SIST EN 277:1998
(Main)Sacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the general characteristics, requirements and methods of test for sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric. This European Standard is applicable to sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric, having a filling mass up to 50 kg, intended for the transport of food aid.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Sep-1998
- Technical Committee
- EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Oct-1998
- Due Date
- 01-Oct-1998
- Completion Date
- 01-Oct-1998
Overview
EN 277:1995 - Sacks for the transport of food aid - specifies the general characteristics, requirements and methods of test for sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric. This European Standard from CEN applies to woven polypropylene sacks intended for the transport of food aid with a filling mass up to 50 kg. It focuses on ensuring safe, fit-for-purpose packaging where the sacks are materials and articles that come into contact with foodstuffs.
Key Topics
The standard addresses the essential technical and safety aspects of woven polypropylene sacks used for food aid. Key topics include:
- Material requirements: composition and suitability of woven polypropylene fabric for food contact applications.
- Construction and design: fabric weave, sack formats and typical construction features appropriate for bulk food transport.
- Performance requirements: general strength, durability and integrity expectations under normal handling and transport conditions for sacks up to 50 kg.
- Testing methods: prescribed methods to verify that sacks meet the stated requirements (e.g., tests for strength, seam performance and other functional characteristics). EN 277 defines the types of tests to be used rather than specific operational procedures outside its scope.
- Hygiene and food-safety considerations: measures to reduce contamination risk and ensure suitability for food aid use.
- Marking and identification: requirements for labeling to support traceability and correct handling in food aid supply chains.
Applications
EN 277:1995 is practical for organizations and professionals involved in the production, procurement and quality assurance of food aid packaging:
- Manufacturers of woven polypropylene sacks who need to design and produce sacks suitable for food aid.
- Quality managers and testing laboratories that verify conformance to European requirements for food-contact sacks.
- Humanitarian and aid organizations procuring robust, food-safe sacks for bulk distribution of food aid (up to 50 kg filling mass).
- Logistics and supply chain teams ensuring packaging meets durability and hygiene expectations during transport and storage.
- Regulatory bodies and certification schemes referencing European standards for food contact packaging.
Related Standards
EN 277 is part of the broader set of European and national standards covering packaging, sacks and bags, and materials in contact with foodstuffs. Users should consult other relevant CEN standards and national regulations on food-contact materials, packaging safety, and testing protocols when applying EN 277 in procurement or compliance processes.
Keywords: EN 277:1995, sacks for the transport of food aid, woven polypropylene fabric, food-contact packaging, testing methods, filling mass up to 50 kg, CEN standard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 277:1998 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Sacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the general characteristics, requirements and methods of test for sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric. This European Standard is applicable to sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric, having a filling mass up to 50 kg, intended for the transport of food aid.
This European Standard specifies the general characteristics, requirements and methods of test for sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric. This European Standard is applicable to sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric, having a filling mass up to 50 kg, intended for the transport of food aid.
SIST EN 277:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 55.080 - Sacks. Bags; 67.250 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 277:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/16. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Säcke für den Transport von Lebensmitteln für die Nahrungsmittelhilfe - Säcke aus PolypropylengewebenSacs pour le transport de l'aide alimentaire - Sacs faits de polypropylene tisséSacks for the transport of food aid - Sacks made of woven polypropylene fabric67.250Materiali in predmeti v s
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