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Swedish Rheumatism Association

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Stockholm, SE
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25 Sep 2026

The Swedish Rheumatism Association is a patient organisation representing people with rheumatic diseases in Sweden. It operates the "Easy to use" testing and certification scheme, in which packaging and products are assessed by people with impaired hand function before being licensed to carry its accessibility label.

1 stories · 2026

Sonoco's Orbit vacuum closure gains accessibility certification

Sonoco's Orbit vacuum closure has been awarded the Swedish Rheumatism Association's Easy to use certification, following testing by users with reduced hand strength and dexterity. Sonoco is encouraging brand customers using Orbit to display the mark on pack.

Why this mattersThird-party accessibility certification gives brand owners a differentiator for closures aimed at consumers with reduced hand function.

  • Sonoco's Orbit vacuum closure has received the Swedish Rheumatism Association's Easy to use certification.
  • The certification followed user testing with people of varying hand strength and dexterity.
  • Sonoco is encouraging customers using Orbit to display the certification mark on pack.
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Sources spnews.com
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