EU Packaging Directive Test Objects
Date：2025-05-21 09:28:30 Classification
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The EU Packaging Directive testing and handling is a systematic process involving multiple steps to ensure that packaging materials meet the EU's environmental protection, safety and recyclability requirements. The following is a detailed handling process:
I. Clarify the scope of application of the directive and the test objects
1. Control scope: including product packaging cartons, plastic bags, tapes, labels, instructions and other packaging materials that directly contact or indirectly protect the goods.
2. Grading management:
- Primary packaging (direct contact with the product) must be tested.
- Secondary packaging (full box packaging) depends on customer requirements.
- Third-level transport packaging does not require testing.
II. Compliance testing and certification
1. Select a certification body: entrust a laboratory with CMA/CNAS qualifications (such as Shenzhen Dezewei) to conduct testing.
2. Sample delivery for testing:
- Provide samples and technical documents (such as material lists, design drawings).
- Detect heavy metal content and harmful substances (such as PFAS, phthalates, etc.).
3. Obtaining the report: After the test is qualified, the laboratory will issue a conformity report as the basis for CE certification or EPR registration.
III. Submitting technical documents and applying for certification
1. Material preparation: including product manuals, test reports, technical drawings, EC declaration of conformity, etc.
2. CE mark application: If it involves safety performance (such as food packaging), it must go through the CE certification process and be submitted to the EU Notified Body for review.
IV. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
1. Registration and reporting: Companies must register with the responsible agency in each EU member state and submit reports regularly to explain the recycling and disposal of their packaging materials.
2. Recycling and disposal: Companies must be responsible for the entire life cycle of packaging, including recycling and disposal obligations.
V. Continuous compliance and updates
1. Continuous monitoring: Regularly test packaging materials to ensure continued compliance with the requirements of the EU Packaging Directive.
2. Regulatory updates: Pay attention to updates to the EU Packaging Directive and adjust the testing and certification processes in a timely manner.
Through the above process, enterprises can systematically complete the compliance of the EU Packaging Directive and ensure that their products can enter the European market smoothly. If further help or specific testing services are needed, you can contact a testing agency with relevant qualifications.
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