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FEFCO code

A FEFCO code identifies a corrugated packaging construction using a shared design-style reference.

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What it means in packaging

The code makes a structure easier to specify across languages. It describes a construction, not a particular size, board grade or performance rating. The drawing and production specification still need those details.

A practical example

FEFCO 0201 describes a familiar slotted case construction; a small and a large case can share that code.

What to check

Confirm the code against the actual structure and agree dimensions, board and closure requirements separately.

Use it in your project

Further reading

ECMA code
An ECMA code identifies a folding-carton design style in the European Carton Makers Association’s classification.
Corrugated board
Corrugated board combines one or more fluted paper layers with flat liners to create a lightweight structural sheet.
Dieline
A dieline is a flat drawing that identifies where a package is cut, creased, perforated and assembled.