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Packaging Guideline

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ContentsPackaging System.......................................................................................................................................... 3

Classification of packaging: ...........................................................................................................................3

Primary Package Requirements ....................................................................................................................3

Secondary Package Requirements................................................................................................................3

Box Basics......................................................................................................................................................4

Item 222 & Rule 41 ................................................................................................................................... 4

Difference between ECT and Burst: ..............................................................................................................4

How to interpret the table:...........................................................................................................................5

Burst/ECT Reference table:...........................................................................................................................6

Parts of a Box: ...............................................................................................................................................6

Flutes.............................................................................................................................................................7

Dimensions....................................................................................................................................................8

Box Manufacturers Certificate (BMC)........................................................................................................... 8

Corrugation Direction ................................................................................................................................... 9

Marks/Labels:................................................................................................................................................9

Gap Fulfilment Center (GFC) Conveyor.......................................................................................................11

Pallets:.........................................................................................................................................................12

Heat Treated Pallets:...................................................................................................................................12

Taping Requirements..................................................................................................................................14

Closure reference guideline:.......................................................................................................................14

Taping Specs: ..............................................................................................................................................14

Other requirements: ...................................................................................................................................14

Hard Goods Packaging: ...............................................................................................................................15

Furniture ...........................................................................................................................................15

Mirrors/Framed Art: ...........................................................................................................................15

Glassware:...........................................................................................................................................15

Lamps: .................................................................................................................................................15

Sone/Concrete/Garden:......................................................................................................................16

Ceramic/Glass Home Décor: ...............................................................................................................16

Framed products:................................................................................................................................16

Food: ...................................................................................................................................................16

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Stacking Patterns: .......................................................................................................................................17

Containers:..................................................................................................................................................18

TRANSIT TESTING ........................................................................................................................................18

ISTA TEST.....................................................................................................................................................19

3A ............................................................................................................................................................19

3B ............................................................................................................................................................19

ISTA PROCEDURES: .....................................................................................................................................20

3A Procedure Overview ..........................................................................................................................20

3B Procedure Overview ..............................................................................................................................21

Resources:...................................................................................................................................................24

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Packaging guideline

All packaging for Urban Outfitters, Inc. should:

Enhance the customer’s shopping experience. Provide protection for product integrity Serve the customer from pre-purchase through product use and package disposal. Comply with all requirements in this guideline.

Vendors are responsible for conducting appropriate primary packaging performance testing to ensurethat packaging does not fail in the supply chain, store, or during e-commerce shipping.

Packaging SystemPackaging submitted to Urban Outfitters, Inc. should work as a complete packaging system. Packagingshould minimize the use of packaging materials and maximizing product protection for handling,distribution and consumer use.

Classification of packaging:Primary Package: This is the package that usually goes home with the customer. Typically this packagehas basic product protection and product information. Examples: clamshells, hangtags, blister packs, etc.

Secondary Package: Consolidates a larger quantity of products during transportation and is not normallysold to customers. Multiple primary packages are usually consolidated and transported in a secondarypackage.

Tertiary Package: Usually involves palletizing secondary packages for simplified handling. Typically,tertiary package will be a unitized load of boxes on a pallet, slip sheet, or in a crate. Tertiary packagingcan also include stretch film, corner boards or banding to contain the load.

Primary Package RequirementsAll primary packages should fit the requirements below. Primary packages must be free of dirt, dents,scratches, scuffs, oil, burn marks, punctures, deformations, or physical blemishes.

Secondary Package RequirementsAll secondary packaging should have the following information:

Department SKU No. Product description Country of origin Quantity

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Case weight Purchase Order Number Up Arrow Marks

Box Basics:

Choosing the right corrugate:

Item 222 & Rule 41 is the industry standard from National Motor Freight Classification. This guidelineis intended to help you find the right box for your product. The tables are based on weight of box andcontents (in pounds), dimensions of the box (in inches), burst strength of the box (psi), and the weight ofthe empty box (based on pounds per 1,000 sq. ft.).

Difference between ECT and Burst: Mullen burst strength measures the ability of a box to withstand puncturing. ECT measures the stacking strength of a box. Edge Crush Testing will be the main test used to evaluate the quality of the corrugate used by

our vendors.

Item 222 & Rule 41 Table A Mullen BurstMaximum Weight of Box &

Contents (lbs)Maximum Dimensions, Length,

Width and Depth Added (inches)Minimum Burst Test, SingleWall, Double Wall or Solid

Fiberboard (lebs. Per sq. in.) orMinimum Puncture Test, Triple

Wall Board (in. or. Per in. oftear)

Single Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Boxes20 40 12535 50 15050 60 17565 75 20080 85 25095 95 275

120 105 350Double Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Boxes

80 85 200100 95 275120 105 350140 110 400160 115 500180 120 600

Triple Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Boxes240 110 700260 115 900280 120 1100300 125 1300

Solid Fiberboard Boxes

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20 40 12540 60 17565 75 20090 90 275

120 100 350

Item 222 & Rule 41 ECTMaximum Weight of Box &

Contents (lbs.)Maximum Outside Dimension,

Length, Width and Depth AddedMinimum Edge Crush Test

(ECT) (lbs. per in. width)Single Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Boxes

20 40 2335 50 2650 60 2965 75 3280 85 4095 95 44

120 105 55Double Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Boxes

80 85 42100 95 48120 105 51140 112 61160 115 71180 120 82

Triple Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Boxes240 110 67260 115 80280 120 90300 125 112

How to interpret the table:We will use the single wall corrugated table for our example:

Item 222 & Rule 41 Table A BurstMaximum Weight of Box &

Contents (lbs)Maximum Dimensions, Length,

Width and Depth Added (inches)Minimum Burst Test, SingleWall, Double Wall or Solid

Fiberboard (lebs. Per sq. in.) orMinimum Puncture Test, Triple

Wall Board (in. or. Per in. oftear)

Single Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Boxes20 40 12535 50 15050 60 17565 75 200

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80 85 25095 95 275

120 105 350

If your product is up to 20 pounds and has a COMBINED dimensions added (length + width + height) ofup to 40 inches, then choose a box with a the burst strength of 125lbs.

Let’s say your product weighs 71lbs and your dimensions add to 40in. Round up your weight to 80lbsand use the associated burst strength of 250lbs.

What if your dimension combines to 86in and your product weights 34lbs? Use a box with 275 of burststrength.

Burst/ECT Reference table:Edge Crush Testing will be the main test used to evaluate the quality of the corrugate used by ourvendors.

Burst Test ECT200# 32 ECT275# 48ECT350# 51ECT400# 61ECT500# 71ECT600# 82ECT

Parts of a Box:

Manufacturer’sjoint/Glue Joint

Flaps

Crease

Score

Slots

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Flutes:

Flutes are a combination of column arches found in every piece of corrugate. The combination ofpaperboard, columns and arches give the strength and resilience found in cardboard.

Packaging corrugate must NOT be 100% recycled. Preferably, corrugate should be majority composed ofvirgin paper, including the fluting. All corrugate, both internally and externally, should have a paperlayer, fluting, and a top layer.

4 different types of flutes:

Flute Number perlinear ft

Approximateheight

Image

A flute 36 +/- 3 3/16 in

C flute 42 +/- 3 9/64 in

B flute 50 +/- 3 3/32 in

E flute 94 +/- 3 3/64 in

NOT accepted

Accepted

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Dimensions:

Box dimensions are always measured using inside dimensions. The sequence of measurement is length,width and depth.

Box Manufacturers Certificate (BMC):

BMC must be displayed on secondary packaging. This certificate indicates that the packaging meetsmaterial requirements listed in the BMC Rule 41.

Burst Test Edge Crush

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Corrugation Direction: For improved stacking strength, the corrugation direction of boxes should bevertical to the ground.

Example:

Marks/Labels:Suggested Icons For Secondary Packaging - ASTM D5445

Icons listed below have variations in design but should convey the same message.

Label Description ApplicationStacking Direction Indicates orientation of the box.

Arrows should only point in one direction.

Stacking Height Indicates the amount of cartons that can be stackedwithout damaging the boxes.

XX = number of boxes.

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Two person/Teamlift icon

Products over 70lbs.

Hand Truck For items intended to be handled with hand truck.

No Hand Truck onthis side.

If a certain side is not safe for hand truck use.

Forklift If single unit is palletized and is meant to be handledwith a forklift in distribution center or in stores.

No forklift on thisside

If unit is palletized and unsafe for forklift use and shouldbe handled with other equipment.

Clamp Icon This icon should be driver facing.Indicates perpendicular sides can be clamped.

Do Not Clamp This mark is driver facing.Indicates perpendicular sides should not be clamped.

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Gap Fulfilment Center (GFC) ConveyorVendor Carton Min Max

Length mm (in) 203 (8) 559 (22)

Width mm (in) 203 (8) 559 (22)

Height mm (in) 26 (1) 889 (35)

Min Max

Weight kg (lbs) 0.45 (1) 50 (110)

Auto Bagger Bags Min Max Ave.

Length mm (in) 152.4 (6) 609.6 (24) 381 (15)

Width mm (in) 101.6 (4) 483 (19) 292 (11.5)

Height mm (in) 10 (0.4) 203 (8) 106.5 (4.2)

Min Max Ave.

Weight kg (lbs) 0.11 (0.25) 10 (22) 5.1 (11.2)

SKU’s on Sorter Min Max

Length mm (in) 80(3.1) 730(29)

Width mm (in) 50(2) 559(22.0)

Height mm (in) 2.5(0.1) 365(14.4)

Min Max

Weight kg (lbs) 0.045(.1) 10 (22)

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Pallets: Pallets must be of all solid wood construction. All wood species are acceptable for use. The wood must not be decayed and square edged. No serious cracks, splinters, or protruding nails (head or points) are allowed. 4 way entry. Multiple POs may be shipped on same pallet: Must be relatively small and when POs are

shipping to same distribution center.

Maximumweightincludingproduct.

Pallet size PalletTolerance

Minimumnumber ofboards perpallet

NotchingSpace.

Maximumpacked palletheight.

2500 lbs. 48in X 40 +1/4in & -1/2 5 6in end to end 84in.

PALLET DIMENSION EXAMPLE

Heat Treated Pallets:The IPPC (International Plant Protection Committee) has set guidelines for regulating wood packagingmaterial in international trade. The ISPM-15 Standard applies to both softwood (coniferous) andhardwood (non-coniferous) packaging. Both types of wood must be either heat treated to 133 degreesFahrenheit for thirty minutes or fumigated (MB) with methyl bromide. Domestic shipments do notrequire treatment, but a DO NOT EXPORT stamp is recommended.

6 in

9in

6in

Width: 40in

Length: 48in

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PPC (ISPM 15) Stamp:

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/720/~/import-and-export-requirements-for-wood-packaging-material-(wpm)-into-the-u.s.

Example:

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Taping RequirementsAll corrugated containers must be securely closed. Methods may include: Tape, glue, or staples.

Closure reference guideline:Method Product

WeightApplication

Tape All Flap closureGlue <50 lbs. Manufacturers joint & flap

closure>50 lbs. Manufacturers Join

Staple >50 lbs. Bottom flap closure &manufacturers joint

Taping Specs:Tape Width Package Weight Package Width

2in. (51mm) <25lbs. (11.3kg) <24 in (61 cm)3 in (76 mm) >25lbs (11.3 kg) >24in (61 cm)

Per ASTM D1974 2B7 – corrugated boxes

Other requirements:Taping:

Smooth and consistent without wrinkles or bubbles Tape must not obstruct logistics barcode Tape must not have any debris. Tape must be aligned and evenly applied throughout the length of top and bottom flaps. Only use a single strip of tape. Multiple strips are for containers that have been resealed. Tape must extend 2 in or longer from top flap seam.

Glue:

Must be applied in 2 to 3 inch segment along inner side of the flaps. Applied to manufacturers joint.

Staple:

Must only be used for items over 50 lbs. Can only be used on manufacturer’s joint and bottom of container. Staples must be rust/corrosion proof.

Products Overhang/Undersize:

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A maximum 1 inch overhang is allowed on each side of the pallet. Overhang reduces stacking strength by 20%-40%. A maximum of -1 inch undersize is allowed on each side of the pallet. Maximum pallet height is 84 inches. This height includes both the products and the pallet.

Hard Goods Packaging:Furniture:

Handling instructions (Fragile, Glass, or directional arrows), must be used. Within the packaging, corner guards or reinforcements must protect all corners and edges. Glass & Marble must be protected and placed in separate carton, packed vertically in the master

packaging carton. Drawers, doors, hardware, shelving, etc. must be packed securely within carton. Double wall cartons must be used for furniture packaging. Leg bracing must be used if legs are 16’’ or longer. All furniture legs should be fully wrapped and protected. When stacking, only flat surfaces should contact each other. Tables should be stacked top to top NOT top to legs. Chairs should be boxed. Sets of two should be stacked seat to seat.

Mirrors/Framed Art: Handling instructions (Fragile, Glass, or directional arrows), must be used. Mirrors/Framed art should be packed in a double-wall container. Packing material between the mirror and glass must be shock absorbent. Do not use packaging material that will put direct pressure on the mirror. Decorative or raised portions should be protected. Packaging must have reinforcement in the center of the carton to prevent collapse under heavy

weight.Glassware: Partitions (internal dividers) must be used in all boxes. If possible, tightly pack glass pieces in individual boxes. Bubble wrap can be used to cover individual items and fill voids inside the carton. Styrofoam is preferred. Minimum ½ inch foam on bottom of carton. Minimum ¼ inch on top and

sides of cartonLamps: Lamps must be boxed with the lamp and shade together. Please reach out to your URBN Inc.

contact for any exceptions. Lamp shade should be separate within the carton. Shade should not touch the side of the box. If

shade cannot be suspended with space between the shade and box, appropriate packingmaterial must be used.

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Lamp base that is breakable (glass, ceramic, crystal) must have minimum of 3 inches (7.6 cm) ofpacking material between base and the box.

Assembly parts must be easily visible to customer.Sone/Concrete/Garden: Items must be packed in double-wall corrugate container. All product corners and edges within the packaging must be protected. Heavy garden items typically need to be floor loaded by shipper. Packaging must be used to

prevent crushing by other cartons stacked on top of the product. Assembly parts must be secured and easy to find within the box.Ceramic/Glass Home Décor:

Items must be packed as individual units or set.o For example, if a glow is sold individually to a customer, then the bowl must arrive

in it’s own individual box, and placed in a master carton with other bows. If thebowls are sold as a set, then the set must be packed together.

Items must be tightly packed within packaging. All voids must be filled with dunnage. No packing peanuts are to be used. Styrofoam is preferred. Minimum ½ inch foam on bottom of carton. Minimum ¼ inch on top

and sides of carton.Framed products: All hanging devices such as saw-tooth brackets, wire cables, hooks, etc. must be covered with

bubble wrap or polyethylene foam. Corner protectors is required for ALL framed products. Corner protectors must not come loose in transit.Food:Food packaging labeling must contain the following:

Name of product. Nutritional Facts Panel

Lists all nutrients6 to 8 pt font size.

Ingredients and sub ingredients.o List in descending order by percent weight.

Allergens presento Example: Milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, etc.

Net weight of the product. Manufacture’s name and address. Distributed by label.

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Name and address of vendor. Expiration dates.

We recommend ALL food products to be independently tested before distribution. Keep in mindthese requirements are set by the FDA and are subject to change. Please refer to the FDA websitefor official information.

http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/GuidanceRegulation/UCM265446.pdf

Stacking Patterns:

BRICK OR PINWHEEL IS PREFERRED

Pallet PatternsStack must be stable.Each stacking level should have the same number of boxes.TradeStone carton labels should be facing out.Single P.O per pallet is preferred

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Containers:

checked before loading of products. free of holes and damage. free of dirt. free of strong odors. properly ventilated. insect free. Dunnage must be used to prevent loose cargo from moving. Tie-down and bracing to floor and

wall of the container are acceptable. Containers should not have high levels of moisture. Suppliers should provide desiccants to

reduce moisture.

DO NOT: Throw cargo, stand on cargo, or leave the cargo unattended while loading the container.

TRANSIT TESTINGAll products must pass ISTA transit testing. Samples must be sent to an ISTA certified labs and resultsshould be shared with your buyers.

Certified labs can be found here: http://www.ista.org/members/labs.php

ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) is an organization focused on developing standards forpackaged products. These standards challenge the capability of a package and product to withstandtransportation hazards. These standards simulate packaging hazards but cannot account for all thevarious conditions during transportation.

ISTA benefits:

Shortened packaged development time and confidence in product launch.

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Protection of products and profits with reduced damage and product loss. Customer satisfaction and continued business.

Before Testing:

Determine what constitutes a damaged product. Determine the tolerance level of damage – how much damage is allowable. Determine the acceptable package condition at conclusion of test.

Samples should be in an untested package. If a package or product is not available, substitutes will beaccepted. Substitutes must be identical as possible to actual items.

ISTA TESTISTA 3A For packages up to 150 pounds (70kg). For packages that could be

shipped direct to DC or to customer.ISTA 3B For packaged-products for shipment via LTL (Less-Than-Truckload).

Over 150 pounds (70kg)

3ATypes of Packages

Standard Traditional fiberboard cartons, as well as plastic, wooden or cylindricalcontainers.

Small Volume is less than 800in^3 (13,000 cm^3 ) Longest dimension is 350 mm (14in) or less Weight is 10lbs (4.5 kg) or less

Flat Shortest dimension is 200mm (8in) or less Next longest dimension is four or more times larger than the shortest

dimension Volume is 13,000 cm^3 (800 in^3) or greater

Elongated Longest dimension is 900mm (36 in) or greater Both of the packages other dimension (height) are 20% or less of the

longest dimension

3BTypes of Packages

Standard 200 lbs (91kg) or less – including elongated and flat packagesStandard Over 200 lbs (91kg) – including elongated and flat packagesPalletized orSkidded

Individual container, bulk container, or unitized load on/or incorporating a pallet.

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ISTA PROCEDURES:

3A Procedure OverviewStandard Package

SequenceNumber

Test Category Test Type For ISTACertification

1 Atmospheric Ambient temperature and humiditypreconditioning

Required

2 Atmospheric Controlled temperature and humiditypreconditioning

Optional

3 Shock 9 drops Required4 Vibration Random vibration with and without top load Required5 Vibration Random vibration under low pressure Optional6 Shock 8 drops Required

3A Procedure OverviewSmall Package

SequenceNumber



Required


Optional

3 Shock 9 drops Required4 Vibration Random vibration with and without top load Required5 Vibration Random vibration under low pressure Optional6 Shock 7 drops Required

3A Procedure OverviewFlat Package

SequenceNumber



Required


Optional

3 Shock 9 drops Required4 Vibration Random vibration with and without top load Required5 Vibration Random vibration under low pressure Optional6 Shock 8 drops Required7 Shock Rotational edge drop Required8 Shock Rotational flat drop Required9 Shock Concentrated impact Required

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3A Procedure OverviewElongated Package

SequenceNumber



Required


Optional

3 Shock 9 drops Required4 Vibration Random vibration with and without top load Required5 Vibration Random vibration under low pressure Optional6 Shock 8 drops Required7 Shock Rotational edge drop Required8 Shock Rotational flat drop Required9 Shock Bridge impact Required

3B Procedure OverviewStandard, 200 lb (91kg) or less

SequenceNumber


1 Atmospheric Ambient atmospheric preconditioning Required2 Atmospheric Controlled temperature and humidity

preconditioningOptional

3 Shock Tip over test Required –depending onpackagedimension. Askyour ISTAtechnician forfurther details.

4 Shock 6 free-fall drops Required5 Vibration Random vibration with top load Required6 Shock Concentrated impact Required only for

non-rigidcontainers

7 Shock Free-fall drop Required8 Shock Full rotational drop Required only for

elongatedpackages

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9 Shock Bridged impact Required forelongatedpackages

10 Shock 2 full rotational drops Required only forflat packages

11 Shock Concentrated edge impacts Required only forflat packages

3B Procedure OverviewStandard, Over 200 lb (91kg)

SequenceNumber




3 Shock Tip over test Required –depending onpackagedimension. Askyour ISTAtechnician forfurther details.

4 Shock Rotational drop Required5 Shock Incline impact Required6 Vibration Random vibration with top load Required7 Shock Concentrated impact Required only for

non-rigidcontainers

8 Shock Rational impact Required9 Shock Incline impact Required

10 Shock Full rotational drop Required forelongatedpackages

11 Shock Bridged impact Required forelongatedpackages

12 Shock Full rotational drop Required only forflat packages

13 Shock Concentrated edge impact Required only forflat packages

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3B Procedure OverviewPalletized or Skidded

SequenceNumber




3 Shock Tip over test Required4 Shock Rotational drop Required5 Shock Incline impact Required6 Vibration Random vibration with top load Required7 Shock Concentrated impact Required only for

non-rigidcontainers

8 Shock Fork Lift Handling. Flat push and rotate test Required9 Shock Fork Lift Handling. Elevated push and pull test Required10 Shock Fork Lift Handling. Elevated rotate test Required11 Shock Fork Lift Handling. Load stability test Required12 Shock Rotational edge drop Required13 Shock Incline impact Required

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Resources:Packaging World:Packaging World is a trade magazine with newsabout the packaging industry and informationabout packaging contractors, innovation, andautomation services.

http://www.packworld.com/

Contract Packaging AssociationThis is a non-profit organization for the contractpackaging industry. You’ll be able to find adirectory of contract packaging companies here.

http://www.contractpackaging.org/

ISTA Labs.This is a link to a listing of certified ISTA labs inyour area.

http://www.ista.org/members/labs.php

European Packaging Association http://www.epda-packaging.com/

Packaging Design Magazine: http://www.packagedesignmag.com/

Retail Packaging Association: http://www.retailpackaging.org/

National Wooden Pallet & ContainerAssociation:National Motor Freight Packaging Association:

Internationally recognized specifications, rulesand requirements for the proper packaging ofgoods moving by motor carrier.

http://www.palletcentral.com/http://www.nmfta.org/pages/nmfcpackaging

FDAFood and Drug Administration

http://www.fda.gov/

IWLAInternational Warehouse Logistics Association

http://www.iwla.com/

AHFAAmerican Home Furnishing Alliance

http://www.ahfa.us/resources/

NEMANational Electrical Manufacture’s Association

http://www.nema.org/pages/default.aspx

GANAGlass Association of North America

http://www.glasswebsite.com/

Toxins in Packaging http://toxicsinpackaging.org/

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