The document will first give a reminder of the current regulations imposed on the packaging industry and of the societal dynamics urging us to create packages with the smallest environmental impact possible. It will then try to show that packages are essential in our daily life. That is why we will address the topics of health, hygiene, and safety. After a quick definition of these terms, the document will give you didactic examples of these product-packaging pairs to highlight the importance of packaging and its functionalities.