EN 14182:2002
(Main)Packaging - Terminology - Basic terms and definitions
Packaging - Terminology - Basic terms and definitions
This European Standard provides a glossary of preferred terms applicable to Packaging generally, each accompanied by its definition. Annex A identifies and explains twelve fundamental packaging terms employed in the framing of European Community Directives relating to packaging and packaging waste and which were also defined within that directive. It also includes a term from the Commission Decision on the Identification System for Packaging Materials. A list of equivalent terms, in the three official CEN Languages, is provided in Annex B.
Verpackung - Terminologie - Grundbegriffe und Definitionen
Diese Europäische Norm enthält ein Glossar bevorzugter Begriffe, die sich allgemein auf ¿Verpackung" beziehen. Jeder Benennung ist eine Definition beigegeben. Anhang A (informativ) bezeichnet und erklärt zwölf grundlegende Verpackungsbegriffe, die Inhalt der Richtlinie der Europäischen Gemeinschaft über Verpackungen und Verpackungsabfälle sind und die in dieser Richtlinie auch definiert wurden. Die Norm enthält auch einen Begriff aus der Entscheidung der Kommission zur Festlegung eines Kennzeichnungssystem für Verpackungsmaterialien. Anhang B (informativ) bietet eine Liste gleichbedeutender Begriffe in den drei offiziellen CEN-Sprachen.
Emballage - Terminologie - Termes de base et définitions
La présente Norme européenne fournit un glossaire des termes recommandés applicables à l'emballage en général, accompagnés chacun d'une définition. L'Annexe A (informative) identifie et explique douze termes fondamentaux dans le domaine de l'emballage employés dans la rédaction des directives de la Communauté européenne se rapportant à l'emballage et aux déchets d'emballages, termes qui ont également été définis dans cette directive. Elle inclut également un terme provenant de la Décision de la Commission sur le système d'identification des matériaux d'emballage. Une liste de termes équivalents dans les trois langues officielles du CEN est fournie en Annexe B.
Embalaža - Izrazje – Osnovni izrazi in definicije
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 03-Dec-2002
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 261 - Packaging
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Sep-2024
- Completion Date
- 02-Sep-2024
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 14182:2002 - Packaging - Terminology - Basic terms and definitions is a European Standard developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization). This standard provides a comprehensive glossary of preferred terms and definitions relevant to the packaging sector, supporting clarity and consistency across industry documents and regulatory environments. It is essential for professionals dealing with packaging processes, materials, waste management, and compliance within the European Union.
The standard also includes key terminology defined in the European Community Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (94/62/EC), and provides multilingual equivalents in English, French, and German to facilitate cross-border understanding and collaboration.
Key Topics
- Basic packaging terms: Definitions of fundamental terms such as packaging, packaging chain, unit load, module, modular coordination, barrier, and laminate.
- Directive-defined terminology: Twelve key packaging and packaging waste terms aligned with EU legislation, including packaging, packaging waste, recycling, recovery, and disposal.
- Material identification: Inclusion of terminology concerning the identification and classification of packaging materials, aligned with the European Commission’s identification system.
- Multilingual vocabulary: Annex B provides equivalent terms in the three official CEN languages, supporting international communication and standardization.
Applications
EN 14182:2002 is highly valuable for a wide range of practical applications:
- Packaging development and manufacturing: Clear terminology ensures accurate communication across design, engineering, production, and quality assurance teams.
- Compliance and regulatory affairs: The standard supports alignment with the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, essential for legal compliance and reporting.
- Waste management and recycling operations: Standardized definitions for terms such as “recycling,” “recovery,” and “energy recovery” facilitate consistent interpretation and implementation of sustainable packaging strategies.
- Supply chain and distribution: Use of harmonized terms such as “unit load” and “packaging chain” improves operational efficiency and reduces misunderstandings in logistics.
- Translation and documentation: The multilingual glossary in Annex B is especially helpful for companies operating in different European countries, reducing translation errors and fostering mutual understanding.
Related Standards
- EN 13193 - Packaging and the environment - Terminology: Provides additional environmental packaging terminology and complements EN 14182:2002.
- Directive 94/62/EC: European Parliament and Council Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste, a key legislative text referenced throughout EN 14182:2002.
- Commission Decision of 28 January 1997: Establishes the identification system for packaging materials, referenced for material classification.
- Other CEN Packaging Standards: EN 14182:2002 serves as a foundational vocabulary reference for a wide range of other European packaging standards, ensuring consistency in terminology throughout the industry.
By applying EN 14182:2002, organizations ensure precise usage of packaging terminology, improve cross-functional and international communication, and maintain compliance with European regulations. This standard is indispensable for anyone involved in packaging design, production, distribution, regulatory compliance, and environmental management across the European market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14182:2002 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Packaging - Terminology - Basic terms and definitions". This standard covers: This European Standard provides a glossary of preferred terms applicable to Packaging generally, each accompanied by its definition. Annex A identifies and explains twelve fundamental packaging terms employed in the framing of European Community Directives relating to packaging and packaging waste and which were also defined within that directive. It also includes a term from the Commission Decision on the Identification System for Packaging Materials. A list of equivalent terms, in the three official CEN Languages, is provided in Annex B.
This European Standard provides a glossary of preferred terms applicable to Packaging generally, each accompanied by its definition. Annex A identifies and explains twelve fundamental packaging terms employed in the framing of European Community Directives relating to packaging and packaging waste and which were also defined within that directive. It also includes a term from the Commission Decision on the Identification System for Packaging Materials. A list of equivalent terms, in the three official CEN Languages, is provided in Annex B.
EN 14182:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.55 - Packaging and distribution of goods (Vocabularies); 55.020 - Packaging and distribution of goods in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14182:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13431:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14182:2002 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 80/232/EEC, 87/356/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Embalaža
- Izrazje – Osnovni izrazi in definicijeVerpackung - Terminologie - Grundbegriffe und DefinitionenEmballage - Terminologie - Termes de base et définitionsPackaging - Terminology - Basic terms and definitions55.020Pakiranje in distribucija blaga na splošnoPackaging and distribution of goods in general01.040.55Pakiranje in distribucija blaga (Slovarji)Packaging and distribution of goods (Vocabularies)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14182:2002SIST EN 14182:2003en01-julij-2003SIST EN 14182:2003SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14182December 2002ICS 01.040.55; 55.020English versionPackaging - Terminology - Basic terms and definitionsEmballage - Terminologie - Termes de base et définitionsVerpackung - Terminologie - Grundbegriffe undDefinitionenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 November 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14182:2002 ESIST EN 14182:2003
Terms defined in the "Packaging and Packaging Waste" Directive.7A.1Rationale.7A.2The twelve (Directive defined) terms.7A.3Term in Commission Decision of 28 January 1997.9Annex B (informative)
List of equivalent terms in English, French and German.10Rationale.10List of equivalent terms.10Bibliography.11SIST EN 14182:2003
A.2.13.2packaging chainsector of the overall economy involving all economic operators concerned with the packaging and/or distribution ofgoods3.3unit loadsingle item or assembly of items designed to enable these to be handled as a single entity3.4modulereference measurement to which the dimensions of the components of the packaging and distribution system canbe related arithmetically3.5modular coordinationdimensional coordination, employing modules and application rules, of technical components, the arrangement andfunction of which are dimensionally matched to each other in a system3.6area moduledefined rectangle used as an increment in a standardized modular system3.7barrierlayer or ply of material introduced to packaging so as to provide a physical obstacle to the passage of particularmedia (e.g. liquids, light, gas, micro-organisms)3.8brimful (or water) capacitymaximum volume of a container when filled to the brimSIST EN 14182:2003
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