Abstract: An interface between a packaging system and a data storage device which stores a plurality of packaging specifications, for selecting at least one packaging specification out of the plurality of packaging specifications, the interface comprising a plurality of input parameters and at least one output parameter, wherein each input parameter receives a search key, and the interface triggers the selection of at least one packaging specification according to the received search key and the output parameter provides the at least one selected packaging specification. The selected packaging specifications are applied to several packaging systems, for example packaging machines.