BS EN 862 pdf free download

BS EN 862-2016 pdf free download.Packaging — Child-resistant packaging — Requirements and testing procedures for non- reclosable packages for non- pharmaceutical products.
3 Requirements
3.1 General requirements A non-reclosable child-resistant package, when tested in accordance with the requirements of this European Standard, shall be capable of providing a satisfactory degree of resistance to opening by children (3.2.1). Accessibility to its contents by adults can be checked according to the optional adult test (3.2.2). A non-reclosable child-resistant package, in addition to conforming to the performance requirements specified in this European Standard (3.2), shall be appropriate for the contents, provide mechanical protection and function properly for the life of the content and packaging.
Manufacturers, component manufacturers, fillers and packers of such packages shall initiate and operate procedures to control the quality of packaging materials so that type approved packaging is in accordance with the requirements of this European Standard. NOTE EN ISO 9001 specifies requirements for quality management systems where organizations need to demonstrate their capability of supplying conforming products to customers.
3.2 Performance requirements
3.2.1 Child test An individual child test shall be considered a failure in relation to a single use package if within 10 min, or 5 min when no demonstration has been given, the child gains access to one or more units from the packaging provided. When tested in accordance with 4.3.2 and evaluated in accordance with 4.4.1, the packaging shall be child-resistant.
3.2.2 Adult test This test is optional unless a tool is supplied to open the container at the point of sale. When tested in accordance with 4.3.3 and evaluated in accordance with 4.4.2, at least 90 % of the adults shall be able to access at least 1 unit within the 1 min test period, without a demonstration. To minimize the exposure of children to unnecessary testing, the adult test should be carried out before the child test.
4 Testing
4.1 Principle Type approval for non-reclosable child-resistant packaging is obtained by a sequential test method for children. A test group of up to 200 children aged 42 to 51 months is divided into pairs. Each child is given a number of non-reclosable packages to be opened by whatever means they wish to use. If a child fails to gain access within 5 min, the method of opening is demonstrated by the supervisor and the child is given a further 5 min to open the package.
The results are recorded sequentially, as obtained. The package is deemed child-resistant if the trail of results on the test charts passes into the acceptance zone or if at least 80 % of the children are unable to access one or more units within 10 min and at least 85 % of the children are unable to access one or more units within the first 5 min. The package’s accessibility may also be assessed by an optional full panel test for adults using a test group of 100 adults. Each adult is given a non-reclosable package, any associated opening tools and written instructions, and is allowed 5 min to familiarise themselves with the packaging. The number of adults opening the package within a 1 min test period is recorded. The package is deemed to comply with the requirements of this European Standard if at least 90 % of the adults are able to access at least 1 unit in 1 min.
4.2 Samples and sample preparation Sufficient packages shall be produced by the proposed manufacturing process to enable a representative sample to be selected by the supervisor for testing and to provide a reserve for reference purposes. Dangerous products shall not be used to fill the package to be tested; an appropriate substitute product shall be used. The material and design of the test samples shall conform to the technical specification and they shall be representative of an average batch of original packages. Packages for the child panel test shall be unprinted. In every test, a new package shall be provided for each member of the test group.BS EN 862 pdf download.