BS EN ISO 13127 | Mecmesin

This standard is only to verify that panel-tested closures with minor modifications are still compliant, by applying mechanical tests as more economical than further full panel tests with children and with adults.

10 tests:

A: Torque release test

B: Squeeze test

C: Non-squeeze torque test

D: Press down and turn engagement test

E: Push and turn test

F: Reverse ratchet torque test

G: Disassembly test

H: Rotational torque test

I: Push-off force

J: Application force

Method

Test summary

This standard describes the methods for testing the performance of reclosable child-resistant packaging. The data generated are suitable for comparing child-resistant characteristics of related reclosable packing systems

The standard incorporates 10 annexed tests including torque release, squeeze test, 'press-down and turn' engagement and other tests

Test apparatus

Force testing equipment

Torque testing equipment

Special fixturing to enable measurements to be made while the child resistant system is opened.

Test method

Child resistant systems are separated under standard conditions to provide data on proposed products when compared to reference data gathered on previously type-approved containers.

Refer to the standard and the required annexes for details of the test to be performed and apparatus involved.

Test types

removal torque

reverse ratchet torque

strip torque

Products tested

Closures, caps, corks and stoppers