SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026
(Main)Packaging - Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks - Part 1: Paper sacks (ISO 8367-1:2026)
- Abstract
This document specifies a set of tolerances applicable to the manufacture of paper sacks as defined in ISO 6590-1.
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 19-Nov-2025
- Publication Date
- 19-Aug-2026
- Technical Committee
- EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 13-Aug-2026
- Due Date
- 18-Oct-2026
- Completion Date
- 20-Aug-2026
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SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 is a CEN European Standard identical to ISO 8367-1:2026. It specifies dimensional tolerances for the manufacture of paper sacks as defined in ISO 6590-1, so manufacturers, test labs, quality teams and buyers can check whether a paper sack falls within the permitted variation.
What does SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 specify?
SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 specifies a set of tolerances for paper sacks used for general purposes. The document applies to paper sacks as defined in ISO 6590-1 and gives the measurement basis for judging their dimensions and grammage.
The document is organized into five clauses:
- Clause 1 - Scope
- Clause 2 - Normative references
- Clause 3 - Terms and definitions
- Clause 4 - Dimensional tolerances
- Clause 5 - Paper grammage, with 5.1 General, 5.2 Single paper ply grammage, and 5.3 Total sack paper plies grammage
Clause 4 is linked to the measurement standards used to sample, describe and measure sacks, while Clause 5 gives two alternative ways to assess paper grammage compliance.
What are the key requirements of SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026?
SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 centers on three practical checks: sampling, measurement, and tolerance comparison. In practice, a user needs representative sacks, the correct measurement methods, and the tolerance limits from Table 1.
Sampling and measurement
Clause 4 requires the sacks to be sampled in accordance with ISO 7023. It also requires grammage to be determined in accordance with ISO 536, PE film thickness to be measured in accordance with ISO 4593, and sack dimensions to be described and measured in accordance with ISO 6591-1. This matters because the same sack can only be judged fairly if everyone uses the same sampling and measuring method.
Dimensional tolerances
Clause 4 says the dimensions must fall within the limits given in Table 1. The table covers the main sack dimensions and several construction features, including sack length and width, bottom width, gusset width, circumference with gussets, valve opening, valve sleeve, closure turn-over, space from sack edge to valve sleeve, and print position. It also separates cases such as pasted sacks and sewn sacks, so the permitted variation depends on the sack design.
Grammage compliance
Clause 5 gives two ways for a paper sack to comply. One route is to check each paper ply against its own nominal grammage. The other route is to check the total grammage of all paper plies together, while also confirming that the ply count matches the original specification and that each material stays within its allowed deviation from that specification. This is useful when sack construction is controlled by individual plies or by the combined paper build-up.
Practical acceptance decision
A sack is accepted only when the relevant dimensional tolerances and the chosen grammage route are both satisfied. For quality control, this means the document is not just about measuring a bag once - it sets out how to sample it, which reference methods to use, and how to decide compliance.
What terms does SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 define?
SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 uses the terms and definitions from ISO 6590-1. Key terms in the document include:
- Paper sack - a sack made of paper; this is the product covered by the tolerance limits.
- Grammage - the mass per unit area of paper, used to judge each ply or the total paper build-up.
- PE film - the film layer whose thickness is measured separately under the document’s requirements.
- Gusset - the folded side section of a sack, used in measurements such as width and circumference.
- Valve opening - the opening on pasted or sewn sacks, with separate tolerance lines in Table 1.
- Valve sleeve - the sleeve associated with a valve sack, with its own length and width checks.
- Nominal value - the specified target value against which tolerance is assessed.
Who uses SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026?
SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 is used by paper sack manufacturers, packaging converters, incoming inspection teams, test laboratories and buyers who specify sack dimensions in procurement. It is also relevant for quality managers who need a common acceptance basis for production checks, sampling plans and dimensional verification.
What changed in SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 from the previous edition?
SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 supersedes EN ISO 8367-1:1996. The technical revision of ISO 8367-1:2026 is described as including:
- a new normative reference to ISO 4593 for PE film thickness measurement
- updated dimensional tolerances in Table 1
- an added measurement column in Table 1
- enhanced test report information requirements
- a new Clause 5 to clarify grammage tolerances
Which standards are used with SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026?
SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 refers to several companion standards:
- ISO 536 - determines paper and board grammage
- ISO 4593 - measures PE film thickness by mechanical scanning
- ISO 6590-1 - provides the vocabulary and the definition of paper sacks
- ISO 6591-1 - gives the dimensions and method of measurement for paper sacks
- ISO 7023 - sets the method for sampling empty sacks for testing
What does the SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 document contain?
SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 contains a main tolerance table for sack dimensions and print position, plus the associated measurement symbols and tolerance limits. It also contains the grammage rules in Clause 5, including the two compliance routes for paper plies and the worked examples that show how those routes are applied.
The document ties each check to a named ISO method, so it can be used for production control, test reporting and acceptance decisions. The contents also show that the standard covers both the geometry of the sack and the paper build-up that makes the sack fit for use.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 05-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 05-Aug-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Packaging - Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks - Part 1: Paper sacks (ISO 8367-1:2026)". This standard covers: This document specifies a set of tolerances applicable to the manufacture of paper sacks as defined in ISO 6590-1.
This document specifies a set of tolerances applicable to the manufacture of paper sacks as defined in ISO 6590-1.
SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 55.080 - Sacks. Bags. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 8367-1:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 8367-1:1997, SIST EN 13593:2003, SIST EN 13590:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 8367-1:1997
Embalaža - Dovoljena odstopanja mer večnamenskih vreč - 1. del: Papirnate vreče
(ISO 8367-1:2026)
Packaging - Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks - Part 1: Paper sacks
(ISO 8367-1:2026)
Verpackung - Maßtoleranzen für Säcke für die allgemeine Verwendung - Teil 1:
Papiersäcke (ISO 8367-1:2026)
Emballages - Tolérances dimensionnelles des sacs d'usage général - Partie 1: Sacs en
papier (ISO 8367-1:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8367-1:2026
ICS:
55.080 Vreče. Vrečke Sacks. Bags
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 8367-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 55.080 Supersedes EN ISO 8367-1:1996
English Version
Packaging - Dimensional tolerances for general purpose
sacks - Part 1: Paper sacks (ISO 8367-1:2026)
Emballages - Tolérances dimensionnelles des sacs Verpackung - Maßtoleranzen für Säcke für die
d'usage général - Partie 1: Sacs en papier (ISO 8367- allgemeine Verwendung - Teil 1: Papiersäcke (ISO
1:2026) 8367-1:2026)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 July 2026.
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, 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. EN ISO 8367-1:2026 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 8367-1:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122
"Packaging" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 “Packaging” the secretariat of
which is held by AFNOR.
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 January 2027, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by January 2027.
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 EN ISO 8367-1:1996.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: 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.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 8367-1:2026 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 8367-1:2026 without any
modification.
International
Standard
ISO 8367-1
Second edition
Packaging — Dimensional
2026-07
tolerances for general purpose
sacks —
Part 1:
Paper sacks
Emballages — Tolérances dimensionnelles des sacs d'usage
général —
Partie 1: Sacs en papier
Reference number
ISO 8367-1:2026(en) © ISO 2026
ISO 8367-1:2026(en)
© ISO 2026
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, or required in the context of its implementation, no part of this publication may
be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on
the internet or an intranet, without prior written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below
or ISO’s member body in the country of the requester.
ISO copyright office
CP 401 • Ch. de Blandonnet 8
CH-1214 Vernier, Geneva
Phone: +41 22 749 01 11
Email: copyright@iso.org
Website: www.iso.org
Published in Switzerland
ii
ISO 8367-1:2026(en)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Dimensional tolerances . 1
5 Paper grammage . 2
5.1 General .2
5.2 Single paper ply grammage .2
5.3 Total sack paper plies grammage .2
...
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 8367-1:1997
Embalaža - Dimenzijske tolerance za vreče splošnega namena - 1. del: Papirnate
vreče (ISO 8367-1:2026)
Packaging - Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks - Part 1: Paper sacks
(ISO 8367-1:2026)
Verpackung - Maßtoleranzen für Säcke für die allgemeine Verwendung - Teil 1:
Papiersäcke (ISO 8367-1:2026)
Emballages - Tolérances dimensionnelles des sacs d'usage général - Partie 1: Sacs en
papier (ISO 8367-1:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8367-1:2026
ICS:
55.080 Vreče. Vrečke Sacks. Bags
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 8367-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 55.080 Supersedes EN ISO 8367-1:1996
English Version
Packaging - Dimensional tolerances for general purpose
sacks - Part 1: Paper sacks (ISO 8367-1:2026)
Emballages - Tolérances dimensionnelles des sacs Verpackung - Maßtoleranzen für Säcke für die
d'usage général - Partie 1: Sacs en papier (ISO 8367- allgemeine Verwendung - Teil 1: Papiersäcke (ISO
1:2026) 8367-1:2026)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 July 2026.
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, 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. EN ISO 8367-1:2026 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 8367-1:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122
"Packaging" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 “Packaging” the secretariat of
which is held by AFNOR.
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 January 2027, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by January 2027.
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 EN ISO 8367-1:1996.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: 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.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 8367-1:2026 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 8367-1:2026 without any
modification.
International
Standard
ISO 8367-1
Second edition
Packaging — Dimensional
2026-07
tolerances for general purpose
sacks —
Part 1:
Paper sacks
Emballages — Tolérances dimensionnelles des sacs d'usage
général —
Partie 1: Sacs en papier
Reference number
ISO 8367-1:2026(en) © ISO 2026
ISO 8367-1:2026(en)
© ISO 2026
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, or required in the context of its implementation, no part of this publication may
be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on
the internet or an intranet, without prior written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below
or ISO’s member body in the country of the requester.
ISO copyright office
CP 401 • Ch. de Blandonnet 8
CH-1214 Vernier, Geneva
Phone: +41 22 749 01 11
Email: copyright@iso.org
Website: www.iso.org
Published in Switzerland
ii
ISO 8367-1:2026(en)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Dimensional tolerances . 1
5 Paper grammage . 2
5.1 General .2
5.2 Single paper ply grammage .2
5.3 Total sack paper plies grammage .2
...