GB/T 39947-2021Selection and design for food packaging (English PDF)
食品包装选择及设计
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
March 9, 2021
Implementation date
October 1, 2021
Scope
GB/T 39947-2021 is the English-translated version of 食品包装选择及设计.
GB/T 39947-2021 gives the rules for choosing packaging materials and containers for food and for designing food packaging. After the general principles, it sets requirements for selecting materials and containers and then for the design itself, covering protection of the contents, economy, environmental protection and convenience.
The design must protect food against shocks, compression and drops during production, storage and circulation, reduce losses, and follow GB/T 4768, GB/T 5048, GB/T 7350 and GB/T 8166 for mould-proof, moisture-proof, waterproof and cushioning design.
It also asks for less material and fewer material types, detachable composite structures, reuse, waste treatment under GB/T 16716.1, the excessive packaging limits of GB 23350 and packs that are easy to carry and open. It was issued on 9 March 2021 and has applied since 1 October 2021.
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Document preview — GB/T 39947-2021
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 67.250
- Classification
- X 02
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- Foreword3
- 1 Scope4
- 2 Normative references4
- 3 Terms and definitions4
- 4 General principles5
- 5 Requirements for selection for food packaging materials and containers5
- 6 Requirements for design for food packaging6
1 Scope
This Standard specifies the terms and definitions, general principles, food packaging materials and container selection requirements, packaging design requirements for selection and design for food packaging.
This Standard is applicable to selection and design for food packaging materials and containers.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 4768, Mould-proof packaging
GB/T 5048, Moisture-proof packaging
GB/T 7350, Packaging
GB/T 8166, Package cushioning design
GB/T 12123, General requirements for designing of packages
GB/T 16716.1, Packaging and the environment - Part 1: General rules
GB 23350, Requirements of restricting excessive package - Foods and cosmetics
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 Contents
food contained in the package
6 Requirements for design for food packaging
6.2.1 Design for food packaging shall meet the protection requirements of the contents during production, storage, circulation.
6.2.2 It shall, according to factors such as food characteristics, forms, methods of use, sales targets, select packaging methods and packaging patterns such as bags, bottles, drums, vacuum packaging, and inflatable packaging.
6.2.3 Design for food packaging shall meet mechanical requirements.
Reasonably protect against external shocks. Compressive strength, impact strength, drop strength shall meet the requirements of food production, storage, circulation and other processes.
6.2.4 Design for food packaging shall reduce the loss of contents during transportation, storage and sales. Consider factors such as the strength and brittleness of the contents.
6.2.5 Food anti-mold design shall meet the requirements of GB/T 4768. Food moisture-proof design shall meet the requirements of GB/T 5048. Food waterproof design shall meet the requirements of GB/T 7350. Food buffer packaging design shall meet the requirements of GB/T 8166.
6.3 Requirements for being economical
6.3.1 Design for food packaging shall adopt packaging methods and packaging patterns that facilitate the maximum use of food.
6.3.2 According to food consumption characteristics, food packaging can be used to store food in separate packaging, repeated opening.
6.3.3 Design for food packaging shall reduce the amount of stickiness on the food packaging after the food is eaten.
6.3.4 It shall select design for food packaging methods that extend the shelf life of food.
6.3.5 It shall, according to different food consumption rates, consider the per capita serving size and other factors for design for food packaging.
6.3.6 Design for food packaging can consider factors including consumer group, age, gender, location.
6.4 Requirements for environmental protection
6.4.1 Design for food packaging shall meet the requirements of GB 23350.
6.4.2 Under the premise of ensuring the volume and strength of food packaging, it shall save materials and reduce packaging volume and weight.
6.4.3 It shall, according to food production, storage, circulation, and consumption methods, including but not limited to factors such as saving transportation space and recycling materials, carry out design for food packaging.
6.4.4 Design for food packaging shall reduce the number of types of materials.
The packaging that uses composite material structure shall be designed as a detachable structure.
6.4.5 Multi-purpose design for food packaging shall consider its reuse value.
6.4.6 Design for food packaging shall consider the treatment of food packaging waste and shall meet the requirements of GB/T 16716.1.
6.5 Requirements for convenience
6.5.1 Design for food packaging shall consider its convenience in the process of production, storage, circulation, consumption.
6.5.2 Design for food packaging shall conform to the principles of ergonomics and be convenient for consumers to carry, open. […]
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Related Standards
GB 23350-2021 — Requirements of restricting excessive package - Foods and cosmetics
GB/T 12123-2008 — General requirements for designing of packages
GB/T 16716.1-2018 — Packaging and the environment -- Part 1: General rules
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