The FAQ section of sterilizationpackaging.org currently explains what effect a pinhole in the foil layer of a foil composite has on the package barrier and includes a detailed explanation of several generalizations that are commonly made concerning pinholes and aluminum foil.

The site also addresses issues manufacturers of sterilized flexible packaging have when drafting a specification for preformed flexible packaging. Additional reference resources are cited, in addition to typical elements included within a preformed flexible package specification.

The FAQs section of the FPA SPMC site is user-friendly, providing an easy-to-use technical assistance form that allows visitors to submit their questions online. The SPMC Technical Committee meets several times throughout the year to review and answer submitted questions, and discuss the possible posting of questions submitted to the SPMC FAQs web page.

About the Council

The Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council is actively engaged in the development of test methods and guidance documents for the sterilized flexible packaging of medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

These standard test methods are adopted and published by the Flexible Packaging Association in the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council Standards and provide consistency and reproducibility to the design and production of sterilized flexible packaging. The standard test methods also help improve understanding and communication throughout the packaging supply chain. More importantly, they help ensure the quality, performance and safety of sterilized flexible packaging.