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5. Characterization of transport packaging materials
While tests to simulate the constraints of the distribution logistics circuit are carried out on full and complete packages, and are used to assess the suitability for use of a "packaging" solution, tests to characterize materials or empty packages are used to quantify the characteristics and properties of the materials used, in order to describe the packaging deemed suitable for use.
In some cases, or even for specific applications, specification standards are used to define or classify materials.
The main tests used are listed below. Please refer to NF, NF EN or ISO standards (cf.
) and the following articles from Techniques de l'Ingénieur in this treatise
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Bibliography
General works
Standardization
French Standards Association (AFNOR)
- Marquage des emballages d'expédition à l'ex-portation (Indice de classement H 00-001). - NF H 00-001 - 1-1981
- Packaging – Graphic markings for goods handling (classification index H 00-004). - NF EN ISO 780 - 6-1999
- Packaging – Full and complete shipping packs – Water immersion...
Regulations
ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road).
RID (Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail).
IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code).
ICAO (Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air).
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Organizations
Bureau de vérifications techniques (BVT).
Laboratoire national d'essais (Centre Logistique et Emballage LNE). http://www.lne.frLaboratoire d'étude et de recherche sur les emballages métalliques (LEREM) http://www.lerem.org
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