
Society is getting older and older: between 2000 and 2018, the proportion of people over the age of 65 increased by almost 10 percent, according to the Federal Institute for Population Research. Seniors thus make up around one third of the total population, and the trend is still rising. This means that the needs of older and elderly people are becoming increasingly important.
When it comes to cosmetics packaging, the first impression is decisive in determining whether a purchase is made or not. Due to the saturated market, manufacturers are forced to stage their cosmetic products in ever new packaging designs.
Since January 2020, COVID-19 has determined events in all areas of life worldwide. The rapid spread of the virus across the globe prompted the World Health Organisation (WHO) to classify the situation as a pandemic as early as March 2020.
Two years after the start of the Corona pandemic, there is still no relief in sight. Even though the WHO is cautiously talking about a possible improvement of the situation in 2022, the further course of the pandemic is more than uncertain. New mutations of the virus, such as the current Omicron variant, and a low vaccination rate have caused the infection figures in Germany to rise extremely in the last quarter of 2021 and at the beginning of the new year 2022 - with renewed drastic effects on society and the economy.
Concerns in the German print and media industry persist, clouding the mood with a view to the future. Yet the economic situation had recovered compared to 2020. According to surveys conducted by the ifo Institute on behalf of the German Printing and Media Industries Federation (bvdm), the 2021 business climate index was consistently above the previous year's level.
Incorrect or missing labelling of medicines can, in the worst case, have serious consequences for consumers. The labelling obligation for medicines is therefore enormously important. Violations can also result in fines and legal consequences.
Foods are sensitive goods and susceptible to various external influences. In order for consumers to be able to enjoy food without worries, protective packaging is necessary in many cases. Since these are materials for food contact, they must meet strict specifications - and the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) makes its recommendations in this regard.