The objectives of IOPG are:
- To inform the public of the benefits to be derived from effective packaging
- To educate people in all matters relating to packaging
- To promote the status of packaging and the interests of members in the field by every appropriate means
- To establish such educational standards, examinations, bursaries and qualifications as may seem appropriate for the promotion of packaging
- To publish and disseminate educational and training information about all matters which relate to packaging.
- To hold conferences, exhibitions, seminars and other functions calculated to promote the interest of packaging
- To affiliate or to associate with any person or body having common interest and objectives with those of the Institute
- To encourage research and development in packaging
- To serve as a forum for discussion and exchange of knowledge between persons interested in packaging


