Full Description

This standard applies to 5 L plastic jugs intended to be used for packaging of edible oil for export as food aid. It specifies requirements for the design, material, performance, filling and marking of the jugs. It also specifies to the requirements for material, construction, closure, performance and marking of fibreboard boxes and inserts. The requirements for pallets, wrapping and strapping are also included.

This standard is intended to be used in food aid contracts mainly by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any existing applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.

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Published: 11/01/1995