ISO 18602:2013 pdf free

ISO 18602:2013 pdf free.Packaging and the environment一Optimization of the packaging system
The supplier shall evaluate the complete list of relevant criteria in Clause 5 to determine the critical area[s] which will govern the achievable limit for packaging optimization. See Annex A for guidance.
The identification of at least one critical area shall be the basis of meeting the requirements of this International Standard for minimization. If no critical area has been identified the packaging does not meet the requirements of this International Standard and the potential for (further) packaging optimization is to be investigated.
NOTE As some of these critical areas can be interdependent, more than one area can, in some cases, be identified as critical for determining the minimum adequate amount of packaging.
Determination of presence of substances or mixtures hazardous to the environment The supplier shall determine (with reference to the guidance provided in Annex C) whether there is a presence of substances or mixtures hazardous to the environment that are likely to be present in emissions, ash or leachate when packaging is incinerated or landfilled.
For example, the packaging manufacturer should receive from its supplier of substances or mixtures a safety data sheet as defined in 3.8.
The heading’ composition/information on ingredients” should indicate the concentration or concentration range of substances or mixtures presenting an environmental hazard as outlined in Annex C.
NOTE The packaging manufacturer can calculate and so measure the presence of substances or mixtures hazardous to the environment in its packaging on the basis of information associated with the packaging formulation and manufacturing process.
The supplier shall determine (with reference to the guidance provided in Annex C), by means of measurement, calculation or upstream information and data whether there is a presence of any of the four named heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium) in the packaging component.
NOTE The packaging manufacturer can calculate and so measure the presence of the four named heavy metals in its packaging on the basis of information associated with the packaging formulation and manufacturing process.ISO 18602 pdf download.