EN 13428:2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
  4.1 Application
  4.2 Packaging assessment
      4.2.1 General
      4.2.2 Determination of critical area
      4.2.3 Determination of presence of dangerous
             substances or preparations
      4.2.4 Determination of the four named heavy metals
  4.3 Demonstration of Conformity
      4.3.1 Demonstration of source reduction
      4.3.2 Demonstration of minimisation of dangerous
             substances or preparations
      4.3.3 Demonstration of conformity with the limit for
             the presence of the named heavy metals
5 List of performance criteria
Annex A (informative) Guidelines on the use of this
                      standard for the assessment of
                      adequate minimum weight/volume of
                      packaging
  A.1 Introduction
  A.2 Assessment methodology
  A.3 Performance criteria
      A.3.1 General
      A.3.2 Product protection
      A.3.3 Packaging manufacturing process
      A.3.4 Packing/filling process
      A.3.5 Logistics (including transport, warehousing
             and handling)
      A.3.6 Product presentation and marketing
      A.3.7 User/consumer acceptance
      A.3.8 Information
      A.3.9 Safety
      A.3.10 Legislation
      A.3.11 Other issues
  A.4 Example of a checklist layout
Annex B (informative) Examples of the weight/volume
                      conformity assessment process by
                      using the checklist
  B.1 General
  B.2 Example based on packaging study carried out by
      UKCEED
      B.2.1 General
      B.2.2 Product protection
      B.2.3 Packaging manufacturing process
      B.2.4 Packing/filling process
      B.2.5 Logistics
      B.2.6 Product presentation and marketing
      B.2.7 User/consumer acceptance
      B.2.8 Information
      B.2.9 Safety
      B.2.10 Legislation
      B.2.11 Other issues
  B.3 Example based on a packaging study carried out by
      Fachvereinigung Behdlterglasindustrie e.V
      B.3.1 General
      B.3.2 Product protection
      B.3.3 Packaging manufacturing process
      B.3.4 Packing/filling process
      B.3.5 Logistics
      B.3.6 Product presentation and marketing
      B.3.7 User/consumer acceptance
      B.3.8 Information
      B.3.9 Safety
      B.3.10 Legislation
      B.3.11 Other issues
Annex C (normative) Minimisation of Dangerous Substances
                       or Preparations and Demonstration of
                       Conformity
  C.1 Objective
  C.2 Determination of the substances or preparations to be
      minimised
  C.3 Conformity with the minimisation requirement
Annex D (informative) Decision Tree - Minimisation of
                       Dangerous Substances or Preparations
                       and Demonstration of Conformity
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
                       Standard and the essential
                       requirements of EU Directive 94/62/EC
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies a procedure for assessment of packaging to ensure that the weight and/or volume of its material content is at the minimum commensurate with the maintenance of :-functionality throughout the supply and user chain ;-safety and hygiene for both product and user/consumer ;-acceptability of the packed product to the user/consumer.This European Standard also specifies the methodology and procedure for determining the presence of the four heavy metals named in article 11 of the packaging and packaging waste Directive 94/62/EC and for determining the presence and minimisation of any dangerous substances or preparations if they are present in packaging and are likely to be released into the environment as a result of waste management operations. The procedures are referenced in CR 13695-1 and CR 13695-2.NOTEThe substitution of one packaging material by another is not a basis for source reduction.This standard cannot by itself provide presumption of conformity. The procedure for applying this standard is contained in EN 13427.