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Scope

Standardization in the field of packaging with regard to terminology and definitions,characteristics, performance requirements and tests, and utilization of related technologies on packaging.

Excluded :

  • matters falling within the scopes of particular committees (e.g. TC 6, 52 and 104).

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90

Published ISO standards *

of which 46 under the direct responsibility of ISO/TC 122

11

ISO standards under development *

of which 2 under the direct responsibility of ISO/TC 122

31
Participating members
49
Observing members

* number includes updates

Reference Title Type
ISO/TC 122/SC 3 Performance requirements and tests for means of packaging, packages and unit loads (as required by ISO/TC 122) Subcommittee
ISO/TC 122/SC 4 Packaging and the environment Subcommittee
ISO/TC 122/WG 5   Terminology and vocabulary Working group
ISO/TC 122/WG 9   Accessible design for packaging Working group
ISO/TC 122/WG 12   Supply chain applications of logistics technology Working group
ISO/TC 122/WG 16   Temperature controlled product packaging Working group
ISO/TC 122/WG 18   Active and intelligent packaging Working group
Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 122

The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 122:

Reference Title ISO/IEC
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31 Automatic identification and data capture techniques ISO/IEC
ISO/TC 6 Paper, board and pulps ISO
ISO/TC 51 Pallets for unit load method of materials handling ISO
ISO/TC 52 Light gauge metal containers ISO
ISO/TC 63 Glass containers ISO
ISO/TC 104 Freight containers ISO
ISO/TC 159/SC 3 Anthropometry and biomechanics ISO
ISO/TC 173/SC 7 Assistive products for persons with impaired sensory functions ISO
ISO/TC 198 Sterilization of health care products ISO
ISO/TC 204 Intelligent transport systems ISO
ISO/TC 292 Security and resilience ISO
ISO/TC 315 Cold chain logistics ISO
ISO/TC 344 Innovative logistics ISO

 

Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 122

ISO/TC 122 can access the documents of the committees below:

Reference Title ISO/IEC
ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information technology ISO/IEC
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 6 Telecommunications and information exchange between systems ISO/IEC
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31 Automatic identification and data capture techniques ISO/IEC
ISO/TC 6 Paper, board and pulps ISO
ISO/TC 20/SC 9 Air cargo and ground equipment ISO
ISO/TC 34/SC 17 Management systems for food safety ISO
ISO/TC 51 Pallets for unit load method of materials handling ISO
ISO/TC 52 Light gauge metal containers ISO
ISO/TC 104 Freight containers ISO
ISO/TC 104/SC 1 General purpose containers ISO
ISO/TC 104/SC 2 Specific purpose containers ISO
ISO/TC 104/SC 4 Identification and communication ISO
ISO/TC 159 Ergonomics ISO
ISO/TC 173/SC 7 Assistive products for persons with impaired sensory functions ISO
ISO/TC 198 Sterilization of health care products ISO
ISO/TC 204 Intelligent transport systems ISO
ISO/TC 292 Security and resilience ISO
ISO/TC 315 Cold chain logistics ISO

 

Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
Acronym Title Category
AISE International Association for Soaps, Detergent and Maintenance Products A
APF Asian Packaging Federation A
BIC International Container Bureau A
ECOS (Environment) Environmental Coalition on Standards A
EPIC European Packaging Institute Consortium A
GS1 GS1 A
IAPRI International Association of Packaging Research Institutes A
IATA International Air Transport Association A
ICPP International Confederation of Plastics Packaging Manufacturers A
ICS - shipping International Chamber of Shipping A
IMO International Maritime Organization A
ITU International Telecommunication Union A
OGC Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. A
OIML International Organization of Legal Metrology A
UIC International Union of Railways A
UNECE United Nations Economic Commission for Europe A
UPU Universal Postal Union A
WOAH World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) A
EC - European Commission European Commission B
EUROSAC European Federation of Multiwall Paper Sacks Manufacturers B
FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations B
OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, OECD B
UN United Nations B
WCO World Customs Organization B
WPO World Packaging Organization B

Date Month Location TC/SC Note
24-27 June 2025 Prague (Czech Republic) ISO/TC 122 **

* Information definite but meeting not yet formally convened
** Provisional

ISO/TC 122 - Secretariat

JISC [Japan]

Japan Packaging Institute
10F Togeki Bldg.
4-1-1, Tsukiji
Tokyo 104-0045 Chuo-ku
Japan

Tel: +81 3 3543 1189
Fax: +81 3 3543 8970