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EN 868-5
EN 868-5 — European standard for sealable pouches and reels made of porous material (paper or Tyvek®) and plastic film, used to package devices for sterilization.
EN 868-5 sets requirements and test methods for pouch and reel construction, including seal strength, seal width, material properties and the printed process indicators. It sits under the general requirements of ISO 11607-1.
When a tender asks for sterilization reels or pouches “to EN 868-5”, ask the supplier for the test report or declaration covering that standard for the specific product.
Related termsISO 11607Sterile barrier systemHeat sealingEN 868-2
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