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Packaging Regulations & Standards Flashcards

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  1. In the context of REACH regulation, what must a packaging supplier do when their product contains an SVHC above 0.1% w/w?

    Answer: Notify downstream users and provide safe use information

    Under REACH, suppliers of articles containing Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) above 0.1% must notify downstream users and consumers and provide safe use information.

  2. Which ASTM standard governs test methods for determining the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of packaging materials?

    Answer: ASTM E96

    ASTM E96 covers the standard test methods for water vapor transmission of materials, critical for determining moisture barrier performance of packaging.

  3. Under DOT regulations, what is the significance of the 'X' marking on a UN-certified package?

    Answer: The package is authorized for Packing Groups I, II, and III

    The 'X' marking on UN-certified packaging indicates it meets the highest performance standard and is suitable for Packing Groups I, II, and III hazardous materials.

  4. California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act) requires packaging companies to:

    Answer: Provide clear warnings if products expose consumers to listed chemicals

    Prop 65 requires businesses to provide clear and reasonable warnings before exposing California consumers to chemicals on the state's list of known carcinogens and reproductive toxicants.

  5. What is the primary purpose of the GS1 system in packaging and supply chain management?

    Answer: Providing globally unique identification standards for products and locations

    GS1 provides globally unique identification standards (barcodes, RFID tags, data standards) that enable accurate tracking and communication across supply chains worldwide.

  6. Which EU regulation establishes the essential requirements for packaging placed on the EU market, including minimization and recoverability?

    Answer: EU Directive 94/62/EC on Packaging and Packaging Waste

    EU Directive 94/62/EC sets essential requirements for packaging sold in the EU, including minimization of packaging volume and weight, and recoverability requirements.

  7. Under FTC Green Guides, when can a packaging manufacturer make an 'unqualified recyclable' claim?

    Answer: When recycling facilities are available to a substantial majority of consumers

    FTC Green Guides allow unqualified recyclable claims only when recycling programs are available to a substantial majority (60%+) of consumers where the product is sold.