IS 8716 : 1978 Code of practice for the packaging of household electrical appliances

1 Scope

1.1 This standard prescribes the practice for packaging of electricalappliances for household purposes, intended both for domestic distribution andfor export.

1.1.1 This standard does not cover This:

a) Appliances designed for industrial purposes,

b) Appliances made for medical treatment,

c) Separate motors, and

d) Portable tools.

2 References

IS 1503 :1967Specification for wooden packing cases

IS 2771 : Part I :1977 Specification for fibreboard boxes:Part I Corrugated fibreboard boxes

IS 2771 : Part II : 1975 Specification for fibreboardboxes:Part II Solid fibreboard boxes

IS 3071 :1965Specification for wooden crates

IS 6481:1971 Guide for principal uses and stylesoffibreboard containers

IS 7028 : Part II :1973 Performance tests for complete filledtransport packages:Part II Vibration test

IS 7028 : Part III :1973 Performance tests for complete filledtransport packages:Part III Horizontal impact test, inclinedplane test and pendulum test

IS 7028 : Part IV :1973 Performance tests for complete filledtransport packages:Part IV Vertical impact drop tests

IS 7028 : Part VI :1973 Performance tests for complete filledtransport packages:Part VI Compression test

IS 7028 : Part VIII :1973 Performance tests for complete filledtransport packages:Part VIII Water spray test