EN 13592:2003
(Main)Plastics sacks for household waste collection - Types, requirements and test methods
Plastics sacks for household waste collection - Types, requirements and test methods
This standard specifies the general characteristics, test methods and requirements for sacks made from plastics films, used for household waste pre-collection or household waste collection or household selective waste collection.
Kunststoffsäcke für die Abfallsammlung aus Haushalten - Typen, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Diese Norm legt die allgemeinen Merkmale, Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen für Säcke aus Kunststoff-Folien fest, die für die vorläufige Sammlung, die Sammlung oder die getrennte Sammlung von Haushaltsabfällen verwendet werden.
Sacs en plastique pour la collecte des déchets ménagers - Types, exigences et méthodes d'essai
La présente norme spécifie les caractéristiques générales, les méthodes d'essai et les exigences relatives aux sacs faits de films plastiques, utilisés pour la précollecte, la collecte ou la collecte sélective des déchets ménagers.
Vreče iz polimernih materialov za zbiranje gospodinjskih odpadkov – Vrste, zahteve in preskusne metode
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 11-Mar-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 17-Jul-2007
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 261 - Packaging
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 18-Jul-2007
- Completion Date
- 18-Jul-2007
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Corrected By
EN 13592:2003/AC:2005 - Plastics sacks for household waste collection - Types, requirements and test methods - Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Get Certified
Connect with accredited certification bodies for this standard

NSF International
Global independent organization facilitating standards development and certification.
BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards)
Global food safety and quality standards owner.
CIS Institut d.o.o.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) certification body. Notified Body NB-2890 for EU Regulation 2016/425 PPE.
Sponsored listings
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13592:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Plastics sacks for household waste collection - Types, requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This standard specifies the general characteristics, test methods and requirements for sacks made from plastics films, used for household waste pre-collection or household waste collection or household selective waste collection.
This standard specifies the general characteristics, test methods and requirements for sacks made from plastics films, used for household waste pre-collection or household waste collection or household selective waste collection.
EN 13592:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.40 - Installations and equipment for waste disposal and treatment; 55.080 - Sacks. Bags. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13592:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13592:2003+A1:2007, EN ISO 13628-5:2009, EN 13592:2003/prA1, EN 13592:2003/AC:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13592:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 80/232/EEC, 87/356/EEC. 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.
EN 13592:2003 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Plastics sacks for household waste collection - Types, requirements and test methodsSacs en plastique pour la collecte des déchets ménagers - Types, exigences et méthodes d'essaiKunststoffsäcke für die Abfallsammlung aus Haushalten - Typen, Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13592:2003SIST EN 13592:2003en55.080Sacks. Bags13.030.40Naprave in oprema za odstranjevanje in obdelavo odpadkovInstallations and equipment for waste disposal and treatmentICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13592:200301-julij-2003
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13592March 2003ICS 13.030.40; 55.080English versionPlastics sacks for household waste collection - Types,requirements and test methodsSacs en plastique pour la collecte des déchets ménagers -Types, exigences et méthodes d'essaiKunststoffsäcke für die Abfallsammlung aus Haushalten -Typen, Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 December 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13592:2003 E
Types of sacks.20Annex B (normative)
Sampling.21
- EN 13592 - 600/800 - Drawtight - PE - Neutral - 30 µm “Other information could be added under agreement between supplier and buyer.5 DimensionsThe dimensions of the sack shall be agreed between supplier and buyer.The different dimensions of sacks are given by two separate numbers in millimetres, the first specifying the usefulwidth (see 3.10 and 9.1.3) and the second the useful length of the sack (see 3.9 and 9.1.2). Table 1 givesexamples of sack dimensions.
X = tt
25 15NN+rounded to the nearest upper or lower unit (mm) (1,4 as 1 mm; 1,5 as 2 mm; 1,6 as 2mm)6.2.3 Average valueThe arithmetic average value of the measurements made in accordance with 9.1.4 shall be:a)greater than Nt – 5 %, when Nt is greater than 20 micrometres.b)greater than Nt – 8 %, when Nt is less or equal to 20 micrometres.
...




Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.
Loading comments...