What term describes packaging that requires an outer packaging for transport?

• A. Outer packaging
• B. Inner packaging
• C. Primary packaging
• D. Secondary packaging

Answer: (B)

Packaging that requires an outer packaging for transport is the inner packaging. This is the layer that directly contains the product and is not typically designed to withstand shipping conditions on its own. It relies on an outer packaging to provide protection, barriers, and handling information during transit. For example, a bottle of medicine (inner packaging) is placed inside a shipping carton (outer packaging) to endure transport. Outer packaging is the protective outer layer, while secondary packaging groups multiple primary units; the key idea here is that the inner packaging needs an outer layer to be transported.