SIST EN 15946:2011
(Main)Conservation of cultural property - Packing principles for transport
Conservation of cultural property - Packing principles for transport
This European Standard specifies the packing process for objects considered by the owner/custodian as ready to be moved.
Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes - Verpackungsverfahren für den Transport
Diese Europäische Norm legt das Verfahren für die Verpackung von Objekten, die vom Eigentümer bzw. Betreuer als transportbereit betrachtet werden, fest.
Conservation des biens culturels - Principes d'emballage pour le transport
La présente Norme européenne spécifie le processus d’emballage pour des objets considérés par le propriétaire ou le gardien de la chose comme étant prêts à être transportés.
Ohranjanje kulturne dediščine - Postopki pakiranja za transport
Ta evropski standard določa postopek pakiranja za predmete, za katere lastnik/skrbnik oceni, da so pripravljeni za prevoz.
General Information
Overview
EN 15946:2011 - "Conservation of cultural property - Packing principles for transport" (CEN) sets out procedures and requirements for packing cultural objects that are ready to be moved. The standard defines a structured packing process to reduce risk of damage during handling and transport, clarifies roles and information flow between owner/custodian, packer and transporter, and distinguishes mandatory requirements (shall) from recommendations (should). EN 15946:2011 supports best practice in museum packing, crating and cultural heritage transport.
Key Topics and Requirements
- Risk assessment: Packing methods, materials and transport type must be selected based on a documented risk assessment. Consider object fragility, previous interventions, transport route, logistics and security.
- Information exchange: The owner/custodian must supply detailed information (identity, destination addresses, object ID, dimensions, materials, special conditions, insurance, customs/CITES) - the standard suggests giving this 2–4 months before packing for complex moves.
- Site visit: A pre-packing technical survey (site visit) is recommended for measurement and condition evaluation; a conservator-restorer should be involved where appropriate.
- Choice of packaging: Packaging must protect against abrasion, shocks, vibration and environmental change. Materials in contact with objects should be chemically inert and non-abrasive. Packaging should facilitate handling and be compatible with transport constraints (dimensions, narrow points).
- Surface protection, cushioning and external protection: Guidance on surface protection layers, selection of cushioning materials and design of external protection (crates, cases) to maintain integrity during transit.
- Documentation: Requirement for an accompanying condition report, accompanying documents, packing list and external marking.
- Handling, unpacking and repacking: Procedures for safe handling, correct unpacking, storage of packaging and repacking when needed.
- Annexes: Practical guidance including packing solutions by risk, a sample information form for packers/transporters, and criteria for glove selection for handling.
Practical Applications & Users
- Who benefits: conservators, museum registrars, collection managers, art handlers, packers/crating companies, transport/logistics providers, couriers, galleries, auction houses and lenders.
- Use cases: preparing loans and exhibitions, moving artworks between institutions, international shipments that require customs/CITES documentation, temporary storage and repacking after transit.
- Operational value: reduces damage risk, standardizes information exchange, ensures legal/compliance needs are considered, and improves predictability for insurance and logistics.
Related Standards
- EN 15898:2011 - Main general terms and definitions for conservation of cultural property
- EN ISO 780 - Packaging - Pictorial marking for handling of goods (ISO 780)
Keywords: EN 15946:2011, packing principles for transport, conservation of cultural property, museum packing, cultural heritage transport, crating, condition report, risk assessment.
Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes - Verpackungsverfahren für den TransportConservation des biens culturels - Principes d'emballage pour le transportConservation of cultural property - Packing principles for transport97.195Umetniški in obrtniški izdelkiItems of art and handicrafts55.020Pakiranje in distribucija blaga na splošnoPackaging and distribution of goods in general03.220.01Transport na splošnoTransport in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15946:2011SIST EN 15946:2011en,fr,de01-oktober-2011SIST EN 15946:2011SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 15946
August 2011 ICS 55.040; 97.195 English Version
Conservation of cultural property - Packing principles for transport
Conservation des biens culturels - Principes d'emballage pour le transport
Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes - Verpackungsverfahren für den Transport This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 July 2011.
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, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Packing solutions according to risks . 16Annex B (informative)
Example of form for the information to be communicated to the packer/transporter . 18Annex C (normative)
Different types of gloves for the handling of various types of objects . 20C.1 General principles for the selection of gloves . 20C.2 Criteria for the choice of gloves . 20C.2.1 Reference to statutory requirements relative to the use of gloves . 20C.2.2 Absence of products intended to improve contact with the skin . 21C.2.3 Impermeability . 21C.2.4 Safe handling . 21C.2.5 Solidity . 22SIST EN 15946:2011
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 15946:2011 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Conservation of cultural property - Packing principles for transport". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the packing process for objects considered by the owner/custodian as ready to be moved.
This European Standard specifies the packing process for objects considered by the owner/custodian as ready to be moved.
SIST EN 15946:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 03.220.01 - Transport in general; 55.020 - Packaging and distribution of goods in general; 97.195 - Items of art and handicrafts. Cultural property and heritage. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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