I.S. 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

Provides 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.