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COA Technical Guidance Document TG-10: “Photographic Image Quality for the M&R Inspection of Containers”
The Container Owners Association has today published its latest Technical Guideline
COA Technical Guidance Document: EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations
COA Technical Guidance Document: TG 11 EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations The COA has today published a Technical Guidance document, TG11, relating to EU Regulation 2025/40 “Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR)”. PPWR applies throughout the EU from August...
COA Technical and Industry Initiatives
Container Coatings Survey The COA recently conducted an industry survey to gather data and feedback on the performance of waterborne container coatings - and to understand the future technologies and trends being considered by the industry. Thank you for your...
COA Annual Meeting – Monday 9 November 2026: Don’t Forget To Register
Thank you to the many COA members who have already registered for the COA 2026 Members Meeting, taking place at the Hilton Rotterdam on Monday 9 November 2026, the day before Intermodal Europe. Participation in the Annual Meeting is free of charge for COA members. We...
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