IS 12887 : 1989 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottles for Packaging of Edible Oils - Specification

1 Scope

1.1 This standard prescribes the requirements and the methods ofsampling and testing for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottlesfor packing of 1 kg and 2 kg edible oils.

2 References

IS 4905 : 1968 Methods for random sampling

IS 7028 : Part 2 : 1973 Performance tests for complete, filled transparent packages : Part 2 Vibration test

IS 7328 : 1974 Specification for high density polyethylene materials for moulding extrusion

IS 7408 : Part 1 : 1984 Blow moulded polyolefin containers: Part 1 Up to 5 litre capacity

IS 8639 : 1977 Code for evaluation of the effect of packaging and storage on the sensory qualities of foods and beverages

IS 10171 : 1986 Guide on suitability of plastics for food packaging

IS 12229 : 1987 Specification for polyalkylene terephthalates (PET and PBT) for their safe use in contact with foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water