EC3.01
Revision I
Published on: 01/02/2008
Good practices for the use of synthetic stoppers
Scope of application
This data sheet sets down different tests, measures, and precautions to be observed to ensure optimum performance during the capping of still wines with synthetic stoppers in a cork mouth finish as per Cetie data sheet GME50.01 - CORK MOUTH FINISH FOR CORKS AND CAPSULES (Standard EN 12726- PACKAGING - CORK MOUTH FINISH WITH A BORE DIAMETER OF 18,5 MM FOR CORKS AND TAMPER EVIDENT CAPSULES).
When used on other finishes, specific tests are to be set up.
When used on other finishes, specific tests are to be set up.
Table of contents
1. Scope
2. Tests
3. Storage of stoppers
4. Precautions of application
5. Storage and transport of finished products
6. Alimentary – Hygiene - Permeability
2. Tests
3. Storage of stoppers
4. Precautions of application
5. Storage and transport of finished products
6. Alimentary – Hygiene - Permeability
History
First edition: 12/2007
Revision I: 02/2008
First edition: 12/2007
Revision I: 02/2008
Document under responsibility of working group:
Cap manufacturers wg1
WG chair: Giuseppe MENCACCI - GUALA CLOSURES S.P.A.
This group accompanies the development of documentation related to metal screw caps, guides, and data sheets. This documentation concerns among others the geometry of the caps and their respective applications mainly for glass neck finishes, but also for PET finishes, for still or carbonated liquids, in the beverages/food or pharmaceutical sectors.
