TS EN 12374

TS EN 12374 is a terminology standard for flexible tubes used in packaging. Its role is to align the technical language around tube body design, layer structure, material type and application context so that the same terms are understood consistently across users and documents. Terminology standards do not define the product itself; they standardize the vocabulary used to describe it.

A common vocabulary for flexible tube packaging

The subject of this standard is flexible tubes used for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, hygiene, food and other domestic or industrial products. The scope states that it covers technical terms in common use for plastic or metal single-layer flexible tubes, as well as multilayer or laminated tubes. In practice, that distinction matters because material choice and layer architecture affect filling behaviour, formability, barrier performance and the intended end use of the package.

Why terminology standards matter

• They help different languages refer to the same packaging component with the same meaning.
• They improve technical communication between manufacturers, buyers, designers and testing teams.
• They provide a shared naming framework for material and construction differences among tube types.
• They support consistency in specifications, catalogues and technical documentation.

As a terminology-focused EN standard adopted by TSE, this document is best understood as a harmonization tool for definitions rather than a set of performance requirements. For flexible tube packaging, the value lies in precise naming and conceptual separation, not in prescribing limits or test methods.