SIST EN 767:1998

Overview

EN 767:1994 (adopted as SIST EN 767:1998) is a European Standard published by CEN that specifies the general characteristics, requirements and methods of test for sacks made of woven jute/polyolefin fabric intended for the transport of food aid. The standard applies to woven jute/polyolefin sacks with a filling mass up to 50 kg and addresses their suitability for carrying foodstuffs in humanitarian and relief operations.

Key Topics

• Scope and applicability
  • Covers woven jute/polyolefin fabric sacks intended specifically for food aid transport.
  • Limits applicability to sacks with filling mass up to 50 kg.
• Materials and construction
  • Defines requirements for the combination of jute and polyolefin textile construction to achieve the necessary performance and food-contact considerations.
• Performance requirements
  • Specifies the general characteristics a sack must meet to be fit for the transport of food aid (durability, integrity during handling and distribution).
• Hygiene and food contact
  • Addresses suitability of materials and construction with respect to contact with foodstuffs, minimizing contamination risks.
• Marking and identification
  • Requires adequate marking to identify type, capacity and other essential information for users and supply chain handlers.
• Test methods
  • Includes references to methods of test to verify conformance with the standard’s requirements (mechanical and functional testing appropriate to sacks of this type).

Applications

EN 767:1994 is practical for organizations involved in the design, production, procurement and use of sacks for food aid:

• Manufacturers of woven jute/polyolefin sacks ensuring products meet European performance and safety expectations.
• Humanitarian and relief agencies procuring robust, food-safe packaging for distribution.
• Logistics and transport providers involved in storage and distribution of food aid where packaging integrity is critical.
• Quality assurance teams and procurement officers who need to specify standards-compliant sacks in tenders and contracts.

Related Standards

• ICS 55.080 - Sacks, bags (packaging standards)
• ICS 67.250 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs (food-contact material standards)
• Other CEN packaging standards may be relevant for complementary requirements (e.g., specific test methods or labeling conventions).

This standard ensures that woven jute/polyolefin sacks used for food aid deliver reliable mechanical performance, sanitary suitability for food contact, and consistent documentation - important factors for safe, efficient humanitarian food distribution.