BS EN ISO 4180:2019

What is ISO 4180 - Transport packages about?  

ISO 4180 is an international standard that focuses on packaging and complete, filled transport packages. ISO 4180 establishes general rules for the compilation of performance test schedules for complete, filled transport packages intended for use within any distribution system except for the packages used for dangerous goods. 

Who is ISO 4180- Transport packages for? 

ISO 4180 on the packaging of complete, filled transport packages is useful for: 

• Transportation service providers 
• Packaging experts  
• Warehouse managers 

Why should you use ISO 4180- Transport packages? 

ISO 4180 evaluates the resistance of a transportation package to compression and stacking.  

ISO 4180 certified lab, Keystone Compliance realizes the importance of ISO 4180 compression package testing. Meeting the resistance requirements can be difficult. We understand the challenges and guide companies through the process. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN ISO 4180:2019 supersedes BS EN ISO 4180:2010. BS EN ISO 4180:2019 includes some technical changes concerning BS EN ISO 4180:2010. These include: 

• The test item in the test schedule can now be selected by agreement of the stakeholders depending on the expected or existing transportation process and hazards 
• In 6.4, the test conditions have been reviewed and revised by the distance and condition of transportation 
• In 6.5, a new level-4 has been added for well-controlled handling 
• In 6.6, the test conditions have been reviewed and revised; they can be changed or selected depending on the storage conditions by the agreement of stakeholders