The Packaging and Labelling Assistance Program intends to boost competitiveness through the provision of packaging services – from package development and trainings as well as laboratory and consultancy services, among others.

Experts are available both in-house and external to address the needs of MSMEs. DOST works with a network of partner institutions such as the Packaging Technology Division of DOST-ITDI, Taytay Sa Kauswagan Inc. (TSKI) – Kauswagan Design and Packaging Center, Central Philippine University (CPU) PC-PET and various packaging centers based in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) as well as local Government Units (LGUs).