Meeting Industry Standards: BS EN 61340 and Other ESD Regulations
ESD standards and regulations: what your anti-static packaging must comply with.
Key ESD standards
Quick answer
BS EN 61340-5-3 is the key standard for ESD packaging in the UK. It specifies surface resistance requirements for anti-static, dissipative, and conductive packaging. Anti-static packaging must have surface resistance of 10^9 to 10^12 ohms. Your packaging supplier should provide certificates confirming compliance. Industry-specific standards (aerospace, medical, automotive) may have additional requirements on top of the base standard.
Packaging requirements
Dissipates charge safely without rapid discharge.
For maximum ESD protection applications.
Supplier certificates required for each batch.
Testing: testing guide or surface resistance.
How to comply
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BS EN 61340-5-3 for the UK/EU.
10^9-10^12 ohms for anti-static packaging.
Yes, batch certificates demonstrating compliance.
Additional standards apply. Consult your sector guidance.
Supplier certificates plus independent testing, documented for audit.
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