BS EN 13431:2004

This standard BS EN 13431:2004 Packaging. Requirements for packaging recoverable in the form of energy recovery, including specification of minimum inferior calorific value is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.030.99 Other standards related to wastes
• 55.020 Packaging and distribution of goods in general

This European Standard specifies the requirements for a packaging to be classified as recoverable in the form of energy and sets out procedures for assessment of conformity with those requirements. The scope is limited to factors under the control of the supplier. This standard cannot by itself provide presumption of conformity. The procedure for applying this standard is contained in EN 13427.