Course detail
Packaging of daily consumption products
FCH-MC_BPDSAcad. year: 2023/2024
Reasons for product packaging, technological, hygienic and consumer requirements for packaging, basic packaging materials - wood, fabrics, paper, glass, metals, natural, synthetic and modified polymers, combined packaging - properties, production and its applications for packaging of daily consumption products, general classification, legislative, barrier and technological requirements, migration of packaging components, principles and procedures of active packaging, ecological aspects of food packaging, eco-balance and recycling.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Entry knowledge
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Lectures are not obligatory
Aims
Gaining an overview of methods, procedures and packaging options for daily consumption products, gaining knowledge about packaging machines, environmental aspects, labeling and testing of packaging materials.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Dobiáš J., Votavová L., Vápenka L.: Balení potravin, VSCHT, 2019. ISBN:978-80-7592-052-2 (CS)
Diviš P: E-learningový kurz (CS)
Recommended reading
Elearning
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. requirements for packaging - manufacturer, seller, consumer
3. packaging of wood and paper
4. glass containers
5. metal packaging
6. plastic packaging
7. bioplastic packaging, bio-based packaging
8. protective function of the packaging
9. migration of substances from packaging
10. ecological aspects of packaging
11. packaging machines
12. practical part (excursion)
13. practical part (excursion)
Guided consultation in combined form of studies
Teacher / Lecturer
Elearning