ISO 22982-1:2021

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 22982-1
First edition
Transport packaging — Temperature-
controlled transport packages for
parcel shipping —
Part 1:
General requirements
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ISO 22982-1:2021(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classifications . 2
4.1 Temperature-controlled packaging systems . 2
4.1.1 Passive packaging system . 2
4.1.2 Active packaging system . 2
4.2 Using phase changing material for temperature-controlled packaging system . 3
5 Packaging dimensions . 3
5.1 Plan view dimension . 3
5.2 Tolerance of thickness . 3
6 Safety . 3
6.1 General handling . 3
6.2 Stacking . 4
6.3 Use of phase changing material . 4
6.4 Dry ice safety precautions . 4
7 Performance . 4
7.1 Surface . 4
7.2 Tolerance for weight. 4
7.3 Measurement of capacity . 4
7.4 Sanitation . 4
7.5 Thermal performance . 4
7.5.1 Temperature consistency . 4
7.5.2 Thermal property of material . 5
8 Symbol and labelling . 5
8.1 General . 5
8.2 Labelling position . 5
Annex A (informative) Types of temperature-controlled packaging systems .6
Bibliography .10
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Foreword
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Introduction
This document is developed in reflection of the situation where producers and users experience
confusion regarding the test procedures of temperature-controlled transport packages for parcel
shipping. Despite the increasing international attention to product safety and quality of cold chain
parcel shipping through e-commerce, an International Standard that addresses the variations in the
use of proper package testing has been missing. This document should be directly applicable to less
developed countries as well as developed countries in terms of cold chain system or temperature-
controlled supply chain.
The purpose of this document is to specify the general requirements of temperature-controlled
packaging systems for transport packaging during parcel shipping. The packages are delivered under
temperature-controlled supply chain on the purpose of controlling products' qualities, safety and
services.
In certain circumstances, however, agreements can be made among stakeholders under the conditions,
including but not limited to the following:
a) when products weigh heavily;
b) when dry ice or possible hazardous materials are present inside the package; or
c) when there is any specific temperature requirement.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 22982-1:2021(E)
Transport packaging — Temperature-controlled transport
packages for parcel shipping —
Part 1:
General requirements
1 Scope
This document specifies the general requirements of transport packaging, especially the containers,
which are formed or prepared for the temperature-controlled transport services of parcel shipping.
Safety or sanitation is not covered in this document.
This document set outs the general requirements for transport packaging for safe storage and
distribution of temperature-sensitive products.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 21067-1, Packaging — Vocabulary — Part 1: General terms
ISO 9229, Thermal insulation — Vocabulary
ISO 4898, Rigid cellular plastics — Thermal insulation products for buildings — Specifications
ISO 18616-1, Transport packaging — Reusable, rigid plastic distribution boxes — Part 1: General purpose
application
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 21067-1, ISO 9229 and
ISO 18616-1 and the following apply.
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3.1
temperature-controlled packaging
packaging/container that is designed or prepared for the purpose of maintaining specific
temperature ranges
3.2
temperature-controlled packaging system
packaging system including all the means used to ensure a constant temperature within the desired
temperature range for a product that is unstable in the outside temperature from manufacture to use
3.3
active packaging
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