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 is a European Standard developed by CEN that provides a comprehensive glossary of basic terms and definitions related to packaging. This standard is essential for harmonizing terminology across the packaging industry, facilitating consistent communication between manufacturers, regulators, and other stakeholders. It aligns with the terminology used in the European Community Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste (94/62/EC), ensuring clarity in regulatory compliance and environmental practices.
The standard includes a core list of packaging terms, supplements these with definitions from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, and offers multilingual equivalent terms in English, French, and German. EN 14182:2002 serves as a foundational reference for all packaging-related standards and applications across Europe.
Key Topics
Packaging Terminology
Defines fundamental terms such as packaging, packaging chain, unit load, barrier, closure, laminate, and cushioning, ensuring uniform use of language in packaging design, production, and regulation.Packaging Categories
Clarifies different types of packaging:- Sales (Primary) Packaging - Packaging intended for the final consumer.
- Grouped (Secondary) Packaging - Packaging that groups primary packages, often used for transport or display.
- Transport (Tertiary) Packaging - Packaging designed for handling and protection during transport but not including transport containers.
Packaging Waste and Management
Includes terms defining packaging waste, prevention, reuse, recovery, recycling, energy recovery, organic recycling, and disposal, reflecting the environmental focus of packaging regulations.Multilingual Equivalents
Annex B provides a cross-reference of equivalent terms in English, French, and German to reduce ambiguity and improve understanding in multinational contexts.Regulatory Alignment
Integrates definitions from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (94/62/EC) and the Commission Decision on packaging material identification, aligning terminology with European legislation.
Applications
EN 14182:2002 is invaluable for a range of practical uses within the packaging industry and regulatory environment:
Standardization of Packaging Language
Manufacturers, designers, and distributors use these definitions to ensure consistency in documentation, product specifications, and communication.Regulatory Compliance
Assists companies and regulators in interpreting and applying the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, particularly for packaging design, waste management, and sustainability initiatives.Environmental Management
Supports waste reduction strategies by providing clear terminology on prevention, reuse, recycling, and energy recovery of packaging materials.Cross-border Trade and Collaboration
Facilitates cooperation within the European market by providing multilingual terms and reducing misunderstandings arising from language differences.Training and Education
Useful for educating new entrants to the packaging sector or environmental management professionals on essential packaging concepts in line with European standards.
Related Standards
European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC
The legal framework regulating packaging and packaging waste management across EU member states.Commission Decision of 28 January 1997
Establishes the system for identifying packaging materials as referenced in EN 14182.EN 13193: Packaging – Packaging and the Environment – Terminology
A complementary standard providing environmental terminology related to packaging.
Keywords: Packaging terminology, packaging definitions, packaging waste, packaging standards, packaging glossary, European packaging standard, EN 14182, packaging regulation, packaging and packaging waste directive, packaging materials, packaging reuse, packaging recycling, packaging environmental management, multilingual packaging terms.
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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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