Table 4.

Vaccine preparation and packaging advisory group recommendations on vaccine packaging system and dimensions. Source: (WHO 2009)

Packaging parameter	Recommendations by vaccine preparation and packaging advisory group
Secondary packaging	Rectangular arrays with internal dividers are encouraged for secondary packaging of vials
	A standard format of 100 vials in an array of 10 × 10 or 10 vials in a 5 × 2 array is being followed
	The dimensions should accommodate vials and dividers
Tertiary packaging	Fiberboard cartons are preferable for tertiary packing
	Multiples of 100 vials are packed in one tertiary unit for ease in counting
	Legit dimensions of 1.2 m × 0.8 m or 1.0 m × 1.2 m are set to avoid overhanging with a gross weight not exceeding 25 kgs per unit
Materials including primary packaging and delivery device	Select the source materials that reduce the impact on the environment when disposed off
	Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are the 3R’s to be followed during the end-of-life handling of materials
	Secondary and tertiary materials, including labels, should be long term resistant to condensation and standard relative humidity (75% Relative Humidity)