Choosing to give a perfume as a gift, even to a physically distant person, is always a great way to let that person know that we have been thinking of them and to feel closer to them.
Perfume, as we know, is a very personal object, which depends very much on the personal taste of the user and, perhaps also for this reason, deciding to give one as a gift is a very important gesture. When this gesture, then, must also cross physical distances, it becomes even more important. In fact, perfume is not an easy gift either to give or to dispatch a parcel: in the shipping world, perfume is considered a dangerous commodity, due to the high amount of alcohol it contains, which makes it a product that tends to flammable and, consequently, difficult to transport to the chosen destination.
In this article, we will provide you with information on everything you need to know about giving and sending a perfume: read on if you are interested in the subject and if you want to give a special gift to an equally special person.
Shipping a perfume
As we have already mentioned in the introduction to this article, for the parcel shipments perfume is considered a high risk product, as it is a flammable substance. For this reason, it is necessary to contact a express courier (who perhaps also deals with international shipments, should the perfume reach non-Italian locations) that also offers this type of service. The BRT courier, for example, allows its customers to ship perfumes, both in small and large quantities.
But let us return for a moment to the subject of the dangerousness of perfume as shipping merchandise. According to current regulations, perfumes and perfumery products are part of the UN classification UN1266 and fall into class 3 of this specific classification. In turn, perfumes that belong to this classification can be divided into two further categories, depending on their packaging groups: these two categories are the PG II and the PG III, which respectively indicate products averagely dangerous and products weakly dangerous.
Depending on the category to which the perfume belongs, the particular packaging for this parcel shipping service. Packaging is an essential step in the shipment of a perfume, since, if the packaging is done well, it can be a guarantee of the strength and protection of the parcel, which in the event of an accident could fall, be thrown around or suffer damage. Proper packaging, on the other hand, can minimise the risk of perfume spillage, possible high-risk chemical reactions and damage to the means of transport, the driver of the means of transport and the surrounding environment.
We have said that, according to the regulations, perfumes belong to the two packaging categories PG II and PG III. These categories require particular materials and types of packaging, which must comply with the regulations to the letter. If not packed well, in fact, the parcel risks being rejected and being held up in customs. So what must be done to ensure that the packaging complies with the regulations? It is necessary for the package to be acceptable to couriers and shippers, through two essential operations: the perfume protection, which gives it total safety even in the event of impacts, and the protection of operators and means of transport, which must be protected in the unfortunate event of an accident.
But how do you package a perfume? Let's see together all the passages.
- The first step is to put the perfume in its original packaging whenever possible.
- The perfume, in its original packaging, must be wrapped in several layers of bubble wrap, which must be sealed with adhesive tape.
- Next, the box in which the perfume is to be placed must be taken care of, inside which sawdust must be placed to further protect the perfume from knocks.
- At this point, the perfume can be placed inside the box, which must be closed and sealed with special packaging tape.
- Packaging ends with the application of the various shipping labels, bearing the sender's and consignee's information, the package orientation arrows and a special label indicating the presence of a fragile product.
The parcel is ready to be shipped!
The transport of a perfume
With regard to the transport of a perfume, the following are used dedicated means of transport, which are able to guarantee greater protection and safety for the products transported.
Within these dedicated means of transport, the transport conditions must be functional and optimal. Therefore, they must present: a temperature and one air composition suitable to preserve the safety of the environment, in order to protect the health of the courier and the condition of the means of transport itself, and a correct storage modes, which provides a high level of protection against impacts. This storage method must always be adjusted according to the size of the means of transport, their weight and the type of journey they have to make.
Given the essential characteristics that each means of transport dedicated to these shipments must have, it is necessary to understand how to choose the most suitable carrier for your shipment. This choice must be made on the basis of one's own needs, which must answer a long series of questions, such as the destination of the parcel (as we have seen, in the case of international shipments, it is necessary to rely on an express courier that also offers this type of service), the size and weight of the parcel, how quickly you want the parcel to arrive at its destination and the tracking method to be used. Last but not least, the cost of this service must also be considered.
Turning to industry experts like us is therefore essential to ensure that all these doubts are resolved and answered: with our support and help, it will be easy to organise your shipment and choose the best carrier and courier.
