This Standard provides requirements and recommendations for marking and labeling containers, collection points, and signage in a reusable packaging system.

Intended audience: 

This Standard is for operators of reusable packaging systems.

Scope:

This Standard specifies requirements and recommendations for marking and labeling containers, collection points, and signage in a reusable packaging system.

These standards do not preempt any industry standards or regulations related to food safety, quality or other topics that are often included in and related to product marking or labeling. In general, PR3’s and CSA Group’s standards are to be applied in addition to all other relevant marking and labeling standards.

This Standard is one of six standards that cover the entire reusable packaging system. Standards for other aspects of the system, including Washing, Marking & Labeling, Collection Points, Digital, and System Operations and Performance, are available here.