GOST 33781-2016 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 33781-2016 — Consumer package of paperboard, paper and composite materials. General specifications (Russian: ГОСТ 33781-2016. Упаковка потребительская из картона, бумаги и комбинированных материалов. Общие технические условия). The document establishes general technical requirements for consumer cartons, boxes and packs made from paperboard, paper and paper-based combined materials.

Abstract

GOST 33781-2016 sets out terminology, material and construction requirements, marking and documentation rules, and testing/acceptance criteria for consumer packaging (boxes and packs) made of cardboard, paper and paper-based combined materials intended for food, industrial and non-food products. It is intended to be used when developing technical documentation for specific types of packaging.

General information

• Status: Active / in force (interstate standard; supersedes earlier national standards GOST 12301-2006 and GOST 12303-80).
• Publication date: Approved by Rosstandart (Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology) 17 October 2016; date of entry into force 1 May 2017.
• Publisher: Adopted as an interstate standard (Межгосударственный стандарт) — Interstate/Regional standard framework; introduced via Rosstandart order (N 1406‑ст).
• ICS / categories: ICS 55 — Packaging and distribution of goods; more specifically 55.160 (Cases. Boxes. Crates).
• Edition / version: Designation year 2016 (GOST 33781‑2016); introduced into force 2017. Amendments and editorial updates noted in subsequent information releases (references show updates/corrections in later years).
• Number of pages: Approximately 35–36 pages (commercial copies and catalog entries list 35–36 pp.).

Scope

The standard applies to consumer packaging made of paperboard, paper and paper-based combined materials — specifically boxes and packs — intended for packaging foodstuffs, manufactured (industrial) products and non-food items. It provides base requirements to be used when preparing technical specifications and design documentation for specific packaging types.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terminology for consumer paper and cardboard packaging.
• Material requirements for paperboard, paper and combined (laminated/laminated‑paper) constructions.
• Design and dimensional parameters for boxes and packs (constructional features, tolerances).
• Marking, labeling and content identification requirements for packaged products.
• Testing, acceptance and quality‑control procedures (conditioning, performance checks, and sampling rules).
• Storage, handling and transportation considerations to ensure packaging integrity.
• Requirements for documentation, technical specifications and links to related normative documents.

Typical use and users

GOST 33781-2016 is used by packaging designers and engineers, manufacturers of paper and cardboard consumer packaging, quality and testing laboratories, product technical documentation developers, procurement/production specialists and regulatory bodies in countries that adopt the interstate standard. It serves as a normative basis when creating product‑specific packaging specifications.

Related standards

The standard replaces or supersedes earlier national documents such as GOST 12301-2006 and GOST 12303-80 and refers to other packaging and materials standards (examples include standards on packaging terminology, paper and board specifications, testing methods and auxiliary materials). It sits alongside other GOSTs governing packaging materials, testing and safety.

Keywords

Consumer packaging; cardboard; paper; paperboard; combined materials; boxes; packs; marking; testing; technical requirements; packaging design; 55.160. (Russian keywords: потребительская упаковка; картон; бумага; комбинированные материалы; коробки; пачки; маркировка; испытания).

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 33781-2016 is an interstate standard that defines general technical specifications for consumer packaging made from paperboard, paper and paper-based combined materials (boxes and packs). It provides baseline requirements for design, materials, marking and testing.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, material and construction requirements, dimensional and design rules, marking and labeling, testing and acceptance procedures, and documentation requirements for consumer paper and cardboard packaging intended for food, industrial and non-food products.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Packaging manufacturers, designers, quality/control laboratories, product technical writers, procurement and compliance/regulatory staff in industries that require standardized consumer cartons and packs.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published it is current (in force). It supersedes earlier standards GOST 12301-2006 and GOST 12303-80; users should check for any later amendments or national adoptions before applying it in a specific jurisdiction.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: The document is part of the packaging standards family (ICS 55) and was developed within the interstate/regional standardization framework for packaging; it is intended to be used together with other GOSTs on packaging materials, testing methods and related technical requirements.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Boxes; cardboard; combined materials; consumer packaging; paperboard; packs; marking; testing; packaging design; 55.160. (Russian equivalents included in the standard).