TS EN 12374

TS EN 12374 is a terminology standard for flexible tubes used in packaging. It establishes a common technical vocabulary for the subject, helping manufacturers, specifiers, and purchasers use the same terms consistently when describing tube construction, components, and packaging applications.

A shared vocabulary for flexible tube packaging

According to the supplied scope, the standard defines widely used technical terms in German, French, and English. In practical packaging work, terminology standards matter because flexible tubes combine several elements that must be described precisely: the tube body, closure, opening, layered structure, and other construction features. By fixing the meaning of the terms, the standard supports clearer documentation and reduces ambiguity across languages. This is general technical context; the standard is about vocabulary, not about prescribing product performance tests or design requirements.

Tube types and typical packaging uses

The scope applies to metal, plastic, multilayer, or laminated tubes used for packing pharmaceutical, cosmetic, hygiene, food, and other domestic or industrial products. In general packaging practice, flexible tubes are valued because they are squeezable, easy to dispense, and suitable for controlled delivery of pastes, creams, gels, ointments, and similar products. Multilayer and laminated constructions are especially relevant where barrier behavior, product protection, or processing flexibility are important, which makes clear terminology useful when discussing materials and structure.

• It is a terminology standard, not a product test method.
• It supports consistent technical language for flexible tubes.
• It covers metal, plastic, multilayer, and laminated tubes.
• It is relevant to pharmaceutical, cosmetic, hygiene, food, and other products.
• It aligns terminology across German, French, and English usage.