EN 787:1994

Sacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of polyethylene film

This European standard specifies the general characteristics, requirements and methods of test for sacks made of polyethylene film.

Säcke für den Transport von Lebensmitteln für die Nahrungsmittelhilfe - Beutel aus Polyethylenfolie

Diese Europäische Norm legt die allgemeinen Merkmale, die Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen für Beutel aus Polyethylenfolie fest.

Sacs pour le transport de l'aide alimentaire - Sacs faits d'un film de polyéthylène

La présente norme européenne précise les caractéristiques générales, les performances et les méthodes d'essais pour les sacs faits d'un film de polyéthylène.

Vreče za transport živil - Vreče iz polietilenske folije

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 787:1998 - Sacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of polyethylene film

Overview

EN 787:1994 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies the general characteristics, requirements, and test methods for sacks made of polyethylene film used in the transportation of food aid. This standard ensures that the sacks meet essential safety, quality, and performance criteria to maintain the integrity of food products during storage and transport.

The standard is critical in the humanitarian and food distribution sectors where secure, hygienic, and reliable packaging is necessary to protect food aid from contamination, moisture, and damage.

Key Topics

• Material Specification: Defines the use of polyethylene film as the primary material for sacks, highlighting its suitability in preserving food quality during transit due to its moisture barrier and durability.

• General Characteristics: Establishes essential physical properties such as dimensions, thickness, and mechanical strength to ensure sacks can withstand handling and transportation stresses.

• Safety Requirements: Addresses hygiene standards compliant with materials in contact with foodstuffs, ensuring that the polyethylene film does not contaminate or degrade the food aid contents.

• Performance Testing Methods: Specifies test procedures to evaluate parameters like tensile strength, tear resistance, and sealing integrity of sacks to guarantee consistent quality and reliability.

• Standard Compliance: Provides a framework for manufacturers and suppliers to certify that their polyethylene film sacks conform to the EN 787 requirements, supporting international trade and aid effectiveness.

Applications

• Food Aid Distribution: EN 787-compliant polyethylene film sacks are extensively used by food aid organizations to deliver grain, flour, rice, pulses, and other staple foods safely to disaster-affected or food-insecure populations.

• Humanitarian Logistics: These sacks facilitate efficient packaging, storage, and transportation in challenging logistics environments, minimizing food spoilage and loss.

• Supply Chain Packaging: The standard is also relevant for entities involved in the bulk packaging of food commodities that require hygienic and robust packaging solutions made of polyethylene film.

• Food Industry: Companies producing packaged foods for humanitarian or commercial distribution use EN 787 as a benchmark to ensure packaging suitability and regulatory compliance.

Related Standards

• EN 13432 - Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation - This standard complements EN 787 by addressing environmental aspects of food packaging.

• EN 1186 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Tests for overall migration of constituents - Related to ensuring the safety of polyethylene film materials in food contact applications.

• ISO 22000 - Food safety management systems - Ensures control over food safety hazards, which links to packaging standards to maintain product safety.

Summary

EN 787:1994 plays a vital role in setting standards for polyethylene film sacks used in food aid transportation, emphasizing safety, quality, and performance. Adhering to this standard enables manufacturers and humanitarian organizations to ensure secure and hygienic food packaging that protects the nutritional value and safety of aid supplies. This standard supports global efforts in efficient food distribution and disaster relief by providing clear guidelines for high-quality, food-safe packaging solutions.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-1998
9UHþH]DWUDQVSRUWåLYLO9UHþHL]SROLHWLOHQVNHIROLMH
Sacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of polyethylene film
Säcke für den Transport von Lebensmitteln für die Nahrungsmittelhilfe - Beutel aus
Polyethylenfolie
Sacs pour le transport de l'aide alimentaire - Sacs faits d'un film de polyéthylene
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 787:1994
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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