Bottling guides

Cetie Bottling Guides – Best Practices for Glass and PET Packaging Applications

The Bottling Guides series compiles practical recommendations and application methods for the bottling of beverages in glass and PET packaging.

These guides focus on the interoperability between containers and their closure systems, depending on the nature of the product being bottled. Designed to strengthen the dialogue between packaging suppliers and bottlers, the guides provide:

• Clear technical terminology and definitions shared across stakeholders
• Guidance to ensure the functionality and compatibility of container–closure systems
• Application modes adapted to specific equipment and production conditions
• Methods for identifying performance limits and defining the responsibilities of each party
• Support for regulatory compliance and alignment with recognised standards
• Contributions to consumer safety by promoting robust, hygienic, and effective packaging solutions

The guides cover a wide range of topics, including capping of still and sparkling wines, screw closure systems, PET bottle applications, wire cages, flaconnage crimping, and requirements linked to the Single-Use Plastics Directive. These practical references bridge technical knowledge and real-world application, supporting quality and safety across the entire bottling chain.