Packaging Technology & Science publishes original research, applications and review papers describing significant, novel developments in its field.

The Journal welcomes contributions in a wide range of areas in packaging technology and science, including:
Active packaging
Aseptic and sterile packaging
Barrier packaging
Design methodology
Environmental factors and sustainability
Ergonomics
Food packaging
Machinery and engineering for packaging
Marketing aspects of packaging
Materials
Migration
New manufacturing processes and techniques
Testing, analysis and quality control
Transport packaging

Topics may relate to the packaging of: foods; fragile and high value goods; medical and pharmaceutical products; high volume consumer goods; chemicals and hazardous materials.

It is emphasized that the above is by no means an exhaustive list.

The journal publishes full-length papers, which should not normally exceed 10,000 words, and short communications, which can be at most 2500 words with three tables or illustrations. Two-part papers will not be considered.

The journal has specific editorial policies and requirements concerning mathematical models, new materials (including bio-polymers and anti-microbial treatments), direct food coatings, distribution environmental data and research on the packaging of specific products. These requirements are set out in the Author Check-list: papers failing to meet these requirements will not be considered.

Please note this journal does not cover the microencapsulation (packaging) of electronic circuits and devices.