What is ISO 2386 on Packed cork about?
ISO 2386 is an international standard that covers guidelines for various types of packed corks.
ISO 2386 specifies a method for the determination of the moisture content of packed cork, either virgin cork, raw reproduction cork, burnt cork, boiled reproduction cork, or raw cork waste.
ISO 2386 specifies technicalities like terms, definitions, the principle and apparatus for the test, test procedure as well as calculation and expression of results for determination of moisture content of the different types of packed corks.
Who is ISO 2386 on Packed cork for?
ISO 2386 on packed cork is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of corks
- Dealers and distributors of corks
- Designers of corks
- Test /service providers for corks
Why should you use ISO 2386 on Packed cork?
The moisture content of different types of cork is always considered an important parameter for a profitable business point of view.
ISO 2386 recommends guidelines for calculating the moisture content of various types of packed corks such as virgin cork, raw reproduction cork, burnt cork, boiled reproduction cork, or raw cork waste.
ISO 2386 specifies all the technicalities for carrying out the test procedure for packed corks which helps you in knowing the total mass of the corks before and after drying.
ISO 2386 enables its users for designing and manufacturing packed corks in accordance with international standards.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 2386:2019 supersedes BS ISO 2386:2015, which is withdrawn. BS ISO 2386:2019 includes the following changes compared to the previous edition:
- The title has been modified
- Minor editorial changes have been made throughout the document
- In 5.3, the second paragraph has been deleted and moved as the first paragraph of 6.2
- In 6.2, the last sentence was deleted

