Training & Info CentreTraining sessionsBPI organises open training sessions and in-company training courses on packaging-related topics: packaging materials, transport, legislation, etc. Consult our calendar on www.ibebvi.be

Info CentreAt the info centre, we are at your service to answer any general questions you may have about packaging, packaging-related regulations and packaging materials.

International Packaging Partnership services (IPP’s)BPI is a consultant for the development of packaging applications in Belgium and the rest of the world. With more than 30 years of experience, we are specialised in feasibility studies, identifi cation and preparation of projects and programmes, education & training, creation and/or reactivation of packaging laboratories and services, technical audits and evaluations.

MembershipIs open to all companies willing to sign up as a member of a network of packaging experts. Members are eligible for discounts on laboratory tests and training sessions in our institute.

Where to fi nd usIBE-BVIZ.1 - Researchpark 280 B–1731 Zellik – BelgiumT. +32-2-464 02 10 - F. +32-2-464 02 39packaging@ibebvi.be - www.ibebvi.be

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Belgian Packaging Institute (BPI)Institut Belge de l’Emballage (IBE)Belgisch Verpakkingsinstituut (BVI)

MissionThe Belgian Packaging Institute, created in 1954, is an independent body that provides information, training and testing to the authorities and the industry. The Institute’s Laboratory, which holds the offi cial BELAC accreditation (ISO 17025), carries out tests according to standardised methods and procedures on both materials and packaging used in various sectors.

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Dangerous goods – UN homologation BPI is offi cially recognised by the competent authorities to carry out the complete range of tests on FIBC, RIBC, large packaging, jerricans, drums, boxes, bags, composites and light gauge metal for the transport of dangerous goods in accordance with the UN recommendations. BPI is also a member of the international standard working groups CEN and ISO in the fi eld of dangerous goods.

To ensure the safety of the national and international transport of dangerous goods, the packages are tested and approved with an UN homologation. BPI has also been designated by the competent authority as an offi cial institute to perform the legally-imposed production verifi cations on UN certifi ed packaging and IBC.

FIBC BPI is accredited to verify and certify FIBC for all handling and transport purposes, in accordance with national and international standards. The test scheme comprises the top lift (compression cycling tests) to determine the safety factor 5/1, 6/1 or 8/1, stacking test, UV stabilisation verifi cation and the conductivity test.

Transport & climate simulation The foremost aim of a packaging is to protect the product from damage and to resist all kinds of hazards during transport: the impact of climatic conditions, handling, temperature, humidity and shocks.

Transport simulations, such as vibration, drops and shocks, carried out at laboratory scale under controlled circumstances, provide objective and reliable information. BPI offers the possibility of checking the suitability of your packaging in transport conditions based on international standards (ISO, ASTM, ISTA, etc.).

In the climate chambers, with temperature ranges from -40°C to +180°C and humidity ranges from

30% RH to 90% RH, different kinds of packaging, such as corrugated cardboard boxes, plastic containers or palletised packaging, can be tested on properties such as material strength and humidity absorption. Climate simulation is also used to check the isolation factor of the packaging, for food products or chilled products for example. It can also be used to simulate the winter and summer profi les of packaging.

Material analysisBPI gives its full support to the industry’s endeavours to maintain the quality standards of the packaging produced and offers technical support for the development of new packaging designs.

The effi ciency of a packaging depends on the balance between the cost and the qualities of the material used. A whole range of tests (stiffness, breaking force, friction, bursting, air permeability and many

more) generates valuable information that helps the manufacturers make the right choice.

Every plastic packaging is carefully developed for the product it has to protect. Therefore plastics are tested on different properties such as UV, tearing and breaking resistance.

Permeability The permeability of O2, N2, CO2 and other gases in packaging materials (plastic fi lms) has an infl uence on the conditions of conservation of foodstuff, such as drinks and fresh vegetables. Testing this type of packaging is indispensable to prevent problems.BPI uses advanced technological equipment to defi ne the permeability factors in plastic fi lms, which can help you to choose the most suitable material for your packaging.

Consumer food packaging Materials intended to come into contact with foodstuffs must meet several requirements. A fi rst control parameter is the overall migration. The total amount of substance migrating out of the material is stipulated by the legislator. BPI is accredited to perform technical controls on all your packaging that comes into direct contact with foodstuffs.

Child-safe packaging Child-resistant closures used for the chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry need to be tested in accordance with international standards. The closures are tested on their safety for young children as well as on their user-friendliness for elderly people.

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Dangerous goods – UN homologation BPI is offi cially recognised by the competent authorities to carry out the complete range of tests on FIBC, RIBC, large packaging, jerricans, drums, boxes, bags, composites and light gauge metal for the transport of dangerous goods in accordance with the UN recommendations. BPI is also a member of the international standard working groups CEN and ISO in the fi eld of dangerous goods.

To ensure the safety of the national and international transport of dangerous goods, the packages are tested and approved with an UN homologation. BPI has also been designated by the competent authority as an offi cial institute to perform the legally-imposed production verifi cations on UN certifi ed packaging and IBC.

FIBC BPI is accredited to verify and certify FIBC for all handling and transport purposes, in accordance with national and international standards. The test scheme comprises the top lift (compression cycling tests) to determine the safety factor 5/1, 6/1 or 8/1, stacking test, UV stabilisation verifi cation and the conductivity test.

Transport & climate simulation The foremost aim of a packaging is to protect the product from damage and to resist all kinds of hazards during transport: the impact of climatic conditions, handling, temperature, humidity and shocks.

Transport simulations, such as vibration, drops and shocks, carried out at laboratory scale under controlled circumstances, provide objective and reliable information. BPI offers the possibility of checking the suitability of your packaging in transport conditions based on international standards (ISO, ASTM, ISTA, etc.).

In the climate chambers, with temperature ranges from -40°C to +180°C and humidity ranges from

30% RH to 90% RH, different kinds of packaging, such as corrugated cardboard boxes, plastic containers or palletised packaging, can be tested on properties such as material strength and humidity absorption. Climate simulation is also used to check the isolation factor of the packaging, for food products or chilled products for example. It can also be used to simulate the winter and summer profi les of packaging.

Material analysisBPI gives its full support to the industry’s endeavours to maintain the quality standards of the packaging produced and offers technical support for the development of new packaging designs.

The effi ciency of a packaging depends on the balance between the cost and the qualities of the material used. A whole range of tests (stiffness, breaking force, friction, bursting, air permeability and many

more) generates valuable information that helps the manufacturers make the right choice.

Every plastic packaging is carefully developed for the product it has to protect. Therefore plastics are tested on different properties such as UV, tearing and breaking resistance.

Permeability The permeability of O2, N2, CO2 and other gases in packaging materials (plastic fi lms) has an infl uence on the conditions of conservation of foodstuff, such as drinks and fresh vegetables. Testing this type of packaging is indispensable to prevent problems.BPI uses advanced technological equipment to defi ne the permeability factors in plastic fi lms, which can help you to choose the most suitable material for your packaging.

Consumer food packaging Materials intended to come into contact with foodstuffs must meet several requirements. A fi rst control parameter is the overall migration. The total amount of substance migrating out of the material is stipulated by the legislator. BPI is accredited to perform technical controls on all your packaging that comes into direct contact with foodstuffs.

Child-safe packaging Child-resistant closures used for the chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry need to be tested in accordance with international standards. The closures are tested on their safety for young children as well as on their user-friendliness for elderly people.

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Training & Info CentreTraining sessionsBPI organises open training sessions and in-company training courses on packaging-related topics: packaging materials, transport, legislation, etc. Consult our calendar on www.ibebvi.be

Info CentreAt the info centre, we are at your service to answer any general questions you may have about packaging, packaging-related regulations and packaging materials.

International Packaging Partnership services (IPP’s)BPI is a consultant for the development of packaging applications in Belgium and the rest of the world. With more than 30 years of experience, we are specialised in feasibility studies, identifi cation and preparation of projects and programmes, education & training, creation and/or reactivation of packaging laboratories and services, technical audits and evaluations.

MembershipIs open to all companies willing to sign up as a member of a network of packaging experts. Members are eligible for discounts on laboratory tests and training sessions in our institute.

Where to fi nd usIBE-BVIZ.1 - Researchpark 280 B–1731 Zellik – BelgiumT. +32-2-464 02 10 - F. +32-2-464 02 39packaging@ibebvi.be - www.ibebvi.be

Exit

10ASSE

direction Zellik

RING 0Vilvoorde

E40 Gent

Oostende

E40 Brussel

RING 0BergenMons

N9 Asse-Zellik

N9 Zellik centre

BRUSSELS Bel

gian

Pac

kagi

ng In

stit

ute

info

: Tel

. +32

.2.4

64.0

2.10

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w.ib

ebvi

.be

Belgian Packaging Institute (BPI)Institut Belge de l’Emballage (IBE)Belgisch Verpakkingsinstituut (BVI)

MissionThe Belgian Packaging Institute, created in 1954, is an independent body that provides information, training and testing to the authorities and the industry. The Institute’s Laboratory, which holds the offi cial BELAC accreditation (ISO 17025), carries out tests according to standardised methods and procedures on both materials and packaging used in various sectors.

• Dangerous goods - UN homologation • (F)IBC• Transport & climate simulations• Material analysis• Permeability• Food packaging• Child-resistant packaging• Training Centre• Info Centre

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