EN 768:1994

Sacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of lined cotton fabric

This European standard specifies the general characteristics, requirements and methods of test for sacks made of lined cotton fabric. This European Standard is applicable to sacks made of lined cotton 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 Baumwollgewebe mit Innensack

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

Sacs pour le transport de l'aide alimentaire - Sacs faits en toile de coton doublé

La présente norme précise les caractéristiques générales, les performances et les méthodes d'essais pour les sacs faits en tissu de coton doublé. La présente norme européenne s'applique aux sacs faits en toile de coton/ polyoléfine tissée.

Vreče za transport živil - Vreče iz bombažne tkanine

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 768:1998 - Sacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of lined cotton fabric

Overview

EN 768:1994 is a European standard established by CEN that specifies the characteristics, requirements, and test methods for sacks made of lined cotton fabric. These sacks are designed specifically for the transport of food aid, ensuring safe and hygienic delivery of food products. The standard applies to sacks with a filling mass of up to 50 kg, emphasizing durability, material safety, and suitability for food contact.

This standard plays a crucial role in the logistics and humanitarian sectors by standardizing packaging that safeguards food contents during transport. It guarantees that sacks meet common quality benchmarks across Europe, facilitating effective food aid distribution.

Key Topics

• Material Requirements
  Sacks must be made of high-quality lined cotton fabric to provide strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors during transport.

• General Characteristics
  The sacks are designed to withstand a filling mass up to 50 kg, ensuring they are suitable for standard food aid packages.

• Hygiene and Food Safety
  The materials and construction methods comply with food contact safety standards to prevent contamination during storage and transit.

• Testing Methods
  The standard outlines various test procedures to verify sack properties like tensile strength, seam strength, lining integrity, and overall durability.

• Standard Dimensions and Weight
  Specifications regarding dimensions and weight ensure compatibility with handling and transport equipment.

Applications

• Food Aid Transport
  The primary focus of EN 768:1994 is facilitating the safe delivery of food aid by using sacks that maintain product integrity and hygiene.

• Humanitarian Logistics
  Organizations distributing food aid in crisis or disaster zones rely on these standardized sacks for efficient packaging and handling.

• Agricultural and Food Industries
  While targeted at food aid, the standard can also guide packaging solutions in industries needing reliable, food-safe cotton sacks.

• Supply Chain Management
  Compliance with EN 768 ensures interoperability in supply chains dealing with food products, promoting smoother transit and storage processes.

Related Standards

• EN 13432 - Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation. Relevant for environmental considerations in packaging.

• EN 15593 - Food safety management systems for packaging materials, ensuring safety throughout production and handling.

• ISO 22000 - Food safety management standards which may complement EN 768 in food transport safety.

• EN 12083 - Flexible intermediate bulk containers for foodstuffs, related to larger-scale packaging solutions.

Benefits of Compliance

• Enhanced food safety during transport
• Improved durability and handling characteristics of food aid sacks
• Standardized quality assurance across supply chains
• Facilitated international aid distribution with consistent packaging requirements

By adhering to EN 768:1994, organizations ensure that sacks used in food aid transport meet essential safety and performance criteria, supporting effective humanitarian aid operations while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and material quality.

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Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-1998
9UHþH]DWUDQVSRUWåLYLO9UHþHL]ERPEDåQHWNDQLQH
Sacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of lined cotton fabric
Säcke für den Transport von Lebensmitteln für die Nahrungsmittelhilfe - Säcke aus
Baumwollgewebe mit Innensack
Sacs pour le transport de l'aide alimentaire - Sacs faits en toile de coton doublé
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 768:1994
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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