CEN “umbrella standard” (EN 13427:2004)

This CEN Standard guides users through the texts, indicating which standards are applicable to which type of pack:

1. All packs must be assessed against the standard of prevention,
2. Where reuse is claimed, packs must be assessed against the standard on reuse; and 
3. Packs must be assessed against at least one and, if appropriate, all the standards on recycling, energy recovery and organic recovery.

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