DIN 55409-2:2013-10

This document specifies a test method for dimensionally stable and semi-rigid packagings, for instance tins, cups, bowls and, if applicable, bottles, which aids realistic determination of the opening forces for peelable packagings. The test method is relevant for the development, the quality assurance directly in the packaging process or following transport, handling and storage as well as for comparative assessments and checking previously determined set values. The document has been prepared by Working Committee NA 115-02-01 AA "Flexible Packmittel - Laminate, Folien, Säcke, Beutel, Tragetaschen" ("Flexible packaging - plastic and laminated films, bags, pauches, carrier bags") by the Packaging Standards Committee (NAVp) at of DIN, the German Institute for Standardization e. V.