SIST EN 13117-1:2001
(Main)Transport packaging - Reusable, rigid plastics distribution boxes - Part 1: General purpose application
Transport packaging - Reusable, rigid plastics distribution boxes - Part 1: General purpose application
This standard specifies the four main types of reusable rigid plastics distribution boxes for application in the fields of handling, transport, storage and display of food and non-food products in distribution systems from the point of manufacture to the point of retail services: These are: a) rigid parallelepipedic and rectangular boxes (stackable boxes) b) foldable boxes c) nestable boxes d) nestable and stackable boxes. These boxes are based on the modular area 600 mm x 400 mm and subdivisions or multiples of it.
Transportverpackung - Starre Mehrwegtransport- und Lagerkästen aus Kunststoff - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anwendungen
Diese Norm spezifiziert vier Grundbauarten von starren Mehrwegtransport- und Lagerbehältern aus Kunststoff für die Anwendung im Bereich der Handhabung, Transport, Lagerung und Darbietung von Nahrungsmitteln und auch Nichtnahrungsmitteln innerhalb des Warenverteilungssystem vom Punkt der Erzeugung bis zu dem Punkt des Letzverkaufes. Diese Bauarten sind: a) starre, quaderförmige Kästen (stapelbare Kästen) b) faltbare Kästen c) nestbare Kästen d) nest- und stapelbare Kästen.
Emballages de transport - Bacs de distribution en plastique, rigide, réutilisables - Partie 1: Usage général
La présente norme spécifie les quatre principaux types de bacs de distribution en plastique rigide réutilisables destinés à la manutention, au transport, au stockage et à l'exposition au sein des circuits de distribution de produits alimentaires et non-alimentaires du fabricant au détaillant. Ces types sont : a) bacs rigides parallélépipédiques rectangles (bacs gerbables) ; b) bacs pliables ; c) bacs emboîtables ; d) bacs gerbables et emboîtables. Ces bacs sont basés sur un module dimensionnel de 600 mm x 400 mm et sur les multiples et sous-multiples de cette surface.
Transportna embalaža - Zaboji iz trde plastike za večkratno uporabo v distribuciji - 1. del: Splošni namen uporabe
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Jan-2001
- Technical Committee
- EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Feb-2001
- Due Date
- 01-Feb-2001
- Completion Date
- 01-Feb-2001
Overview
EN 13117-1:2000 (CEN) covers reusable, rigid plastics distribution boxes for general-purpose use in handling, transport, storage and retail display. The standard defines the four main box types used across distribution systems - stackable (parallelepipedic/rectangular), foldable, nestable, and nestable-and-stackable boxes - and bases their geometry on a common modular area of 600 mm × 400 mm and its subdivisions or multiples. This CEN transport packaging standard targets consistent, interoperable packaging for food and non-food supply chains.
Key topics and technical scope
The standard addresses the following core topics and requirements:
- Box types and geometry: Identification and classification of the four main reusable rigid plastics box types and their relation to the 600 × 400 mm modular grid.
- Materials and construction: Use of rigid plastics suitable for repeated handling and cleaning in distribution environments (standard identifies material class but does not specify proprietary formulations).
- Functional characteristics: Design features that enable stacking, nesting, foldability, and combined nest/stack behaviour for space-efficient transport and storage.
- Use cases: Intended application across handling, transport, storage and retail display from manufacturer to point-of-sale.
- Compatibility: Emphasis on modular sizing to ensure interoperability with pallets, shelving and automated distribution equipment.
- Marking and identification: Requirements for clear, durable identification to support reuse, traceability and logistical handling.
Note: The standard defines form and intended functional requirements rather than prescribing specific proprietary manufacturing details or capacity values.
Practical applications
EN 13117-1 is practical for:
- Manufacturers of reusable plastic crates and distribution boxes designing products to fit European distribution systems.
- Logistics and supply chain managers specifying packaging that ensures compatibility and ease of handling across multiple partners.
- Retailers and food distributors seeking hygienic, reusable packaging for storage and display.
- Procurement and sustainability teams evaluating reusable transport packaging to reduce single-use waste and lifecycle costs.
- Packaging designers and engineers implementing modular 600 × 400 mm solutions for automated handling and storage.
Related standards
EN 13117-1 fits within the wider body of CEN transport packaging guidance and should be considered alongside other EN standards covering packaging safety, hygiene, materials and testing. Users often reference multiple EN packaging standards to ensure full compliance for food contact, transport performance and environmental considerations.
Keywords: EN 13117-1, reusable rigid plastics distribution boxes, transport packaging, stackable boxes, nestable boxes, foldable boxes, 600 x 400 mm modular, CEN standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 13117-1:2001 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Transport packaging - Reusable, rigid plastics distribution boxes - Part 1: General purpose application". This standard covers: This standard specifies the four main types of reusable rigid plastics distribution boxes for application in the fields of handling, transport, storage and display of food and non-food products in distribution systems from the point of manufacture to the point of retail services: These are: a) rigid parallelepipedic and rectangular boxes (stackable boxes) b) foldable boxes c) nestable boxes d) nestable and stackable boxes. These boxes are based on the modular area 600 mm x 400 mm and subdivisions or multiples of it.
This standard specifies the four main types of reusable rigid plastics distribution boxes for application in the fields of handling, transport, storage and display of food and non-food products in distribution systems from the point of manufacture to the point of retail services: These are: a) rigid parallelepipedic and rectangular boxes (stackable boxes) b) foldable boxes c) nestable boxes d) nestable and stackable boxes. These boxes are based on the modular area 600 mm x 400 mm and subdivisions or multiples of it.
SIST EN 13117-1:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 55.160 - Cases. Boxes. Crates. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 13117-1:2001 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.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Transportverpackung - Starre Mehrwegtransport- und Lagerkästen aus Kunststoff - Teil 1: Allgemeine AnwendungenEmballages de transport - Bacs de distribution en plastique, rigide, réutilisables - Partie 1: Usage généralTransport packaging - Reusable, rigid plastics distribution boxes - Part 1: General purpose application55.160]DERMLCases. Boxes. CratesICS:Ta slovensk
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