55 - PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION OF GOODS
ICS 55 Details
PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION OF GOODS
VERPACKUNG
EMBALLAGE ET DISTRIBUTION DES MARCHANDISES
PAKIRANJE IN DISTRIBUCIJA BLAGA
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ICS 55 is a classification code in the International Classification for Standards (ICS) system. It covers "PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION OF GOODS". The ICS is a hierarchical classification system used to organize international, regional, and national standards, facilitating the search and identification of standards across different fields.
There are 2735 standards classified under ICS 55 (PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION OF GOODS). These standards are published by international and regional standardization bodies including ISO, IEC, CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI.
The International Classification for Standards (ICS) is a hierarchical classification system maintained by ISO to organize standards and related documents. It uses a three-level structure with field (2 digits), group (3 digits), and sub-group (2 digits) codes. The ICS helps users find standards by subject area and enables statistical analysis of standards development activities.
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This document provides testing procedures and requirements on the evaluation processes for the sortability of plastic packaging with regard to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collecting and sorting processes for the plastic used.
This document covers any packaging predominantly made of plastic and separate packaging components predominantly made of plastic, both in case they undergo sorting processes.
- Standard34 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document covers the design of any rigid PET packaging that does not fall within the definition of a PET bottle as outlined in Part 4 of this document, with respect to compatibility of the design with the state-of-the-art collection, sorting and recycling processes and useability of the recyclates in an application.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of materials other than PET are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PET polymer recycling.
- Standard27 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document provides a framework and principles for design for recycling documents for assessing the identification of the level of compatibility of plastic-packaging feature with the applicable collection, sorting and recycling processes, describing the level of compatibility.
This document covers any packaging predominantly made of plastic and separate components predominantly made of plastic. It aims to provide a consistent approach for the guidelines and protocols for each polymer and format.
- Standard39 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document provides requirements for the evaluation process of any rigid PET packaging that does not fall within the definition of a PET bottle as outlined in Part 4 of this document, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collection, sorting and recycling processes, and the characterization of the output(s) compared to a reference material.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PET are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PET polymer recycling.
- Standard23 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document covers the design of any flexible packaging with the main body of the packaging unit predominantly made of PE or PP and the design of separate components predominantly made of flexible PE or flexible PP, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collection, sorting and recycling processes and useability of the recyclates.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PE and PP are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PE or PP polymer recycling.
- Standard36 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document covers the design of any bottle with the main body of the packaging unit predominantly made of PET and the design of separate components predominantly made of PET, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collecting, sorting and recycling processes and useability of the recyclates in an application.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PET are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PET polymer recycling.
- Standard20 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document covers the design of any rigid packaging with the main body of the packaging unit predominantly made of PE or PP and the design of separate components predominantly made of rigid PE or rigid PP, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collection, sorting and recycling processes and useability of the recyclates in an application.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PE and PP are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PE or PP polymer recycling.
- Standard28 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the dimensions of empty paper sacks and specifies a method of measuring those dimensions.
- Draft14 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the dimensions of empty paper sacks and specifies a method of measuring those dimensions.
- Standard10 pagesEnglish languagesale 15% off
- Standard10 pagesFrench languagesale 15% off
This document provides requirements for the evaluation process of any rigid packaging which has its main component, in weight, predominantly made of EPS, with respect to compatibility of the design with recycling processes.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than EPS are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with polymer recycling.
Unless otherwise stated, in the interests of better readability, ‘EPS packaging’ always includes ‘EPS white goods packaging and fish boxes’.
- Draft13 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document covers the design of any rigid packaging with the main body of the packaging unit predominantly made of PE or PP and the design of separate components predominantly made of rigid PE or rigid PP, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collection, sorting and recycling processes and useability of the recyclates in an application.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PE and PP are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PE or PP polymer recycling.
- Draft23 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document covers the design of any flexible packaging with the main body of the packaging unit predominantly made of PE or PP and the design of separate components predominantly made of flexible PE or flexible PP, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collection, sorting and recycling processes and useability of the recyclates.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PE and PP are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PE or PP polymer recycling.
- Standard36 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document covers the design of any rigid PET packaging that does not fall within the definition of a PET bottle as outlined in Part 4 of this document, with respect to compatibility of the design with the state-of-the-art collection, sorting and recycling processes and useability of the recyclates in an application.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of materials other than PET are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PET polymer recycling.
- Standard27 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document provides a framework and principles for design for recycling documents for assessing the identification of the level of compatibility of plastic-packaging feature with the applicable collection, sorting and recycling processes, describing the level of compatibility.
This document covers any packaging predominantly made of plastic and separate components predominantly made of plastic. It aims to provide a consistent approach for the guidelines and protocols for each polymer and format.
- Standard39 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document provides requirements for the evaluation process of any rigid packaging with the main body of the packaging unit predominantly made of PS or XPS and the design of separate components predominantly made of rigid PS or XPS, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collecting, sorting and recycling processes, and the characterization of the output(s) compared to a reference material.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PS and XPS are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PS or XPS polymer recycling.
- Draft14 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document covers the design of any rigid packaging which has its main component, in weight, predominantly made of EPS, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collecting, sorting, and recycling processes and useability of the recyclates in an application.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than EPS are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with polymer recycling.
Unless otherwise stated, in the interests of better readability, ‘EPS packaging’ always includes ‘EPS white goods packaging and fish boxes’.
- Draft10 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document provides requirements for the evaluation process of any rigid PET packaging that does not fall within the definition of a PET bottle as outlined in Part 4 of this document, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collection, sorting and recycling processes, and the characterization of the output(s) compared to a reference material.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PET are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PET polymer recycling.
- Standard23 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document covers the design of any bottle with the main body of the packaging unit predominantly made of PET and the design of separate components predominantly made of PET, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collecting, sorting and recycling processes and useability of the recyclates in an application.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PET are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PET polymer recycling.
- Standard20 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document provides requirements for the evaluation process for bottles predominantly made of PET with respect to compatibility of the design with recycling processes.
Packaging components and ancillary elements made of other materials than PET are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated for compatibility with the recycling processes.
- Draft24 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document provides testing procedures and requirements on the evaluation processes for the sortability of plastic packaging with regard to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collecting and sorting processes for the plastic used.
This document covers any packaging predominantly made of plastic and separate packaging components predominantly made of plastic, both in case they undergo sorting processes.
- Standard34 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document covers the design of any rigid packaging with the main body of the packaging unit predominantly made of PS or XPS and the design of separate components predominantly made of rigid PS or XPS with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collecting, sorting and recycling processes and useability of the recyclates in an application.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PS and XPS are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PS or XPS polymer recycling.
- Draft12 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document covers the design of any rigid packaging with the main body of the packaging unit predominantly made of PE or PP and the design of separate components predominantly made of rigid PE or rigid PP, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collection, sorting and recycling processes and useability of the recyclates in an application.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PE and PP are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PE or PP polymer recycling.
- Standard28 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document provides requirements for the evaluation process of any flexible packaging with the main body of the packaging unit predominantly made of PE or PP and for the evaluation process of separate components predominantly made of flexible PE or flexible PP, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collecting, sorting and recycling processes, and the characterization of the output(s) compared to a reference material.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PE and PP are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PE or PP polymer recycling.
- Draft29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies test methods for the determination of the chemical compatibility of packaging/ IBC made from polyethylene (PE), fluorinated polyethylene and co-extruded plastics. It covers the determination of adequate plastics compatibility against the following processes of deterioration:
— softening due to absorption (swelling);
— stress cracking;
— combinations thereof.
This document is applicable to:
— drums and jerricans made from plastics;
— composite packaging (plastics) with inner receptacle made from plastics;
— rigid plastics IBCs (types 31H1 and 31H2);
— composite IBCs with rigid plastics inner receptacles (type 31HZ1);
used for the transport of liquid dangerous goods.
Proof of adequate plastics compatibility obtained using the test procedures specified in this document is only applicable to the above packaging and IBC types of the following materials and material specifications:
— packaging and IBCs made from PE;
— packaging and IBCs made from PE, whose internal surfaces are fluorinated; and
— packaging and IBCs which are coextrusion blow moulded and have walls with the following multilayer structure (from inside to outside):
— polyamide (PA), bonding agents, PE, or
— ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), bonding agents, PE.
Note Packaging and IBCs made from PE and packaging and IBCs made from PE with fluorinated internal surfaces, deteriorate additionally due to molecular degradation reactions with the corresponding packaged substances. For this, the chemical compatibility can also be verified by the type tests described in ISO 13274:2013, Annex B, B.2.3, using the standard liquid nitric acid (55 %) or appropriate original packaged substances. Packaging made from Coex PE/PA and Coex PE/EVOH is not resistant to polar acid molecularly degrading substances such as nitric acid, with the result that a corresponding method is not considered for this process of deterioration in this document.
- Standard18 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is applicable to the following groups of machines, auxiliary equipment and their combinations:
- palletizers;
- depalletizers;
- auxiliary equipment incorporated in or linked to the operations of palletizers and depalletizers;
- conveying systems which are part of palletizers or depalletizers;
- palletizers combined with functions of machines which are covered by other parts of EN 415, but detailed requirements are only provided for palletizing functions.
The individual machines are described in 3.2. Auxiliary equipment is described in 3.3.
This document deals with safety requirements for machine design, transport, installation, commissioning, operation, adjustment, maintenance and cleaning of palletizers, depalletizers, auxiliary equipment and conveying systems which are part of palletizer or depalletizer. The extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered is indicated in Annex A.
Exclusions:
This document is not applicable to the following machines:
- machines that were manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN;
- conveyors that connect palletizers and depalletizers with machines that are not in the scope of this document.
Conveyors in the scope of this document also fall in the scope of EN 619:2022, however, this document describes the additional or specific hazards for conveyors fitted into palletizers and depalletizers and so the requirements of this document take precedence over the requirements of EN 619:2022.
This document does not consider the following hazards:
— the use of palletizers and depalletizers in a potentially explosive atmosphere;
— the health, safety or hygiene hazards associated with the products that are contained in the unit load handled by palletizers and depalletizers except for the spillage of hazardous substances caused by the malfunction of a machine.
- Standard94 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is applicable to the following groups of machines, auxiliary equipment and their combinations:
- palletizers;
- depalletizers;
- auxiliary equipment incorporated in or linked to the operations of palletizers and depalletizers;
- conveying systems which are part of palletizers or depalletizers;
- palletizers combined with functions of machines which are covered by other parts of EN 415, but detailed requirements are only provided for palletizing functions.
The individual machines are described in 3.2. Auxiliary equipment is described in 3.3.
This document deals with safety requirements for machine design, transport, installation, commissioning, operation, adjustment, maintenance and cleaning of palletizers, depalletizers, auxiliary equipment and conveying systems which are part of palletizer or depalletizer. The extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered is indicated in Annex A.
Exclusions:
This document is not applicable to the following machines:
- machines that were manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN;
- conveyors that connect palletizers and depalletizers with machines that are not in the scope of this document.
Conveyors in the scope of this document also fall in the scope of EN 619:2022, however, this document describes the additional or specific hazards for conveyors fitted into palletizers and depalletizers and so the requirements of this document take precedence over the requirements of EN 619:2022.
This document does not consider the following hazards:
— the use of palletizers and depalletizers in a potentially explosive atmosphere;
— the health, safety or hygiene hazards associated with the products that are contained in the unit load handled by palletizers and depalletizers except for the spillage of hazardous substances caused by the malfunction of a machine.
- Standard94 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the requirements and recommendations for establishing a traceability system for food in cold chain logistics, which enables integrated functions such as collecting traceability information, managing traceability information and implementing traceability. This document is applicable to the management processes by supporting food traceability whereas cold chain logistics service providers are needed, covering transportation, warehousing, loading and unloading and other related points in cold chain logistics links towards the end customers.
- Technical specification12 pagesEnglish languagesale 15% off
This document specifies test methods for the determination of the chemical compatibility of packaging/ IBC made from polyethylene (PE), fluorinated polyethylene and co-extruded plastics. It covers the determination of adequate plastics compatibility against the following processes of deterioration:
— softening due to absorption (swelling);
— stress cracking;
— combinations thereof.
This document is applicable to:
— drums and jerricans made from plastics;
— composite packaging (plastics) with inner receptacle made from plastics;
— rigid plastics IBCs (types 31H1 and 31H2);
— composite IBCs with rigid plastics inner receptacles (type 31HZ1);
used for the transport of liquid dangerous goods.
Proof of adequate plastics compatibility obtained using the test procedures specified in this document is only applicable to the above packaging and IBC types of the following materials and material specifications:
— packaging and IBCs made from PE;
— packaging and IBCs made from PE, whose internal surfaces are fluorinated; and
— packaging and IBCs which are coextrusion blow moulded and have walls with the following multilayer structure (from inside to outside):
— polyamide (PA), bonding agents, PE, or
— ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), bonding agents, PE.
Note Packaging and IBCs made from PE and packaging and IBCs made from PE with fluorinated internal surfaces, deteriorate additionally due to molecular degradation reactions with the corresponding packaged substances. For this, the chemical compatibility can also be verified by the type tests described in ISO 13274:2013, Annex B, B.2.3, using the standard liquid nitric acid (55 %) or appropriate original packaged substances. Packaging made from Coex PE/PA and Coex PE/EVOH is not resistant to polar acid molecularly degrading substances such as nitric acid, with the result that a corresponding method is not considered for this process of deterioration in this document.
- Standard18 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies test methods for the determination of the chemical compatibility of packaging/ IBC made from polyethylene (PE), fluorinated polyethylene and co-extruded plastics. It covers the determination of adequate plastics compatibility against the following processes of deterioration: — softening due to absorption (swelling); — stress cracking; — combinations thereof. This document is applicable to: — drums and jerricans made from plastics; — composite packaging (plastics) with inner receptacle made from plastics; — rigid plastics IBCs (types 31H1 and 31H2); — composite IBCs with rigid plastics inner receptacles (type 31HZ1); used for the transport of liquid dangerous goods. Proof of adequate plastics compatibility obtained using the test procedures specified in this document is only applicable to the above packaging and IBC types of the following materials and material specifications: — packaging and IBCs made from PE; — packaging and IBCs made from PE, whose internal surfaces are fluorinated; and — packaging and IBCs which are coextrusion blow moulded and have walls with the following multilayer structure (from inside to outside): — polyamide (PA), bonding agents, PE, or — ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), bonding agents, PE. Note Packaging and IBCs made from PE and packaging and IBCs made from PE with fluorinated internal surfaces, deteriorate additionally due to molecular degradation reactions with the corresponding packaged substances. For this, the chemical compatibility can also be verified by the type tests described in ISO 13274:2013, Annex B, B.2.3, using the standard liquid nitric acid (55 %) or appropriate original packaged substances. Packaging made from Coex PE/PA and Coex PE/EVOH is not resistant to polar acid molecularly degrading substances such as nitric acid, with the result that a corresponding method is not considered for this process of deterioration in this document.
- Standard10 pagesEnglish languagesale 15% off
- Standard11 pagesFrench languagesale 15% off
This document gives information on environmentally conscious packaging design based on the standards on packaging and the environment. It provides essential tips on how to improve packaging through reduction processes and includes practical examples to illustrate these points. This document is applicable to all suppliers responsible for placing packaging or packaged goods on the market.
- Technical report54 pagesEnglish languagesale 15% off
The document is applicable to thermally insulated means of transport used for temperature sensitive goods equipped with a cooling and/or heating device.
This document is applicable to the terminology, the requirements for thermal insulation, air tightness, dimensioning of equipment with cooling and/or heating device for long distance and distribution transport.
This document does not apply to further land transport requirements with regard to dimensions, weights, etc. Further this document does not apply to safety requirements or special requirements for thermal containers covered by ISO 1496-2.
- Standard26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document applies to the following machines and to machines which incorporate more than one function as listed below. The document also applies to partly completed machinery as far as conformity is claimed for certain essential health and safety requirements.
This document deals with the following machines handling rigid containers including:
- unscrambling machines;
- cap removing machines;
- cleaning machines;
- sanitizing machines;
- filling machines;
- capping, closing and sealing machines;
- closure securing machines;
- inspection machines;
- labelling machines;
- decorating machines;
- heating- and cooling machines for packed product, working at atmospheric pressure;
- sterilizing machines (others than heat treatment)
with one or more of the following functions: cleaning, sanitizing, pasteurizing, filling, labelling, closing, sealing or inspecting and handling pre-formed rigid containers including their closures.
This document also deals with equipment when it is part of a machine listed above:
- conveyors;
- vacuum or magnetic transfer conveyors;
- dispose or eject devices (pushers);
- keg stopping devices;
- keg lift and inverting machines;
- extraction or ventilation system or blowers;
- hoppers;
- rotary mechanisms;
- coding and marking equipment incorporated in a packaging machine;
- hot foil coders;
- laser coders;
- ink jet coders;
- emboss coders.
The individual machines are described in 3.2.
This document deals with safety requirements and their verification for machine design, construction and information applicable to installation, commissioning, operation, adjustment, maintenance, cleaning, dismantling of packaging machines for pre-formed rigid containers.
The extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered is indicated in Annex B.
NOTE The hazards on a specific machine can vary depending on its working principle; the type, size and mass of the product; the packaging material; auxiliary equipment attached to the machine and the environment in which the machine is used. If the machine presents hazards that are not covered by this document or EN 415-10, the manufacturer can assess these hazards and take measures by using the principles detailed in EN ISO 12100:2010.
Exclusions
This document is not applicable to the following machines:
- machines that were manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN;
- machines for cups or trays or tubs made of a foil of plastic, aluminium or paper, which are the subject of EN 415-3;
- aerosol filling and sealing machines;
- filling machines for gas;
- autoclaves;
- conveyors which link packaging machines but are not integrated in packaging machines or part of packaging machines;
- blow moulding machines;
NOTE See EN 422:2009:
- sleeve label removing machines.
This document does not consider the following hazards:
- the use of packaging machines in potentially explosive atmospheres not generated by the machine itself;
- hazards associated with packing explosives;
- hazards arising from ancillary equipment, which is not part of the machine, e.g. equipment for evacuating gases, for cooling or refrigeration, for the supply of steam, energy or product.
- Standard133 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
The document is applicable to thermally insulated means of transport used for temperature sensitive goods equipped with a cooling and/or heating device.
This document is applicable to the terminology, the requirements for thermal insulation, air tightness, dimensioning of equipment with cooling and/or heating device for long distance and distribution transport.
This document does not apply to further land transport requirements with regard to dimensions, weights, etc. Further this document does not apply to safety requirements or special requirements for thermal containers covered by ISO 1496-2.
- Standard26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document describes the ergonomic design criteria and test evaluation methods for the hand holes of handheld packages that are handled by human operators during the distribution and logistics process. This document is applicable to handheld packages with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg. This document does not cover all issues of safety, health, and the environment related to the handling of packages.
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This document specifies the requirements for dimensional, mechanical, oxygen transmission rate and optical characteristics of thermoplastic stretch films for wrapping bales used for ensiling of forage. It specifies a measurement for solar reflectance of the films.
This document specifies also test methods to check these requirements.
This document is applicable to white, black, or coloured films based on polyethylene materials. It covers the width range from 250 mm up to 1 500 mm.
The performances of the stretch films in conformance with this document are based on the use of at least six layers of films, pre-stretched at a ratio between 60 % and 70 % for round bales and a ratio of 55 % and 65 % for wrapping square bales.
This document also gives guidance for design for recycling.
- Standard38 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the requirements for dimensional, mechanical, oxygen transmission rate and optical characteristics of thermoplastic stretch films for wrapping bales used for ensiling of forage. It specifies a measurement for solar reflectance of the films.
This document specifies also test methods to check these requirements.
This document is applicable to white, black, or coloured films based on polyethylene materials. It covers the width range from 250 mm up to 1 500 mm.
The performances of the stretch films in conformance with this document are based on the use of at least six layers of films, pre-stretched at a ratio between 60 % and 70 % for round bales and a ratio of 55 % and 65 % for wrapping square bales.
This document also gives guidance for design for recycling.
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This document defines terms commonly used in paper sacks manufacture. It refers to single- and multi-ply sacks made of paper or combination of paper and other materials where the paper is the main part.
It does not refer to bags for retail trade.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document applies to the following machines and to machines which incorporate more than one function as listed below. The document also applies to partly completed machinery as far as conformity is claimed for certain essential health and safety requirements.
This document deals with the following machines handling rigid containers including:
- unscrambling machines;
- cap removing machines;
- cleaning machines;
- sanitizing machines;
- filling machines;
- capping, closing and sealing machines;
- closure securing machines;
- inspection machines;
- labelling machines;
- decorating machines;
- heating- and cooling machines for packed product, working at atmospheric pressure;
- sterilizing machines (others than heat treatment)
with one or more of the following functions: cleaning, sanitizing, pasteurizing, filling, labelling, closing, sealing or inspecting and handling pre-formed rigid containers including their closures.
This document also deals with equipment when it is part of a machine listed above:
- conveyors;
- vacuum or magnetic transfer conveyors;
- dispose or eject devices (pushers);
- keg stopping devices;
- keg lift and inverting machines;
- extraction or ventilation system or blowers;
- hoppers;
- rotary mechanisms;
- coding and marking equipment incorporated in a packaging machine;
- hot foil coders;
- laser coders;
- ink jet coders;
- emboss coders.
The individual machines are described in 3.2.
This document deals with safety requirements and their verification for machine design, construction and information applicable to installation, commissioning, operation, adjustment, maintenance, cleaning, dismantling of packaging machines for pre-formed rigid containers.
The extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered is indicated in Annex B.
NOTE The hazards on a specific machine can vary depending on its working principle; the type, size and mass of the product; the packaging material; auxiliary equipment attached to the machine and the environment in which the machine is used. If the machine presents hazards that are not covered by this document or EN 415-10, the manufacturer can assess these hazards and take measures by using the principles detailed in EN ISO 12100:2010.
Exclusions
This document is not applicable to the following machines:
- machines that were manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN;
- machines for cups or trays or tubs made of a foil of plastic, aluminium or paper, which are the subject of EN 415-3;
- aerosol filling and sealing machines;
- filling machines for gas;
- autoclaves;
- conveyors which link packaging machines but are not integrated in packaging machines or part of packaging machines;
- blow moulding machines;
NOTE See EN 422:2009:
- sleeve label removing machines.
This document does not consider the following hazards:
- the use of packaging machines in potentially explosive atmospheres not generated by the machine itself;
- hazards associated with packing explosives;
- hazards arising from ancillary equipment, which is not part of the machine, e.g. equipment for evacuating gases, for cooling or refrigeration, for the supply of steam, energy or product.
- Standard133 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies test methods and values for sealable adhesive coated paper manufactured from paper complying with EN 868-6, used as single-use sterile barrier systems and/or single-use packaging systems for terminally sterilized medical devices by the means of low temperature sterilization processes.
Other than the general requirements as specified in EN ISO 11607-1 and EN ISO 11607-2 [2], this part of EN 868 specifies materials, test methods and values that are specific to the products covered by this document.
- Standard31 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies test methods and values for paper used in the manufacture of single-use preformed sterile barrier systems and/or packaging systems for terminally sterilized medical devices by means of low temperature sterilization processes.
Other than the general requirements as specified in EN ISO 11607-1 and EN ISO 11607-2 [2], this part of EN 868 specifies materials, test methods and values that are specific to the products covered by this document.
- Standard23 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies test methods and values for single-use paper bags manufactured from paper specified in EN 868-3, used as sterile barrier systems and/or packaging systems for terminally sterilized medical devices.
Other than the general requirements as specified in EN ISO 11607-1 and EN ISO 11607-2, this part of EN 868 specifies materials, test methods and values that are specific to the products covered by this document.
- Standard20 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
IEC 61340-4-11:2025 specifies the electrostatic testing, design and safe use requirements for composite intermediate bulk containers (IBC) intended for use in hazardous areas.
Composite IBC are often filled with flammable liquids which can create an explosive atmosphere in the inner receptacle. The design requirements for composite IBC intended for such use are defined in 7.3.4.5 of IEC TS 60079-32-1:2013.
The test procedures described in this document can be used by manufacturers, suppliers and product users for product qualification and compliance verification of new and reconditioned composite IBC. Additionally, the requirements of this document can be used for testing the electrostatic properties of composite IBC, independent of any inspection periods.
Precautions regarding the use of composite IBC (e.g., stirring, cleaning etc.) are defined in 7.3.4.5 of IEC TS 60079-32-1:2013.
Compliance with the requirements of this document does not mitigate the need for full risk assessment.
- Standard27 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies test methods and values for paper used in the manufacture of single-use paper bags (specified in EN 868-4 [3]) and in the manufacture of single-use pouches and reels (specified in EN 868-5 [4]) used as sterile barrier systems and/or packaging systems for terminally sterilized medical devices by means of sterilization processes that require properties specific to higher temperature sterilization, such as moist heat sterilization used in healthcare facilities.
Other than the general requirements as specified in EN ISO 11607-1 and EN ISO 11607-2 [1], this part of EN 868 specifies materials, test methods and values that are specific to the products covered by this document.
- Standard24 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies test methods and values for sterilization wrap made of
- single-use creped paper
- single-use nonwoven materials
- reusable woven textile materials
used as sterile barrier systems and/or packaging systems for terminally sterilized medical devices.
Other than the general requirements as specified in EN ISO 11607-1 and EN ISO 11607-2, this part of EN 868 specifies materials, test methods and values that are specific to the products covered by this document.
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IEC 61340-4-11:2025 specifies the electrostatic testing, design and safe use requirements for composite intermediate bulk containers (IBC) intended for use in hazardous areas. Composite IBC are often filled with flammable liquids which can create an explosive atmosphere in the inner receptacle. The design requirements for composite IBC intended for such use are defined in 7.3.4.5 of IEC TS 60079-32-1:2013. The test procedures described in this document can be used by manufacturers, suppliers and product users for product qualification and compliance verification of new and reconditioned composite IBC. Additionally, the requirements of this document can be used for testing the electrostatic properties of composite IBC, independent of any inspection periods. Precautions regarding the use of composite IBC (e.g., stirring, cleaning etc.) are defined in 7.3.4.5 of IEC TS 60079-32-1:2013. Compliance with the requirements of this document does not mitigate the need for full risk assessment.
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This document specifies the minimum design and performance criteria and testing methods of passive fire-resistant containers (FRCs) used in cargo compartments of civil transport aircraft to improve fire protection. This document does not cover requirements for fire detection or suppression devices. The specified fire-resistant containers (FRCs) are passive devices capable of containing a fire for a specific duration.
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This document defines terms commonly used in paper sacks manufacture. It refers to single- and multi-ply sacks made of paper or combination of paper and other materials where the paper is the main part.
It does not refer to bags for retail trade.
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This document defines terms commonly used in paper sacks manufacture. It refers to single- and multi-ply sacks made of paper or combination of paper and other materials where the paper is the main part. It does not refer to bags for retail trade.
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This document is applicable to the following groups of machines:
- powered hand strapping tools;
- semi-automatic strapping machines;
- automatic strapping machines.
This document does not apply to:
- strapping tools, where the strap tension is only applied by manual effort;
- machines, intended for use with paper strap;
- hand-held motor-operated electric strapping tools.
NOTE For hand-held motor-operated electric strapping tools see EN 60745-2-18:2009 and EN 62841-1:2015.
This document deals with safety requirements for machine design, transport, installation, commissioning, operation, adjustment, maintenance and cleaning. The extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered is indicated in Annex A.
This document does not consider the following hazards:
- the use of strapping machines in potentially explosive atmosphere;
- the health, safety or hygiene hazards associated with the products that may be handled by the machines, but does include general advice on this subject;
- hazards that are associated with decommissioning strapping machines.
Hazards associated with decommissioning of strapping machines are not considered and therefore excluded but are generally part of the instruction manual (see Clause 6), together with suited measures, if necessary.
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This document specifies the performance requirements to establish nominal loads for new flat pallets.
It also specifies the tests required for new flat pallets in various handling environments and the performance requirements for tests with payloads. This document does not apply to pallets with a fixed superstructure or a rigid, self-supporting container that can be mechanically attached to the pallet and which contributes to the strength of the pallet.
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