What is PD CEN/TR 13695‑2- Requirements for measuring and verifying dangerous substances present in packaging about?
PD CEN/TR 13695 discusses packaging requirements. PD CEN/TR 13695‑2 is a standard that provides requirements for measuring and verifying dangerous substances present in packaging.
PD CEN/TR 13695‑2 is the second part in a multi-series series that specifies the methodology and procedure for determining the presence and minimization of other dangerous substances in relation with Annex II Para 1 Indent 3 of Directive 94/62/EC.
PD CEN/TR 13695‑2 is intended to be of practical use, to enable the efficient application of Directive 94/62/EC, even for small and medium-sized companies in the packaging industry, providing them with a methodology for assessing compliance with the Directive.
Note: PD CEN/TR 13695‑2 cannot by itself provide a presumption of conformity. The procedure for applying this document is contained in EN 13427.
Who is PD CEN/TR 13695‑2- Requirements for measuring and verifying dangerous substances present in packaging for?
PD CEN/TR 13695‑2 on requirements for measuring and verifying dangerous substances present in packaging is useful for:
- Packaging industries
- Product manufacturers
- Packaging suppliers
- Packaging distributors
- Health and safety departments
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 13695‑2- Requirements for measuring and verifying dangerous substances present in packaging?
It is necessary to provide appropriate information to those involved in carriage (transport), the emergency services and responders, and end-users including those at work and consumers; and to ensure that goods are safely packaged.
PD CEN/TR 13695‑2 assists by providing the requirements for measuring and verifying the four heavy metals and other dangerous substances present in packaging, and their release into the environment.
Overall, PD CEN/TR 13695‑2 assists in understanding what the hazards are and how to avoid them and ensure that the chemicals are stored and disposed of safely.
By adopting requirements under PD CEN/TR 13695‑2, the user can minimize the risk imposed on the health and safety of the people and the environment.
