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About the
Packaging Council
The Packaging Council of Singapore (PCS) was formed in 1975
as a sub-committee of the Singapore Manufacturers Association (SMA)
and attained the status of National Industry Club in 1986. In 1996,
the SMA restructured itself to the Singapore Confederation of Industries
(SCI) in order to meet the needs of local manufacturers who are
facing new challenges in a changing economic landscape. Together
with the SCI, both aims to develop, promote and protect the interest
of members in Singapore.
But with the establishment of the Singapore Business Federation
in 2002, it was no longer appropriate for SCI to be named as a "Confederation
of Industries". After much debate, a special task force proposed
that our organisation be re-named as "Singapore Manufacturers' Federation"
or "SMa" for short. The decision to retain "SMa" was to capitalise
on the organisation's 71 years of successful branding and goodwill.
We do not want to forget our roots and the solid foundation which
we have built up over the years.
The Objectives of the Packaging Council of Singapore
- To be the voice of the packaging industry in Singapore and act
as a catalyst to bring about growth and development in the packaging
industry.
- To forge closer interactions and co-operation with local and
foreign packaging and packaging related organization/ association.
- To represent the industry's view in environmental issues concerning
the packaging industry, particularly in the wastes minimization,
recycling and resource conservation.
- To create awareness and support effort to ensure product quality,
environment protection and consumer satisfaction.
- To conduct and promote packaging related seminars, conferences
and exhibitions aimed at promoting excellence in packaging and
keeping members informed of the latest trends and technology in
the packaging industry.
- To organise regular dialogue sessions with other organisations,
government and quasi-government bodies as well as update members
of dialogue outcomes.
Our Affilation
THE Packaging Council of Singapore is a Member of the Asian
Packaging Federation (APF) since 1981. The Asian Packaging Federation
(APF) is a non-profit organisation which consists of packaging industry
associations and institutes from various countries in the Asia-Pacific.
APF aims at improving the collaboration between packaging associations
and private companies in the region. Through its membership with
the APF, the PCS is also affiliated to the World Packaging Organization
(WPO).
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