Brc And Iop Reveal New Packaging Standard

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Institute of Packaging (IoP) have published the new version of the Packaging Standard, coming into force on 1 March 2005. The new standard sets the benchmark for best practice across the packaging industry and compliance with the standard helps protect manufacturers purchase with confidence. Changes to the standard include more concise interpretations of requirements, changes to reflect new legislation and best practice and the inclusion of an extensive protocol section. The revisions are based on extensive consultation between the BRC, the IoP, packaging suppliers, food manufacturers and third party certification bodies. For a full copy of the press release please see: www.brc.org.uk