CEN Guide 6's factors to consider in clauses on packaging

CEN Guide 6 - Guidelines for standard developers to address the needs of older persons and persons with disabilities

Table 2 — Factors to consider in clauses on packaging

Aspects to consider include the labelling of packaging which overlaps with information given in Table 1 (instructions), Table 3 (materials) and the process of opening and disposal of packaging.

Factors to consider in standards clauses on packaging (opening, closing, use and disposal)

Human abilities

9.2 Sensory

9.3 Physical

9.4 Cognitive

9.5 Allergy

9.2.1
Seeing

9.2.2
Hearing

9.2.3 Touch

9.2.4
Taste/ smell

9.2.5
Balance

9.3.1
Dexterity

9.3.2
Manipu-
lation

9.3.3
Movement

9.3.4
Strength

9.3.5
Voice

9.4.2/3
Intellect/ memory

9.4.4
Language/ literacy

9.5.2/3/4
Contact/ food/ respiratory

8.2 Alternative format

8.4 Lighting/glare

8.5 Colour/contrast

8.6 Size/style of font

8.8 Symbols/drawings

8.11 Distinctive form

8.12 Ease of handling

8.17 Logical process

8.18 Surface finish

8.19 Non-allergenic/toxic

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