Abstract: An opening arrangement for packaging containers which is manufactured from a flexible packaging laminate and includes a prefabricated outlet opening which is covered by a tear-off strip or pull-tab. To facilitate pouring of the contents and permit reclosure of the packaging container, the container also displays a prefabricated pouring device surrounding the outlet opening, the pouring device being applied on the outside of the packaging container and comprising a reclosable lid. In order to ensure satisfactory function and facilitate application of the pouring device onto the packaging container, the pull-tab extends, according to the present invention, in beneath the pouring edge of the pouring device and is fixedly sealed between the pouring device and the upper side of the packaging container.

Abstract: In an opening arrangement for a package, the package being manufactured from a packaging material, the opening arrangement includes a hole punched in the material. The opening arrangement further includes a strip having a first portion which, prior to filling and forming of the package, is sealed to the material over the hole. The strip has a second portion folded over the first portion of the strip. The opening arrangement further includes a thermoplastic structure surrounding the strip including a pouring element and a closure element, the thermoplastic structure being secured to the package. A portion of the second portion of the strip is fixedly sealed against the closure element of the thermoplastic structure.