SIST EN ISO 16495:2022

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 16495:2014
Embalaža - Transportna embalaža za nevarno blago - Preskusne metode (ISO
16495:2022)
Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Test methods (ISO 16495:2022)
Verpackung - Verpackungen zur Beförderung gefährlicher Güter - Prüfverfahren (ISO
16495:2022)
Emballages - Emballages de transport pour marchandises dangereuses - Méthodes
d'essai (ISO 16495:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 16495:2022
ICS:
13.300 Varstvo pred nevarnimi Protection against dangerous
izdelki goods
55.020 Pakiranje in distribucija blaga Packaging and distribution of
na splošno goods in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 16495
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.300; 55.020 Supersedes EN ISO 16495:2013
English Version
Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods -
Test methods (ISO 16495:2022)
Emballages - Emballages de transport pour Verpackung - Verpackungen zur Beförderung
marchandises dangereuses - Méthodes d'essai (ISO gefährlicher Güter - Prüfverfahren (ISO 16495:2022)
16495:2022)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 May 2022.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 16495:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122
"Packaging" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 “Packaging” the secretariat of
which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2022, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2022.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 16495:2013.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 16495:2022 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 16495:2022 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 16495
Second edition
2022-05
Packaging — Transport packaging for
dangerous goods — Test methods
Emballages — Emballages de transport pour marchandises
dangereuses — Méthodes d'essai
Reference number
ISO 16495:2022(E)
ISO 16495:2022(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction . vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Selection and preparation of packaging, IBCs and large packaging for testing .2
4.1 General . 2
4.2 Selection of packaging, IBCs and large packaging . 2
4.3 Information to be provided with packaging, IBCs and large packaging . 2
4.3.1 General . 2
4.3.2 Test contents – using water and non-dangerous substances . 2
4.3.3 Test contents – using the dangerous substance . 3
4.3.4 Vapour pressure . . 3
4.3.5 Test contents – using articles . 3
4.3.6 Closing instructions. 3
4.3.7 Handling characteristics of IBCs and large packaging . 3
4.4 Selection of contents and filling of packaging, IBCs and large packaging prior to
testing . 3
4.4.1 General . 3
4.4.2 Packaging, IBC, inner packaging of combination packaging and large
packaging to contain liquids . 4
4.4.3 Rigid packaging, rigid IBCs, inner packaging of combination packaging and
large packaging to contain solids . 4
4.4.4 Flexible packaging, flexible inner packaging and flexible IBCs to contain
solids . 5
4.4.5 Packaging/inner packaging designed to be used part full . 5
4.5 Closing packaging, IBCs and large packaging . 5
4.5.1 Drums, jerricans, composites and inner packaging, IBCs . 5
4.5.2 Bags . 6
4.5.3 Other packaging . 6
4.6 Check of design type specification with requirements . 6
4.7 C onformity check of test samples with design type specification . 6
5 Test methods . 7
6 Facilities for testing .7
6.1 General requirements . 7
6.2 Accuracy of measurement equipment . 7
6.3 Accuracy of measurements in testing. 7
6.4 Climatic conditions . 7
6.5 Reassessment when failure occurs . 8
7 Test report . 8
Annex A (normative) Test report .9
Annex B (normative) Packaging specifications .11
Annex C (normative) IBC specifications .17
Annex D (normative) Large packaging specifications .21
Annex E (informative) Type of contents .24
Annex F (informative) Drop test .25
Annex G (informative) Leakproofness test .28
Annex H (informative) Hydraulic pressure test .30
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Annex I (informative) Stacking test .32
Annex J (informative) Water spray test .36
Annex K (informative) Bottom lift test .37
Annex L (informative) Top lift test .38
Annex M (informative) Tear test .39
Annex N (informative) Topple test .40
Annex O (informative) Righting test .41
Annex P (informative) Puncture test .42
Annex Q (informative) Vibration test .43
Bibliography . 44
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
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electrotechnical standardization.
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different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
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patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
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www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122, Packaging, Subcommittee SC 3,
Performance requirements and tests for means of packaging, packages and unit loads (as required by
ISO/TC 122), in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical
Committee CEN/TC 261, Packaging, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation
between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 16495:2013), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— changes to Table B.1, Table B.2, Table B.3, Table C.1, Table D.1, Table D.2 and Table D.3;
— additional requirements in Annex H, “H.2 Preparation” added;
— deletion of Table H.1;
— editorial improvements.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Introduction
This document was developed to provide requirements and test procedures to meet the multi-modal
United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations referred to
as “UN Recommendations” throughout this document, and successful passing of the tests may lead to
the allocation of an appropriate UN packaging mark. The UN Recommendations have been developed
by the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods as a ‘model
regulation’ in the light of technical progress, the advent of new substances and materials, the exigencies
of modern transport systems and, above all, the need to ensure the safety of people, property and the
environment. Amongst other aspects, the UN Recommendations cover principles of classification and
definition of classes, listing of the principal dangerous goods, general packing requirements, testing
procedures, marking, labelling or placarding, and shipping documents. In addition, there are special
recommendations related to particular classes of goods.
The UN Recommendations are given legal entity by the provisions of a series of international modal
agreements and national legislation for the transport of dangerous goods. The international agreements
include the following:
— The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
[4]
(covering most of Europe) ;
— Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID) (covering most
[5]
of Europe, parts of North Africa and the Middle East) ;
[6]
— The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) (worldwide) ;
— The International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of
[7]
Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO TIs) (worldwide) .
Application of this document presupposes awareness of the requirements of these international
agreements and the relevant national regulations for domestic transport of dangerous goods.
It is important to note that there will be certain modal differences from the UN Recommendations and
that the schedule for revision of the recommendations and modal provisions may lead to temporary
inconsistencies with this document.
It is noted that success in the tests and the allocation of an official UN mark do not on their own
authorize the use of a packaging for any dangerous goods, which are subject to the packing instructions
published in the various modal regulations.
This document is based on Revision 21 of the UN Recommendations.
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Packaging — Transport packaging for dangerous goods —
Test methods
1 Scope
This document specifies the information needed for the design type testing of packaging, intermediate
bulk containers (IBCs) and large packaging intended for use in the transport of dangerous goods.
NOTE 1 This document can be used in conjunction with one or more of the international regulations set out in
the Bibliography.
NOTE 2 The term “packaging” includes packaging for Class 6.2 infectious substances according to the United
Nations.
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 2206, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — Identification of parts when testing
ISO 2248:1985, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — Vertical impact test by dropping
ISO 2875:2000, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Water-spray test
ISO/IEC 17025:2017, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods — Model Regulations
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in the UN Recommendations,
Chapter 1.2.1, and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
brimful capacity
volume of water in litres held by the packaging, intermediate bulk container (IBC), inner packaging of
a combination packaging and/or large packaging, when filled through the designed filling orifice to the
point of overflowing in its normal position of filling, and considered for testing purposes as maximum
capacity
3.2
nominal capacity
capacity in litres which, by convention, is used to represent a class of packaging of a similar brimful
capacity (3.1)
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3.3
single packaging
means of packaging that does not require an inner packaging to be capable of performing its containment
function and it includes composite packaging
4 Selection and preparation of packaging, IBCs and large packaging for testing
4.1 General
The type of contents (liquid, viscous or solid) is crucial for the selection and preparation of the
packaging, IBCs and large packaging for testing
NOTE Guidance on the determination of the type of contents is given in Annex E.
4.2 Selection of packaging, IBCs and large packaging
Sufficient numbers of packaging, IBCs and large packaging per design type shall be:
a) selected for testing;
b) examined for damage which might invalidate the tests, in which event the packaging, IBCs and
large packaging shall be replaced;
c) marked with a test reference which shall also be entered on the test record and later used on the
test report;
d) individually weighed to establish the tare or filled gross mass.
The different parts of the packaging shall be identified in accordance with ISO 2206.
NOTE 1 The form of such weighing can vary according to whether the packaging, IBCs and large packaging
have been supplied full or empty to the test station. Where the masses of individual empty packaging, IBCs and
large packaging are recorded, it is sufficient to record only a typical filled gross mass (or vice versa).
NOTE 2 Under some circumstances it can be desirable to have a range of packaging, IBCs and large packaging
tested.
Examples include:
— different sizes but of the same construction;
— a variety of closures;
— a range of solid contents for use.
In such situations selective testing procedure can be used to avoid testing of every possible permutation.
The competent authority can allow this procedure after consultation.
4.3 Information to be provided with packaging, IBCs and large packaging
4.3.1 General
Each packaging, IBCs and large packaging type shall be accompanied by a specification for that design
type containing the data set outlined in Annexes B, C or D and by the following additional information
contained in 4.3.2 to 4.3.6 as appropriate.
4.3.2 Test contents – using water and non-dangerous substances
Where the tests are to be carried out using water or other non-dangerous substances, a statement of the
packing group for which the packaging is to be tested shall be provided, together with data, enabling
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appropriate selection of inert test contents. For liquids, such data shall include the required maximum
relative density for the tests together with data on, for instance, the internal pressure test required. For
solids, such data shall include mass, grain size and any other relevant characteristics, for example, bulk
density or angle of repose, to clearly show equivalence of physical characteristics.
4.3.3 Test contents – using the dangerous substance
Where the tests are to be carried out using the dangerous substance(s) to be transported, a statement
of their packing group and their physical characteristics shall be provided.
NOTE This information can be obtained from the Safety Data Sheet for the dangerous substance(s), available
from sources such as the manufacturer of the dangerous substance(s).
Liquids shall be defined by their relative density together with viscosity and method of determination.
Solids shall be defined by their mass and grain size and any other relevant characteristic, for example,
bulk density and angle of repose, to ensure physical characteristics are sufficiently identified and
included. This data shall be recorded in the test report (see Annex A).
Where the tests are carried out using the actual substance to be transported then they shall be
applicable for other substances having the same or similar characteristics.
4.3.4 Vapour pressure
For liquids, the vapour pressure (at a given temperature) of the substance to be carried or the hydraulic
pressure to be achieved during the tests shall be provided.
4.3.5 Test contents – using articles
Where the packaging and large packaging is intended for the transport of (an) article(s), a statement of
the packing group, an appropriate description and drawing(s) of the article(s) and or photographs and
details of the way in which dummy articles were filled for the purpose of testing shall be provided.
4.3.6 Closing instructions
Any special filling or closing instructions including, where relevant, the closure torque, or taping
patterns shall be provided.
4.3.7 Handling characteristics of IBCs and large packaging
Each IBC and large packaging design shall be accompanied by a statement of its mechanical handling
characteristics. This shall relate to bottom lift, top lift or both, as applicable, and number of identical
items to be stacked during transport.
4.4 Selection of contents and filling of packaging, IBCs and large packaging prior to
testing
4.4.1 General
Single packaging, IBCs, the inner packaging of combination packaging and large packaging shall be
filled for drop and stacking tests to not less than:
— 98 % of brimful capacity for liquids, and
— 95 % of brimful capacity for solids.
NOTE There can be exceptions, some flexible packaging (see 4.4.4) and some packaging designed to be
transported part full (see 4.4.5).
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Packaging, IBCs, the inner packaging of combination packaging and large packaging for liquids, or those
capable of containing liquids, shall have their capacity determined as in 4.4.3. For other packages, the
capacity shall be determined by other suitable means e.g. by calculation.
4.4.2 Packaging, IBC, inner packaging of combination packaging and large packaging to
contain liquids
4.4.2.1 Determination of brimful capacity
The brimful capacity is determined for example by: weighing the empty packaging/IBC/inner packaging
including closures [mass empty (m ) in kg] and weighing the packaging/IBC/inner packaging full
ep
[mass brimful (m ) in kg]. The packaging/IBC/inner packaging shall be filled with water until the water
p
just overflows and then fitting the closure and any surplus mopped up. No steps shall be taken, e.g.
by tilting or tapping the packaging/IBC/inner packaging, to enable water to penetrate into a hollow
handle/lifting feature or other design feature above the closure.
The following Formula (1) expresses the brimful capacity:
m-m
pep
b = (1)
d
where
b is the brimful capacity in litres;
m is the mass in kilograms, of packaging/IBC/inner packaging when brimful with water;
p
m is the mass in kilograms, of the empty packaging/IBC/inner packaging;
ep
d is the density of water (=1) in kg/l.
4.4.2.2 Filling of the packaging/IBC/inner packaging
When filling test samples of the above with liquids, at least one sample shall have its capacity and filling
level determined as below. Further samples of that design type shall be filled using a dipstick calibrated
on the first sample or by mass or volume. The calculation of required volume of liquids for testing shall
be as given by Formula (2):
b×98
V = (2)
where
V is the required volume of water in litres;
b is the brimful capacity in litres.
4.4.3 Rigid packaging, rigid IBCs, inner packaging of combination packaging and large
packaging to contain solids
Where the packaging/IBC/inner packaging is capable of containing liquids the capacity shall be
determined as in 4.4.2.1.
The calculation of required mass of solids for testing shall be:
()bd× ×95
m=
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where
m is the required mass in kilograms, of solids;
b is the brimful capacity either measured or calculated in litres;
d is the bulk density of the test contents in kg/l.
Alternatively, for cylindrical packaging/IBC/inner packaging the level of fill required to fill the
packaging/IBC/inner packaging to at least 95 % of its brimful capacity shall be calculated from its
internal height, taking into account any reduction in height caused by the fitting of the closure.
This procedure is not suitable for bags (see 4.4.5).
4.4.4 Flexible packaging, flexible inner packaging and flexible IBCs to contain solids
Flexible packaging/flexible inner packaging (bags) and flexible IBCs shall be filled to the required
testing mass at which the designer of the flexible packaging/flexible inner packaging and flexible IBCs
intends it to be used or, if known, to the capacity which the user intends to employ using either the
substance to be transported or solids of similar characteristics in respect of mass, grain size and flow
characteristics. The test contents used shall be recorded in the test report.
4.4.5 Packaging/inner packaging designed to be used part full
Packaging/inner packaging designed to be transported with filling test levels less than 98 % for liquids
or less than 95 % for solids shall be filled as prepared for transport to the capacity the user intends to
employ. The filled volume and mass shall be recorded in the test report.
4.5 Closing packaging, IBCs and large packaging
4.5.1 Drums, jerricans, composites and inner packaging, IBCs
Screw type closures shall be tightened to the torque specified by the applicant where appropriate
before conditioning, or when specified during or after the conditioning period and shall be recorded in
the test report.
Closure torque shall be the same for all tests. If it is necessary to revise a closure torque following a
failure in one test, then all tests shall be completed using that torque setting.
Where vented closures are intended for use in the packaging, they shall be fitted for drop and stacking
tests. Packaging fitted with vented closures shall be filled and after closing be inverted or laid on their
side (see Figure 1) and observed for leakage for a period of 5 min. Leakage from the closure vent will
result in termination of the test.
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a) Acceptable b) Unacceptable
Key
1 liquid level
2 closure
Figure 1 — Packaging fitted with vented closure, laid on their side
4.5.2 Bags
The packaging shall be closed as it would be for transport.
To ensure that the test packagings are closed in a manner representative of production packaging, the
same equipment and the same filling time should be used whenever practicable.
4.5.3 Other packaging
Packaging for solids shall be filled as in 4.4.4 and closed in accordance with any special instructions
including any fitments or cushioning.
The closure elements used to secure the packaging (e.g. closure tape, where applicable), shall be defined
specified in accordance with the specifications given in Annexes B, C or D.
4.6 Check of design type specification with requirements
Following receipt of the samples(s) and their specification (see 4.3.1), a check shall be made that the
design type corresponds with the definition of the type and all additional constructional requirements
set out for the type in the UN Recommendations.
4.7 Conformity check of test samples with design type specification
The specification of a representative sample of the packaging, IBC and large packaging to be tested shall
be checked by visual inspection and actual measurements as detailed in Annexes B, C or D. Aspects such
as external dimensions shall be checked at this preparatory stage. A record of each specification check
shall be included in the test report. Where a checked sample is found to be outside of the specification
tolerances, the samples shall not be accepted as the same design type.
NOTE Aspects (other than external dimensions), such as measurements of material thickness, can be carried
out on completion of the test(s).
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5 Test methods
Test methods to be followed are specified in the UN Recommendations on the transport of dangerous
goods. Additional provisions are described in Annexes F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P and Q.
6 Facilities for testing
6.1 General requirements
Tests shall be carried out at a testing facility capable of meeting the operational provisions specified in
ISO/IEC 17025:2017, Clause 5.
NOTE 1 This does not imply a requirement for accreditation but if appropriate such external approval can be
obtained from either a national accreditation body or from the competent authority.
NOTE 2 Testing staff can find it useful to have knowledge of the principles of the dangerous goods regulations
as set out in the UN Recommendations.
6.2 Accuracy of measurement equipment
The accuracy of measuring equipment shall be more precise than the accuracy of the measurements
in testing, as specified in 6.3, unless otherwise approved by the competent authority. The measuring
equipment shall be calibrated in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
6.3 Accuracy of measurements in testing
Measurement equipment shall be selected such that the uncertainties of individual measurements shall
not exceed the following values:
Mass in kilograms (kg): ±2 %
Pressure in kilopascals (kPa): ±3 %
Distance/length in millimetres (mm): ±2 %
Temperature in degrees Celsius (°C): ±1 °C
Humidity in percentage (%): Tolerances are as specified in the agreed test methods
Time in minutes (min): ±3 %
Torque in Newton metres (Nm): ±10 %
NOTE For some measurements the tolerances can be lower in order to have meaningful measurements, e.g.
when measuring masses or dimensions of empty packaging.
Where only maximum or minimum values are specified in this document and the UN Recommendations,
tolerances are one-sided.
6.4 Climatic conditions
There shall be adequate climatic facilities to meet the requirements of conditioning during tests.
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6.5 Reassessment when failure occurs
If failure occurs, the tests on the packagings submitted shall be ended, unless one of the reassessment
procedures is used:
a) The tests shall be repeated at a lower level of intensity. For example, if two packagings pass and one
fails, the hydraulic pressure test at 200 kPa, a fourth packaging shall be tested at 150 kPa and the
design type shall be regarded as passing at the latter level;
b) Where only one packaging fails on one test, that test shall be repeated on twice the normal number
of identical packagings for that test. If they all pass, the design type shall be regarded as meeting
the test requirements;
Where a reassessment procedure is used, this shall be fully recorded in the test report.
EXAMPLE Where one of the three test packagings fails the drop test in the second orientation, but all the
other test packagings have passed the drop test in the first orientation and the other tests (namely leakproofness,
internal pressure and stacking), then six packagings are tested in the second orientation.
7 Test report
All packaging, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and large packaging tested for conformity with the
UN Recommendations shall be the subject of a test report in accordance with Annex A, which should
include a specification check prepared in accordance with Annexes B, C or D. It shall be possible to
specifically identify the packaging, IBC and large packaging relative to each test report, either by the
retention of uniquely referenced packaging, IBCs and large packaging or by inclusion of sufficient
photographs and/or drawings with unique references to enable identification of the packaging, IBCs
and large packaging and all its components.
The test report shall specify the following:
a) the test facility (name and address) (see A.1);
b) the applicant (name and address) (see A.2);
c) the report number (see A.3);
d) the date (see A.4);
e) the manufacturer (see A.5);
f) the packaging/IBC/large packaging description (see A.6);
g) the capacities (see A.7);
h) the test contents (see A.8);
i) the test description and results (see A.9);
j) the signature (see A.10).
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Annex A
(normative)
Test report
A.1 Test facility (name and address)
This shall be the organization that undertook the actual testing. The front page of the report shall be on
the headed paper of the test facility. If headed paper is not available, the report shall be clearly traceable
to the author and the test facility.
A.2 Applicant (name and address)
The applicant can be the manufacturer, the user of the packaging/IBC/large packaging or any person in
the packaging chain.
A.3 Report number
This shall be a number which enables full traceability back to the original test facility working
documents that refer to the original test. The report number shall appear on every page of the report
and any annexes. Any subsequent amendments shall include the number and clearly show it is an
amendment to or an addition to the original report.
A.4 Date
This shall be the date the report was completed, rather than the date that testing was completed. The
report shall also include the date of the start and completion of the tests and the date of receipt of test
items.
A.5 Manufacturer
The test report shall include the manufacturer of the packaging.
NOTE As packaging/IBC/large packaging specifications (see Annexes B, C and D) are a part of the report, the
manufacturer’s name in the main body of the report can be ignored, provided that this is clearly stated in one of
the annexes which can be clearly linked to the main report.
A.6 Packaging/IBC/large packaging description
The description of the packaging design type (including dimensions, closures) shall include the method
of manufacture (e.g. blow moulding).
The main report shall include a general description of the packaging/IBC/large packaging. Full
details of the packaging/IBC/large packaging components and material shall be included either in the
specification as shown in Annexes B, C or D, (provided there is a clear link between it and the main
report) or in the main report. A check for conformity with the relevant definition in the regulations
shall be included.
NOTE It can also include drawing(s) and/or photographs.
ISO 16495:2022(E)
A.7 Capacities
The test report shall include the nominal capacity and the brimful capacity in litres. For packaging/
IBC/large packaging for liquids, the test report shall include brimful capacity in litres. For packaging/
IBC/large packaging for solids (including inner packaging and articles) the test report shall include the
gross mass in kilograms.
A.8 Test contents
Characteristics of test contents shall include, for example, viscosity and relative density for liquids and
bulk density, particle size for solids and angle of repose.
A.9 Test description and results
The report shall identify the number of packaging/IBC/large packagings as submitted for testing.
Each packaging/IBC/large packaging sample shall have a unique identification number which shall be
documented. There shall be a description of each test and how it was performed.
The report shall include a conclusion clearly indicating the packing group and the test levels achieved
particularly hydraulic pressure for liquid packaging/IBC and the maximum gross mass and density for
combination packaging/large packaging.
Where a competent authority has agreed to deviations from the standard methods set out in this
document, reference to such authorization shall be included in the test report.
A.10 Signature
The test report shall be signed with the name and status of the signatory.
The
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