Description:
This guide represents industry-wide consensus on the relevant materials and substances that shall be disclosed by suppliers when those materials and substances are present in packaging that is used to transport and protect electrotechnical products. Substance content disclosure information is relevant because manufacturers and other purchasers require this data in order to determine the status of the packaging with respect to applicable regulation, design specifications, or other objectives. This affects the entire supply chain worldwide. This guide for packaging complements the already established material composition declaration guide for electrotechnical products called Joint Industry Guide (JIG) 101 by following its structure.