ISO 6608-1:2024
(Main)Active and intelligent packaging — Part 1: General requirements and specifications of active packaging
Active and intelligent packaging — Part 1: General requirements and specifications of active packaging
This document specifies the definitions, functional requirements and evaluation criteria of active packaging.
Emballage actif et intelligent — Partie 1: Exigences et spécifications générales relatives à l'emballage actif
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International
Standard
ISO 6608-1
First edition
Active and intelligent packaging —
2024-09
Part 1:
General requirements and
specifications of active packaging
Emballage actif et intelligent —
Partie 1: Exigences et spécifications générales relatives à
l'emballage actif
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 General . 3
4.1 Concept of active packaging .3
4.2 Classifications .4
5 Evaluation . 4
5.1 General criteria .4
5.2 Process model for active packaging evaluation .5
5.2.1 General concept of evaluation process model .5
5.2.2 Defining functions and intended use .6
5.2.3 Evaluation of active functions .6
5.2.4 Safety .6
6 Labelling . 6
7 Environmental consideration . 7
8 Test report . 7
Annex A (informative) Types of active packaging systems by different functions . 8
Annex B (informative) Examples of test methods for active packaging .11
Bibliography .13
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Foreword
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Introduction
Active and intelligent packaging, frequently referred to as “smart” packaging, is evolving technology that
can enhance preservation of contained products and communicate effectively to distributors and users.
“Smart packaging” is a general term to describe a large category of packaging that leverages technology to
provide enhanced functionality that goes beyond simply housing a product.
The role of active packaging and intelligent packaging is different. Active packaging is intended to sense
internal or external environmental change and to respond by changing its own properties or attributes and
hence the internal package environment. Intelligent packaging does not change or influence the contained
products but is capable of providing information on the conditions of the packaged products. In general, the
main function of active packaging is to extend the shelf life of a product while that of intelligent packaging is
communication and identification.
As materials and communication technologies advance, more products and packaging involve active,
intelligent packaging to enhance the product and user experience it contains. The main industrial sectors
are food and beverages, but it is also applied to a variety of product packaging.
From a regulatory perspective, active and intelligent packaging is not subject to any special regulations
in many countries, but there are general concerns regarding safety, especially on food contact materials.
European regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, concerning a declaration of compliance and the availability of
appropriate documentation, states that any active and intelligent material shall provide that the material is
safe to be used in contact with food under specified conditions of contact.
Active and intelligent packaging (AIP) helps to optimize for transport and efficiency in logistics by providing
interactive and accurate supply chain information. AIP is useful for improving safety and security of
perishable and temper sensitive products such as vaccine and pharmaceutical industry. It helps companies
in branding and marketing advantages. Ultimately, this technology helps to minimize the packaging and
product waste by reducing unnecessary resources and product spoilage during distribution process. This
document is intended to be used effectively in the development and use of related products in the future.
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International Standard ISO 6608-1:2024(en)
Active and intelligent packaging —
Part 1:
General requirements and specifications of active packaging
1 Scope
This document specifies the definitions, functional requirements and evaluation criteria of active packaging.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 21067-1, Packaging — Vocabulary — Part 1: General terms
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 21067-1 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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3.1
product
first level or higher assembly that is sold in a complete end-usable configuration
[SOURCE: ISO 28219:2017, 3.8]
3.2
product package
packaging and its contents
[SOURCE: ISO 21067-1:2016, 2.1.3]
3.3
packaging component
part of packaging that can be separated by hand or by using simple physical means
[SOURCE: ISO 18601:2013, 3.11]
3.4
packaging constituent
part from which packaging or its components are made and which cannot be separated by hand or by using
simple physical means
[SOURCE: ISO 18601:2013, 3.12]
3.5
active packaging
packaging system that actively interacts with the internal environment to extend product shelf life or
improve safety or sensual properties while maintaining product quality
EXAMPLE A type of packaging that possesses barrier and protective qualities, such as oxygen scavenging,
moisture scavenging, or microbial control, etc.
3.6
passive packaging
packaging with no active materials and components
3.7
active materials and components
materials and components that have the function of extending the shelf life or maintaining or improving the
condition of a packaged product that is intentionally designed to contain components that release or absorb
substances into the packaged product or the environment surrounding the product
3.8
sorption
physical and chemical phenomenon or process by which one substance becomes attached to another
3.9
absorption
physical or chemical phenomenon or process by which one state of matter is incorporated into another state
(e.g. a liquid absorbed by a solid or a gas absorbed by a liquid)
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1 a).
3.10
adsorption
physical or chemical phenomenon or process in which ions and molecules physically attach or bind to the
surface of another phase (e.g. a reagent adsorbed on the surface of a solid catalyst)
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1 b).
3.11
desorption
physical or chemical phenomenon or process whereby a substance is released from a packaging material
Note 1 to entry: The process is the opposite of adsorption.
Note 2 to entry: See Figure 1 c).
[SOURCE: ISO 16559:2022, 3.66, modified — " or through a surface" has been replaced with "a packaging
material", "and adsorption" has been removed from the Note 1 to entry.]
a) Absorption b) Adsorption c) Desorption
Key
1 absorbed molecules
2 adsorbent
3 adsorbate
Figure 1 — Concept of absorption, adsorption and desorption
3.12
releasing
action to let going into environment or free movement of active materials and components
3.13
regulating
action to controlling or maintaining the rate or speed of active materials and components so that it works
properly
3.14
verification
confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that specified requirements have been fulfilled
Note 1 to entry: The objective evidence needed for a verification can be the result of an inspection or of other forms of
determination such as performing alternative calculations or reviewing documen
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