In today's increasingly globalized world, international trade in raw materials and pharmaceuticals is becoming more frequent. As an important link in drug export, the quality of packaging not only directly affects the safety and stability of drugs, but also affects the international reputation and competitiveness of enterprises. Among them, the quality of paper barrels, as a common packaging method for raw materials and drugs, is particularly crucial. This article will conduct an in-depth analysis of the quality issues of paper barrel packaging for exported raw materials such as material selection, structural design, production processes, transportation and storage, and regulatory standards.

1、 Improper material selection

1. Poor paper quality: The strength and sealing of the paper barrel largely depend on the quality of the paper. If the selected paper has insufficient weight, stiffness, or contains too many impurities, it will directly affect the load-bearing capacity and compression resistance of the paper barrel, leading to deformation and damage during transportation, which may expose the drugs to adverse environments and affect their quality.

2. Coating and adhesive issues: To enhance the moisture and stain resistance of paper drums, a special material is usually coated on the surface of the paper and bonded with adhesive. If the coating material does not meet the pharmaceutical requirements or the adhesive quality is poor, it may release harmful substances, contaminate the medicine, and reduce the sealing and service life of the paper barrel.

2、 Unreasonable structural design

1. Size and shape mismatch: The size and shape of the paper bucket need to be carefully designed according to the characteristics of the medicine and transportation needs. If the size is too large, it will increase unnecessary space occupation and transportation costs; If it is too small, it may cause the drug to be squeezed and deformed or unable to be tightly sealed. Unreasonable design in shape may also affect stacking stability and increase transportation risks.

2. Lack of effective sealing mechanism: Raw materials and drugs are extremely sensitive to environmental factors such as humidity and light, so paper drums must have good sealing performance. However, some paper barrel designs overlook this point, such as the lack of effective sealing covers, rapid aging of sealing rings, or inadequate sealing, which may cause the drugs to become damp and deteriorate.

3、 Rough production process

1. Low manufacturing accuracy: In the production process of paper drums, the accuracy of cutting, folding, bonding and other processes directly affects their overall quality. If the production equipment is outdated and the operation is not standardized, it is easy to cause problems such as uneven edges and large gaps at the seams of the paper drum, which reduces its sealing and aesthetics.

2. Poor cleanliness control: Raw materials and drugs have strict requirements for the cleanliness of packaging materials. If the cleaning standards are not strictly implemented during the production process of paper drums, residual pollutants such as dust, fibers, oil stains, etc. may adhere to the inner walls of the paper drums, causing contamination of drugs.

4、 Poor transportation and storage conditions

1. Improper temperature and humidity control: If appropriate temperature and humidity control measures are not taken during the transportation and storage of raw material drug paper barrels, it is highly likely to cause drug deterioration due to moisture. Especially in long-distance transportation such as sea freight, high humidity environments pose greater challenges to paper drums.

2. Physical damage risk: Irregular loading and unloading operations, harsh transportation environments, and improper stacking methods can all cause physical damage to paper drums, such as dents, ruptures, etc., thereby damaging their protective function and putting drugs at risk.

5、 Inadequate implementation of regulatory standards

1. Insufficient awareness of international standards: Different countries and regions have varying requirements for drug packaging, but generally adhere to strict international standards. If the enterprise has insufficient understanding of the relevant regulations and standards of the destination country, it may result in the paper barrel packaging not meeting the requirements of the importing country, being returned or destroyed, causing economic losses and reputation damage.

2. Lack of quality inspection system: A sound quality control system is the key to ensuring the quality of paper barrel packaging. If the enterprise lacks necessary testing equipment and means, or fails to establish an effective quality traceability mechanism, it is difficult to timely detect and correct problems in the production process, ultimately affecting product quality.

The quality issues of paper barrel packaging for exported raw materials and drugs involve multiple aspects, which need to be addressed from various aspects such as material selection, structural design, production process, transportation and storage, and compliance with regulatory standards to comprehensively improve packaging quality and safety. Enterprises should strengthen their awareness of quality management, introduce advanced technology and management experience, ensure that every batch of exported raw materials and drugs can be presented to the international market in the best condition, maintain a good image of the enterprise, and ensure the safety of global patients' medication.