What is BS EN 16293 about?
BS EN 16293 discusses packaging. BS EN 16293 specifies dimensions for a series of deep screw finishes for the closure of wines with a CO2 content below 1,2 g per litre.
Bottle finishes can affect the ageing of the wine. Deep BVS finishes on the bottleneck ensure complete sealing to guarantee quality ageing, which results in a smooth wine.
Note: Carbonation ≥ 1,2 g/l CO2 requires a suitable container and closure agreed between the glassmaker, closure maker and packer/filler.
Who is BS EN 16293 for?
BS EN 16293 on glass packaging (deep BVS finishes for still wines) is useful for:
- Wine manufacturers and distributors
- Packaging and bottling plants
- Design engineers
Why should you use BS EN 16293?
The bottle finish plays an important part in the presentation of your wines. It also acts as a differentiator for your brand. Efficient packaging is important from a distribution and storage perspective too, as insufficient or inappropriate packaging can lead to damage or wastage of the contents.
Like all screw finishes, the deep BVS finish allows your customers to open and close the bottle multiple times. BVS finish is a technical finish that requires attention during production as well as bottling.
BS EN 16293 discusses constructions and dimensions of deep BVS finishes and gives information about thread profile construction, construction for sealing surface and bore entrance profile, construction of transfer bead, and construction of the neck.
BS EN 16293 specifies dimensions that are essential to achieve proper capping application. During capping, when changing between different batches of bottles conforming to BS EN 16293 or different batches of caps, it is necessary to verify the setting of the capping equipment. Overall, BS EN 16293 provides specifications to keep the wine intact in its packaging and lets your customers enjoy the wine as intended.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 16293:2020 supersedes EN 16293:2013.
The main changes compared to the previous version are as follows:
- Introduction of the mandatory Clause 2. Normative references (no normative references are listed)
- New numbering of all clauses from Clause 1
- In Clause 3. Terms and definitions: modification of definition 3.1 deep BVS finish
- Update of the Bibliography section
- Many editorial changes in the text as well as in the figures
