ISO 18602:2013

Packaging and the environment — Optimization of the packaging system

ISO 18602:2013 specifies requirements and a procedure for assessment of packaging to ensure that the weight or volume of its material content is optimized consistent with the functions of packaging. This is one of several options for reducing the impact of packaging on the environment. It also provides methodologies and procedures for determining the amount and minimization of substances or mixtures hazardous to the environment, and determining the amount of four heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium) in packaging. The process for packaging design, including material selection, is not part of ISO 18602:2013. The procedure for applying ISO 18602:2013 is contained in ISO 18601.

Emballage et environnement — Optimisation du système d'emballage

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 02-Jan-2013
• ICS: 13.020.01 - Environment and environmental protection in general
• ICS: 55.020 - Packaging and distribution of goods in general
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 122/SC 4 - Packaging and the environment
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 122/SC 4 - Packaging and the environment
• Current Stage: 9093 - International Standard confirmed
• Completion Date: 24-Jan-2024

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 18602
First edition
2013-01-15
Packaging and the environment —
Optimization of the packaging system
Emballage et environnement — Optimisation du système d’emballage
Reference number
ISO 18602:2013(E)
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ISO 2013

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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 3
4.1 Application . 3
4.2 Packaging assessment . 3
4.3 Demonstration that the requirements of this International Standard have been met . 4
5 Critical areas to assess when determining the achievable level for
packaging optimization . 4
Annex A (informative) Guidelines on the use of this International Standard for determining the
achievable level for packaging optimization . 5
Annex B (informative) Examples of the application of this International Standard using
the checklist .10
Annex C (informative) Assessment and minimization of substances or mixtures hazardous to
the environment .15
Bibliography .26
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Foreword
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