Pharmaceutical Folding Cartons
Custom pharmaceutical folding cartons for medicine, supplements and healthcare brands.
BestPackFactory supplies this product for B2B brands, importers, distributors, ecommerce sellers and enterprise packaging buyers. We support custom size, material, artwork, surface finish, barcode, QR code, inserts and global delivery.
| Business Model | B2B RFQ only, no retail checkout |
| MOQ | 500 PCS |
| Customization | Size, material, logo, color, finish, insert, barcode, QR code |
| Best For | Brands, wholesalers, distributors, ecommerce sellers and private label buyers |
| Contact | Sales Manager: Lisa Wu Email: lisa@colorprintingpackage.com WhatsApp +86 158 8653 0985 |
FAQ
Are your folding cartons compliant with pharmaceutical standards?
Yes. We print with low-migration inks, use pharma-grade board, and can meet EU Annex 13 GMP requirements for secondary packaging. Material certificates and batch traceability documents are available.
Can you add Braille text to the carton?
Yes. We emboss Braille dots on the carton surface per Marburg Medium standard. Braille placement is incorporated into the die-cut tooling and verified with a Braille height gauge.
What serialization options do you support?
Inkjet-printed serial numbers, 2D DataMatrix codes and QR codes for track-and-trace compliance. We can print variable data inline during production at up to 200 cartons per minute.
Pharmaceutical Folding Cartons — Engineering Summary
- Pharmaceutical Folding Cartons is quoted as a B2B custom packaging project with MOQ 500 PCS.
- Primary specification cluster: Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging.
- Buyer should provide size, filling weight, artwork file, target market and shipping destination.
- Engineering confirmation includes material structure, print proof, sampling and pre-shipment inspection.
- BestPackFactory supports OEM / ODM size, logo, finish, barcode, QR code and export packing.
Pharmaceutical Folding Cartons Technical Specification
The table below is written for industrial RFQ comparison. Final production specification is confirmed by sample approval, filling test and export packing test.
| Primary paperboard | 300gsm C1S, 350gsm SBS, 400gsm ivory board; caliper 0.42–0.58 mm |
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| Printing level | Offset printing 175 LPI; CTP plate output; registration tolerance ±0.15 mm |
| Variable code standard | GS1 DataMatrix ECC200; recommended module size 0.30–0.50 mm |
| Code verification | ISO/IEC 15415 target Grade A at print approval; Grade B minimum after folding/gluing |
| Barcode quiet zone | ≥ 4X module width around DataMatrix / linear barcode |
| Anti-abrasion method | Water-based varnish or matte lamination over non-code area; code zone protected by layout clearance |
| Carton structure | Reverse tuck end, straight tuck end, auto-lock bottom, crash-lock bottom |
| Glue type | Pharmaceutical-grade water-based glue; glue width 4–6 mm |
| Inspection | 100% camera inspection available for variable data / one-item-one-code projects |
| Packaging traceability | Batch number, serial number, GTIN, expiry date and lot code panel reserved |
| MOQ | 500 PCS per custom size / artwork |
| Artwork file | AI / PDF / PSD accepted; vector logo required; 3 mm bleed |
| Color tolerance | ΔE ≤ 3.0 against approved digital proof |
| Dimension tolerance | ±1.5 mm for paper boxes |
| Quality inspection | AQL 2.5 for major defects; random inspection before shipment |
| RFQ data required | Size, product weight, filling condition, artwork, quantity, destination port/country |
| Sampling time | Dieline and artwork proof within 24 hours; physical samples in 5–7 working days after artwork confirmation |
| Bulk production | 20–30 days after final sample approval; exact schedule confirmed on the order sheet |
| Payment terms | 30% T/T deposit before production, 70% balance before shipment; L/C, PayPal and Escrow also accepted |
| Incoterms | FOB Shenzhen, CIF, EXW and DDP; freight depends on destination, quantity and packing |
RFQ Checklist for Factory Quotation
- Confirm exact size in mm, product filling weight and target shelf life.
- Send AI/PDF artwork with 3 mm bleed and barcode/QR code position.
- Choose material structure, surface finish, closure and export carton requirement.
- Tell us destination country, quantity and delivery method for freight calculation.
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