Launch of the Revision Cycle for Cetie Metallic Screw Capping Guides

Cetie is pleased to announce that an initial informal meeting, held on Thursday 2 October, has officially opened the revision cycle of  GUIDE NO. 2 – METALLIC SCREW CAPPING FOR NON-CARBONATED LIQUIDS, FOODSTUFFS AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS ON BVP-TYPE GLASS FINISHES.

Upcoming Meetings

Two meetings are already scheduled as part of this revision work:

Additional dates will be defined during the sessions, in agreement with the members participating in the working group.

About GUIDE NO. 2:

GUIDE NO. 2 – METALLIC SCREW CAPPING FOR NON-CARBONATED LIQUIDS, FOODSTUFFS AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS ON BVP-TYPE GLASS FINISHES, provides recommendations and good practices for the application of aluminium screw caps (for example, those corresponding to EC4.03 – ALUMINIUM SCREW CAPS FOR STILL LIQUIDS ON BVP GLASS FINISHES) on glass containers with BVP-type finishes according to EN 15543 - GLASS PACKAGING - FINISHES FOR BOTTLES - SCREW THREAD FINISHES FOR BOTTLES FOR NON-CARBONATED LIQUIDS or equivalent standards.

The guide defines:

For information on potential defects of applied closures and the associated troubleshooting methodology, reference is made to Cetie GUIDE NO. 11 – METALLIC SCREW CAPPING DEFECTS – IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTION.

Joint working Group Responsibilities

This guide falls under the joint responsibility of this joint working group:

WG Chair: Mr. Klaus Dembski – Bundesverband Glasindustrie e. V.
Vice-Chair: Mr. Giuseppe Mencacci – Process Innovation Manager, Guala Closures S.p.A.

This combined group coordinates the development of documentation at the interface between glass container production and closure application. Its work includes the preparation of guidance for glass containers designed for various types of closures, including aluminium screw caps, crown caps and liner components.
The joint group also serves as a platform where cap and liner manufacturers can address specific technical topics relevant to the permanent glass working groups.

Next Steps in the Cetie Revision Cycle

Following the revision of Guide No. 2, GUIDE No. 6  - METALLIC SCREW CAPPING FOR STILL WINES ON BVS TYPE GLASS FINISHES - WITH REDRAW and GUIDE NO. 9 - METALLIC SCREW CAPPING FOR PRESSURISED WINES & OTHER BEVERAGES ON BVS TYPE GLASS FINISHES - WITH REDRAW will also be updated to ensure consistency across all Cetie metallic screw capping reference documents.

Contributing to the Work

Cetie brings together manufacturers, bottlers, equipment suppliers and technical experts with the shared objective of strengthening and harmonising industrial practices related to packaging and bottling.
Organisations interested in participating in working groups or learning more about membership are invited to contact us at: contact@cetie.org