EN 13199-1:2000
(Main)Packaging - Small Load Carrier Systems - Part 1: Common requirements and test methods
General Information
- Abstract
This Part of EN 13199 specifies the essential characteristics and the common requirements and test methods for small load carrier systems used in the handling, transport and storage of non-food products. The application of such systems is described in Annex C. This Part of EN 13199 is to be read in conjunction with the particular Part which specifies the chosen system. This standard is based on performance requirements and thus does not include specific design features. However it includes essential requirements to allow for third-party assessment and certification of the products specified.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 18-Jul-2000
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Jan-2001
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 261 - Packaging
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 261/SC 5/WG 31 - SLC (Small Load Carrier) system
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 04-Mar-2022
- Completion Date
- 04-Mar-2022
Overview
EN 13199-1:2000 - Packaging: Small Load Carrier Systems - Part 1: Common requirements and test methods (CEN) defines the essential characteristics, common requirements and standardized test methods for small load carrier systems used in the handling, transport and storage of non-food products. This Part is performance-based (does not mandate specific design details) and is intended to be read together with the particular Part that specifies a chosen carrier system. It supports third‑party assessment and certification by defining measurable performance and conformity criteria. National adoptions include formats such as SIST EN 13199-1:2001.
Key Topics
- Scope and applicability - covers small load carrier systems for non-food products; Annex C describes typical applications.
- Essential characteristics - defines the attributes that small load carriers must meet to be considered compliant (functionality, durability, safety-related attributes).
- Common requirements - performance-oriented requirements applicable across different carrier types without prescribing exact designs.
- Standardized test methods - methods for verifying performance and conformity (specified test procedures rather than bespoke tests).
- Conformity and certification - criteria to enable independent verification and third‑party certification of products.
- Performance-based approach - flexibility for manufacturers to innovate while meeting measurable outcomes.
Applications
EN 13199-1:2000 is practical for professionals and organizations involved in the design, production, selection and verification of reusable and single-use small load carriers:
- Packaging engineers and product designers - to ensure carriers meet performance expectations without fixed design constraints.
- Manufacturers and suppliers - to develop and demonstrate compliant small load carrier systems for non-food goods.
- Quality assurance and test laboratories - to apply the specified test methods for routine verification and certification testing.
- Logistics, warehousing and supply chain managers - to select carriers suitable for handling, transport and storage operations.
- Procurement and compliance officers - to reference a harmonized standard when specifying supplier requirements.
Typical use cases include cases, boxes and crates used in industrial distribution, automated material handling, warehousing, and multi‑trip logistics for consumer and industrial non-food products.
Related Standards
- EN 13199 series (this Part should be read in conjunction with the relevant particular Part that specifies a chosen small load carrier system).
- National adoptions and translations (e.g., SIST EN 13199-1:2001) align local compliance with the CEN standard.
Keywords: EN 13199-1:2000, small load carrier systems, packaging standard, test methods, CEN, performance requirements, third-party certification, non-food products.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 13199-2:2000 - Packaging - Small Load Carrier Systems - Part 2: Column Stackable System (CSS) - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 13199-3:2000 - Packaging - Small Load Carrier Systems - Part 3: Bond Stackable System (BSS) - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13199-1:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Packaging - Small Load Carrier Systems - Part 1: Common requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This Part of EN 13199 specifies the essential characteristics and the common requirements and test methods for small load carrier systems used in the handling, transport and storage of non-food products. The application of such systems is described in Annex C. This Part of EN 13199 is to be read in conjunction with the particular Part which specifies the chosen system. This standard is based on performance requirements and thus does not include specific design features. However it includes essential requirements to allow for third-party assessment and certification of the products specified.
This Part of EN 13199 specifies the essential characteristics and the common requirements and test methods for small load carrier systems used in the handling, transport and storage of non-food products. The application of such systems is described in Annex C. This Part of EN 13199 is to be read in conjunction with the particular Part which specifies the chosen system. This standard is based on performance requirements and thus does not include specific design features. However it includes essential requirements to allow for third-party assessment and certification of the products specified.
EN 13199-1:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 55.160 - Cases. Boxes. Crates. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13199-1:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 2234:2002, EN 13199-2:2000, EN 22248:1992, EN ISO 2247:2002, EN 13199-3:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13199-1:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 80/232/EEC, 87/356/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Embalaža - Sistemi nosilk za male obremenitve - 1. del: Splošne zahteve in preskusne metodeVerpackung - Kleinladungsträgersysteme - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenEmballage - Systemes de transport de petites charges - Partie 1: Exigences communes et méthodes d'essaiPackaging - Small Load Carrier Systems - Part 1: Common requirements and test methods55.160]DERMLCases. Boxes. CratesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten
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