ISO/DIS 21067

Packaging -- Vocabulary

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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
ISO/DIS 21067
ISO/TC 122 Secretariat: JISC
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2014-03-31 2014-06-30
Packaging — Vocabulary
Emballages — Vocabulaire
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Contents Page

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................ iv

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... v

1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................ 1

2 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................. 1

2.1 Basic terms .............................................................................................................................................. 1

2.2 General terms ........................................................................................................................................... 2

2.3 Types of packaging ................................................................................................................................. 4

2.4 Packaging materials ................................................................................................................................ 7

2.5 Auxiliary terms in use with packaging .................................................................................................. 7

2.6 Terms in use with packaging and the environment ........................................................................... 10

2.7 Terms adopted from vocabulary standards of other Technical Committees ................................. 13

Annex A (informative) Further terms used in relation to materials used in packaging ............................. 16

A.1 Paper and board .................................................................................................................................... 16

A.2 Plastics ................................................................................................................................................... 17

A.3 Tin plate .................................................................................................................................................. 17

A.4 Tin mill black plate................................................................................................................................. 17

A.5 Electrolytic chromium/chromium oxide coated steel ........................................................................ 17

Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

Alphabetical index ............................................................................................................................................ 20

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Foreword

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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent

rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

ISO 21067 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122, Packaging.
Annex A of this International Standard is for information only.
 Annex A, Further terms used in relation to materials used in packaging
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Introduction
This vocabulary was compiled from various sources, including the following:
— American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
— ASTM International (ASTM D 996)
— Australian Standards (AS 2400)
— British Standards Institution (BS 3130-1)
— Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN 55405)
— European Packaging Federation (EPF)
— South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
— NATO STANAG 4279 (AAP-23)
— UN/ECE Recommendation No. 21

This International Standard is intended to be used as a source document within the global community. This

inventory of terms will be useful in a multilingual thesaurus showing concept relationships as well as terms in

other languages. Work on this proposed standard, begun in 1987, has been under convenorship of ANSI

since 1995 as ISO/TC 122, Working Group 5, Terminology and vocabulary.

This International Standard does not cover environmental statements referring to packaging. These are

covered by ISO 14021.
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Packaging — Vocabulary
1 Scope

This International Standard specifies preferred terms and definitions related to packaging and materials

handling, for use in international commerce, except for dangerous goods packaging where terms and

definitions are given in the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.

This International Standard is augmented by the packaging specific standards
ISO 6590-1, Packaging — Sacks — Vocabulary and types — Part 1: Paper sacks

ISO 6590-2, Packaging — Sacks — Vocabulary and types — Part 2: Sacks made from thermoplastic flexible

film

ISO 15867, Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for non-dangerous goods — Terminology

2 Terms and definitions
2.1 Basic terms
2.1.1
packaging

product any product to be used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery, storage, transport and

presentation of goods, from raw materials to processed goods, from the producer to the user or consumer,

including processor, assembler or other intermediary
2.1.2
packaging

operation operations involved in the preparation of goods for containment, protection, handling, delivery,

storage, transport and presentation of goods, from raw materials to processed goods, from the producer to the

user or consumer
NOTE The term includes preservation, packing, marking and unitization.
2.1.3
pack, noun
package, noun
product package
packaging (2.1.1) and its contents
2.1.4
pack, verb
package, verb
create a package (2.1.3)
2.1.5
article
an item or commodity
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2.2 General terms
2.2.1
container

for packaging any box or receptacle which holds, restrains, or encloses any article(s) (2.1.5) to be stored or

transported
2.2.2
shipping container

for transport article of transport equipment strong enough to be suitable for repeated use and specially

designed to facilitate the carriage of goods by one or more means of transport without breakage of load

[27], [28]
NOTE 1 Adapted from RID/ADR regulations

NOTE 2 The phrase "without breakage of load" means that the container is handled as a single unit during transit.

NOTE 3 The term “container” is often used as a non-specific term for a receptacle (see 2.2.1).

NOTE 4 For full definition of freight container, see ISO 830
2.2.3
primary packaging
packaging (2.1.1) designed to come into direct contact with the product
2.2.4
secondary packaging

packaging (2.1.1) designed to contain one or more primary packagings together with any protective materials

where required
2.2.5
inner packaging
packaging (2.1.1) for which an over packaging is required for transport
[SOURCE: ISO 16883:2007, §3.4]
2.2.6
distribution packaging
transport packaging
tertiary packaging

packaging (2.1.1) designed to contain one or more articles or packages, or bulk material, for the purposes of

transport, handling and/or distribution
2.2.7
consumer packaging
retail packaging
sales packaging

packaging (2.1.1) constituting, with its contents, a sales unit for the final user or consumer at the point of retail

2.2.8
industrial packaging

packaging (2.1.1) for raw materials, components and partially manufactured or finished goods, for distribution

from manufacturer to manufacturer and/or other intermediaries such as processor or assembler

2.2.9
commercial packaging

methods and materials used by a supplier to satisfy the requirements of the distribution system

NOTE Commercial packaging includes industrial packaging, and consumer packaging; and may be applicable for

certain levels of military packaging.
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2.2.10
bulk packaging

packaging (2.1.1) intended to contain loose articles, large masses of solids or granular materials, or liquids for

transport or storage
2.2.11
child-resistant packaging

package (2.1.3) consisting of a container and appropriate closure which is difficult for young children under

the age of fifty-two months to open (or gain access to the contents), but which is not difficult for adults to use

properly
[SOURCE: ISO 8317:2003, §2.3]
2.2.12
reclosable package

package (2.1.3) which, after it has been initially opened, is capable of being reclosed with a similar degree of

security and is capable of being used a sufficient number of times to dispense the total contents without loss

of security
[SOURCE: ISO 8317:2003, §2.4]
2.2.13
base pack
unit pack

smallest package (2.1.3) with identical or different products that are to be supplied at the same time

2.2.14
commercial package

packaging (2.1.1) which, as far as quantity of content, type, quality or design of the package are concerned,

conforms to the requirements of the respective level of trading
2.2.15
consolidated pack
more than one package grouped together to facilitate handling operations
2.2.16
containerization
shipping method in which goods are loaded together in one container (2.2.2)
2.2.17
overpack
over packaging

enclosure generally used by a single consignor to contain one or more packages consolidated into a single

unit to facilitate easy handling and stowage during transport
[29]

NOTE 1 Adapted from United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods

NOTE 2 In English, the same term is also used to describe the use of excessive packaging.

2.2.18
packaging chain

sector of the overall economy involving all economic operators concerned with the packaging and/or

distribution of goods
2.2.19
flexible packaging

packaging whose shape is likely to change after the contents are added or removed

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2.2.20
rigid packaging

packaging whose shape remains essentially unchanged after the contents are added or removed

2.2.21
packaging component

part of packaging that can be separated by hand or by using simple physical means

[SOURCE: ISO 18601:2013, §3.11]
c.f. – component packaging (2.2.23)
2.2.22
component
part, assembly or raw material that is a constituent of a higher-level assembly
[SOURCE: ISO 22742:2010, §3.3]
2.2.23
component packaging

commercial unit of components (3.22) defined by the supplier, including, if applicable, their means for

protection, structured alignment, or automated assembly

NOTE Component packaging can include: leaded components taped on reels or in ammo boxes according to

IEC 60286-1 and IEC 60286-2; surface mount devices (surface mount components), taped on reels according to

IEC 60286-3 and in bulk case IEC 60286-6; integrated circuits (ICs) in stick magazines according to IEC 60286-4; or in

matrix trays according to IEC 60286-5. Compare product package (2.1.3).
[SOURCE: ISO 22742:2010, §3.3]
2.2.24
packaging constituent

part from which packaging are made and which cannot be separated by hand or by using simple physical

means
[SOURCE: ISO 18601:2013, §3.12]
2.2.25
supplier

entity responsible for placing packaging or packaged goods on the market

c.f. §2.2.26

NOTE The term “supplier” in normal usage can relate to various points in a supply change.

[SOURCE: ISO 18601:2013, §3.22]
2.2.26
supplier
party that produces, provides or furnishes an item or service
[SOURCE: ISO 22742:2010, §3.39]
2.3 Types of packaging
2.3.1
bag

flexible packaging of single or multiple layers or plies, generally enclosed on all sides except one, forming an

opening that may or may not be sealed after filling
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2.3.2
sack
bag (2.3.1)
NOTE “Bag” is also defined in other International Standards as “sack”.
2.3.3
bale

shaped unit of compressed articles or materials bound with cord, strapping or metal ties under tension

NOTE 1 It may also be wrapped.
[26]
NOTE 2 Adapted from NATO glossary of packaging terms and definitions .
2.3.4
barrel
cask
keg

packaging of circular cross-section, with greater length than breadth, with convex sides and two flat ends of

equal diameter
NOTE A barrel is normally made of wooden staves bound together with hoops.
2.3.5
bottle

rigid packaging, typically of glass or plastic, having a comparatively narrow neck or mouth, with a closure and

usually no handle
2.3.6
jar
small rigid packaging of glass, plastic or earthenware, with a wide mouth
2.3.7
ampoule

packaging capable of being hermetically sealed, intended to hold sterile materials

2.3.8
box

rigid packaging with rectangular or polygonal sides, usually completely enclosing the contents

NOTE The sides may contain apertures for handling or ventilation.
2.3.9
carton
folding collapsible packaging generally made from boxboard

NOTE Although this term is in general use in English, it might not have an equivalent term in other languages.

2.3.10
case
non-specific term for transport packaging, often used to refer to a box
2.3.11
crate
transport packaging with incomplete surfaces
2.3.12
wirebound box

box whose parts are reinforced and connected to each other by means of tempered wires

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NOTE This type of box is usually closed for shipment by twisting of the wire ends or by connecting prefabricated loops.

2.3.13
bundle
number of articles bound with materials under tension, which also may be wrapped
2.3.14
can
small primary packaging, usually cylindrical and usually made of metal
2.3.15
drum

cylindrical packaging whose bottom end is permanently fixed to the body and top end (head) is either

removable or non-removable
NOTE Barrels are not classified as drums.
2.3.16
non-removable head drum
tight head drum

cylindrical packaging whose ends are permanently fixed to the body, with openings for filling, emptying and

venting in the top end (head)

NOTE This definition is not applicable to drums used for the transport of dangerous goods.

[SOURCE: ISO 20848-2:2006, §3.1]
2.3.17
removable head drum
open head drum

drum whose bottom end is permanently fixed to the body and whose top end can be removed as a lid (head)

NOTE 1 The top may have additional openings.

NOTE 2 This definition is not applicable to drums used for the transport of dangerous goods.

[SOURCE: ISO 20848-1:2006, §3.1]
2.3.18
pail

packaging of circular cross-section, tapered and equipped with a lid and usually a handle

NOTE This definition is not applicable to pails used for the transport of dangerous goods.

2.3.19
jerrican

metal or plastics primary packaging of rectangular or polygonal cross-section for products

NOTE An aperture on the top or side of the body and a carrying device is usual.
2.3.20
tube

cylindrical packaging, convolutedly or spirally wound, having paper, wood, metal or combination ends

2.3.21
collapsible tube

flexible packaging having a nozzle and cap at one end and closed at the other, serving as both container and

dispenser
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2.4 Packaging materials

NOTE Further terms used in relation to materials used in packaging are given in Annex A.

2.4.1
absorbent packaging material

material included within a package to soak up liquids resulting from leakage, seepage or liquefaction of the

contents
2.4.2
barrier material

material that retards or prevents transmission or permeation of gases or passage of solids, liquids, gases or

radiated energy
2.4.3
cushioning material

material used to isolate or reduce the effect of externally applied shock and/or vibration forces

2.4.4
shrink wrap
shrink film

plastics material that shrinks in size when heated to conform to the item(s) packaged

2.4.5
stretch wrap

material that elongates when applied under tension and which, through elastic recovery, conforms to the

item(s) packaged
2.5 Auxiliary terms in use with packaging
2.5.1
closure
means of closing packaging to retain its contents
2.5.2
body

principal part of a container or packaging, usually the largest part in one piece containing the

sides
2.5.3
preservation

application of protective measures, such as cleaning, drying, the use of preservatives and barrier materials, to

prevent deterioration
2.5.4
staple
stitch

U-shaped round or flat wire fastener, which may or may not be clinched, for closing packaging or holding

package components together
2.5.5
strapping

strip of material, generally of flat or circular cross-section, used to secure packaging or articles within a

container, to hold together a bundle or bale, to reinforce a packaging, or to secure packagings or articles to a

pallet
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2.5.6
tape
strip of flexible material with one or more adhesive faces
2.5.7
pallet

rigid horizontal platform of minimum height, compatible with handling by pallet trucks, and/or fork-lift trucks

and other appropriate handling equipment, used as a base for assembling, stacking, storing, handling or

transporting goods and loads
[SOURCE: ISO 445:2008, §2.1]
NOTE Definitions of types of pallet and related terms can be found in ISO 445.
2.5.8
unit load
unitized load

single item or assembly of items designed to enable these to be handled as a single entity

2.5.9
label

piece of paper or other material displaying information and affixed to the packaging or article

NOTE This definition does not apply to labels for the transport of dangerous goods.

2.5.10
tag

label (2.5.9) attached to the packaging or article by means of a tie or other suitable means

2.5.11
adhesive
substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment
2.5.12
fastener
device that serves to secure one part to another
2.5.13
sealing
method of bonding mating surfaces
2.5.14
heat sealing

method of bonding mating surfaces under controlled application of heat, pressure and dwell time

2.5.15
pressure sealing
cold sealing
sealing under controlled application of pressure and dwell time
2.5.16
nest
group of items of packaging that fit one within the other
2.5.17
accessible design
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design focussed on principles of extending standard design to people with some type of performance

limitation to maximize the number of potential customers who can readily use a product, building or service [

[SOURCE: ISO 11156:2011, §3.1]
2.5.18
returnable packaging item
RPI

any material used for the” protection” of goods during handling, delivery, storage and transport that are

returned for further usage
NOTE 1 Ownership does not change at time of purchase or delivery
cf. 2.6.20 “reusable packaging”
[SOURCE: ISO 17364:2013, §4.10]
2.5.19
returnable transport item
RTI

any product for the purposes of transport, handling and/or distribution of one or more products or product

packages that are returned for further usage, examples are pallets with and without cash deposits as well as

all forms of reusable crates, trays, boxes, roll pallets, barrels, and trolleys

NOTE 1 The term returnable transport item implies that the ownership title of the item, e.g. pallet, remains with its

owner (shipper) then 17364 is applicable. If the ownership title of the item, e.g. pallet, is transferred to the customer as

part of a unitized load then it is considered an element of that unitized load, and the applicable International Standard is

ISO 17365.

NOTE 2 Freight containers, trailers and other similar enclosed modules are not covered by the term “returnable

transport item”.

NOTE 3 The term “returnable transport equipment” is considered to have the same definition as the term “returnable

transport item” within an electronic data interchange environment
NOTE 4 Ownership does not change at time of purchase or delivery
[SOURCE: ISO 17364:2013, §4.3]
2.5.20
intermediate bulk container
IBC
primary packaging designed to
a) have a capacity of 3 m3 (3 000 litres) or less,
b) be handled mechanically with or without integral or detachable devices,
c) contain liquids, pastes or solids (for instance powders or granules), and

d) be resistant to the stresses imparted during handling and transport as determined by tests

[SOURCE: ISO 15867:2003, §2.1]

NOTE 1 This definition is not applicable to IBCs used for the transport of dangerous goods.

NOTE 2 Definitions of types of IBCs and related terms can be found in ISO 15867, ISO 16467 and ISO 28198.

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2.6 Terms in use with packaging and the environment
2.6.1
anaerobic digestion

process of controlled decomposition of biodegradable treatment of the biodegradable components of used

packaging which produce compost and, in the case of anaerobic digestion, also methane

NOTE In a second phase, the digestate is typically stabilised by means of a composting (aerobic) process.

[SOURCE: ISO 18606:2013, §3.10]
2.6.2
auxiliary product
products used to support he refilling/loading of reusable packaging
Example A detergent pouch used to refill a container at home.
[SOURCE: ISO 18603:2013, §3.7]
2.6.3
chemical recovery

process to recover valuable chemical substances by chemical treatment of used packaging by hydrolysis,

glycolysis, methanolysis, catalytic reaction, thermal reaction, and other chemical processes – process to

substitute used packaging for natural resources
[SOURCE: ISO 18601:2013, §3.1]
2.6.4
combustion
incineration

oxidation reaction covering both organic materials and metals

NOTE Modern incineration plants are able to generate and recover energy efficiently. The term “incineration” in normal

usage means the process of reducing solid waste volume by combustion with or without energy recovery. For the purpose

of this document, they refer only to the incineration process with energy recovery.

[SOURCE: ISO 18605:2013, §3.6]
2.6.5
compost

soil conditioner obtained by biodegradation of a mixture consisting principally of vegetable residues,

occasionally with other organic material and having a limited mineral content
[SOURCE: ISO 18606:2013, §3.1, originally from ISO 472, 2.1735]
2.6.6
composting
aerobic process designed to produce compost
[SOURCE: ISO 18606:2013, §3.2, originally from ISO 472, 2.1737]
2.6.7
disintegration
physical breakdown of a material into fragments
[SOURCE: ISO 18606:2013, §3.3]
2.6.8
energy recovery
production of useful energy through direct and controlled combustion
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NOTE Solid-waste incinerators producing hot water, steam or electricity are a common form of energy recovery.

[SOURCE: ISO 15270:2008, §3.11]
2.6.9
material recycling

reprocessing,by means of a manufacturing process, of a used packaging material into a product, a component

incorporated into a product, or a secondary (recycled) raw material, excluding energy recovery and the use of

the product as fuel

NOTE References to recycling in this document refer to material recycling. Other options for recycling or recovery are

not considered in this document.
[SOURCE: ISO 18604:2013, §3.3]
2.6.10
mixture

preparation or solutions composed of two or more substances

[SOURCE: ISO 18602:2013, §3.8]
2.6.11
organic recycling

through microbial activity, the controlled biological treatment of the biodegradable components of used

packaging which produce and, in the case of anaerobic digestion, also methane
NOTE Landfilling and littering are not considered as organic recycling.
[SOURCE: ISO 18606:2013, §3.9]
2.6.12
packaging optimization

process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the

necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and

user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment

[SOURCE: ISO 18602:2013, §3.1]
2.6.13
packaging system

complete set of packaging for a packaged good, encompassing one or more of the following that are

applicable (depending on the packaged goods): Primary packaging, Secondary packaging, Tertiary

(distribution or transport) packaging
[SOURCE: ISO 18602:2013, §3.6]
2.6.14
packaging unit

unit which serves as a packaging function such as the containment, protection, handling, delivery, storage,

transport, and presentation of goods
[SOURCE: ISO 18604:2013, §3.4]
2.6.15
packaging waste

packaging that has been used by the final consumer or end user and which is discarded for final disposal and

is not intended for reuse or recovery
[SOURCE: ISO 18602:2013, , §3.11]
2.6.16
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reconditioning

operations necessary to restore a reusable packaging to a functional state for further reuse

[SOURCE: ISO 18603:2013, §3.8]
2.6.17
recyclable

characteristic of a product, packaging or associated component that can be diverted from the waste stream

through available processed and programs and can be collected, processed and returned to use in the form of

raw materials or products
[SOURCE: ISO 14021, §7.7.1]
2.6.18
recycling process

physical or chemical process which convers collected and sorted used packaging, together in some instances

with other material, into secondary (recycled) raw materials, products or substances, excluding energy

recovery and the use of the product as fuel
[SOURCE: ISO 18604:2013, §3.5]
2.6.19
reusable packaging

packaging or packaging component which has been designed to accomplish or proves its ability to accomplish

a minimum number of trips or rotation in a system for reuse
[SOURCE: ISO 18603:2013, §3.2]
2.6.20
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