Assessing paper quality for package leaflets

The European Commission Guideline on the readability of the labelling and package leaflet of medicinal products for human use was revised in 2009. It states that “The paper weight chosen should be such that the paper is sufficiently thick to reduce transparency which makes reading difficult, particularly where the text size is small. Glossy paper reflects light making the information difficult to read, so the use of uncoated paper should be considered.” Researchers at PAINT-Consult® in Germany found that opacity is a more appropriate tool for assessing paper quality than the paper weight recommended in the guideline. An article about the research is published in Die Pharmazeutische Industrie.
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Click here for the EC Guideline.

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