Which term describes packaging that sits inside the outer packaging?

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

Answer: (B)

This question tests how packaging layers are arranged relative to the outer packaging. Packaging that sits inside the outer packaging is called inner packaging. The outer packaging is the exterior layer used for protection and transport. Inside it, inner packaging provides additional protection or separation before the contents reach you, such as a cushioning insert or a poly bag placed inside the outer carton. For example, a product already in its primary packaging can be wrapped or cushioned by inner packaging and then placed into the outer shipping box. The other terms refer to different positions: outer packaging is the outside shell, primary packaging directly contacts the product, and secondary packaging groups primary packages together. So inner packaging is the correct term.