EN 277:1995

Sacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric

This European Standard specifies the general characteristics, requirements and methods of test for sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric. This European Standard is applicable to sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric, having a filling mass up to 50 kg, intended for the transport of food aid.

Säcke für den Transport von Lebensmitteln für die Nahrungsmittelhilfe - Säcke aus Polypropylengeweben

Diese Europäische Norm legt die allgemeinen Merkmale, die Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen für Säcke aus Polypropylengeweben fest. Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Säcke aus Polypropylengeweben mit einer Nettofüllmasse bis 50 kg, die für den Transport von Lebensmitteln für die Nahrungsmittelhilfe vorgesehen sind.

Sacs pour le transport de l'aide alimentaire - Sacs faits de polypropylène tissé

La présente norme européenne précise les caractéristiques générales, les performances et les méthodes d'essais pour les sacs faits de polypropylène tissé. La présente norme européenne est applicable aux sacs faits en polypropylène tissé, avec une masse de remplissage inférieure ou égale à 50 kg, destinés au transport de l'aide alimentaire.

Vreče za transport živil - Vreče iz polipropilenske tkanine

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 18-Apr-1995
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Oct-1995
• ICS: 55.080 - Sacks. Bags
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 261 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 261/SC 5/WG 26 - Packages made from flexible materials (e.g. flexible plastics, plastic laminates, paper/board laminated, metal foil laminates, textiles)
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 29-Jan-2025
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Mandate: M/BC/CEN/88/16 - Sacks for food aid
• Ref Project: SIST EN 277:1998 - Sacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric

Overview

EN 277:1995 - Sacks for the transport of food aid - specifies the general characteristics, requirements and methods of test for sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric. This European Standard from CEN applies to woven polypropylene sacks intended for the transport of food aid with a filling mass up to 50 kg. It focuses on ensuring safe, fit-for-purpose packaging where the sacks are materials and articles that come into contact with foodstuffs.

Key Topics

The standard addresses the essential technical and safety aspects of woven polypropylene sacks used for food aid. Key topics include:

• Material requirements: composition and suitability of woven polypropylene fabric for food contact applications.
• Construction and design: fabric weave, sack formats and typical construction features appropriate for bulk food transport.
• Performance requirements: general strength, durability and integrity expectations under normal handling and transport conditions for sacks up to 50 kg.
• Testing methods: prescribed methods to verify that sacks meet the stated requirements (e.g., tests for strength, seam performance and other functional characteristics). EN 277 defines the types of tests to be used rather than specific operational procedures outside its scope.
• Hygiene and food-safety considerations: measures to reduce contamination risk and ensure suitability for food aid use.
• Marking and identification: requirements for labeling to support traceability and correct handling in food aid supply chains.

Applications

EN 277:1995 is practical for organizations and professionals involved in the production, procurement and quality assurance of food aid packaging:

• Manufacturers of woven polypropylene sacks who need to design and produce sacks suitable for food aid.
• Quality managers and testing laboratories that verify conformance to European requirements for food-contact sacks.
• Humanitarian and aid organizations procuring robust, food-safe sacks for bulk distribution of food aid (up to 50 kg filling mass).
• Logistics and supply chain teams ensuring packaging meets durability and hygiene expectations during transport and storage.
• Regulatory bodies and certification schemes referencing European standards for food contact packaging.

Related Standards

EN 277 is part of the broader set of European and national standards covering packaging, sacks and bags, and materials in contact with foodstuffs. Users should consult other relevant CEN standards and national regulations on food-contact materials, packaging safety, and testing protocols when applying EN 277 in procurement or compliance processes.

Keywords: EN 277:1995, sacks for the transport of food aid, woven polypropylene fabric, food-contact packaging, testing methods, filling mass up to 50 kg, CEN standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Säcke für den Transport von Lebensmitteln für die Nahrungsmittelhilfe - Säcke aus PolypropylengewebenSacs pour le transport de l'aide alimentaire - Sacs faits de polypropylene tisséSacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric67.250Materiali in predmeti v s
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