Cetie Library: Packaging standards resource

Our documents are freely accessible, but require registration for download. They cover a diverse array of topics within the bottling industry, including food, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Crafted by collaborative working groups comprising Cetie members, these documents represent collective expertise and industry insights.

DT02.00
Published on: 01/02/2020

Standard tolerances for glass bottle

This data sheet provides information on tolerances for non-measuring container bottles of circular and non-circular cross-sections as well as …
DT03.00
Published on: 22/06/2016

Dimensional relationships for a normal glass bottle

DT04.00
Published on: 01/06/1978

Definition of conditions of use of glass bottles

This data sheet defines the conditions of use of glass bottles.
DT06.00
Published on: 01/08/1998

Standard European tolerances for normal wide mouth glass jars

This data sheet defines the standard European tolerances for normal wide-mouth glass jars.
DT07.00
Published on: 22/06/2016

Dimensional relationships for normal wide mouth glass jars

This data sheet provides dimensional proportions of a typical wide-mouth jar made of glass.  It does not limit any other types of jars.
DT08.00
Published on: 02/10/2023

Special strength properties of new glass bottles

This data sheet defines additional testing for the evaluation of designs of new bottles. All new designs should be able to satisfy the Strength …
DT09.00
Published on: 06/06/2022

Factors to convert the mass of water (in g) to true volume (in ml), as required by the « measuring container » Directive (75/107/ECC)

This data sheet is aimed to give information for converting the mass of water (in g) to true volume (in ml) as requested by the measuring container …
DT10.00
Published on: 01/10/1989

Fill level at 20° for std iii 33cl, bs 33cl and bs 25cl bottles

This data sheet defines the fill level at 20° for standard iii 33cl, bs 33cl and bs 25cl bottles.
DT11.00
Published on: 09/07/2020

Standards & procedures for the control of manufacture of bottles for beverages with a carbonation level greater than 2g CO2/l

This data sheet describes the standards and procedures for the control of the manufacture of bottles designed to contain beverages with a carbonation …
DT12.00
Published on: 06/06/2022

General guidelines for preparation of glass containers quality specifications

The aim of this data sheet is to assist customers in the construction of meaningful specifications for the manufacturing and filling of glass …
DT13.00
Published on: 01/06/2024

Glass containers - Surface treatment

The application of surface treatment preserves glass strength and improves glass handling throughout manufacture and filling. The outer surface of a …
DT14.00
Published on: 01/01/1998

Guidelines for the use of glass containers

Glass containers are designed, manufactured, and tested by the glass manufacturer to ensure that with proper use the containers will give a …
DT14.01
Under development

Guidelines for the use of returnable glass containers

This data sheet gives guidelines for the use of returnable glass containers.  
DT14.10
Under development

Characteristics of a glass container to be returnable

This document aims to define the characteristics of a glass container to be returnable.
DT14.11
Under development

Reuse of Glass containers - Recommendations for labels, closing systems, and crates

After the washing step, the label and the glue should be completely removed from the container. This document presents the recommendations to achieve …
DT14.12
Under development

Reuse - Hygiene and cleanliness

This document aims to define the hygiene requirements for a glass container to be returnable.
DT15.00
Published on: 23/04/2018

Flaconnage - Standard tolerances

This data sheet identifies references to standard tolerances and test methods for flaconnage products made of molded glass. It also provides a …
DT15.01
Published on: 23/04/2018

Flaconnage - Brimful capacity tolerances

This data sheet gives the recommended brimful capacity for flaconnage articles made of moulded glass.
DT15.02
Published on: 23/04/2018

Flaconnage - Height tolerances

This data sheet gives the recommended height tolerances for flaconnage articles made of moulded glass.
DT15.03
Published on: 23/04/2018

Flaconnage - Diameter and width tolerances

This data sheet provides the recommended diameter and width tolerances for flaconnage articles made of moulded glass.
DT15.04
Published on: 23/04/2018

Flaconnage - Verticality tolerances

This data sheet gives the definition of the verticality and recommended tolerances of verticality for flaconnage articles made of moulded glass.
DT15.05
Published on: 23/04/2018

Flaconnage - Glass finish planarity tolerances - Practical values in use in the industry

This data sheet gives the recommended planarity tolerances for the finishes of flaconnage containers made of moulded glass.
DT15.06
Published on: 23/04/2018

Flaconnage - Mouth-base parallelism tolerances - Practical values in use in the industry

This data sheet gives the recommended tolerances of mouth-base parallelism for flaconnage containers made of moulded glass.
DT15.51
Published on: 23/04/2018

Flaconnage - Testing procedure: Glass finish planarity measurement method

This data sheet gives the definition of the planarity of a finish for flaconnage articles made of moulded glass, and test procedures for its …
DT15.52
Published on: 23/04/2018

Flaconnage - Testing procedure: Measurement of mouth-base parallelism

This data sheet gives test procedures to measure mouth-base parallelism for flaconnage articles made of moulded glass. The parallelism of the upper …
DT15.53
Published on: 23/04/2018

Flaconnage - Testing procedure - Leakage test

This data sheet describes a standard testing procedure to evaluate the liquid tightness of the glass closure system for flaconnage subject to normal …
DT15.54
Published on: 23/04/2018

Flaconnage - Testing procedure - Resistance to vertical load

This data sheet defines a test method to evaluate the resistance to vertical loading of flacons made of moulded glass. This test is intended to …
DT15.55
Published on: 23/04/2018

Flaconnage - Testing procedure - Verticality

This data sheet gives recommended test methods for the determination of the verticality of glass flaconnage articles with complementary information …
DT16.00
Published on: 15/11/2021

Hygiene precautions - Recommendations for glass containers manufacturers

Where glass containers are being produced for the packaging of food, drink or pharmaceutical products the following hygiene precautions are …
DT18.00
Under development

General requirements on PET neck finishes

This document aims to define the general requirements of Cetie PET neck finishes in which the seal is performed on one, two or all three of the top, …
DT19.00
Published on: 06/06/2022

Recessed labelling spotting bar

This document specifies the dimensions of a spotting bar used on mechanical device to stop the bottle in rotation and glue the label at a specific …
DT19.01
Under development

Standards for labelling spotting bars

This document defines the designs of side and base bars for the alignment of glass containers. These constructions are adapted to the locking devices …
DT20.00
Published on: 01/01/2000

Locating dimple for flaconnage

This document specifies the design for the orientation dimples for round glass container decoration or label application. Three standard sizes are …
DT20.10
Published on: 22/11/2024

Ramp locating system for flaconnage

Drawings of various ramps locating systems for flaconnage.
DT21.00
Published on: 15/09/2022

Flaconnage - Glass neck finishes

This data sheet categorises and lists various glass neck finishes used in flaconnage. For flaconnage definition, see Cetie document DT15.00 - …
DT22.00
Published on: 25/11/2013

Depressed thread

This data sheet specifies the profiles of thread for all the screw neck finishes for metallic, plastic, and metallo-plastic closures. The depressed …
DT23.01
Published on: 01/06/2021

Glass container nomenclature

This data sheet gives in different languages the main parts of a glass container. 
DT23.02
Published on: 04/12/2020

Glass finish glossary and nomenclature

This data sheet identifies the different elements of glass bottle or jar neck finishes and provides the corresponding nomenclature in different …
DT23.03
Published on: 25/11/2020

PET finishes glossary and nomenclature

This data sheet identifies the different parts of PET neck finishes and defines a standard nomenclature for the main dimensions according to that …
DT23.04
Published on: 01/07/2024

Plastic closure glossary and nomenclature

This data sheet identifies and proposes standard terms to describe different features of plastic screw closures and provides the nomenclature of the …
DT23.05
Under development

Spray pump nomenclature

This data sheet identifies the different parts of spray pumps: crimped, clip-on, or screw ones.
DT24.00
Published on: 01/04/2002

Specifications for hand-held crown bottle opener

This data sheet specification requirement for crown bottle openers designed for the standard 26 mm crown closures specified in Cetie data sheet …
DT25.00
Published on: 02/10/2023

Recommendations for design of cork removal devices

This data sheet gives recommendations for the design of devices for removing corks from wine bottles. Corks can be made of cork or plastic/synthetic …
DT26.00
Published on: 18/05/2020

Glossary of glass container visual critical defects

This document is a non-exhaustive list of examples of visual critical defects. It constitutes a general datasheet for all containers of all types, …
DT26.01
Published on: 06/06/2022

Glossary of glass containers visual defects

This glossary is proposed as an aid to identify visual defects. It constitutes a general data sheet for glass containers of all types, except those …
DT26.02
Under development

Glossary of returnable glass and pet containers visual defects

This document is a non-exhaustive list of examples of visual defects for returnable glass and PET bottles. It constitutes a general data sheet for …
DT26.10
Published on: 29/07/2020

Glossary of glass container visual critical defects for cosmetics & perfumes

This document is a non-exhaustive list of examples of Critical and Major A defects. It constitutes a general data sheet for containers for cosmetics …
DT27.00
Published on: 23/01/2024

Cross-relationships between Cetie documents and international standards

This data sheet makes out cross-relationships between various Cetie documents against international standards or projects of International and …
DT28.00
Published on: 17/02/2021

Laser marking on glass containers at cold end and at filling operation

This data sheet gives the areas to avoid for the marking of laser codes on glass bottles and jars. Marking in these areas may have an adverse effect …
DT29.00
Published on: 15/09/2022

Flaconnage - General application torques

This data sheet specifies general application torque values for plastic closures used with glass containers for cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and …
DT30.00
Published on: 20/05/2021

Colour measurement of glass packaging

This data sheet aims to: Advise basic knowledge of colorimetry or (colorimetric measurement); Specify the important points for a color …
DT31.00
Published on: 23/01/2024

Main types of sealing on glass containers

This document is a non-exhaustive list of the main types of sealing for glass bottles and jars, used for the packing of beverages, food products and …
DT32.00
Published on: 19/05/2021

Volume calculation

This data sheet gives a common reference frame for the calculation of the brimful volume of a glass container as it is presented in the specification …
DT33.00
Published on: 06/06/2022

Impact test

Test to predict the glass container resistance to impact breakage in service, by multiple point impacts on empty samples, commonly carried out with a …
DT34.00
Published on: 19/07/2017

Test method of compressibility and elastic recovery

Elastic recovery and compressibility comparative measurements of the liner material.
DT35.00
Published on: 15/10/2020

Flaconnage - Label area planarity test

The presence of deformations of the surface of a label area can be the cause of aesthetic defects (presence of bubbles underneath, folds, etc.) when …
DT35.01
Under development

Flaconnage - Resistance to dynamic vertical load - Test procedure

The aim of this test is to check how an article resists to vertical compression or snapping for an assembly. The principle is to apply a vertical …
DT35.02
Under development

Flaconnage - Finish non-concentricity

This document aims to define specifications for off-centring of finishes
DT36.00
Published on: 08/12/2022

Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Resistance to immersion in water

The aim is to assess the resistance of the decorative elements or lacquering of a glass flacon to periods of immersion in water. The principle …
DT36.01
Published on: 25/02/2022

Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Abrasion test - Linear abraser

The abrasion resistance test is used to determine the level of degradation of a decorative glass flacon against the friction of a rough material. It …
DT36.02
Published on: 28/06/2022

Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Sun test

The aim is to assess the loss of colour of an article exposed to sunlight over time. The principle is to expose the articles for 72 hours in a …
DT36.03
Published on: 08/12/2022

Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Colour evaluation

This test aims at evaluating the conformity of the colour.  
DT36.04
Published on: 03/10/2022

Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Vibration test

This test applies to all glass articles (bare or decorated) intended to be transported on pallets. The aim of this test is to check their resistance …
DT36.05
Under development

Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Handbag test

This test applies to all articles intended to be contained in a handbag. The aim of this test is to check their resistance to friction that may …
DT36.06
Under development

Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Holding of collage

The purpose is to check the resistance of assembly bonding permanently over time. To do this, assembly ageing is simulated by placing the assembled …
DT36.07
Under development

Flaconnage - Storage conditions - Accelerated aging

DT37.00
Published on: 23/09/2022

Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Resistance to bulk

The aim is to assess, with a unique test, the resistance over time of the decorative elements or lacquering of a glass flacon to exposure to bulk. …
DT38.00
Under development

Roll-on pilferproof closure: Removal torque - Test method

This document provides a test method to measure the removal torque for ROPP closures applied to glass finishes.
DT39.00
Published on: 04/04/2019

Procedure and specifications for establishing conformity with article 6 of the SUP directive

The present data sheet is developed as collective input from Cetie to feed the CEN procedure for elaborating a harmonised standard as required in …
DT40.00
Published on: 16/09/2020

Datamatrix hot-end laser marking on glass containers

This data sheet gives recommendations for a harmonised coding system and the positioning of the laser codes on containers according to product types …
DT40.01
Published on: 16/09/2020

Datamatrix hot-end laser marking - Procedure of attribution of line numbers

This document explains how Cetie manages the registration of the lines, attributing to each glassmaker a series of numbers corresponding to the lines …
DT41.00
Published on: 21/10/2021

Simulation test of label separation in the glass recycling process

The test method defines the steps and conditions of the test supposed to simulate the first step of the glass recycling process. The reliability of …
DT41.10
Under development

Design for recycling - Glass packaging

DT42.01
Under development

FEA 15 finishes - Gauges for height sealing bead control - Dimension 'E'

This data sheet describes the gauge and the method to control the height of the sealing bead of the FEA 15 or FEA 17 finish according to the E …
DT42.02
Under development

FEA 15 finishes - Gauges for lug position control - Dimension 'G'

This data sheet describes the gauge to control the minimum height of the lug, from under the flange finish to upper edge of the lug of the FEA 15 …
DT42.03
Under development

FEA 15 finishes - Gauges for flange height control - Dimension 'D1'

This data sheet describes the gauge to control the flange height of the FEA 15 finish according to the D1 dimension as defined in the standard EN …
DT42.10
Under development

Flaconnage - Rice grains: specifications and control methods

The "rice grains" are embossed features placed under the thread of a screw finish. They limit the risk of self-unscrewing of the pump, …
DT43.00
Under development

Line simulator (wear) for glass containers

The glass containers can be affected in their appearance and their mechanical properties by the passage on the filling line, as well as in the other …
EC1.02
Published on: 01/06/2016

26mm crown cap

This data sheet gives specifications for the 26 millimetres intermediate depth crown cap, lined with a plastic gasket and designed to seal bottles …
EC1.021
Published on: 01/06/2003

26mm crown cork: Liner profiles

EC3.01
Published on: 01/02/2008

Good practices for the use of synthetic stoppers

This data sheet sets down different tests, measures, and precautions to be observed to ensure optimum performance during the capping of still wines …
EC4.01
Published on: 04/03/2021

Aluminium screw caps for still wine on BVS glass finishes

This data sheet gives specifications and dimensions for aluminium caps intended for still wine to be applied on BVS-type glass finishes according to …
EC4.02
Published on: 04/03/2021

Aluminium screw caps for pressurised liquids on BVS glass finishes

This data sheet gives specifications and dimensions for aluminium caps designed for BVS-type glass finishes according to EN 16293 GLASS PACKAGING - …
EC4.03
Published on: 04/03/2021

Aluminium screw caps for still liquids on BVP glass finishes

This data sheet gives both specifications and dimensions for aluminium caps designed for the glass finish according to the standard EN15543 - GLASS …
EV2.02
Published on: 01/02/2007

Alpha 2000 syrup - Glass bottle

EV2.03
Published on: 01/02/2007

Veral bottles - Glass bottle

EV2.04
Published on: 01/02/2007

Drop dispensing bottles - Glass bottle

EV2.05
Published on: 01/02/2007

Tablets bottles - Glass bottle

EV7
Published on: 01/06/1987

Range of containers for antibiotic - Glass bottle

FS01.00
Published on: 02/06/2023

Tip angle calculation

This data sheet provides the method to calculate the tip angle of a container made of glass.
FS02.00
Published on: 01/01/1995

Impact testing of glass containers

The following recommendations should be taken into consideration if clients wish to deal with impact testing or if impact testing is included in a …
FS03.00
Published on: 29/11/2017

Glass manufacturing controls for vacuum lug and press-on finishes

This fact sheet gives requirements and controls to be observed during glass manufacture to help ensure the optimum performance of containers with …
FS04.00
Published on: 26/07/2017

Internal pressure strength of carbonated beverage bottles

This data sheet gives guidance on the relationship between the internal pressure strength standards used for process control at the point of …
FS05.00
Published on: 01/01/1999

Warehousing of filled glass containers

The following guidelines are essential for proper transport and storage of glass containers with vacuum lug finish and closure. Lack of …
FS06.00
Published on: 26/01/2024

Conformity assessment/Certification

Requirements for conformity with Directive 94/62/EC.These are set down in Annex III - EC document 96/C 382/05.
FS07.00
Published on: 15/10/2020

Design headspace recommendations for liquid products in bottles and jars

This document specifies design headspace recommendations for liquid products in glass containers. It does not concern containers for powders and …
FS08.00
Published on: 01/03/2002

Recommendations for design of cork removal devices

This data sheet gives recommendations for the design of devices for removing corks from wine bottles. Corks can be made of cork or plastic/synthetic …
FS09.00
Published on: 01/06/2024

Relationship between mass and capacity for glass containers (Alpha factor)

This data sheet proposes a relationship between mass and capacity for normal glass bottles. This relationship, named alpha, can be considered as the …
FS10.00
Published on: 01/10/2003

Headspace recommendations for some flaconnage products

This fact sheet specifies headspace recommendations for some flaconnage products. The percentage values are given on the volume of the filled …
FS11.00
Published on: 02/10/2023

Recommendations of good practices for prevention and detection of critical hazards on bottling lines

Critical hazard: either a biological, chemical or physical agent in the product or condition of the product, which has the potential to create an …
FS12.00
Published on: 01/04/2006

Traceability - Recommendations to bottlers and packers

This fact sheet has been set up by the Quality Committee of Cetie. Its objective is to help bottlers or packers to establish the traceability of …
FS13.00
Published on: 01/07/2007

Food safety management - Recommendations to implement a system of reference

This fact sheet has been set up by the Quality Committee of Cetie. It contains the main systems of reference and standards about safety and hygiene …
FS14.00
Published on: 01/09/2010

Survey of critical hazards for the bottling industry - Detection and prevention

Critical defects are those defects that represent a safety hazard for the users of the product; bottling companies cannot accept knowingly to release …
FS15.00
Published on: 03/10/2023

Physical principles for containers filled with non-carbonated products

This fact sheet gives an overview of the physical principles which govern the behaviour of still liquids when bottled in rigid containers and the …
FS15.01
Under development

Use of glass bottles - Pressure generated by a liquid

This documents specifies the pressure a glass packaging container can withstand. It describes three types of pressures: generated – internal …
FS15.02
Under development

Carbonation level, pressure and maximum temperature for specific products

This fact sheet gives information, in a table, on CO2 g/l, thermal treatment, maximum temperature and pressure for specific carbonated beverages.
FS16.00
Published on: 26/10/2021

Pressure resistance test procedures for products bottled with aluminium screw caps

This data sheet provides test methods that enable evaluating the level of sealing obtained with an aluminium screw cap applied on a filled glass …
FS17.00
Published on: 10/11/2023

Opening torque for ROPP aluminium closures - Test method

This document describes the test method for evaluating the opening torque for roll-on pilfer proof (ROPP) aluminium closures on glass bottles. …
FS18.00
Published on: 09/02/2023

Recommendations for index marks on pet bottle closures and neck finishes

This recommendation fact sheet provides a description of the different options when including Index Marks on closures and neck finishes, with the …
FS19.00
Published on: 01/08/2017

Flaconnage - Wall thickness - Precaution for use

This fact sheet gives recommended minimum glass wall thickness values for flaconnage products. It also describes other factors that need to be taken …
FS20.00
Published on: 01/02/2020

Appropriate specification, bottle quality control and application control of self-adhesive labelling

This data sheet provides recommendations for the application of self-adhesive labels on glass bottles. It covers specifications of supplies and …
FS21.00
Published on: 28/09/2022

PET bottle - Under neck support

Draft abandonned
FS22.00
Published on: 09/04/2020

Measurement of labelling surface flatness of glass bottles or jars

This document provides recommendations for checking the flatness of the labelling area on glass containers. It applies to cylindrical or conical …
FS23.00
Published on: 18/11/2024

Plastic closure ovality guidelines

This document provides best practice guidelines for taking flat-top plastic closures and sport closures for beverage applications ovality into …
FS24.00
Under development

Glass flaconnage for pharmaceutical products - Recommendations for use of ISO 11418 parts 1,2,3 & 4

This document concerns the options which are to be selected by manufacturers and users from the following standards: ISO 11418 - Containers and …
FS25.00
Published on: 17/12/2020

Pilferproof finish - Definition and measurement of the neck finish height 'F'

This data sheet explains how the 'F' Dimension of a Pilferproof (PP) neck finish should be defined and measured. It specifies clearly how the …
FS26.00
Published on: 13/01/2023

Vertical mould seams on glass neck finish

This document reviews the factors which can influence the removal of particles from a screw cap upon opening.  
FS26.01
Published on: 22/01/2024

Surface conditions for glass finishes with outside sealing

This document aims to identify the factors that may cause the sealing surface to become rough and other factors that may affect the good sealing of …
FS27.00
Under development

Flaconnage decoration - Chinese new regulation CSAR

The CSAR regulation (Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation), came into force in 2021 and is made of 80 articles with which cosmetic …
GME12.01
Published on: 10/11/2023

Glass finishes for snap-on pourer closures (so-called Verplast finishes)

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of the glass finish for pouring clip-on cap finish (so-called Verplast » of diameter 29 and 32 for …
GME12.10
Under development

Finish for swing stopper

This data sheet applies to punched neck finishes which have been developed preferably for packaging made of glass and which are provided with a swing …
GME13.01
Published on: 01/06/2007

26H180 Crown finish

Specifications and dimensions of the 26 mm tall crown finish for glass bottles containing beverages.
GME13.02
Published on: 01/06/2007

26H126 Crown finish

Specifications and dimensions of the 26 mm shallow crown finish for glass bottles containing beverages.
GME13.04
Published on: 19/01/2024

29mm sparkling wine finish

This data sheet gives dimensions and specifications of the 29 mm glass finish for bottles intended for sparkling wine produced by a closed tank …
GME13.05
Published on: 19/01/2024

29mm Spumante crown finish

This data sheet gives dimensions and specifications of the 29 mm crown finish for glass bottles intended for Spumante-type sparkling wines. …
GME13.06
Published on: 19/01/2024

29mm cider crown finish

This data sheet gives dimensions and specifications of the 29 mm crown finish for glass bottles intended for cider. This finish is designed to …
GME13.07
Published on: 23/01/2024

Comparison of glass finishes for sparkling wines and other carbonated beverages

This data sheet gives an overview of the main available glass finishes available for sparkling wines and other carbonated beverages with a stopper …
GME13.08
Published on: 10/11/2020

Traditional method sparkling wine finishes (26, 29 and 36 mm)

This data sheet gives dimensions and specifications of the glass finishes for bottles intended for sparkling wine produced by the “Traditional …
GME13.10
Published on: 13/06/2022

26H126 and 26H180 crown finishes - Dimensions

This data sheet provides specifications and dimensions of the crown finishes for glass bottles with an alternative "P" point. …
GME13.11
Published on: 31/01/2023

26H180 crown finish - Dimensions - Modified 'P' point

This data sheet provides specifications and dimensions of the 26 H 180 mm tall crown finish for glass bottles with a modified P point. This point is …
GME13.12
Published on: 31/01/2023

26H126 crown finish - Dimensions - Modified 'P' point

This data sheet provides specifications and dimensions of the 26H126  mm shallow crown finish for glass bottles with a modified 'P' …
GME14.00
Published on: 05/10/2023

26H126 & 26H180 twist crown finishes - Dimensions

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of the twist crown finishes for glass bottles. 26 H 126 mm shallow 26 H 180 mm tall The …
GME14.01
Published on: 05/10/2023

26H180 twist crown finish

Specifications and dimensions of the 26 mm tall twist crown finish for glass bottles containing beverages.
GME14.02
Published on: 05/10/2023

26H126 twist crown finish

Specifications and dimensions of the 26 mm shallow twist crown finish for glass bottles containing beverages.
GME14.11
Published on: 30/11/2020

26H180 twist crown finish - Reduced bore

This data sheet provides specifications and dimensions of the 26 H 180 mm tall twist crown finish for glass bottles with a bore reduced …
GME14.12
Published on: 30/11/2020

26H126 twist crown finish - Reduced bore

This data sheet provides specifications and dimensions of the 26 H 126 mm shallow twist crown finish for glass bottles with a bore reduced …
GME20.00
Published on: 01/01/1995

Vacuum lug finish ø 33 medium

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of a vacuum lug finish with a nominal size of 33 mm medium for wide-mouth glass containers.  
GME20.00.10
Published on: 01/07/2003

Vacuum lug finish ø 27 regular

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of a vacuum lug finish with a nominal size of 27 mm medium for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME20.00.20
Published on: 01/07/2003

Vacuum lug finish ø 30 and ø 33 medium

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of a vacuum lug finish with a nominal size of 30  et 33 mm medium for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME20.01
Published on: 01/01/1995

Vacuum lug finish Ø 27 and Ø 38 regular

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of a vacuum lug finish with a nominal size of 38 mm regular for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME20.02
Published on: 01/01/1995

Vacuum lug finish Ø 38 medium

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of a vacuum lug finish with a nominal size of 38 mm medium for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME20.02.10
Published on: 01/07/2003

Vacuum lug finish ø 38 medium

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of a vacuum lug finish with a nominal size of 38 mm medium for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME20.03
Published on: 01/01/1995

Vacuum lug finish Ø 43 and Ø 48 regular

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of vacuum lug finishes with a nominal size of 43 mm and 48 mm regular for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME20.04
Published on: 01/01/1995

Vacuum lug finish ø 53 and ø 58 regular

This document specifies the dimensions of vacuum lug finishes with nominal sizes of 53 mm and 58 mm regular for wide-mouth glass …
GME20.05
Published on: 01/01/1995

Vacuum lug finish Ø 58 deep

This document specifies the dimensions of a vacuum lug finish with a nominal size of 58 mm deep for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME20.06
Published on: 29/08/2013

Vacuum lug finish ø 63, ø 66 ø 70 regular

This document specifies the dimensions of vacuum lug finishes with nominal sizes of 63, 66 and 70 mm regular for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME20.07
Published on: 29/08/2013

Vacuum lug finish ø 63, ø 66 ø 70 deep

This document specifies the dimensions of vacuum lug finishes with nominal sizes of 63, 66 and 70 mm deep for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME20.08
Published on: 01/01/1995

Vacuum lug finish Ø 77 regular

This document specifies the dimensions of a vacuum lug finish with a nominal size of 77 mm regular for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME20.09
Published on: 01/01/1995

Vacuum lug finish Ø 82 regular

This document specifies the dimensions of a vacuum lug finish with a nominal size of 82 mm regular for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME20.10
Published on: 01/01/1995

Vacuum lug finish Ø 89 regular

This document specifies the dimensions of a vacuum lug finish with a nominal size of 89 mm regular for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME20.11
Published on: 01/01/1995

Vacuum lug finish Ø 100 regular

This document specifies the dimensions of a vacuum lug finish with a nominal size of 100 mm regular for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME20.12
Published on: 01/01/1995

Vacuum lug finish Ø 110 regular

This document specifies the dimensions of a vacuum lug finish with a nominal size of 110 mm regular for wide-mouth glass containers.
GME21.00
Published on: 17/12/2020

Glass neck finish - Continuous thread - ø 43 to 90 mm

This range of neck finishes with sizes from 43 to 90 mm have one continuous thread and are designed to fit with plastic (mainly) caps. These …
GME21.10
Published on: 29/09/2021

Flavlock finishes ø 26 to 38 mm

This range of Flavlock neck finishes with sizes from 26 to 38 are intended as RO (Roll-On) finishes with metallic caps. The D-shaped thread run-off …
GME25.01
Published on: 28/08/2013

Press-on vacuum seal finish ø 51 ø 63 ø 70

This is a vacuum top and side seal finish. 
GME28.01
Published on: 13/01/2023

Press-on vacuum seal finish ø 51 tamper evident

This is a vacuum top and side seal finish. 
GME30.06
Published on: 01/05/2004

BVP screw finishes for non carbonated products

Specifications and dimensions of a series of screw finishes for the closure of beverages and other non-carbonated products. Finishes designed to take …
GME30.07
Published on: 01/03/2005

30 extra deep BVP finish for non-refillable insert

Specifications and dimensions of the 30 extra deep finish concerning bore diameter and profile. The finish is designed to take a non-refillable …
GME30.08
Published on: 01/04/2005

31.5 deep BVP finish for non-refillable insert

Spécifications and dimensions of the 31.5 deep BVP finish concerning bore diameter and profile.
GME30.09
Published on: 01/10/2001

31.5 standard BVP finish for pourer

Specifications and dimensions of the 31.5 standard BVP finish concerning bore diameter and profile.
GME30.10
Published on: 19/01/2024

Bore specifications for inserts for 30, 31,5 and 35 size BVP finishes

This data sheet gives the specifications for bore dimensions and profile for BVP finishes according to EN 15543 - GLASS PACKAGING. FINISHES FOR …
GME30.11
Published on: 13/07/2022

Finish ALSECO-ALCOA 28mm

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of the 28-millimetre ALSECO-ALCOA screw finish for glass containers. This finish is very close to the MCA …
GME30.12
Published on: 01/07/2002

Finish GL

This document specifies the dimensions of GL glass container knuckle thread finishes. It applies to finishes with external screw thread, which have …
GME30.13
Published on: 01/12/2008

Deep BVS finishes for still wines

Specifications and dimensions of a series of deep screw glass finishes for the closure of wines with a CO2 content below 1.2 g/l. Note: …
GME30.14
Published on: 17/12/2020

2-Start thread pilferproof finishes

This document specifies the dimensions of Pilferproof finishes equipped with a two-start thread, particularly dedicated to sweet liquids (liquors, …
GME30.15
Published on: 07/06/2022

BVP and BVS minimum through bore

This data sheet specifies the values of the minimum through bore for BVP and BVS finishes. Users of bottles need to know the minimum through …
GME30.21
Published on: 01/12/2007

PET finish 30/25H (18.5)

Specifications and dimensions of the 30 mm tall screw finish with three (3) thread starts for flat waters and non carbonated beverages. This finish …
GME30.22
Published on: 01/12/2007

PET finish 30/25-16.8-3/9

Specifications and dimensions of the 30 mm low neck screw finish with three (3) thread starts for flat waters and non carbonated beverages. This …
GME30.23
Published on: 01/12/2008

PET finish 26.7/21.8-17-3/6.35

Specifications and dimensions of the 26.7 mm screw finish with three (3) thread starts and a 17.07 mm height for flat waters and non carbonated …
GME30.24
Published on: 01/12/2008

PET finish 26.7/21.7-16.8-3/3

Specifications and dimensions of the 26.7 mm screw finish with three (3) thread starts and a 16.80 mm height for flat waters and non carbonated …
GME30.25
Published on: 01/07/2024

PET finish 38/33-16,5-3/3

This document provides specifications and dimensions of the 38 mm screw finish with three (3) thread starts and a 16,50 mm height for still waters …
GME30.26
Published on: 01/06/2009

PET finish 29/25-12,6-3/2,17

Specifications and dimensions of the 29 mm screw finish with three (3) thread starts for flat waters and non carbonated beverages. This finish can be …
GME30.27
Published on: 01/09/2009

PET finish 28.3/22.5-59.5-1/3.6

Specifications and dimensions of the screw PET finish BVS 30H60 for the closure of wines with CO2 content below 1.2 grams per litre.  This …
GME30.28
Published on: 01/04/2016

PET finish 26/22-12-3/6.5

Specifications and dimensions of the 26 mm screw finish with three (3) thread starts for flat waters and non-carbonated beverages. This finish …
GME30.29
Published on: 01/07/2024

PET finish 37/32-17,5-2/3,63

Specifications and dimensions of the 38 mm screw finish with two (2) thread starts and a 17.55 mm height for flat waters and non carbonated …
GME30.30
Under development

PET finish 33/28-12.9-2/5

This data sheet provides specifications and dimensions of the 33 mm screw finish with two (2) thread starts for flat waters and non-carbonated …
GME30.31
Published on: 15/03/2023

PET finish 32/26-15,8-2/2,7-(HF)

This document provides specifications and dimensions of the 32 mm amorphous screw finish with two (2) thread starts for still waters and …
GME30.32
Published on: 23/12/2022

PET finish 26/21-8.5 for edible oil

This document provides specifications and dimensions of the 26 mm finish designed for a snap-on plastic closure for non-carbonated products like …
GME30.33
Published on: 01/07/2021

PET finish 29/21-10.5 for edible oil

This document provides specifications and dimensions of the 29 mm snap-on finish for non-carbonated products like alimentary oils, vinegar and …
GME30.34
Published on: 17/01/2018

BVS PCO PET finish 21,4/16,7-29-1/2,5

This data sheet provides specifications and dimensions of the BVS PCO 22H30 PET screw finish for wines with a maximum internal pressure of 1 bar. …
GME30.35
Published on: 17/01/2018

BVP MCO PET bague 21,4/16-29-1/2,5

This data sheet provides specifications and dimensions of the BVP MCO 22H30 PET screw finish for wines with a maximum internal pressure of 1 bar. …
GME30.36
Published on: 20/11/2023

PET finish 32/27-14.9-2/2,7

This document provides specifications and dimensions of the 32 mm screw finish with two (2) thread starts for still waters and non-carbonated …
GME30.37
Published on: 01/10/2020

PET finish 26/22-12,9-1/2,17 version 4,2 % vol CO2

This data sheet provides specifications and requirements of the 26/22 mm screw finish with one (1) thread start for carbonated beverages up to 8,4g …
GME30.38
Published on: 25/11/2020

PET finish 26/22-12-1/2,5

Specifications and dimensions of the 26 mm screw finish with one (1) thread start for carbonated beverages up to 7g/l CO2 content and for bottles up …
GME30.39
Published on: 17/04/2020

PET finish 25/22-9,5-3/1,73

Specifications and dimensions of the 25 mm screw finish with three (3) thread starts for flat waters and non carbonated beverages in small package …
GME30.40
Published on: 22/12/2022

PET finish 26/22-15,1-1/2,3

This data sheet provides specifications and requirements of the 26/22 mm screw finish with one (1) thread start for carbonated beverages, Up …
GME30.41
Published on: 22/12/2022

PET finish 26/22-13,4-1/2,3

This experimental data sheet provides specifications and requirements of the 26/22 mm screw finish with one (1) thread start for carbonated …
GME30.43
Published on: 10/03/2021

PET finish 47/41-19,5-3/3,40

This document provides specifications and dimensions of the 47 mm screw finish with three (3) thread starts for non-carbonated pressurised and …
GME30.44
Under development

Lightweight PET finish 29/25-12,6-3/2,17

This document provides specifications and dimensions of the 29 mm lightweight screw finish with three (3) thread starts for flat waters and …
GME30.70
Published on: 10/12/2020

PET snap neck finish 26/21-8,5mm

This document provides specifications and dimensions of the 26 mm finish designed for a snap-on plastic closure for non-pressurised and …
GME305
Published on: 03/01/1983

Pilferproof finishes for non-pressurised products supplementary series

Dimensions of a series of screw finishes for the closure of beverages and other non-carbonated products. 
GME306
Published on: 01/03/1989

25 pilferproof finishes for Alpha syrup

Dimensions of the 25 mm pilferproof glass neck finish for Alpha syrups.
GME307
Published on: 01/03/1989

28 pilferproof finishes for alpha syrups

Dimensions of the 28 mm pilferproof glass neck finish for Alpha syrups.
GME32.00
Published on: 21/07/2022

MCA finishes

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of the various 28-millimetre screw finish for glass containers designated MCA.
GME32.01
Published on: 01/02/1995

28mm screw finish for bottles with internal pressure

Specifications and dimensions of the 28 millimetres screw finish for one-way or returnable glass containers with internal pressure designated MCA 3 …
GME32.02
Published on: 01/11/1999

28mm screw finish 7.5 RF universal for bottles with internal pressure

Specifications and dimensions of the 28 mm finish for glass containers for pressurised or vacuum liquids. 
GME32.03
Published on: 20/09/2021

PET PCO finish 27/22-21-1/3,18

Specifications and dimensions of the single start thread 27,43 mm PET PCO screw finish for the beverage industry. This finish has vent slots and is …
GME32.04
Published on: 01/03/2009

PET PCO finish 28/22-17-1/2.7

Specifications and dimensions of the single start thread lightweight 28 mm PET PCO screw finish for the beverage industry. This finish has vent slots …
GME32.05
Published on: 01/06/2009

MCA 1 finish

Specifications and dimensions of the 28 millimetres screw finish for glass containers designated MCA 1 finish. 
GME32.06
Published on: 14/09/2023

MCA 7.5 R finish

This European Standard specifies the dimensions of the 28 mm screw finish for glass containers designated MCA 7,5 R finish for returnable …
GME320
Published on: 01/01/1983

Pilferproof finish for pressured beverages

GME33.01
Published on: 22/12/2022

PET neck finish 27/22-13,5/1/4,24-1,5 turns for HPC applications

This document aims to fully specify a PET Neck Finish standard for the HPC market with a nominal crest of thread diameter of 27,38 mm, and …
GME33.02
Published on: 22/12/2022

PET neck finish 37/32-13,5/1/4,24-1,5 turns for HPC applications

This document aims to fully specify a PET Neck Finish standard for HPC market with a nominal crest of thread diameter of 37 mm and denominated as …
GME33.03
Published on: 22/12/2022

PET neck finish 43/37-14,7-1/4,24-1,25 turns for HPC applications

This document aims to fully specify a PET Neck Finish standard for the HPC market with a nominal crest of thread diameter of 43 mm and denominated as …
GME33.04
Published on: 22/12/2022

PET neck finish 24/18-11,5-1/3,18-1,5 turns for HPC applications

This document aims to fully specify a PET Neck Finish standard for the HPC market with a nominal crest of thread diameter of 23,67 mm and denominated …
GME33.05
Published on: 22/12/2022

PET neck finish 20/15-11,5-1/3,18-1,5 turns for HPC applications

This document aims to fully specify a PET Neck Finish standard for the HPC market with a nominal crest of thread diameter of 20mm and denominated as …
GME33.50
Published on: 15/02/2021

PET snap neck Finish 27/22-6,3 for HPC applications

This document aims to fully specify a PET Neck Finish standard for HPC market with a nominal crest of snap diameter of 27 mm, and denominated as …
GME33.51
Published on: 15/06/2022

PET snap neck finish 27/22-6,3 for HPC applications for high speed lines

This document is an adaptation of the GME33.50 - PET SNAP NECK FINISH 27/22-6,3 FOR HPC APPLICATIONS for high-speed lines. It aims to fully …
GME40.02
Published on: 13/09/2022

Flaconnage - Neck finish for plug pump

Specifications and dimensions of a series of finishes for pump systems with internal fixation on glass bottles.
GME40.03
Published on: 25/05/2024

Flaconnage - Neck finish for snap-in pump

Specifications and dimensions of a finish for pump systems with internal fixation on glass bottles. See the example of pump references in table 1.
GME40.04
Published on: 13/09/2022

Flaconnage - Neck finish for crimpless pump

Specifications and dimensions of a series of neck finishes for pump systems with external fixation, without crimping, on glass bottles. This …
GME40.05
Published on: 29/04/2016

Dimensions of the neck finish for glass aerosol containers

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of the neck finish of glass aerosol containers and pumps to ensure complete tightness of valves or pumps …
GME40.06
Published on: 06/12/2023

Stepped FEA finish

This range of FEA glass neck finishes with sizes 18 and 20 are designated for aerosol dispensers. This document was established from the INE BV96037 …
GME40.07
Under development

Flaconnage - Glass finish for screw pump - CV finish

This data sheet is based on the INE BV95045 data sheet. It specifies the dimensions of a screw finish for glass flacons for the perfume or cosmetics …
GME40.08
Published on: 25/05/2024

Flaconnage - Neck finish '10,6' for snap-on pump type 'Replica ST'

This document specifies the dimensions of a 10,6-mm neck finish dedicated to a snap-on (crimpless) Replica ST pump from APTAR. ST stands for …
GME40.10
Published on: 21/11/2024

Flaconnage - Neck finish 11 mm for snap-on (Click-it) SP5-K pump

This document specifies the dimensions of an 11 mm neck finish dedicated to a snap-on (Click-it) 'SP5-K' pump from SILGAN.
GME40.20
Published on: 01/07/2024

Flaconnage - Sustainable neck finishes - Screw neck without additional bead

This data sheet specifies dimensions of a screw neck finish without additional bead for glass bottles dedicated to perfume and cosmetics. It applies …
GME40.25
Published on: 01/07/2024

Flaconnage - Sustainable neck finishes - Interchangeable screw neck with additional bead

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of an interchangeable screw neck finish with additional bead for glass bottles dedicated to perfume and …
GME40.30
Published on: 01/07/2024

Flaconnage - Sustainable neck finishes - Interchangeable crimped finish with additional bead

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of an interchangeable crimped neck finish with additional bead for glass bottles dedicated to perfume and …
GME401
Published on: 01/09/1987

Glass finish at 38mm standard ROPP (7 turns per inch)

This data sheet provides specifications and dimensions for the 38 mm standard ROPP glass finish.
GME402
Published on: 01/06/1987

Lug finish 20mm for antibiotic and freeze dry glass containers

GME50.01
Published on: 01/04/1992

Cork mouth finish for corks and capsules

This data sheet specifies the dimensions of a cork mouth finish for corks and capsules for glass bottles, for wine that has a carbonation pressure …
GME50.02
Published on: 29/05/2024

Glass bottle - Specifications of a neck finish with entry bore diameter 17,5mm

This document sets out the dimensional characteristics of a finish with a narrow entry bore (diameter 17,5 mm) for bottles containing a wine that has …
GME51.00
Under development

Glass bottle - Bar-top stopper 27, 29, or 34 mm neck finish, stopper and overcap

This datasheet sets out the dimensional characteristics of the finish of bottles intended for the packaging of alcohols, spirits, liquors and …
Guide No. 1
Published on: 01/01/2008

Still wines bottling - Cork stopper application on a cork mouth finish

This guide applies to the capping of still wines with a cork mouth finish as per Cetie data sheet GME50.01 - CORK MOUTH FINISH FOR CORKS AND CAPSULES …
Guide No. 2
Published on: 11/03/2020

Metallic screw capping for non-carbonated liquids, foodstuffs and pharmaceutical products on BVP type glass finishes

This guide gives information on good practices for bottling still products with aluminium screw caps (e.g. corresponding to specifications EC4.03 - …
Guide No. 3
Published on: 31/07/2020

Tirage (bottling) and final corking of quality sparkling wines produced in specific regions (VMQPRD) on 29mm and 26mm crown closure. (NF H35 029)

 This guide is intended for producers of quality sparkling wines who carry out the secondary fermentation process in the bottle, also known as …
Guide No. 4
Published on: 28/09/2020

26 mm crown capping

This document concerns the crowning process, using crown caps for which the seal is provided by a plastic liner, onto glass finishes adapted to …
Guide No. 5
Published on: 04/11/2019

Application of flat-top plastic screw-on threaded closures on PET bottles for beverages

This document gives background information and recommended best practices for the application of plastic flat top screw-on caps onto PET bottles for …
Guide No. 6
Published on: 11/03/2020

Metallic screw capping for still wines on BVS type glass finishes - With redraw

This Guide gives information on good practices for bottling still wine with aluminium screw caps on a BVS-type glass finish according to EN 16293 - …
Guide No. 7
Published on: 10/07/2023

Metallic screw capping with threaded plastic or aluminium insert for still wines

This document applies to the screw capping of still wines with a metallic closure having a threaded plastic or aluminium insert and a tamper-evident …
Guide No. 8
Under development

Plastic screw capping for still wines

This guide concerns screw capping of still wines with a threaded plastic closure having a tamper evident ring whose bridges must break on opening …
Guide No. 9
Published on: 11/03/2020

Metallic screw capping for pressurised wines & other beverages on BVS type glass finishes - With redraw

This guide gives the necessary information on good practices for bottling wines and other products with a CO2 content > 1.2 g CO2/l with an …
Guide No.10
Under development

Wire cage guide for final corking of quality sparkling wines of demi, standard or magnum bottles on glass finishes 29 mm and 26 mm

This guide covers the characteristics and specifications of the cork liner for quality sparkling wines (QSW) produced in demies, bottles and magnums …
Guide No.11
Published on: 29/03/2022

Metallic screw capping defects - Identification and correction

This document identifies the principal defects that may occur with "Roll-On Pilfer-Proof" aluminium screw-type closures and outlines the …
Guide No.12
Published on: 31/01/2020

Recommendation for flaconnage crimping

This guide describes the five essential rules to be observed to properly crimp a pump with an aluminium ferrule on an FEA type glass finish used for …
Guide No.13
Published on: 01/01/1989

Apelover - Guidelines for the good practice of glass wide-mouth jars manufacturing & metallic caps

Every stage in the packaging of a product is part of good manufacturing practice, in the same way as its production. The correct use of industrial …
Guide No.14
Under development

Bar-top stopper application on glass finish for non-carbonated beverages

This guide describes best practices to be implemented to obtain correct closure application with bar-top stoppers that can be opened and closed …
Guide No.15
Published on: 11/07/2024

Guidance on single-use plastic directive (EU) 2019/904 and standard EN 17665+A1

This guide is intended to offer interested parties like bottlers, brand owners or closure manufacturers an introduction to the application of the …
Guide No.16
Published on: 04/10/2023

Glass colour

This guide is complementary to the data sheet DT30.00 - COLOUR MEASUREMENT OF GLASS PACKAGING. The main aim of this guide is to increase the …
Guide synthetic cork
Under development

Still wines bottling - Synthetic stopper application on a cork mouth finish

This document applies to the bottling of still wines with a synthetic cork stopper on a cork mouth finish as per the European standard EN 12726 - …
Guidelines No. 1
Published on: 01/01/1988

Practical guide for specification redaction

This document aims to indicate how to write a specification for bottling components. Its scope concerns all packaging components of packaged …
Guidelines No. 2
Published on: 01/03/1989

Functional specification for labelling

A bottle for retail sale, on the shelf or the consumer's table, cannot be conceived without packaging, which, apart from the cap and the lid, is …
Guidelines No. 2.01
Published on: 25/06/2021

Pressure sensitive labelling on glass containers

This document concerns only self-adhesive labelling on glass containers. The principal objectives of the document are as follows: To give …
Guidelines No. 3
Published on: 01/01/1991

Capping: Choice and sealing conditions for foodstuff liquid bottling

Design and implementation of sealing for the packaging of non-dairy food products. We have often found that some of the problems encountered on …
Guidelines No. 4
Published on: 01/01/1991

Cardboard packaging from the machine side

This document is intended to provide a method of developing the couple packing cardboard/machine to fulfill the functional specifications. Its field …
Guidelines No. 5
Published on: 01/01/1991

Quality control on the bottling line

The objective of this document is to determine how, on a bottling line, to ensure the quality of the finished product: Product conforms to the …
Guidelines No. 6
Published on: 06/11/2023

Certification ISO 9000 practical approach in the bottling industry

The ISO 9000 standards, which set out the rules to ensure quality, concern everyone involved in the industrial chain. Should this be undertaken? …
Guidelines No. 7
Published on: 01/01/1995

Good hygiene practice on bottling lines

Council Directive 93/43 of 14/06/93 on the hygiene of foodstuffs calls on professional organizations in the food industry to develop guidelines for …
Guidelines No. 8
Published on: 01/01/1998

Functional specification

This functional specification is intended to help the establishment of contractual relations for the provision of "dry" materials to a …
Guidelines No. 9
Published on: 01/01/1997

Control of the filling volumes in prepacked glass containers

The purpose of this guide is to provide a benchmark for bottlers for controlling volumes. Two different scenarios are considered: Control by …
Guidelines No.10
Published on: 01/01/1999

Safety of pre-packaged liquid foods

This guide is the result of the study of a working group gathering packaging producers, packaging equipment manufacturers, and their brands/bottlers. …
Guidelines No.11
Published on: 01/01/2002

Inspection on bottling lines

The objective of this guideline is to suggest a rational process for establishing inspection programs to assess the quality of finished products on …
Guidelines No.12
Published on: 01/01/2004

Prepacking cleanliness

Council Directive 93/43 EEC of the European Communities of 14/06/93, on the hygiene of foodstuffs, calls on professional organizations of food …
Guidelines No.13
Published on: 01/01/2006

Mobile bottling for still wines

This guide is dedicated to the drafting of standard specifications for "mobile contract bottling of still wines". The aim is to provide a …
Guidelines No.14
Published on: 01/01/2010

Hygiene control on bottling line of still wines

In a bottling line situation, the customer is usually in charge of the bottled wine distribution, that is to say, he will have to assume the …
Guidelines No.15
Published on: 01/01/2012

Good bottling practices

The objective of this guide is to provide good practice recommendations for the bottling of beverages to ensure product quality and safety. They are …
Guidelines No.17
Published on: 04/05/2021

Specifications for screw caps for wines and alcoholic beverages

This document is intended to provide recommendations for establishing a supply specification for aluminum screw caps.
Guidelines No.18.00
Published on: 01/02/2024

Plastic bottle closure qualification test manual

This document provides a collection of test methods for the qualification of plastic flat-top closures applied on PET bottles that are used in the …
Guidelines No.18.01
Published on: 30/06/2022

Plastic container snap-top closure qualification test manual

This document provides a collection of test methods for the qualification of snap-top plastic closures (single or multi-pieces) applied to containers …