ISO packaging standards get under way
World standards on packaging expected within two years
Following a meeting in Beijing from 31 May to 4 June of ISO delegates from all over the world and from all parts of the supply chain of packaged goods, the International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) says it has made a successful start with the development of world standards on packaging and the environment.
Delegates met to share experiences and start writing these long awaited standards that will be used by all companies involved in packaging, including packaging designers and manufacturers, recyclers, retailers, branded goods manufacturers, manufacturers of packaging materials and inks.
The ISO standards will address the optimisation of packaging by source reduction, responsible use of heavy metals and other noxious substances, possible reuse of packages and the different modes of recycling (material, energy or composting). The new ISO
world standards are now expected to be published within two years from now.