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An up-to-date blog, featuring the latest trends, news, and development within the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
More pet owners searching online for DIY remedies to avoid vet bills
The Rising Trend of DIY Pet Care Amid Soaring Vet Costs In a bid to navigate the escalating expenses associated with veterinary care, a growing number of British pet owners are resorting to online searches for do-it-yourself remedies for their pets. Our revealing study has highlighted this trend, indicating that a worrying one in five,…
Origin’s Statement Relating to Shipping Issues in the Red Sea
The recent attacks on shipping in the southern Red Sea have led to many operators diverting sailings around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid the area. This has resulted in an increase in journey time and a pinch on the availability of container space, pushing up costs. Origin’s unique manufacturing and supply chain structure…
Origin and CAPT: creating a safer world for our children
Origin is proud to announce that we have continued our Silver Patronage of the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT). Our ongoing support of this dedicated charity is helping to improve child safety and bring life home for children. Ensuring the safety of all our customers is at the heart of what we do at Origin,…
Final Order and Dispatch Dates for 2023
As we are approaching the end of 2023, we would like to say THANK YOU for your continued custom and wish you and your family a happy festive period and a great New Year. We look forward to the privilege of supporting you throughout 2024 and beyond. In view of the upcoming holiday period, please…
What Is Tamper-Evident Packaging? – Benefits, Uses and Industry Regulations
Tamper-evident packaging is an important function of pharmaceutical packaging that improves user safety and ensures products are used as intended. But what does tamper-evident mean, and what importance does choosing this type of packaging have for your business? Read on to find out the function of tamper-evident packaging, its benefits, important relevant regulatory and legislative…
Origin study reveals reach of unverified online pharmacies
The pharmaceutical e-commerce space has been developing and maturing for years, but it experienced massive pandemic-induced growth. And the e-pharmacy market is expected to be worth USD 136,160.27 million by 2026. Its significant growth owes to a rise in the number of government initiatives supporting the adoption of online purchase of medicines during the pandemic…
Does my product packaging need to be child-resistant?
Child safety is an ethical duty that unites businesses across a range of industries and child-resistant (CR) packaging, should be a focal point for the immediate and long-term future. This type of packaging can relate to virtually any product, ranging from medication packaging to cleaning items. In short, childproof packaging should be used whenever…
What is Cleanroom Manufacturing?
Cleanroom manufacturing for packaging is a process that ensures products are packed in a controlled environment. As a result, it protects patients, staff, and their environments from contamination and the potential health risks it poses. Below, we discuss what a cleanroom is, how they’re classified, and how we ensure sterility through our cleanroom manufacturing and…
UK Plastic Packaging Tax, April 2022
Beginning 1st April 2022, The UK Government and HMRC are introducing The Plastic Packaging Tax which will apply a £200 per tonne tax on all liable plastic packaging components manufactured or imported into the UK. There are some exceptions to the tax such as where a minimum of 30% of product weight is made up…
