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Le 11/06/2025
This year’s key publications include:
GME21.00 – Continuous Thread Finish Ø 43–90 mm (Revision I)
GME12.10 – Finish for Swing Stopper (First edition)
FS25.00 – Definition and Measurement of ‘F’ Dimension (Revision I)
FS10.00 – Headspace Recommendations for Flaconnage (Revision I)
Guide No. 15 – Application of the EU SUP Directive and EN 17665 (Revision III)
This latest Revision III of Guide No. 15, published in March 2025, provides expanded support for companies seeking to comply with Article 6 of the Directive. The document addresses how to assess whether a product falls under the directive and how to demonstrate compliance.
This topic, and more broadly the challenges of aligning innovation and sustainability, was also at the heart of a recent and thoughtful reflection shared by Mr. Michael Krueger (CEO Corvaglia Group, chairing the Cetie "Group Sustainability aspects of rigid plastic and composite packaging") on LinkedIn following his participation in two Cetie working group meetings:
“Sustainability is a key focus for the Corvaglia group – every day, we are committed to developing material-efficient, recycling-friendly, and innovative closure solutions. But to achieve real progress, we need to think and act beyond company boundaries.”
“How can we prevent intellectual property rights from slowing down sustainable innovations?”
Mr. Krueger raised a fundamental question: in the pursuit of recyclable, lightweight, and resource-efficient packaging, can patents become a barrier rather than a driver of progress? His contribution echoes the spirit of Cetie: fostering an open and trusted space for dialogue, even between competitors, where solutions are co-developed for the benefit of the entire industry. He also highlighted two key milestones achieved during the recent PET working group meetings:
-The finalisation of Guide No. 15, Revision III: this guide will be constantly updated.
-And the drafting of Guideline No. 19, initiated by Alessandro Falzoni (Rigid Packaging Technologies Laboratory Director at SACMI, and chairing the "PET plenary" group), focusing on enhancing the recyclability of HDPE closures.
Such progress demonstrates the value of active participation in Cetie working groups, where experts contribute to shaping technical references that support compliance, improve industrial performance, and accelerate sustainable innovation across sectors.
If your organisation is not yet part of this collective effort, we encourage you to contact us and explore how you can join the discussion and contribute to the development of future standards. For all enquiries, please reach out to us at contact@cetie.org
GME30.14 – 2-Start Thread Pilfer-Proof Finishes
Revision I – Published 05/06/2025
This document specifies the dimensions of pilfer-proof neck finishes with a two-start thread for sweet liquids (liqueurs, etc.). The finishes (28H44, 30H60, and 31,5H60) are compatible with BVP caps as defined in EN 15543.
The document is based on British Glass GF230 and includes an expanded list of related documents.
Download: GME30.14 – Revision I
GME21.00 – Continuous Thread Neck Finish – Ø 43 to 90 mm
Revision I – Published 05/06/2025
This range of neck finishes is primarily intended for plastic closures, particularly suited to dry products such as instant coffee.
This revision updates the layout and the drawing legend, and refers to British Glass GF316.
Download: GME21.00 – Revision I
GME12.10 – Finish for Swing Stopper
First Edition – Published 05/06/2025
Applicable to punched neck finishes for use with swing stoppers (lever closures), this new data sheet was developed from DIN 6094-3 and includes references to ISO 2768 and Cetie DT23.02 Glossary.
Download: GME12.10
FS25.00 – Pilfer-Proof Finish: Definition and Measurement of ‘F’ Dimension
Revision I – Published 05/06/2025
Clarifies how to define and measure the "F" dimension of pilfer-proof neck finishes. The document defines the virtual lower reference point and applies to MCA, BVP (EN 15543), and BVS (EN 16293) finishes.
Based on British Glass GF910.
Available in EN, FR, and DE.
Download: FS25.00 – Revision I
FS10.00 – Headspace Recommendations for Flaconnage Products
Revision I – Published 18/02/2025
This updated fact sheet outlines headspace recommendations for certain flaconnage (small glass container) products.
Values are given as percentages of the total filled product volume.
Available in EN, FR, and DE.
Download: FS10.00 – Revision I
Revision III – Published 12/03/2025
This guide supports bottlers, closure manufacturers, and brand owners in interpreting and applying the SUP Directive (EU) 2019/904, particularly Article 6 (1) to (4) on tethered caps.
This latest revision includes major rewrites of sections 3.2.2 and 3.2.3, improving clarity and guidance on assessing product scope and demonstrating compliance.
Includes a legal disclaimer: only the Court of Justice of the EU may interpret EU law.
Download: Guide No. 15 – Revision III
