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Testing of the OPTI-PACK system for Industrial Documentation of the European Packaging and Packaging waste Directive (94/62/EU) Tine BA and Elopak

This report is a summary of the work that has been done to demonstrate how to assess conformity with the EU Directive on packaging and packaging waste (94/62/EC) with the help of CEN -standards EN 13427-13432 and revised standards prEN 13427-13431. 1 litre of TINE Semi-Skimmed Milk (Lettmelk) was selected as the case product, including the distribution systems. The assessment is based on the proposed Opti-pack system for industrial documentation of the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive.


Authors:
Synnøve Rubach, Mie Vold
Field of Research:
Environmental Protection
Research Areas:
Optimal Packaging and Food Products
Publication number:
OR.46.03
Year of publication: 2003
ISBN no.:
82-7520-517-4
Keywords:
Packaging optimisation, material efficiency indicators, waste minimization, EU Packaging Directive
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