DIN Standards Committee Packaging
DIN EN 16284
Packaging - Flexible laminate and plastic tubes - Test method to determine the adhesive strength of the membrane; German version EN 16284:2013
Packmittel - Laminat- und Kunststofftuben - Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Haftkraft der Membran; Deutsche Fassung EN 16284:2013
Overview
This standard is applicable to plastic and laminate tubes which have a peal-off membrane for tamper-evidence purposes. This membrane is made of either aluminium or plastic. A test is performed to ensure that the consumer can remove the membrane without excessive force leading to a completely opened orifice. The document has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 "Packaging". The responsible national committee is NA 115-02-08 AA "Tuben" ("Tubes") at the Packaging Standards Committee (NAVp).