The APF, a non-profit organization, established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1967, unites the packaging interests of all trade and industries in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, under one co-operative umbrella.

The objective of the federation is to enhance cross-country co-operation among all packaging-related bodies, covering a gamut of subjects like training & education, package development, environmental aspects, law and regulations. The APF Secretariat rotates among the member countries and is currently held in India, hosted by the Indian Institute of Packaging, at Indian Institute of Packaging, E-2, MIDC Area, Andheri (East) Mumbai – 400 093, Maharashtra, India.

The annual congress is organized in a different APF member country each year. Conveniently scheduled alongside the APF annual meets and a major packaging exhibition, the congress attracts packaging professionals and internationally renowned speakers from Asia and beyond. The congress provides an excellent opportunity for informal discussions and networking. It is an excellent opportunity to share country developments in the field of packaging and technology exchange.

APF constitutes of 14 member countries which are Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand & Vietnam.