Packaging Certification Research Articles

Sertifikasi Halal Industri pada Produksi Barang Gunaan Kemasan (Packaging) di PT. Indonesia Toppan Printing

The research background examines the extent to which the domestic halal industrial ecosystem can dominate the domestic and global markets. Halal industrial estates must be able to support the needs for sources of raw materials and production that are halal certified, one of which is the Indonesian Packaging Company Toppan Printing. The aim of this research is to find out the elements and substances used in the manufacture of packaging used by PT. Indonesia Toppan Printing. This is done, among others, to realize the development of Halal Industrial Zones (KIH) in various regions of Indonesia, especially in West Java Province. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods, data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation through the official website, scientific papers and literature. The data analysis technique uses descriptive analysis with the stages of data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The results of this study can be concluded that the halal certification of plastic and paper packaging used for food, beverages, medicines, and toiletries (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, detergent, floor deodorizer, and clothes fragrance) produced by PT. ITP is part of the obligation for products that must be halal certified in accordance with Law Number 33 of 2014 concerning Guarantees for Halal Products, Government Regulation (PP) Number 31 of 2019 and Minister of Religion Regulation (PMA) Number 26 of 2019, as well as the latest regulations based on Law Number 39 of 2021, especially Article 14 where the clause states that "Place and Equipment for Processing Halal Product Packaging" is the object of study for halal certification, namely the packaging of company product packaging that becomes the halal industrial market brand for its consumers.

Методичні підходи щодо оцінювання здатності до біохімічного розпаду полімерних матеріалів та їхніх відходів

Actuality. The urgency of the topic is due to the fact that recently the problem of environmental safety in connection with the generation of large quantities of waste has become particularly acute. A separate aspect of this problem is the accumulation of polymeric material wastes, in particular packaging and packaging waste. Preventing packaging and packaging waste with a view to ensuring a high level of protection of the environment and human health is a major goal of regulation in the field of packaging and packaging management, both nationally and internationally. Materials and Methods.The purpose of the work is to analyze the existing requirements for packaging and its waste in the EU and Ukraine and to systematize the methods used in the process of evaluation and certification of polymeric packaging according to biodegradation criteria. It is stated that the manufacture of packaging must be carried out in such a way that the level of toxic and other harmful substances and materials that are components or components of the packaging is minimized. Packaging to be recovered through energy recovery must have the minimum required calorific value for energy recovery. Organic recovery packaging should be characterized by its ability to decompose under the influence of microorganisms, which should not interfere with its separate collection. The use of biodegradable materials for packaging and packaging is a new step in the field of packaging and packaging waste management, which will prevent waste generation. The characteristic of the main types of biodegradable polymeric materials is given. DSTU EN 13432: 2015 “Packaging. Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation. Test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of packaging» and DSTU EN 14995: 2018 «Plastics. Evaluation of compostability. Test scheme and specifications”, which sets out the basic requirements and procedures for determining the biodegradability of packaging and packaging materials, which will allow the assessment and certification of packaging according to biodegradation criteria both for the internal market and for export. Conclusions. The introduction of methods and test schemes for assessing the biochemical degradation capacity of packaging will accelerate the introduction of biodegradable materials in the consumer market of Ukraine, reduce the total amount of packaging and packaging waste, and help meet the goals set by the 2030 National Waste Management Plan. Key Words: packaging waste, EU Directives, biopolymer materials, biodegradability, methods for determining biodegradation.

Disintegration of compostable foodware and packaging and its effect on microbial activity and community composition in municipal composting

Despite the compostability certification of compostable foodware and packaging (CFP) in lab conditions, composting facilities are reluctant to accept CFP. Certified CFP at 10 and 20% by volume were examined in four types of composting practices in British Columbia, Canada to assess disintegration. Laboratory studies were conducted to determine CFP amended with compost feedstocks at 1 and 2% by weight effects on microbial activity and community structure. Results showed disintegration varied significantly by CFP and facility type. Nearly 90% of poly-lactic acid based CFP completely disintegrated in the in-vessel and static pile, followed by turned windrow (63%) but only 30% of CFP in the anaerobic digestion operation. The disintegration of fibre based CFP was significantly lower than other CFP across composting practices. Increased concentration of CFP enhanced disintegration only in the static pile. Doubling the concentration of CFP (2 vs.1%) in laboratory conditions significantly increased microbial activity (150% of CO2 respiration) and abundance of microbial community groups, i.e., total phospholipid fatty acids, and those of gram-positive bacteria and fungi by 45, 330 and 28%, respectively. These results indicate that under ideal composting conditions CFP products are likely to disintegrate completely and higher concentrations may enhance their biodegradation.

Development of training course on transport security of radioactive materials

AbstractArgonne National Laboratory (Argonne), with the support of the US Department of Energy (DOE) Packaging Certification Program, has developed a week long training course on security for nuclear and other radioactive materials during transport. The course focuses on USA domestic and international requirements and recommendations for transport security. A review of applicable US Department of Transportation regulations, recently issued US Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations, DOE orders and manuals, and relevant international modal regulatory documents relating to transport security was conducted. The review disclosed that existing International Atomic Energy Agency security training materials could be incorporated into a training course on security requirements for US domestic shippers. Development of training materials for such a course was initiated in late 2012, and the first course was convened in early December 2013 at Argonne. The course also incorporated training and hands on transport se...

Safety case for transporting spent nuclear fuel

AbstractThe transportation safety case for transporting spent nuclear fuel is a requirement for licensing. It has both qualitative and semiquantitative aspects. The qualitative aspects include transportation regulations, radiation dose limits, role of the transportation package in transportation, transportation package certification process, training, emergency response, the performance of the transportation package in accidents and the evaluation of past transportation accidents. The quantitative aspects support the qualitative descriptions. Radiation doses accrued by members of the public and by workers are calculated using the code RADTRAN. Dose from both routine, incident free highway transportation and from highway transportation accidents are part of the safety case and will be compared with both background doses and the regulatory safety criteria. The radiation doses from routine transportation are calculated for the following: the maximally exposed member of the public, doses to vehicle escorts an...

Package Impact Models as a Precursor to Cladding Analysis1

The evaluation of spent nuclear fuel storage casks and transportation packages under impact loading is an important part of cask and package certification by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Finite element models are increasingly used for evaluating cask and package structural integrity during hypothetical drop accidents. Full cask and package model results are also used as the loading basis for single fuel pin impact models, which evaluate the response of fuel cladding under drop conditions. In this paper, a simplified package system is evaluated to illustrate the difference between local and bulk impact responses, the effect of simplified basket and fuel assembly representations, and the effect of gaps between components. This paper focuses on the package impact analysis and how loading conditions for a subsequent fuel assembly or fuel cladding analysis can be extracted. The results of this study suggest that detailed package system models are needed to determine cladding deceleration load histories.

Demonstration (DEMO) of radiofrequency identification (RFID) system for tracking and monitoring of nuclear materials

The US Department of Energy (DOE) [Environmental Management (EM), Office of Packaging and Transportation (EM-45)] Packaging Certification Program (PCP) has developed a radiofrequency identification (RFID) tracking and monitoring system for the management of nuclear materials packages during storage and transportation. The system, developed by the PCP team at Argonne National Laboratory, involves hardware modification, application software development, secured database and web server development, and irradiation experiments. In April 2008, Argonne tested key features of the RFID tracking and monitoring system in a weeklong, 1700 mile (2736 km) demonstration employing 14 empty type B fissile material drums of three designs (models 9975, 9977 and ES-3100) that have been certified for shipment by the DOE and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The demonstration successfully integrated global positioning system (GPS) technology for vehicle tracking, satellite/cellular (general packet radio service, or GPRS) technologies for wireless communication, and active RFID tags with multiple sensors (seal integrity, shock, temperature, humidity and battery status) on drums. In addition, the demonstration integrated geographic information system (GIS) technology with automatic alarm notifications of incidents and generated buffer zone reports for emergency response and management of staged incidents. The demonstration was sponsored by EM and the US National Nuclear Securitymore » Administration, with the participation of Argonne, Savannah River and Oak Ridge National Laboratories. Over 50 authorised stakeholders across the country observed the demonstration via secured Internet access. The DOE PCP and national laboratories are working on several RFID system implementation projects at selected DOE sites, as well as continuing device and systems development and widening applications beyond DOE sites and possibly beyond nuclear materials to include other radioactive materials.« less

Applying RFID technology in nuclear materials management

The Packaging Certification Program (PCP) of US Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management (EM), Office of Safety Management and Operations (EM-60), has developed a radio frequency identification (RFID) system for the management of nuclear materials. Argonne National Laboratory, a PCP supporting laboratory, and Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin Company, are collaborating in the development of the RFID system, a process that involves hardware modification (form factor, seal sensor and batteries), software development and irradiation experiments. Savannah River National Laboratory and Argonne will soon field test the active RFID system on Model 9975 drums, which are used for storage and transportation of fissile and radioactive materials. Potential benefits of the RFID system are enhanced safety and security, reduced need for manned surveillance, real time access of status and history data, and overall cost effectiveness.

Advantages of using standardised review procedures in certifying Type B radioactive material packages

AbstractThis paper presents the advantages of adopting well documented standardised review practices for reviewing Type B package designs. The US experience using standardised review plans and guidance has shown them to be a valuable tool in achieving more consistent and efficient package reviews, in training and qualifying technical reviewers and in enhancing the understanding of the package certification process by the public and industry. In addition, the standardised review practices, as living documents, have proved to be an effective method of incorporating new technical advances into the review process, and have provided a vehicle to make that knowledge widely available to fellow reviewers, the public and industry. Canada implemented a new internal review process in early 2003 to standardise the review of applications for certification of Type B packages. Based on the similarity of these approaches, the USA and Canada have started discussions on a 'North American system' for the unilateral approval...

DoD microcircuit qualification innovation–QML

AbstractThe U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) has undertaken the task of modernizing the procedure for qualification of military high‐quality/high‐reliability microcircuits. This new approach, known as generic qualification, will develop a qualified manufacturers list (QML) which will permit certification of design, fabrication, assembly and packaging using an innovative approach. The objective is to have a single process flow on which both commercial and military product will be indistinguishable and only at qualification testing (which is revolutionary) will the differences be evident. The realization of this change is implementation of statistical process control (SPC) methodologies and total quality management (TQM).