EN 766:1994

Sacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of jute fabric

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

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

Diese europäische Norm legt die allgemeinen Merkmale, die Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen für Säcke aus Jutegeweben fest. Diese Norm gilt für Säcke aus Jutegeweben 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 toile de jute

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

Vreče za transport živil - Vreče izdelane iz jute

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 766:1998 - Sacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of jute fabric

Overview

EN 766:1994 is a CEN (European Committee for Standardization) standard titled Sacks for the transport of food aid – Sacks made of jute fabric. It specifies the general characteristics, requirements and methods of test for jute fabric sacks intended for the transport of food aid, with a filling mass of up to 50 kg. The standard has been adopted nationally in some countries (for example SIST EN 766:1998).

Keywords: EN 766, jute sacks, sacks for food aid, food aid packaging, CEN standard, methods of test, filling mass up to 50 kg.

Key Topics

• Scope and applicability: Applies to sacks made of jute fabric intended specifically for transporting food aid, with maximum filling mass up to 50 kg.
• General characteristics: Defines expected material type (jute fabric), construction, and the intended use context (food aid transport).
• Requirements: Sets out quality and performance requirements that such sacks must meet to be suitable for safe transport and handling of food aid.
• Methods of test: Specifies that standardized test methods are used to verify compliance with the requirements (mechanical performance, integrity, suitability for food contact, etc.). The standard provides the framework for laboratory and production checks.
• Food-contact considerations: Because these sacks are intended for food aid, the standard aligns with concerns about materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs.

Applications

• Humanitarian and emergency relief agencies procuring bulk food supplies (cereals, pulses, flour) for distribution.
• Manufacturers and converters of jute fabric sacks designing products for food-aid logistics.
• Procurement officers and tenders specifying compliant packing for international aid shipments.
• Quality control and testing laboratories verifying sack performance and conformity with EN 766.
• Transporters and storage facilities handling bulk food aid who require consistent, standardized packaging for safe logistics.

Practical benefits include improved durability and handling consistency, assurance of suitability for food transport, and clear criteria for purchase specifications and quality assurance.

Related Standards (if applicable)

• Associated ICS classifications: 55.080 (Sacks. Bags) and 67.250 (Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs).
• Other relevant standards likely include general packaging, textile sack, and food contact-material standards developed by CEN and ISO (consult national standardization bodies for specific references).

For procurement, compliance testing, or design guidance, refer to the full EN 766:1994 text and any national adopted versions (e.g., SIST EN 766:1998) for authoritative requirements and test methods.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-1998
9UHþH]DWUDQVSRUWåLYLO9UHþHL]GHODQHL]MXWH
Sacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of jute fabric
Säcke für den Transport von Lebensmitteln für die Nahrungsmittelhilfe - Säcke aus
Jutegeweben
Sacs pour le transport de l'aide alimentaire - Sacs faits en toile de jute
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 766:1994
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.
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