GOST 9142-2014 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 9142-2014 — "Boxes of corrugated board. General specifications" (Russian: ГОСТ 9142-2014. Ящики из гофрированного картона. Общие технические условия). The standard defines general technical requirements, materials, dimensions, marking, testing and storage/transportation rules for corrugated-board boxes intended for packing food and industrial products (boxes for dangerous goods are covered separately by other regulations).

Abstract

This national (interstate) standard sets out requirements for the design, manufacture and acceptance of corrugated-board boxes used as primary and secondary packaging. It covers definitions, classification by type and use, material and construction parameters, conditioning and test methods (visual, dimensional, compression and other mechanical tests), marking, packaging and storage conditions. The document is intended to harmonize box specifications and testing across manufacturers and users.

General information

• Status: Active / current (replaced earlier edition GOST 9142-90).
• Publication date: Adopted/registered in 2014; approved in 2015 and brought into effect on 1 January 2016.
• Publisher: Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart) — national standards body responsible for registration and publication.
• ICS / categories: 55.160 — Packaging and distribution of goods (boxes, crates, packaging).
• Edition / version: GOST 9142-2014 (first edition in this revision series, replacing the 1990 edition).
• Number of pages: Approximately 32 pages (publisher/translation editions vary: 32–34 pages reported by distributors).

Scope

Applies to corrugated-board boxes intended for packing foodstuffs and industrial goods. The standard is used when preparing technical documentation for specific box types and in production and quality control of corrugated boxes. It does not replace special requirements for packages containing dangerous goods (see GOST 26319 and other applicable regulations).

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of box types (by construction: telescope, wraparound, tray, lid-and-base, etc.).
• Material requirements for corrugated board (basis weight ranges, flute types, cellulose/paper quality and strength parameters).
• Dimensional tolerances and internal/external measurement rules.
• Mechanical performance and testing methods (conditioning, compression/endurance tests, visual and seam integrity checks).
• Marking, labeling and information to appear on boxes (product, manufacturer, handling marks, date/batch).
• Packing, stacking and storage/transportation conditions and limits (stack height, temperature/humidity ranges, protection from moisture).
• Acceptance, inspection and sampling procedures for factory quality control.

Typical use and users

Used by corrugated board and packaging manufacturers, packaging engineers and designers, quality and testing laboratories, procurement and logistics teams, and regulatory/compliance personnel involved in packaging safety and conformity verification. It is also referenced by customers specifying packaging requirements for shipped goods and by testing facilities performing routine box strength and durability tests.

Related standards

Commonly referenced standards and documents (examples): GOST 26319 (requirements for packages of dangerous goods), GOST 21798 (conditioning for testing), GOST 18106 (designation/marking of samples), GOST 32096-2013 (packaging paperboard for food), and national methods for compression and drop testing (transport package test methods such as those in GOST 18211 and GOST 18425). These related standards are typically cited in normative references of GOST 9142-2014.

Keywords

corrugated board; corrugated boxes; packaging; box specification; marking; compression test; conditioning; storage; transport; acceptance tests; GOST 9142

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 9142-2014 is the Russian (interstate) standard titled "Boxes of corrugated board. General specifications" that defines general technical requirements and tests for corrugated-board boxes used for packaging.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, materials, construction types, dimensional tolerances, conditioning and mechanical test methods, marking, packaging, storage and acceptance rules for corrugated boxes intended for food and industrial products (excluding special rules for dangerous goods).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers and converters of corrugated board, packaging designers and engineers, quality/control laboratories, logistics and procurement teams, and regulatory bodies verifying conformity to national packaging requirements.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: GOST 9142-2014 supersedes the earlier GOST 9142-90 edition and is listed as the active/current edition (adopted in 2014, approved in 2015 and effective from 1 January 2016). Users should check national registries or Rosstandart for any amendments or later revisions when conformity evidence is required.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a general specification for corrugated-board boxes and is used alongside other, more specific GOSTs and technical documents (for example, standards for packaging paperboard, conditioning and transport-tests). Specific product or hazard classes may reference additional standards (e.g., GOST 26319 for dangerous goods).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Corrugated board, boxes, packaging, marking, testing, compression, conditioning, storage, transport, GOST 9142.