EN 770:1994

Sacks for the transport of food aid - Paper sacks

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

Säcke für den Transport von Lebensmitteln für die Nahrungsmittelhilfe - Papiersäcke

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

Sacs pour le transport de l'aide alimentaire - Sacs faits en papier

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

Vreče za transport živil - Papirnate vreče

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-May-1994
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Nov-1994
• 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 770:1997 - Sacks for the transport of food aid - Paper sacks

Overview

EN 770:1994 is a European Standard published by CEN that defines the general characteristics, requirements and methods of test for paper sacks used for the transport of food aid. The standard applies to paper sacks with a filling mass up to 50 kg, and covers aspects relevant to the safe, hygienic and reliable distribution of food aid consignments across supply chains.

Key topics and requirements

While the standard text provides the definitive requirements, EN 770:1994 focuses on practical, testable characteristics for paper sacks used in humanitarian and food distribution contexts. Key topics include:

• Scope and applicability - definition of sack types covered and the maximum filling mass (up to 50 kg).
• General characteristics - material and construction principles relevant to strength, durability and suitability for food aid transport.
• Requirements - performance criteria for sacks intended to protect foodstuffs during handling, storage and transport.
• Methods of test - standardized laboratory and field tests to verify sack performance and conformity with the standard.
• Food-contact considerations - suitability of materials and design for use with food aid, referencing food-contact safety principles and relevant ICS categories (materials in contact with foodstuffs).

Note: EN 770:1994 establishes the framework and test methodology; specific measurement values (e.g., target strengths) and procedural details are contained in the official standard document.

Applications

EN 770:1994 is directly relevant to professionals and organizations involved in the manufacture, procurement, testing and distribution of paper sacks for food aid:

• Manufacturers of paper sacks and packaging materials who need to design and certify products for food-aid use.
• Humanitarian organisations and food aid agencies specifying packaging that meets European standards for safety and transport performance.
• Procurement managers and logistics teams seeking compliant packaging solutions for bulk food distribution.
• Testing laboratories and conformity assessment bodies implementing the standard’s test methods.
• Regulatory authorities and standards bodies harmonizing packaging requirements for food assistance programs.

Related standards

EN 770:1994 should be used alongside other CEN and national standards covering packaging, food-contact materials and transport packaging performance. When implementing EN 770, consult complementary standards on packaging safety, labelling and material compliance for a complete conformity strategy.

Keywords: EN 770:1994, paper sacks, sacks for food aid, CEN standard, methods of test, packaging standard, food-contact packaging.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-1997
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Sacks for the transport of food aid - Paper sacks
Säcke für den Transport von Lebensmitteln für die Nahrungsmittelhilfe - Papiersäcke
Sacs pour le transport de l'aide alimentaire - Sacs faits en papier
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 770:1994
ICS:
55.080 9UHþH9UHþNH Sacks. Bags
67.250 Materiali in predmeti v stiku z Materials and articles in
živili contact with foodstuffs
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

SIST EN 770:1
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