BS EN 862:2016

This standard BS EN 862:2016 Packaging. Child-resistant packaging. Requirements and testing procedures for non-reclosable packages for non-pharmaceutical products is classified in these ICS categories:

• 97.190 Equipment for children
• 55.020 Packaging and distribution of goods in general

This European Standard specifies performance requirements and methods of test for non-reclosable packaging that has been designated child-resistant and which is intended to contain non-pharmaceutical products. This European standard is intended for type approval only ( 2.5) and is not intended for quality assurance purposes.

This European Standard applies to non-reclosable packages of the single-use type consisting of one or more individual units.

Non-reclosable packages for pharmaceutical products are excluded from the scope of this European standard. These are the subject of a separate standard, EN 14375 , Child-resistant non-reclosable packaging for pharmaceutical products - Requirements and testing.