Consultancy Programs

Packaging and Labeling Assistance

Transforms locally-produced goods into globally-competitive products through improvements in the packaging technologies of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Provided to MSMEs by authorized personnel of DOST Regional Offices

The assistance may involve, among others, package development, label design, package prototyping, product-package compatibility testing and similar services. Higher-level assistance may be provided by technical personnel of the Packaging Technology Division of the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI). The services will be provided in accordance with the approved procedures and/or terms of reference of the concerned DOST agency.

Assistance Provided

Packaging development
Label design
Product-package compatibility test
Toll packaging
Packaging testing

Benefits

Improved product marketability due to better package designs
Longer product shelf life
Lesser product damage during transport
Better consumer protection
Compliance to food safety regulations and standards