IIP

IIP

Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai :

The IIP is registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860. It was established in the year 1966 jointly by the Ministry of Commerce (now Department of Commerce) and the Packing and Allied Industries of the country. The Institute is headed by a Director. It is located at Mumbai. The main aim of the Institute is to undertake research in raw materials for the packaging industry, to organise training programmes on packaging technology and to stimulate the need for good packaging etc.

The objects for which the Indian Institute of Packaging is established are: i. to stimulate consciousness of good packaging;

ii. to undertake and promote study, research and development in packaging and package design;

iii. to recommend standards for packages, packaging materials, processes and equipment;

iv. to test, evaluate and certify packages, packaging systems, packaging materials, equipment and processes;

v. . to provide consultancy services on packaging problems;

vi. to study packaging for export commoditywise and countrywise and to suggest measures to authorities concerned for effecting improvements.;

vii. to provide short term and long term training in packaging technology for specified personnel employed in industry, commerce and Government.

viii. to promote and stimulate action in universities and colleges, to provide education in Packaging Technology;

ix. to analyse the implications of a sound policy on packaging on domestic production, domestic consumption and domestic prices;

x. to study methods and procedures of incentives appropriate for development of packaging;

xi. to analyse the institutional framework most conducive to the promotion of packaging;

xii. to study the packaging requirements with special reference to transport by road, water, rail and air;

xiii. to study the impact of packaging on marketing;

xiv. to undertake advertising, publicity and exhibition to promote packaging consciousness;

xv. to establish relation and to co-operate with any other agency or organisation having similar objectives in India or abroad;

xvi. to provide and disseminate information relating to packagingxvii. to prepare, print and publish any papers or periodicals or reports; Some of the major activities are as under:

The Institute undertakes self-sponsored and industry participated applied projects covering different aspects of standards, substitution of packaging materials, improvements in the designs of packages, etc.

- Research projects are also undertaken with and accent on reliable data generation on the critical characteristics of packaging and ancillary materials with emphasis on those related to food, consumer items and industrial products.

The Indian packaging industry is a heterogeneous mix of industrial units in the organised and unorganised sectors comprising manufacturers of raw materials, packages, machinery and ancillary materials and equipments.

Packaging has permeated every field of business activity and is considered a vital element in the distribution and marketing of not only manufactured goods but also farm grown produce. The importance of packaging for export was given due recognition in early 1960s, when the Government and industry joined hands to create the Indian Institute of Packaging in 1966 with the specific objectives of improving packaging standards.

Activity of the Institute today are in line with those of the premier packaging institutes in the world over.:

Training & Education

Consultancy & Projects

Laboratory Testing

Q.C Schemes

Exhibition & Design

Information and Publication

Library

Database & Internet Services, besides promotional activities.

The Institute is closely linked with international organisations . It is recognised by the UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation)and the ITC (International Trading Centre)for consultancy and training. The IIP is a member of the Asian Packaging Federation (APF); the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP), USA; the Institute of Packaging (IOP), UK; Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), USA and the World Packaging Organisation (WPO)

Compiled by : Sejal Shah

B.Com, M.Com., LLB, ACMA, FCA