Respiratory equipment packaging and a packaging insert for respiratory equipment

A packaging insert configured to retain a respiratory interface assembly prior to inserting the insert and respiratory interface assembly into suitable packaging, the insert comprising:

• an elongate support having a notional longitudinal axis, an upper part, a lower part, and opposed, spaced apart sides extending between the upper and lower parts, the elongate support further comprising at least one headgear retaining slot formed in or at each side, each at least one headgear retaining slot being elongate and comprising a width that is configured to receive and retain part of a strap of the headgear, each at least one headgear retaining slot further comprising a closed end and an open end,
• the insert further comprising at least one retaining portion, wherein each of the at least one retaining portion is inwardly directed adjacent an opening of a respective one of the at least one headgear retaining slot.