CEN/TC 331/WG 4 - Physical characteristics and forms
Physical characteristics and forms
Physical characteristics and forms
Physical characteristics and forms
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CEN/TC 331/WG 4 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Physical characteristics and forms" and is responsible for: Physical characteristics and forms This committee has published 2 standards.
CEN/TC 331/WG 4 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: Physical characteristics and forms Currently, there are 2 published standards from this working group.
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.
A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.
The standard defines the physical characteristics of a disposable container for letters and flats for exchange within Europe, to use a uniform postal container and to facilitate the exchange of letters within Europe. The dimensions of this "1 level" of container will constitute a first step of standardization. The following features will be defined: - inner dimension compatible with formats; - compatibility between trays and pallets dimensions; - rigidity; - impermeability; - closing; - sealing (optional); - positioning; - label's dimension; - number of cycle of use; - volume of folded containers.
- Technical specification24 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Prestandard defines terms used on forms and in relations between postal operators and their customers.
- Standardization document48 pagesEnglish, French and German languagee-Library read for1 day