EN 17085:2019

Paper and board - Sampling procedures for paper and board for recycling

This document specifies a method of obtaining representative samples from a lot of paper and board for recycling for testing to determine whether or not its composition and quality complies with the requirements of EN 643 and/or other specifications.
This document also specifies the positioning of probes, when in situ measurements are performed.
It defines the sampling procedures which apply when sampling is carried out to resolve compliance issues and commercial disputes between buyer and seller relating to a lot of paper and board for recycling, at any point in the value chain, where those procedures are not defined in the contract between buyer and seller.
This document is not specifically intended for routine monitoring of processes or quality, but the procedures described may be used to form the basis of an agreement between supplier and buyer.
This document is not applicable if the material is not intended for recycling.
The method is not intended for determining the variability within a lot, however the general sampling principles can be applied.

Papier und Pappe - Probenahmeverfahren für Altpapier

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Einholung repräsentativer Durchschnittsproben für die Prüfung eines Lieferpostens von Altpapier fest, um zu bestimmen, ob dessen Zusammensetzung und Qualität mit den Anforderungen nach EN 643 und/oder anderen Spezifikationen übereinstimmt.
Zudem legt dieses Dokument die Positionierung von Sonden bei der Durchführung von Vor-Ort-Messungen fest.
Es legt die Probenahmeverfahren fest, die gelten, wenn die Probenahme durchgeführt wird, um an jeder Stelle in der Wertschöpfungskette Fragen der Konformität und Konflikte zwischen Käufer und Verkäufer zu einem Lieferposten von Altpapier zu lösen, wo solche Vorgehensweisen nicht im Vertrag zwischen Käufer und Verkäufer festgelegt sind.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht ausdrücklich für routinemäßige Überwachung von Prozessen oder Qualität vorgesehen, aber die beschriebenen Verfahren dürfen verwendet werden, die Grundlage einer Vereinbarung zwischen dem Lieferanten und dem Käufer zu bilden.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht anwendbar, wenn das Material nicht für das Recycling vorgesehen ist.
Das Verfahren ist nicht zur Bestimmung der Schwankungen innerhalb eines Lieferpostens vorgesehen, die allgemeinen Probenahmeverfahren können jedoch angewandt werden.

Papier et carton - Procédures d’échantillonnage de papiers et cartons pour recyclage

Le présent document spécifie une méthode permettant d’obtenir des échantillons représentatifs d’un lot de papiers et cartons pour recyclage afin de déterminer si sa composition et sa qualité sont conformes aux exigences de l’EN 643 et/ou d’autres spécifications.
Le présent document spécifie également le positionnement des sondes lorsque des mesures sont effectuées in situ.
Il définit les procédures d’échantillonnage requises pour résoudre des problèmes de conformité et des litiges commerciaux entre acheteur et vendeur concernant un lot de papiers et cartons pour recyclage, en tout point de la chaîne de valeur, si aucune procédure n’est définie dans le contrat passé entre l’acheteur et le vendeur.
Si le présent document n’est pas particulièrement destiné au suivi en continu des process ou de la qualité, les procédures décrites peuvent toutefois servir de base à un accord entre le fournisseur et l’acheteur.
Le présent document n’est pas applicable pour un matériau non destiné au recyclage.
Il n’est pas prévu d’utiliser cette procédure pour évaluer la variabilité à l’intérieur d’un lot. Toutefois, les principes généraux d’échantillonnage peuvent être appliqués.

Papir, karton in lepenka - Postopki vzorčenja za papir, karton in lepenko za recikliranje

Ta evropski standard določa način pridobivanja reprezentativnega vzorca iz serije (za poljubno pomembno pošiljko – glej točko 3) papirja za recikliranje, pri čemer se s preskusom ugotovi, ali je njegova sestava in/ali kakovost skladna z zahtevami standarda EN 643 in/ali drugimi specifikacijami.
Določa postopke vzorčenja, kadar je preverjanje vzorcev potrebno zaradi reševanja vprašanj skladnosti ter poslovnih sporov med kupcem in prodajalcem v zvezi s pošiljko papirja za recikliranje v katerem koli delu prodajne verige, če ti postopki niso opredeljeni v pogodbi med kupcem in prodajalcem.
– Ta standard ni namenjen rutinskemu spremljanju procesov ali kakovosti.
– Ta standard se ne uporablja, če material ni namenjen recikliranju.
– Metoda ni primerna za določanje spremenljivosti znotraj serije.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-May-2019
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Nov-2019
• ICS: 85.060 - Paper and board
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 172 - Pulp, paper and board
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 172/WG 2 - Standard grades of recovered paper
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 03-Dec-2024
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 17085:2019 - Paper and board - Sampling procedures for paper and board for recycling

Overview

EN 17085:2019 is a European standard established by CEN that outlines sampling procedures for paper and board intended for recycling. It provides a standardized method to obtain representative samples from lots of recycled paper and board for quality and composition testing. This ensures compliance with EN 643 and other specifications, facilitating consistent and reliable evaluation across the paper recycling value chain.

The standard defines clear sampling protocols for both loose and baled materials. It is specifically designed to support dispute resolution and compliance verification related to commercial transactions and quality assessments. The guidance also covers in situ measurements using probes and details handling and documentation requirements for samples.

EN 17085:2019 is intended mainly for non-routine sampling scenarios and dispute resolution rather than routine quality monitoring, but its procedures may form the basis for supplier-buyer agreements.

Key Topics

• Scope and applicability
  Applies exclusively to paper and board for recycling. Not intended for non-recyclable materials or routine process monitoring.

• Sampling methods

  • For loose material: randomized sub-division and mixing, with procedures such as the slice of pie or direct input method.
  • For baled material: manual sampling by layers or mixed loose sampling, and automated or manual core sampling using hollow drills to extract internal bale samples.

• Sample types

  • Macro-sample: Initial large subset (usually at least 150 kg) representing the entire lot, derived from loose or baled material.
  • Micro-sample: Smaller, laboratory-scale sample (typically under 500 g) taken from the macro-sample for detailed analyses such as moisture content.

• Frequency and size
  Minimum two samples per isolated lot or one per lot in ongoing supply agreements, with options to increase sampling frequency in case of repeated non-compliance.

• Documentation and reporting
  Sampling procedures must be recorded and accompany samples for laboratory analysis. Any unknown or non-standard sampling methods must be noted in test reports.

• Sampling positions for core sampling
  Core drilling should reach at least 500 mm inside the bale, avoiding edges, ensuring samples come from within the paper layers, not between them.

Applications

EN 17085:2019 is essential for various stakeholders involved in the paper recycling industry:

• Collectors and recyclers use it to ensure that the materials they process meet set commercial quality standards.
• Paper mills benefit by receiving consistent quality feedstock, reducing processing issues.
• Buyers and sellers rely on these procedures to resolve compliance disputes accurately and fairly.
• Laboratories use the standardized sampling for producing reliable test results that reflect the true composition of incoming recycled paper lots.

This standard supports the integrity of recycled paper trade across the European market and beyond by fostering uniformity in sample collection and testing.

Related Standards

• EN 643 - Paper and board - European list of standard grades of paper and board for recycling
  Defines the standard grades and specifications that sampled materials must comply with.

• ISO and IEC Terminology Databases
  For consistent terminology definitions applied in international standardization.

Summary

EN 17085:2019 provides a robust framework for representative sampling of paper and board for recycling, facilitating reliable quality control, compliance verification, and dispute resolution. By standardizing how samples are collected, labelled, and documented, the standard helps maintain quality assurance throughout the paper recycling value chain, ensuring recycled materials meet industry demands and regulatory requirements. It is a key reference for anyone involved in the handling, testing, and trading of recycled paper and board.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2019
Papir, karton in lepenka - Postopki vzorčenja za papir, karton in lepenko za
recikliranje
Paper and board - Sampling procedures for paper and board for recycling
Papier und Pappe - Probenahmeverfahren für Papier und Pappe für Recycling
Papier et carton - Procédures d'échantillonnage pour le papier et le carton à des fins de
recyclage
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17085:2019
ICS:
85.060 Papir, karton in lepenka Paper and board
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 17085
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 85.060
English Version
Paper and board - Sampling procedures for paper and
board for recycling
Papier et carton - Procédures d'échantillonnage de Papier und Pappe - Probenahmeverfahren für
papiers et cartons pour recyclage Altpapier
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 April 2019.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey 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
© 2019 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 17085:2019 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Principle . 6
5 Sampling . 6
5.1 Frequency . 6
5.2 General guidance . 6
5.3 Loose material . 7
5.4 Baled material . 8
5.4.1 Manual sampling . 8
5.4.2 Core sampling . 8
5.5 Sample labelling . 9
5.6 Storage of samples . 9
6 Micro-sampling procedure . 10
6.1 General . 10
6.2 Extraction of micro-sample . 10
6.3 Storage of micro-samples . 10
7 Sampling report . 10
Bibliography . 11

European foreword
This document (EN 17085:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 172 “Pulp, paper
and board”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2019, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2019.
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.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
The purpose of these sampling procedures for paper and board for recycling (PfR) is to provide
stakeholders with the basis for subsequent measurements to obtain robust and consistent data
regarding composition and quality of this important recovered material and ensure compliance with
the requirements of EN 643 and/or any other commercially agreed specifications. Paper and board for
recycling with ensured quality will improve confidence and ensure that output materials are suitable
for use in paper mills.
The majority of paper and board for recycling is moved and handled in the form of discrete bales
typically weighing up to 1 500 kg and typically in loads of approximately 25 t. However, a significant
quantity of paper and board for recycling is moved and handled as loose, unbaled material (possibly in
containers or walking floor trucks).
This document can be used by collectors, re-processors, paper mills, any other stakeholders and
interested third parties to ensure consistency throughout the value chain of paper and board for
recycling.
This document defines the procedures for obtaining macro-samples (needed for large-scale tests e.g.
composition) and micro-samples (needed for laboratory scale tests e.g. moisture content).
1 Scope
This document specifies a method of obtaining representative samples from a lot of paper and board for
recycling for testing to determine whether or not its composition and quality comply with the
requirements of EN 643 and/or other specifications.
This document also specifies the positioning of probes, when in situ measurements are performed.
It defines the sampling procedures which apply when sampling is carried out to resolve compliance
issues and commercial disputes between buyer and seller relating to a lot of paper and board for
recycling, at any point in the value chain, where those procedures are not defined in the contract
between buyer and seller.
This document is not specifically intended for routine monitoring of processes or quality, but the
procedures described may be used to form the basis of an agreement between supplier and buyer.
This document is not applicable if the material is not intended for recycling.
The method is not intended for determining the variability within a lot, however, the general sampling
principles can be applied.
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 643, Paper and board — European list of standard grades of paper and board for recycling
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
lot
aggregate of paper and board for recycling presumed to be a single grade in accordance with EN 643
standard grades and/or other specifications and available for sampling at any one time
Note 1 to entry: For the purposes of this standard, one “lot” is typically considered to be one unit of delivery (for
example, a single truck, rail wagon or a container) of a single grade, up to a maximum of 50 t.
3.2
loose material
paper and board for recycling supplied in bulk with material that is not formed into discrete bales
3.3
baled material
paper and board for recycling supplied in bulk with material formed into discrete bales
3.4
macro-sample
initial large subset drawn from the lot that is considered to be representative of that full lot of the
material being examined
3.5
micro-sample
secondary, smaller sample, drawn from the macro-sample that is intended for laboratory scale analysis
Note 1 to entry: A micro-sample is typically below 500 g and can be used for moisture determination.
3.6
target grade
grade of paper and board for recycling as defined in EN 643 (or any other commercially agreed
specification) used to describe a lot, shipment or consignment traded as paper and board for recycling
4 Principle
The aim of this standard is the extraction of a randomized subset representative of the material forming
the lot.
The
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