CEN/TS 16819:2026

• Abstract:

  This document describes the technical features of parcel boxes for end use. This covers technical features such as size of parcels, ergonomics and safety, corrosion and water penetration resistance and security of delivery.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 27-Oct-2026
• ICS: 03.240 - Postal services
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 320 - Transport - Logistics and services
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 331/WG 5 - Apertures in letter boxes
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 28-Oct-2026
• Due Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Completion Date: 28-Oct-2026
• Mandate: M/428 - Standardisation Mandate addressed to CEN in the field of Postal services and equipment
• Ref Project: SIST-TS CEN/TS 16819:2027 - Postal services - Parcel boxes for end use - Technical features

• Replaces: CEN/TS 16819:2015 - Postal services - Parcel boxes for end use - Technical features
• Effective Date: 26-Jun-2024

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2027
Poštne storitve - Škatle za pakete za končno uporabo - Tehnične značilnosti
Postal services - Parcel boxes for end use - Technical features
Postalische Dienstleistungen - Paketboxen für den Endverbrauch - Technische
Merkmale
Services postaux - Boîtes à colis pour utilisation finale - Caractéristiques techniques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 16819:2026
ICS:
03.240 Poštne storitve Postal services
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

CEN/TS 16819
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
October 2026
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
ICS 03.240 Supersedes CEN/TS 16819:2015
English Version
Postal services - Parcel boxes for end use - Technical
features
Services postaux - Boîtes à colis pour utilisation finale - Postalische Dienstleistungen - Paketboxen für den
Caractéristiques techniques Endverbrauch - Technische Merkmale
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 6 September 2026 for provisional application.

The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to
submit their comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.

CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS
available promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in
parallel to the CEN/TS) until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2026 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TS 16819:2026 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Classification, designation and coding . 6
4.1 Parcel box types . 6
4.2 Parcel sizes . 6
4.3 Corrosion resistance . 6
4.4 Security . 7
5 Requirements . 7
5.1 General requirements . 7
5.2 Components . 7
5.3 Dimensions. 7
5.3.1 Parcel box dimensions . 7
5.3.2 Gauge parcel . 7
5.4 Ergonomics and safety . 7
5.4.1 Installation height of the box and lock . 7
5.4.2 Safety . 8
5.4.3 Fire protection . 9
5.5 Corrosion and water penetration . 9
5.5.1 General. 9
5.5.2 Water penetration . 9
5.6 Security . 9
5.6.1 Security requirements . 9
5.6.2 Security door and locks . 9
5.6.3 Fixings . 10
5.6.4 Casing strength . 10
5.6.5 Other door systems . 10
5.7 Electrical safety . 10
5.8 Cybersecurity . 10
5.9 Electromagnetic compatibility . 10
6 Test methods . 11
6.1 General test requirements . 11
6.2 Components . 11
6.3 Dimensions. 11
6.4 Ergonomics and safety . 11
6.4.1 Installation height of the parcel box and lock . 11
6.4.2 Safety . 11
6.5 Corrosion and water penetration . 11
6.5.1 Corrosion . 11
6.5.2 Water penetration . 11
6.6 Security . 11
6.6.1 Security of door and locks . 11
6.6.2 Fixings . 13
6.6.3 Casing strength . 13
6.6.4 Other door systems . 13
6.6.5 Marking, labelling and packaging . 13
Annex A (normative) Dimensions . 15
Annex B (informative) Installation height of access door . 16
Annex C (informative) Security . 17
Annex D (informative) Ventilation test. 19
Bibliography . 20

European foreword
This document (CEN/TS 16819:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 331 “Postal
services”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN/TS 16819:2015.
This document includes the following significant technical changes with respect to CEN/TS 16819:2015:
— 5.7 “Electrical safety” has been added;
— 5.8 “Cybersecurity” has been added;
— 5.9 “Electromagnetic compatibility” has been added.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document describes the technical features of parcel boxes for end use. This covers technical features
such as size of parcels, ergonomics and safety, corrosion and water penetration resistance and security
of delivery.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1670, Building hardware — Corrosion resistance — Requirements and test methods
EN 13724:2013, Postal services — Apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates — Requirements and
test methods
EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
EN IEC 62368-1, Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment — Part 1: Safety
requirements (IEC 62368-1)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13724:2013 and the following
apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
parcel box
receptacle intended to receive parcel delivered by postal and/or parcel operators
3.2
parcel box component
part supplied by the manufacturer of the parcel boxes
3.3
access door
opening through which a parcel is delivered
3.4
casing
enclosure receiving the parcels delivered excluding the box door
3.5
door
generally flat device, whose purpose is to cover and/or seal an opening
Note 1 to entry: Doors can open inwards or outwards.
3.6
parcel
packed item with name and address of the recipient to be delivered by a postal and/or parcel operator
3.7
parcel reception area
complete area inside a parcel box where a parcel of the size XS can be placed
3.8
gauge parcel
parcel used to test the clear delivery of parcels
3.9
lock mechanism
locking device which is operated mechanically, electronically or by other means
3.10
delivery floor level
floor level on the delivery side of the parcel box
3.11
receiving floor level
floor level on the receiving side of the parcel box
3.12
theft prevention
protection against the theft of parcels
4 Classification, designation and coding
4.1 Parcel box types
— Parcel box, dedicated to one receiver – limited to one delivery at the same time.
— Parcel box, dedicated to one receiver –not limited to one delivery at the same time.
— Parcel box, shared by several receivers – limited to one delivery at the same time.
— Parcel box, shared by several receivers – not limited to one delivery at the same time.
4.2 Parcel sizes
Eight parcel sizes are identified. The dimensions correspond to the maximum parcel sizes. Dimensions
are given in Annex A.
The manufacturer shall supply information with the box which parcel sizes fit inside the box.
4.3 Corrosion resistance
Three grades of corrosion are identified according to EN 1670:
— Corrosion grade 0;
— Corrosion grade 3;
— Corrosion grade 4.
4.4 Security
Six grades of security are identified (see 5.6.2):
— Security grade 1;
— Security grade 2;
— Security grade 3;
— Security grade 4;
— Security grade 5;
— Security grade 6.
5 Requirements
5.1 General requirements
The test methods that shall be used to meet these requirements are described in Clause 6.
All items shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's fixing instructions as supplied with the
product.
5.2 Components
Fixing instructions shall be supplied with each individual product enabling the correct installation in
accordance with this document.
5.3 Dimensions
5.3.1 Parcel box dimensions
The parcel box shall allow parcels of the maximum sizes described in Annex A to fit inside the box.
Eight parcel sizes are identified. Maximum dimensions of each parcel are given in Annex A.
5.3.2 Gauge parcel
It shall be possible to push gauge parcels through the opening door without damaging it. It shall be
possibl
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