ISO 8367-1
(Main)Packaging — Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks — Part 1: Paper sacks
Packaging — Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks — Part 1: Paper sacks
This document specifies a set of tolerances applicable to the manufacture of paper sacks as defined in ISO 6590-1.
Emballages — Tolérances dimensionnelles des sacs d'usage général — Partie 1: Sacs en papier
La présente partie de l'ISO 8367 prescrit un ensemble de tolérances applicables à la fabrication de sacs en papier tels que définis dans l'ISO 6590-1.
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 122/SC 3 - Performance requirements and tests for means of packaging, packages and unit loads (as required by ISO/TC 122)
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 122/SC 3/WG 11 - Paper bags and paper sacks
- Current Stage
- 6000 - International Standard under publication
- Start Date
- 26-Jun-2026
- Completion Date
- 27-Jun-2026
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Relations
- Effective Date
- 12-Feb-2026
- Consolidates
ISO 1888:2022 - Textile glass — Staple fibres or filaments — Determination of average diameter - Effective Date
- 05-Jul-2025
- Revises
ISO 8367-1:1993 - Packaging — Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks — Part 1: Paper sacks - Effective Date
- 21-Jun-2025
Overview
ISO 8367-1:2026 is an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that specifies the dimensional tolerances applicable to the manufacture of general purpose paper sacks, as defined in ISO 6590-1. This standard provides comprehensive requirements for key physical properties such as sack measurements and paper grammage, ensuring consistency and quality in the packaging industry. ISO 8367-1 is fundamental for manufacturers, suppliers, and users looking to achieve high standards in packaging reliability and performance.
Key Topics
- Dimensional Tolerances: The standard outlines acceptable dimensional deviations for paper sacks, including length, width, bottom width, gusset width, circumference, valve opening, and print position.
- Paper Grammage: It sets tolerance limits on the grammage (weight per square meter) for individual and total paper plies, ensuring structural integrity and consistent quality.
- Sample Testing: ISO 8367-1 requires sampling and measurement procedures aligned with referenced standards such as ISO 7023 for sack sampling and ISO 536 for grammage determination.
- Material Specification: Covers measurement requirements for paper and relevant PE films when used in sack construction, referencing ISO 4593 for thickness measurements.
- Compliance Criteria: Offers guidelines for determining sack compliance based on adherence to prescribed tolerances for both individual ply grammage and total paper grammage.
Applications
ISO 8367-1 serves as a benchmark for the packaging industry, particularly for manufacturers and quality control professionals producing paper sacks for general use. Key applications of this standard include:
- Manufacturing Quality Control: Ensures that every paper sack produced falls within defined size and material tolerances, reducing the risk of product rejection or failure during filling, handling, or transport.
- Product Consistency: Facilitates reproducibility in production, so customers receive sacks with predictable dimensions, fit, and strength.
- Supplier and Buyer Agreements: Acts as a common reference in contracts where standardized sack dimensions and strengths must be guaranteed.
- Regulatory Compliance: Helps organizations demonstrate compliance with international requirements and trade regulations for packaging materials.
- Process Optimization: Allows companies to identify and correct deviations in production, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste.
Related Standards
Organizations adopting ISO 8367-1 will benefit from familiarity with related packaging standards, such as:
- ISO 6590-1: Packaging - Vocabulary - Paper sacks, defining terms and product types used throughout the industry.
- ISO 6591-1: Packaging - Dimensions and method of measurement for paper sacks, describing standardized measuring techniques.
- ISO 536: Paper and board - Determination of grammage, providing procedures to accurately measure paper weight per area.
- ISO 4593: Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of thickness by mechanical scanning, referenced for measuring PE film used in sack design.
- ISO 7023: Packaging - Sacks - Method of sampling empty sacks for testing, detailing how to sample properly for quality assessments.
Practical Value
Adhering to ISO 8367-1 helps ensure that paper sacks are fit for purpose across various industries, including food, chemicals, construction, and agriculture. The standard drives cost savings, reduces material waste, and supports enhanced brand reputation through dependable packaging quality. By standardizing measurements and tolerances, it enables interoperability and acceptance in international markets, crucial for global supply chains.
Keywords: ISO 8367-1, packaging standard, paper sacks, dimensional tolerance, paper grammage, packaging quality, packaging industry standards, ISO packaging, sack manufacturing, international standards, packaging compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 8367-1 is a draft published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Packaging — Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks — Part 1: Paper sacks". 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.
ISO 8367-1 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.
ISO 8367-1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to FprEN ISO 8367-1, ISO 1888:2022, ISO 8367-1:1993. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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International
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ISO/FDIS 8367-1
ISO/TC 122/SC 3
Packaging — Dimensional
Secretariat: BSI
tolerances for general purpose
Voting begins on:
sacks —
2026-04-30
Part 1:
Voting terminates on:
2026-06-25
Paper sacks
Emballages — Tolérances dimensionnelles des sacs d'usage
général —
Partie 1: Sacs en papier
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FINAL DRAFT
ISO/FDIS 8367-1:2026(en)
International
Standard
ISO/FDIS 8367-1
ISO/TC 122/SC 3
Packaging — Dimensional
Secretariat: BSI
tolerances for general purpose
Voting begins on:
sacks —
Part 1:
Voting terminates on:
Paper sacks
Emballages — Tolérances dimensionnelles des sacs d'usage
général —
Partie 1: Sacs en papier
RECIPIENTS OF THIS DRAFT ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT,
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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
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ISO/FDIS 8367-1:2026(en)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee
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Any trade name used in this document is in
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ISO/DISFDIS 8367-1:2026(en)
ISO/TC 122/SC 3/WG 11
Secretariat: BSI
Date: 2026-03-1004-15
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Contents
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
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are described
in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types of
ISO document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the editorial rules of the
ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
ISO draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use of (a)
patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed patent rights
in respect thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, ISO had not received notice of (a) patent(s)
which may be required to implement this document. However, implementers are cautioned that this may not
represent the latest information, which may be obtained from the patent database available at
www.iso.org/patents. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122, Packaging, Subcommittee SC 3,
Performance requirements and tests for means of packaging, packages and unit loads, in collaboration with the
European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 261, Packaging, in accordance
with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first
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Norme
internationale
ISO/FDIS 8367-1
ISO/TC 122/SC 3
Emballages — Tolérances
Secrétariat: BSI
dimensionnelles des sacs d'usage
Début de vote:
général —
2026-04-30
Partie 1:
Vote clos le:
2026-06-25
Sacs en papier
Packaging — Dimensional tolerances for general purpose
sacks —
Part 1: Paper sacks
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ISO/FDIS 8367-1:2026(fr)
Norme
internationale
ISO/FDIS 8367-1
ISO/TC 122/SC 3
Emballages — Tolérances
Secrétariat: BSI
dimensionnelles des sacs d'usage
Début de vote:
général —
2026-04-30
Partie 1:
Vote clos le:
2026-06-25
Sacs en papier
Packaging — Dimensional tolerances for general purpose
sacks —
Part 1: Paper sacks
LES DESTINATAIRES DU PRÉSENT PROJET SONT
INVITÉS À PRÉSENTER, AVEC LEURS OBSERVATIONS,
NOTIFICATION DES DROITS DE PROPRIÉTÉ DONT ILS
DOCUMENT PROTÉGÉ PAR COPYRIGHT AURAIENT ÉVENTUELLEMENT CONNAISSANCE ET À
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