lesson 9: export packaging, marking, and labelling

Question 1

• It is accounted that as much as _____ of all cargo losses can be prevented by proper export packing, marking, and labeling

Answer 1

70%

Question 2

• Refers to the proper way of protecting the goods for a secured and safe travel to the country of destination

Answer 2

EXPORT PACKING

Question 3

According to the ________, the following have to be considered in packing

Answer 3

Philippine Trade Trading Center’s Handbook on the Basics of Exporting

Question 4

• The export shipping mark is the principal identification for the international movement of goods
• • The marks should be very simple and not at all elaborate so as not to confuse the handlers in the parts, and the buyers as well

Answer 4

EXPORT MARKING

Question 5

• They should be stenciled in ____ directly on the surface

Answer 5

black

Question 6

• The use of _____ should be avoided since these colors are used in the labelling of dangerous goods

Answer 6

red or orange

Question 7

should clearly indicate the quantity and quality of the goods.

Answer 7

LABELS

Question 8

• aims to help consumers make proper product selection
• It provides information such as durability, color, features, cleanability, care instructions, and constructions standards
• Furniture manufacturers may affix labels that explain the product’s construction features, type of frame, number of coils, and fabric characteristics

Answer 8

a. Informational Labeling

Question 9

• focuses on a promotional theme or logo
• It may contain word such as “super”, “improved”, or “new”.

Answer 9

b. Persuasive labeling