Elaboration of standards for drums used for transport, storage and distribution of liquid and solid products including dangerous and non-dangerous goods. Standards are covering the following aspects: a) Dimensions of containers; volume, shape b) Dimensions of closures; shape, thread, for TH drums, closing mechanism for OH drums, c) Marking, reuse, remanufacture and recyclability, d) Performace requirements and test procedures. Drums (industrial packaging) are defined as: a) Metal drums (of cylindrical on conical form) of minimal wall thickness of 0.5mm and in the capacity range of 20-250ltr. with non-removable and removable head style, b) Rigid plastic drums in the range of 20-250 ltr. with non-removable head style, c) Fibre drums of capacity 15-250 ltr. d) Composite drums of capacity 15-250 ltr. manufactured from metal, fibre and plastic material
