In the metal packaging industry, setting unified standards is essential not only to support the food industry which is crucial to people’s everyday life but also to ensure the industry's high-quality development. As a leader in this field, ORG has developed a systematic approach to advancing industry standardization, thereby carving out a unique competitive edge.
Recently, ORG’s leadership in developing the "GB/T 14251 General Technical Standard for Metal Containers of Canned Food" was recognized with the Second Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress Award by the China National Light Industry Council for 2023.
This industry standard is now extensively adopted across the supply chain, both upstream and downstream.
As one of China’s pioneers in researching and producing metal containers for canned food, ORG has amassed extensive experience and has been at the forefront of technical research and development. Transitioning from focusing solely on research and production to setting general technical standards, ORG has showcased its strength in innovation and development.
In recent years, ORG has not only developed a comprehensive internal standards system to enhance the quality control of its products and business operations but has also actively contributed to the formulation of standards at national, industry, social organization, and international levels.
This approach exemplifies how a domestic manufacturing company can fulfill its social responsibilities, advancing product quality and production efficiency. Additionally, ORG’s involvement in establishing international standards has strengthened the global reputation of Chinese manufacturing, fostering mutually beneficial cooperation and creating win-win scenarios across the industry. This commitment supports the sustainable development of both the industry and broader socio-economic systems.
Award-Winning Excellence: Recognized for Contributions to Standardization
The Scientific and Technological Progress Award by the China National Light Industry Council is a prestigious national ministry level accolade, often regarded as the "medal of honor" in the light industry. It celebrates organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions to scientific research, technological innovation, and the promotion and implementation of scientific achievements across the light industry sector.
The "GB/T 14251 General Technical Standard for Metal Containers of Canned Food" stands as a national standard within China's preserved food packaging field, embraced widely by enterprises along the industry chain.
ORG has currently revised this standard to reflect the latest advancements in the industry and quality control technologies, aligning with the principles of "innovation, relevance, and efficiency." This effort involves a comprehensive comparison and analysis of relevant domestic standards.
The adoption of this standard has notably enhanced the quality control capabilities of enterprises within the preserved food metal container industry, further standardizing the canned food sector and refining the industry’s standard system.
Driving Quality Enhancement and Eco-Friendly Innovation in China's Metal Packaging Sector
Through these standardization efforts, ORG is steering the industry towards smarter and greener operations, consistently striving for high-quality development.
In the last two years alone, ORG has led or contributed to the creation of over 40 international, national, industry, and social organization standards.
These standards cover a broad spectrum of areas including metal packaging product quality, new materials and processes, production process control, testing methods, evaluations of green factories and products, industrial internet identity resolution, and forerunner standards. Such initiatives are propelling technological progress and product enhancements across the industry, with a focus on environmental protection, energy conservation, low carbon emissions, and intelligent development.
These standards demonstrate ORG’s extensive efforts in scientific research and technological innovation and underscore its commitment to transforming these results into practical applications. As a visionary leader in the metal packaging industry, ORG continues to drive forward-thinking changes that set new benchmarks for excellence.
Setting Industry Standards: A Leader in Beverage, Food, and Milk Powder and Printed tinplate Packaging
At ORG, innovation drives our quest for high-quality development, underpinned by the highest standards. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated not only in enhancing our own quality but also in spearheading the establishment of "forerunner" standards across various subfields. The term "enterprise standard forerunner" is used to describe enterprises whose offer premium product or service standards in the industry, based on assessments from third-party institutions using data from the National Public Service Platform for Standards Information.
ORG has led the establishment of the forerunner standard in the metal packaging field, "Quality Grading and Forerunner Evaluation Requirements for Three-Piece Metal Cans for Canned Food", and developed "Quality Grading and Forerunner Evaluation Requirements for Milk Powder Metal Cans", "Quality Grading and Forerunner Evaluation Requirements for Easy-open Three-piece Aluminum Cans", and participated in the creation of "Quality Grading and Forerunner Evaluation Requirements for Claw-style Twist-off Lids" and "Quality Grading and Forerunner Evaluation Requirements for Printed Tinplate Products".
The standards for easy-open three-piece aluminum cans, three-piece metal cans for canned food, milk powder metal cans, and printed tinplate products have all gained forerunner recognition, affirming ORG’s role as a benchmark of quality and innovation in the metal packaging sector.
This leadership fosters an environment where "providers follow the forerunner, consumers choose the forerunner," guiding quality and technological advancements throughout the industry.
Leading Global Standards: Boosting China’s Metal Packaging Influence Internationally
Standards are the universal language of global industrial development, and standardization is vital for extending the reach of Chinese manufacturing on the global stage. Our engagement in international standard-setting showcases not only our substantial technical capabilities but also our confidence in competing in the global market.
Recently, ORG has been instrumental in promoting standardization from national to industry levels and in integrating Chinese standards with international ones.
Highlighting our commitment, by the end of 2022, in collaboration with the China Food Fermentation Industry Research Institute Co., Ltd., and other partners, ORG led the publication of ISO 24021-1 "Light Gauge Metal Containers – Vocabulary and classification – Part 1: Open-top cans and ends."
This was a project within the Light Gauge Metal Containers Technical Committee (ISO/TC52) at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO is a comprehensive international standardization organization, whose scope now extends beyond traditional industrial fields into social responsibility, sustainable development, climate change, public safety, and social governance.
Conclusion
ORG's journey in standardization is both a testament to our commitment and a benchmark for the industry, underlining the fundamental role of standards as technical support for economic activities and social development. With an unwavering belief that high standards lead to high-quality products and high-quality products lead to customer satisfaction, ORG will continue to champion higher standards to drive the industry towards smarter, greener, and higher-quality development.
