To help enterprises implement GOST 32131-2021 and GOST 5717.1-2021

Dear colleagues!

As part of the planned work on the development of technical regulation with the participation of the Association "StekloSouz" of Russia under the leadership of Deputy. Director for Standardization of the Department of Glass Containers, Standardization Expert Sergeeva L.S. work continues on the introduction of new interstate standards coming into effect.

From 01.03. 2022 new interstate standards GOST 32131-2021 “Glass packaging. Bottles for alcoholic and non-alcoholic food products. General technical conditions” and GOST 5717.1-2021 “Glass packaging. Banks and bottles for canned food products. General technical conditions". The drafts of the above standards have been developed according to the plan since 2020. The first and second editions were sent out in the prescribed manner to the members of TC 074 "Glass containers and tableware" and to the EU member states. Notifications about the beginning and end of the public discussion of the draft standard, as well as information about their approval and entry into force, were posted on the official website in the information and telecommunication network Internet.

The implementation of standards is the implementation of organizational and technical measures that ensure compliance with the standard. Date of entry into force of the standard - the date from which the standard becomes legally binding and obligatory to comply with it. The implementation of the standard must be completed by the date of its entry into force. If the product manufactured after the date of its introduction does not meet the established requirements, then it is considered that the standard is not met.

What do enterprises need to do to implement new standards from March 1, 2022, in order not to fall under the sanctions of Rospotrebnadzor and / or avoid claims from consumers (customers)?

First of all, the enterprises issue an Order on the introduction of new standards to replace those that have ceased to be valid and from 03/01/2022. An Action Plan must be drawn up for the Order, which indicates the relevant activities, such as:

- development of new STOs in accordance with GOST R 1.4 "Standards of organizations", according to which an examination or specifications should be carried out, and the specifications are subject to registration;

- introduction of appropriate references to new standards in the Supply Contracts, as consumers are also switching to accepting products according to new standards

- providing workshops with new devices, fixtures, etc.;

- professional development of personnel;

- manufactured products should be accompanied by documents issued with indication of new standards. Products manufactured before 03/01/2022 must be issued with a reference to the canceled GOST. Valid declarations of conformity remain until their expiration date.

And other necessary activities. The Implementation Plan specifies the deadlines for the implementation of activities and those responsible.

The work on the introduction of new introduced standards is being completed by the Implementation Act, approved by the head of the enterprise.

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