegradable, compostable and renewable materials
  • Selection of sustainable inks, adhesives and coatings
03

Testing and Evaluation Advisory

Provide guidance and support in package testing and validation.

  • Advice on test methods for performance, regulatory compliance and shelf life
  • Interpreting test results and certification reports
  • On-site packaging line evaluation and sample collection protocols
  • Recommendations for lab testing: burst strength, compression, drop test, seal integrity, migration
04

Regulatory and Compliance Guidance

Help companies comply with national and international packaging standards and regulations.

  • FSSAI, BIS, ISO, EC and US FDA packaging compliance
  • Labelling and declaration reviews
  • Plastic Waste Management Rules and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) support
  • Hazardous goods packaging compliance: UN certification, IMDG and IATA
05

Sustainability and EPR Roadmaps

Guide brands towards environmentally responsible packaging.

  • Life cycle assessment (LCA) of packaging
  • Carbon footprint analysis
  • Roadmap to recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging
  • EPR compliance strategy and reporting templates
  • Plastic neutrality and brand plastic footprint assessment
06

Packaging Line Optimisation

Improve packaging line efficiency and reduce wastage.

  • Time-motion studies
  • Material handling and line layout improvements
  • Automation and robotics integration advice
  • Reducing downtime and packaging defects
  • Cost-benefit analysis for material or design changes
07

Cold Chain and Export Packaging

Make packaging fit for perishable products and global markets.

  • Cold chain packaging: insulated packs and phase change materials
  • Export packaging: palletisation, fumigation and weatherproofing
  • Seaworthy packaging and international labelling standards
  • ISPM-15 compliance for wood packaging and customs packaging norms
08

Training and In-House Capacity Building

Build the skills and knowledge of in-house packaging teams and operators.

  • Custom workshops and hands-on training sessions
  • Packaging quality control practices
  • Printing and converting technology training
  • SOP development for packaging activities
09

Start-up Mentoring and Launch Packaging

Guide start-ups and SMEs in choosing the right packaging for launch and scale-up.

  • Low-cost packaging options for trials and launches
  • Sourcing guidance for small quantities
  • Brand identity and shelf appeal
  • E-commerce packaging design: tamper-proofing and unboxing experience
10

Industrial and Food Packaging Troubleshooting

Resolve packaging problems such as breakage, leaks, migration and spoilage.

  • Root cause analysis of failures
  • Product-pack interaction and incompatibility analysis
  • Barrier property improvements
  • Solution implementation and retesting strategy
A PCRI expert walking a client warehouse with a checklist

How It Works

  1. 01

    Tell us the problem

    A call or a form. The product, the pack, and what is going wrong or what you are planning.

  2. 02

    We look at it properly

    A plant visit, samples in the laboratory, or a working session on your drawings and specifications.

  3. 03

    A recommendation you can act on

    Materials, specifications, test results and costs, written so your team and your supplier both understand it.

  4. 04

    Support through the change

    Trials, supplier discussions and follow-up testing until the new pack works on the line.

Start with a call

Engagement Models

A single visit for a one-off failure, a retainer when packaging decisions come up every month.

On-site visit and auditWe come to the plant, see the line and the pack, and report back.
Virtual consultationA scheduled call with an expert, anywhere in the world.
Project basedOne problem, one scope, one fee, one report.
RetainerA long-term association for teams who need packaging support every month.
CSR partnershipPackaging development work with an institutional or social purpose.

Industries We Serve

Each sector brings its own regulations, supply chains and failure risks, and our advice is shaped around them.

  • Food and beverages
  • Pharmaceuticals and healthcare
  • Chemicals
  • FMCG and personal care
  • Agriculture and seeds
  • Industrial products
  • E-commerce and retail

Our Experts

Consultancy is delivered by named specialists with decades in printing, packaging technology and plant operations, not by a generic team.

Meet the experts
Kishor SurtiPrint Expert
Ashok Kumar DasAdditional Director
Joji JosephPackaging Technology Consultant

Discuss Your Packaging Challenge

A short call with a packaging expert, no charge, to work out whether this needs a test, a visit or a full engagement.

  • Someone from the team will call or write back on the next working day.
  • Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp +91 91608 14321.

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