EN 76:1978

Packages for certain prepacked foodstuffs - Capacities of glass and metal containers EN 76:1978

Publication date:   Apr 5, 2002

General information

90.93 Standard confirmed   Feb 3, 2021

CEN

CEN/TC 261 Packaging

European Norm

55.100   Bottles. Pots. Jars

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Scope

This European Standard specifies capacities of glass and round rigid metal containers for the packaging of preserves (and semi-preserves) of vegetable products * (fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, potatoes) for human consumption.

Excluded from this standard are containers for pre-packaging jams, marmalades, chestnut paste, soups, sauces, baby foods, fruit and vegetable juices and all frozen and dries vegetable products. Also excluded are vent-hole and "à décollage" metal containers.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

80/232/EEC

Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packaged products

87/356/EEC

Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packged products (Dir. 80/232/EEC amendment)

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PUBLISHED
EN 76:1978
90.93 Standard confirmed
Feb 3, 2021