Compliance work

Overall migration Sensory analysis

specific migration

Material analysis

Mechanical properties

permeation

PPWR/ Recycling

Dimensions and repeating patterns on pouches, bags etc.

Dimensions like width, length, side gusset depth on bags, reels, packagings, repeat measurements, with calibrated metal measuring stick n = 5

Test Method Group: Mechanical properties

Norms:
  • DIN 55404 (2020-08) Packaging test – Method of test for determining the pattern repeat of flexible packaging materials
  • In-house method PV042 (2020-02) Dimensions and repeating patterns
  • DIN EN 13592 (2017-05) Plastics sacks for household waste collection – Types, requirements and test methods
  • GKV Blatt I- IV (2018-08) Testing and evaluation clause for polyethylene films and products thereof
  • Regulation Fertigpackungsverordnung - FPackV (18.11.2020) Verordnung über Fertigpackungen und andere Verkaufseinheiten

Required Sample Amount: Sample over total width of material, minimum length: 10 repeat pattern and 5 packagings respectively

Standard Tests

dimension measurements 1, acc. GKV- testing and evaluation clause- side gusseted material

Specific Norm: GKV Blatt I- IV

Dimensions to be measured see parameter table

dimension measurements 2, acc. Testing and evaluation clause- pouch, outer dimensions

Specific Norm: GKV Blatt I- IV

Dimensions to be measured see parameter table

dimension measurements 3, acc. GKV- testing and evaluation clause- roll width

Specific Norm: GKV Blatt I- IV

Dimensions to be measured see parameter table

dimension measurements 5, pattern repeat length

Specific Norm: DIN 55404

Length of the individual print image or distance between two print marks (eye marks).

dimension measurements 4, useable (inside) dimensions of pouches/ sacks

Specific Norm: DIN EN 13592

Dimensions to be measured see parameter table

handle length (inkl. photografic documentation)

Specific Norm: Hausverfahren PV042

determination of the length of handles, e.g. of carrier bags/ garbage bags

dimension measurements 7, inhouse method-Drawstring

Specific Norm: Hausverfahren PV042

Dimensions to be measured see parameter table

dimension measurements 8, inhouse method - arbitrary dimension

Specific Norm: Hausverfahren PV042

Please define dimensions to be measured