EN 862:1997

EN 862:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Packaging - Child-resistant packaging - Requirements and testing procedures for non-reclosable packages for non-pharmaceutical products". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for non-reclosable child-resistant packages designated as resistant to opening by children. The standard applies to non-reclosable packages of the "single-use" type of one or several individual units. Non-reclosable packages for pharmaceutical products are excluded. Acceptance criteria are given for the package when tested by specific methods. These methods do not only provide a measure of the effectiveness of the package but also cover the accessibility to the contents by adults.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for non-reclosable child-resistant packages designated as resistant to opening by children. The standard applies to non-reclosable packages of the "single-use" type of one or several individual units. Non-reclosable packages for pharmaceutical products are excluded. Acceptance criteria are given for the package when tested by specific methods. These methods do not only provide a measure of the effectiveness of the package but also cover the accessibility to the contents by adults.

EN 862:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 55.020 - Packaging and distribution of goods in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 862:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 862:2001, EN ISO 8041-1:2017, EN ISO 13856-2:2013, EN ISO 13856-1:2013, EN ISO 23125:2010, EN ISO 4064-2:2017, EN ISO 16089:2015, EN ISO 23125:2015, EN ISO 4064-2:2014. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 862:1997 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 79/831/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/91/10. 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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