Efficient packaging is of great importance for the distribution and the protection of goods. Insufficient or inappropriate packaging may lead to damage or wastage of the contents of the pack.
BS EN 14054 discusses standards for paper cartons used for packaging. The purpose of BS EN 14054 is to describe construction elements for cartons by a simple code and provide supporting information on functionality.
BS EN 14054 describes the basic types and constructions of cartons on carton boards. Dimensions of carton board may vary with variation in moisture content of the material. Accurate measurements of dimensions shall therefore be performed under standard climatic conditions.
Note: Styles of corrugated and solid board packaging are not covered by BS EN 14054.
BS EN 14054 on cartons design for packaging is useful for:
A carton is a type of packaging suitable for food, pharmaceuticals, hardware, and many other types of products. Recycling cartons can create a safer and more efficient work environment for you. The benefits of using cartons for packaging are maximum protection, biodegradable, lightweight, recyclable and reusable, and offer flexibility.
BS EN 14054 provides you with dimensional specifications for cartons and describes a code which is used to identify carton styles in order to simplify communication between manufacturers, specifiers, users and other parties involved. BS EN 14054 give guidance on the use of cartons and their materials and selected carton styles and their uses.
Following guidelines provided in BS EN 14054 help you to design and provide efficient packaging with cartons to your customers. These customers will be able to protect their products from damage during transit and storage.
EN 14054:2003