ISO 23560-2015 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 23560-2015 — Woven polypropylene sacks for bulk packaging of foodstuffs. This International Standard specifies general characteristics, technical requirements and test methods for woven polypropylene (PP) sacks intended for the transport and storage of foodstuffs (typical capacities: 25 kg and 50 kg).

Abstract

ISO 23560:2015 defines materials, construction and performance requirements for woven polypropylene sacks used for bulk packaging of cereals, sugar, pulses and similar foodstuffs. The standard includes methods for assessing strength (e.g., seam and fabric strength, impact/tear resistance), requirements for food-contact compatibility, marking and packaging, and sampling and conformity criteria for 25 kg and 50 kg sacks.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed/current).
• Publication date: March 2015 (2015-03).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 55.080; 83.140.99.
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2015).
• Number of pages: 9.

Details above are taken from the official ISO bibliographic record for ISO 23560:2015.

Scope

Applies to woven polypropylene sacks of nominal capacities 25 kg and 50 kg intended for bulk packaging, transport and storage of foodstuffs such as cereals, sugar and pulses. The standard sets requirements for sack construction and performance, defines test methods for mechanical properties and impact resistance, and requires assessment of suitability for contact with foodstuffs, marking and packaging.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of sack types, nominal capacities (25 kg and 50 kg) and general characteristics.
• Material and construction requirements for woven polypropylene fabrics and seams.
• Test methods for fabric and seam strength (tensile, tear, burst), impact/rupture resistance and sampling procedures.
• Requirements and procedures for demonstrating compatibility with foodstuffs (food-contact considerations).
• Marking, labelling and packaging requirements and conformity criteria for batches.
• Calculation method for sack mass and mandatory test annexes (strength and impact tests).

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of woven polypropylene sacks, packaging engineers, quality and compliance teams in grain/sugar/pulse processing and trading companies, procurement specialists specifying bulk food packaging, test laboratories performing mechanical and food-contact testing, and regulators or inspection bodies assessing packaging conformity.

Related standards

ISO 23560:2015 replaces ISO 23560:2008. National adoptions and identical translations exist (for example, GOST adoption under the same designation in some jurisdictions). Other related packaging and material test standards for sacks and flexible bulk packagings may be referenced in the normative references of ISO 23560:2015.

Keywords

woven polypropylene sacks, bulk packaging, foodstuffs, 25 kg, 50 kg, test methods, seam strength, impact resistance, marking, food-contact compatibility.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: An ISO International Standard specifying technical requirements and test methods for woven polypropylene sacks used for bulk packaging of foodstuffs (ISO 23560:2015).

Q: What does it cover?

A: Materials and construction of woven PP sacks, specified nominal capacities (25 kg and 50 kg), mechanical performance tests (fabric and seam strength, impact resistance), food-contact compatibility, marking, sampling and conformity criteria.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Sack manufacturers, packaging engineers, food processors and packers (cereals, sugar, pulses), procurement and quality/compliance teams, test laboratories and regulators.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 23560:2015 is the current (second) edition published in March 2015; it replaced the 2008 edition and has been maintained/confirmed in subsequent ISO reviews.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a stand-alone International Standard for woven polypropylene sacks; it supersedes the 2008 edition but is not published as a multi-part series. Related packaging standards are cited within its normative references.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Woven polypropylene, sacks, bulk packaging, foodstuffs, strength tests, seam, impact resistance, marking, 25 kg, 50 kg.