scope:

Scope.

This specification covers the performance criteria for packaging materials and the packaging of food in flexible pouches to include the filling and hermetic sealing of the pouches and, when applicable, the packaging of the pouches into sleeves. The appendix of this specification provides additional guidance to help the specification developer define section 3. requirements.

intended Use:

The requirements for the packaging of food in flexible pouches cited by this specification are intended for use in the production of retort food products for individual rations.