Jis Z 1707

Remember: A roll that says “PE film” is a commodity. A roll certified to is an engineered product.

In the world of food packaging, plastic films are nearly ubiquitous, serving as bags, wraps, pouches, and laminates. However, their primary role is not just containment but preservation. A food's shelf life, safety, and sensory qualities like taste and smell are directly influenced by the physical and chemical properties of its packaging.

Compliance with the latest revision () ensures that retail food packaging can withstand the physical rigors of shipping while remaining free of chemical contaminants. Core Technical Specifications of JIS Z 1707

Certified rolls must be labeled with:

The current active edition is , which supersedes the 1997 edition. Key tests include puncture strength (with a 1.0 mm needle at 50 mm/min), tensile strength, heat seal strength, water vapor transmission rate, and oxygen transmission rate. Compliance with this standard, together with Japan’s Food Sanitation Act, ensures that plastic films are safe, reliable, and perform as expected throughout the food supply chain.

Understanding JIS Z 1707: The Standard for Food Packaging Films in Japan

New labeling requirements will likely mandate clear identification of film type to assist with mechanical recycling sorting. jis z 1707

One of the most common questions from global buyers: How does JIS Z 1707 compare to ASTM D2103 or ISO 11248?

JIS Z 1707 includes performance grading systems for key properties, such as oxygen permeability and heat resistance. For example:

Unlike some Western standards that treat PE film as a single category, JIS Z 1707 introduces a classification system based on . The standard defines three main types: Remember: A roll that says “PE film” is a commodity

The heat seal strength is typically expressed as force per unit width, such as or N/15 mm width .

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JIS Z 1707 provides the “general rules” framework, but many specific test procedures reference other JIS standards (e.g., JIS K 7127 for tensile properties). Laboratories must obtain these referenced standards to fully implement the testing regimen. However, their primary role is not just containment

| Nominal Thickness (mm) | Tolerance (%) | |------------------------|---------------| | < 0.05 | ±10 | | 0.05 – 0.10 | ±8 | | > 0.10 | ±7 |