What is BS EN 15386 - Flexible laminate and plastic tubes about?
Efficient packaging is of great importance for the distribution and the protection of goods. Insufficient or inappropriate packaging can lead to damage or wastage of the contents of the pack. Laminated and plastic tubes are eco-friendly. Plastic tubes are seamless tubes that are used in the packaging of high-end products in a range of businesses especially cosmetics, toiletries and food.
BS EN 15386 focuses on flexible laminate and plastic tubes used for packaging. BS EN 15386 specifies a test method to determine the print adhesion of laminate and plastic tubes used for packaging.
BS EN 15386 is applicable to flexible laminate and plastic tubes used for packing pharmaceutical, cosmetic, hygiene, food and other household products.
Who is BS EN 15386 - Flexible laminate and plastic tubes for?
BS EN 15386 on Flexible laminate and plastic tubes is useful for:
- Laminate and plastic tubes manufacturers
- Goods packaging products manufacturers
- Food packaging industries
- The goods packaging and distribution industry
- Inspection bodies
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 15386 - Flexible laminate and plastic tubes?
The adhesive tape test serves to gauge the adhesion properties of printing ink films on flexible laminate and plastic tubes. The printing ink film is tested by rapidly tearing-off a previously applied adhesive tape. After the tape has been torn off, the divided surfaces are judged by pre-established criteria.
BS EN 15386 provides you with a detailed procedure to determine the print adhesion of laminate and plastic tubes. The outcome of such a test may be useful in increasing the direct and extended fields of application for laminate and plastic tubes.
BS EN 15386 guidelines help you in providing high-quality packaging with laminated plastic tubes to your customers. These customers will be able to keep their products safe and fresh.
