Eumos has established an informative guidance document aiming at assisting packaging and testing engineers in understanding the minimum requirements for the acceleration level that a load unit must withstand individually when subjected to the EUMOS 40509 test. The guidance can further greatly support inspection professionals when inspecting the cargo in a commercial vehicle. This is particularly relevant when the load unit is being loaded and transported in a vehicle or container. The guidance document gives an outline on how to proceed when the load unit is not able by itself to withstand those acceleration levels. This guidance describes the factors to take into account when defining the minimum requirements for the acceleration level that a load unit must withstand when subject to an acceleration test.
