Packaging

IW - Individually Wrapped

Indicates that the product is individually wrapped in an approved material (sheet or bag).

LP - Layer Packed

Indicates that the product is packed into a carton containing two or more layers of meat with each layer separated by an approved material.

MAP - Modified Atmosphere Packaging

Modified Atmosphere Packaging is another packaging technique. Instead of pulling a vacuum, packs are flushed with a mixture of gases. As like vacuum pack the film has to be impermeable to gasses, to retain the modified gas atmosphere around the meat.

MW - Multi-Wrapped

Indicates that the product has been packed in a single bag or covering and contains two or more cuts.

TP - Tray Pack

Indicates that one or more portions of meat packed in an open container and covered with film.

VAC - Vacuum Packed

Indicates that the product has been packed in a special formulated bag - vacuum packed and sealed to a snug fit. When the symbol for vacuum packed appears after other shown packing symbols, this indicates that the product is vacuum packed. Eg: IW/VAC - LP/VAC - MW/VAC - TP/VAC.