Guidelines
FEA developed 11 guidelines to support aerosol companies in safety, sustainability & innovation.
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FEA Guide on the Transport of Aerosols – 4th edition Aerosol dispensers are classified as dangerous goods for transport. The FEA Guide outlines general UN regulations and specific transport rules for road, rail, sea, and air, with emphasis on the Limited Quantity regime. It serves as a key reference. | |
Guidelines on Basic Safety Requirements in Aerosol Manufacturing – 4th edition The fourth edition of the FEA Guidelines on Basic Safety Requirements in Aerosol Manufacturing provides practical safety recommendations. Developed by the FEA Safety & Security Working Group, it promotes good and safe manufacturing practices. | |
FEA Guide to using LCA – 2nd edition This Guide supports the aerosol industry in achieving sustainable production and consumption. It outlines key considerations for conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and, in its second edition, includes a chapter on refillable pressurized dispensers. | |
FEA Guide Recycling Post-Consumers Aerosols – 2nd edition Aerosols are widely used for various applications, with over 5.7 billion units produced annually in the EU. This results in significant recyclable materials—170,000 tonnes of tinplated steel and 90,000 tonnes of aluminum. The aerosol industry prioritizes recycling and encourages the inclusion of used aerosols in recycling schemes. With 20 years of experience, recycling programs in many countries have shown that, with basic precautions, aerosols can be safely integrated into household waste streams. | |
FEA Guide on Faulty Aerosol Recall / Withdrawal – 1st edition This guide sets out the basic precautions for the safe collection, sorting and recycling of post-consumer aerosol dispensers. It is based on the practical experience of about 20 years of recycling schemes in many countries, as well as several independent studies. | |
Guidelines on Basic Safety Requirements in Laboratories dealing with Aerosols – 2nd edition These Guidelines are recommended by FEA as a practical contribution to good and safe practice in the various operations encountered in laboratories engaged in the development or testing of aerosol products. | |
Guidelines on Basic Safety Requirements in Aerosol Storage – 4th edition These Guidelines are recommended by FEA as a practical contribution to good and safe practice in the various operations encountered in laboratories engaged in the development or testing of aerosol products. | |
Guide on Particle Size Measurement from Aerosol Products – 1st edition This document discusses in a clear and transparent manner the various measurement techniques available for measuring particle size distributions for characterising sprays to support the work of safety assessors. | |
Guide on Compartmented Technologies – 1st edition The purpose of this guide is to provide basic quality and safety recommendations for aerosol dispensers using compartmented technologies aligned with current and in anticipation of European legislation. | |
Guide on Inhalation Safety Assessment for Spray Products – 1st edition This Guide provides guidance on inhalation safety assessment for spray products but does not replace legal requirements. It introduces various assessment approaches based on product type, formulation, and usage conditions. A tiered, step-wise approach is recommended for a thorough safety evaluation of chemicals in sprays. | |
Guide on Hot Water Bath Testing and Its Alternatives – 4th edition Over several years the FEA has investigated possible alternatives to the traditional water bath. This Guide is recommended by FEA as a practical contribution to good and safe practice in aerosol testing. | |
FEA recommendation on small aerosols FEA recommends that aerosols with a maximum capacity of less than 50 ml should follow all safety requirements laid down in the UN regulations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods and in the Aerosol Directive 75/324/EEC (...) | |
FEA recommendation on reversed epsilon FEA recommends the unique layout for the reversed epsilon which is easily identifiable and does not create confusion with other indications in the labelling. |
