<p>A packaging material which is composed of a laminate having a base film layer (10) and a sealant layer (30) laminated thereon via an adhesive layer, characterized in that the adhesive layer comprises a colorant. The packaging material is free of a metal film such as an aluminum foil, can be produced by the use of a simple production process at a reduced cost, and exhibits satisfactory performance capability of shielding a light.</p>
