Packaging system for an article including an electronic key

A system for packaging an item (30) comprising,

• a packaging container (1) configured to contain an item (30) in a cavity (1c) and comprising a lid (1L) configured to move between an open position providing access to the cavity (1c) and a closed position preventing access to the cavity, the packaging container being equipped with an electronic lock (3) comprising an identification number (3ID) and configured to lock the lid in the closed position and to allow it to be unlocked only by means of an authorised physical electronic key (12a) to unlock it,
• the electronic key is by default in an unauthorised key status that is not authorised to unlock any electronic lock (3) and the electronic key is configured to switch,
• from the default unauthorised key status (12n), in which the unauthorised key cannot unlock the electronic locks
• to an authorised key status (12a) in which the authorised key (12a) is able to unlock the electronic locks (3) for which it has received authorisation according to the identification number (3ID).
• an authorisation device (10) comprising a reader (13ID) configured to read an authorisation code (23ID) associated with one or more identification numbers (3ID) of electronic locks (3), the device being configured to change the status of an electronic key from the unauthorised key status (12n) to the authorised key status (12a), authorising the authorised electronic key (12a) to unlock one or more electronic locks (3) whose identification number(s) (3ID) are included in the authorisation code (23ID).