Packaging Guideline Non Food For Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Packaging Version 2.0 Valid from 1st August 2021 Non Food Packaging Guideline Table of Contents Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 1 History of amendments ..................................................................................................................... 4 I. Basic concept of the packaging guideline ....................................................................................... 7 II. Scope of application ...................................................................................................................... 7 III. Definitions .................................................................................................................................... 9 IV. Decision tree for the requirements of packaging units ................................................................... 9 1 Requirements for primary packaging ........................................................................................... 11 1.1 Basic requirements ........................................................................................................... 11 1.1.1 More sustainable primary packaging of REWE Group own-brand products .............................. 11 1.1.2 Requirements for certified paper packaging (FSC/PEFC) primary packaging ............................. 12 1.1.3 Item protection ........................................................................................................................... 12 1.1.4 Closure and anti-theft protection ............................................................................................... 12 1.1.5 Polybags ....................................................................................................................................... 13 1.1.6 Euro-standard holes .................................................................................................................... 13 1.2 Labelling requirements ..................................................................................................... 14 1.2.1 Statutory obligations ................................................................................................................... 14 1.2.2 Labelling of materials used .......................................................................................................... 14 1.2.3 Labelling of sales packaging with PLUs ........................................................................................ 15 1.2.4 Contact address ........................................................................................................................... 16 1.2.5 Country of origin .......................................................................................................................... 17 1.2.6 Languages .................................................................................................................................... 17 1.3 Requirements for barcodes ............................................................................................... 17 1.3.1 Size and number .......................................................................................................................... 17 1.3.2 Placement .................................................................................................................................... 17 1.3.3 Design and content...................................................................................................................... 18 1.3.4 Colour and contrast ..................................................................................................................... 19 1.3.5 Print quality ................................................................................................................................. 19 1.4 Primary packaging as transport unit .................................................................................. 19 2 Requirements for secondary packaging ....................................................................................... 20 2.1 Logistical requirements ..................................................................................................... 20 2.1.1 Protection, stability, stackability ................................................................................................. 20 2.1.2 Gluing and perforation ................................................................................................................ 20 2.1.3 Plastic film ................................................................................................................................... 21 2.1.4 Weight ......................................................................................................................................... 21 2.1.5 Dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 22 1 Non Food Packaging Guideline 2.1.6 Display and tray cartons on the lattice table .............................................................................. 22 2.1.7 Bottom, cover, handles and handholds ...................................................................................... 22 2.2 Functional requirements ................................................................................................... 23 2.2.1 Easy identification ....................................................................................................................... 23 2.2.2 Easy opening ................................................................................................................................ 24 2.2.3 Straightforward placement ......................................................................................................... 25 2.2.4 Easy shopping .............................................................................................................................. 25 2.2.5 Easy disposal ................................................................................................................................ 26 2.3 Secondary packaging as transport unit .............................................................................. 26 3 Requirements for tertiary packaging ........................................................................................... 27 3.1 Requirements for master cartons ...................................................................................... 27 3.1.1 Definition and purpose ................................................................................................................ 27 3.1.2 Types............................................................................................................................................ 27 3.1.3 Dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 27 3.1.4 Labelling....................................................................................................................................... 27 3.1.5 Easy disposal ................................................................................................................................ 28 3.2 Requirements for Euro pallets ........................................................................................... 28 3.2.1 General requirements ................................................................................................................. 28 3.2.2 Optimal pallet utilisation ............................................................................................................. 29 3.2.3 Height and weight of the loading unit ......................................................................................... 30 3.2.4 Layer form ................................................................................................................................... 30 3.2.5 Load securing ............................................................................................................................... 31 3.2.6 Composite stacking ..................................................................................................................... 34 3.2.7 Identification / labelling of the pallet .......................................................................................... 34 3.2.8 Label attachment and positioning ............................................................................................... 36 4 Requirements for transport units ................................................................................................ 38 4.1 Definition and delimitation ............................................................................................... 38 4.2 Carton strength ................................................................................................................ 38 4.3 Closure ............................................................................................................................. 38 4.4 Weight ............................................................................................................................. 39 4.5 Handling labelling ............................................................................................................. 39 4.6 Bottom, corners and walls ...............................................................................................