55 - PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION OF GOODS

This document shows some examples of markings (words, numbers or symbols) for the identification of packaging materials. This document is applicable to all types of packaging in order to enable the identification of the materials used.

This document specifies the test methods of temperature-controlled packages for parcel shipping. Tests include physical, thermal conductivity and insulation performances of transport packages that use insulation for the purpose of blocking thermal conduction between the inside and the outside of a product package that need temperature control.

This document specifies the general requirements of transport packaging, especially the containers, which are formed or prepared for the temperature-controlled transport services of parcel shipping. Safety or sanitation is not covered in this document. This document set outs the general requirements for transport packaging for safe storage and distribution of temperature-sensitive products.

This document covers physical properties and characteristics for the packaging for small and light weight postal items to be delivered into the consumer’s letterbox. It covers the main design features for the packaging of letterboxable postal items, notably the sizes and stacking as well as postal and environmental requirements.
This document is targeted to e-retailers and postal operators.

This European Standard specifies the relationship between the nominal volume of product and the maximum nominal brimful capacity of the outer container of the compartmented aerosol container.

This document specifies requirements and provides guidance for the application, use and check of tamper verification features to the packaging of medicinal products.

IEC 63252:2020 defines methods for the measurement of energy consumption of vending machines, whether or not fitted with refrigerating appliances. The standard applies (but is not limited) to the following categories of machines: - Refrigerated closed-fronted can and bottle machines where the products are held in stacks - Refrigerated glass-fronted can and bottle, confectionery and snack machines - Refrigerated glass-fronted machines entirely for perishable foodstuffs - Refrigerated dual-tempera...view more

This document specifies dimensions of a series of deep screw finishes for the closure of wines with a CO2 content below 1,2 g per litre.
NOTE   Carbonation ≥ 1,2 g/l CO2 requires a suitable container and closure agreed between the glass maker, closure maker and packer/filler.

This document specifies requirements for the provision and operation of indirect, temperature-controlled refrigerated delivery services for refrigerated parcels which contain temperature-sensitive goods (including foods) in land transportation. It includes all refrigerated delivery service stages from acceptance (receipt) of a chilled or frozen parcel from the delivery service user to its delivery at the designated destination, including intermediate transfer of the refrigerated parcels between ...view more

This document specifies the dimensions of the 26 mm shallow crown finish for glass bottles containing beverages. The shallow crown finish is designed to use a metal crown closure (see Cetie data sheet EC1-02 [2]).

EN-ISO 16106 gives guidance on the application of a quality management system in the manufacture, measuring and monitoring of design type approved dangerous goods packaging, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and large packaging.This document does not include guidance specific to other management systems, such as those for environmental management, occupational health and safety management, or financial management.$0$0It is applicable to an organization that) needs to demonstrate its ability to...view more

This document specifies the dimensions of the 26 mm-shallow crown finish for glass bottles containing beverages. The shallow crown finish is designed to use a metal crown cap (see Reference [2]).

This document specifies the dimensions of the 26 mm-shallow crown finish for glass bottles containing beverages. The shallow crown finish is designed to use a metal crown cap (see Reference [2]).

This document specifies the design, performance and testing requirements for "Cargo Stopper" air cargo restraint accessories with a 22 250 N (5 000 lbf) rated load capacity, to be used in conjunction with air cargo restraint straps meeting ISO 16049-1 (TSO/ETSO ̶ C172), or air cargo restraint slings meeting ISO 20291-1, with the same rated load. Cargo stopper devices designed to this document are intended to be used in either of the following typical instances: a) to ensure restraint/tie-down of...view more

This document gives guidance on the application of a quality management system in the manufacture, measuring and monitoring of design type approved dangerous goods packaging, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and large packaging.
This document does not include guidance specific to other management systems, such as those for environmental management, occupational health and safety management, or financial management.
It is applicable to an organization that:
a) needs to demonstrate its abili...view more

This document gives guidance on the application of a quality management system in the manufacture, measuring and monitoring of design type approved dangerous goods packaging, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and large packaging. This document does not include guidance specific to other management systems, such as those for environmental management, occupational health and safety management, or financial management. It is applicable to an organization that: a) needs to demonstrate its ability ...view more

This standard specifies the critical dimensions of valve cups suitable for clinching into 25,4 mm aperture metal aerosol containers. This document is applicable to aperture metal aerosol containers which are used with the metal aerosol containers in accordance with EN 14847 and EN 15006. This European Standard does not specify dimples on aperture metal aerosol containers.

This standard establishes general rules for the compilation of performance test schedules for complete, filled transport packages intended for use within any distribution system except for the packages used for dangerous goods.

This document specifies the critical dimensions of valve cups suitable for clinching into 25,4 mm aperture metal aerosol containers.
This document is applicable to aperture metal aerosol containers which are used with the metal aerosol containers in accordance with EN 14847 and EN 15006.
This European Standard does not specify dimples on aperture metal aerosol containers.
NOTE   To provide satisfactory filling in production, dimples are no longer considered essential but might still be used. Th...view more

This document establishes a classification of series 1 freight containers based on external dimensions, and specifies the associated ratings and, where appropriate, the minimum internal and door opening dimensions for certain types of containers. These containers are intended for intercontinental traffic. This document summarizes the external and some of the internal dimensions of series 1 containers. The dimensions of each type of container are defined in the appropriate part of ISO 1496, which...view more

This document specifies minimum requirements for the strength and attachment of tarpaulins used on swap bodies and utility vehicles for road and road/rail combined (intermodal transport) traffic.

This document specifies minimum requirements for the strength and attachment of tarpaulins used as curtainsiders on intermodal loading units and commercial vehicles.
NOTE   The described tarpaulins according to this standard only work for load securing with a body according to EN12642, Code XL or EN 283.

This document specifies the minimum requirements and test methods for lashing points for cargo securing on commercial vehicles and intermodal loading units for cargo transport.
This document does not apply to:
-   Vehicles and intermodal loading units manufactured before publication of this standard;
-   Vehicles and intermodal loading units designed and constructed exclusively for the transport of bulk materials;
-   Vehicles and intermodal loading units designed and constructed exclusively for t...view more

This document specifies the minimum requirements and test methods for lashing points for cargo securing on commercial vehicles and intermodal loading units for cargo transport.
This document does not apply to:
-   Vehicles and intermodal loading units manufactured before publication of this standard;
-   Vehicles and intermodal loading units designed and constructed exclusively for the transport of bulk materials;
-   Vehicles and intermodal loading units designed and constructed exclusively for t...view more

This document specifies minimum requirements for the strength and attachment of tarpaulins used as curtainsiders on intermodal loading units and commercial vehicles.
NOTE   The described tarpaulins according to this document only work for load securing with a body according to EN12642, Code XL or EN 283.

This document specifies minimum requirements for the strength and attachment of tarpaulins used on swap bodies and utility vehicles for road and road/rail combined (intermodal transport) traffic.

This technical standard specifies the dimensions of the 26 mm tall crown finish for glass bottles containing beverages. The tall crown finish is designed to use a metal crown cap (see e.g. EN 17177).

This document establishes general rules for the compilation of performance test schedules for complete, filled transport packages intended for use within any distribution system except for the packages used for dangerous goods.

This document establishes general rules for the compilation of performance test schedules for complete, filled transport packages intended for use within any distribution system except for the packages used for dangerous goods.

This standard is applicable to flexible aluminum tubes.
This standard defines the dimensions of the tube nozzle including orifice and thread.

This document specifies the dimensions of the 26 mm tall crown finish for glass bottles containing beverages. The tall crown finish is designed to use a metal crown cap (see e.g. EN 17177).

This document describes the design of the mechanical refrigeration unit (MRU) and operation of container refrigerating systems in all anticipated operational modes and locations. It describes the industry's best practices for the safe operation of flammable refrigerants in refrigerating systems used in thermal freight containers operated on board ships, in terminals, on road, on rail and on land. This document addresses the use of flammable refrigerants with classifications defined in ISO 817, d...view more

This document specifies the dimensions of the 26 mm tall crown finish for glass bottles containing beverages. The tall crown finish is designed to use a metal crown cap (see e.g. EN 17177).

This document is applicable to flexible aluminum tubes.
This document defines the dimensions of the tube nozzle including orifice and thread.

The standard applies to thermally insulated means of transport used for
temperature sensitive goods in order to limit the heat exchange to the external
conditions. If certain temperatures have to be maintained, the above means of
transport could be additionally provided with a cooling and/or heating device.
This standard specifies the terminology, the requirements for thermal insulation,
air tightness, test provisions, dimensioning of equipment with cooling and/or
heating device.
This standard s...view more

This document applies to all thermally insulated means of transport, including: trucks, trailers, tanks, vans, wagons, containers for land transport, small containers, packaging. It is related to every type of insulation. If certain temperatures are due to be maintained independently of external conditions, the above means of transport could be additionally provided with a cooling and/or heating device.
This document specifies the terminology, the requirements for thermal insulation, air tightn...view more

This document provides requirements and recommendations in designing consumer packages, independent of material, to increase accessibility with regard to handling and manipulation. The document considers packaging needs from a wide range of users with diverse human abilities and needs in diverse contexts of use. Handling and manipulation include human physical abilities like holding, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, sliding, grasping, twisting, tearing and any combination of those actions re...view more

This document establishes requirements for transport and condition monitoring of transported consignments such as agri-food and perishable goods, through applications, models, processes, and information bundles. This document applies to both domestic and cross-border transport of transported consignments, and incorporates the methods described in ISO/IEC 19845, ISO/TS 24533 and ISO/TS 17187 which are transport domain specific, as discussed in the Introduction. Specific extensions include additio...view more

This document specifies the basic specifications and testing requirements for ISO series 1 tank containers suitable for the carriage of gases, liquids and solid substances (dry bulk) which can be loaded or unloaded as liquids by gravity or pressure discharge, for international exchange and for conveyance by road, rail and sea, including interchange between these forms of transport. Except where otherwise stated, the requirements of this document are minimum requirements.

This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for securing payload to ensure safe operation of freight wagons, utilizing a train speed of 120 km/h it is serving as a basis for the design and implementation of payload securing methods.
In the case of wagons designed for the transport of special payload and/or with integrated load securement (e.g. tank wagons, hopper wagons, car carriers, coil carriers and wagons for intermodal transport) special requirements have also to be observed.

This part of IEC 60286 is applicable to the tape packaging of electronic components without
leads or with lead stumps, intended to be connected to electronic circuits. It includes only
those dimensions that are essential for the taping of components intended for the abovementioned
purposes.
This document also includes requirements related to the packaging of singulated die products
including bare die and bumped die (flip chips).

This document specifies the minimum requirements for securing payload to ensure safe operation of freight wagons, utilizing a train speed of up to 120 km/h. It is serving as a basis for the design and implementation of payload securing methods.
Additional requirements in the case of wagons designed for the transport of special payload and/or with integrated load security (e.g. tank wagons, hopper wagons, car carriers, coil carriers and wagons for intermodal transport) are not part of this docum...view more

This document specifies the methodology and procedure for determining the presence and minimization of other dangerous substances in relation with Annex II Para 1 Indent 3 of Directive 94/62/EC. This document is intended to be of practical use, and to enable efficient application of Directive 94/62/EC, even for small and medium-sized companies in the packaging industry, providing them with a methodology for assessing compliance with the Directive.
This document cannot by itself provide presumpt...view more

This document specifies the methodology and procedure for determining the presence and minimization of other dangerous substances in relation with Annex II Para 1 Indent 3 of Directive 94/62/EC. This document is intended to be of practical use, and to enable efficient application of Directive 94/62/EC, even for small and medium-sized companies in the packaging industry, providing them with a methodology for assessing compliance with the Directive.
This document cannot by itself provide presumpt...view more

This document gives specifications for the 26 millimetres intermediate depth crown cap, lined with a plastic gasket and designed to seal bottles conforming typically but not exclusively to ISO 12821 and ISO 12822 standards for pry-off and pr EN (WI 00261441) and pr EN (WI 00261442) for twist-off.
It specifies the dimensional requirements that are of direct importance to the customer/bottler and recommendations for cap application.
The gasket material and profile are not specified as a nu...view more

This document specifies the dimensional requirements for the 26 mm diameter, 6 mm height crown cap, lined with a plastic gasket and designed to seal bottles with neck finishes foreseen for pry-off or twist-crown applications.
It specifies the dimensional requirements that are of direct importance to the customer/bottler and recommendations for cap application.
The gasket material and profile are not specified as a number of different profiles are available depending on the end use and supplier...view more

This document specifies the characteristics and dimensions of plug/bung closure systems for internally
threaded openings in plastics drums of nominal capacity 113,6 l to 220 l.

This document specifies the characteristics and dimensions of plug/bung closure systems for internally threaded openings in plastics drums of nominal capacity 113,6 l to 220 l.

This European Standard defines methods for the measurement of energy consumption of vending machines, whether or not fitted with refrigerating appliances.
The standard applies (but is not limited) to the categories shown in Table 1 of machine types.
For verification purposes all the tests specified are to be applied to a single unit.  The tests may also be made individually for the study of a particular characteristic.
This standard does not deal with any characteristics of machine design oth...view more

This document defines methods for the measurement of energy consumption of vending machines, whether or not fitted with refrigerating appliances. The standard applies (but is not limited) to the categories shown in Table 1 of machine types. The following types of vending machine are excluded from this standard: — drink machines dispensing hot and/or cold drinks into cups; — machines with a food heating function; — vending machines operating at temperatures below 0 °C; or — any machine including ...view more