prEN 13590 rev

Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport of various retail goods - General characteristics and test methods for the determination of volume and carrying capacity

Scope

This document specifies general characteristics and test methods for the determination of volume and carrying capacity of flexible carrier bags with handles for transport of various unspecified retail goods. This document is applicable to carrier bags made of paper, thermoplastic material and or any other flexible material.

This document applies to carrier bags with any shape and dimension. Bags may be provided with gussets. For all dimensions, if not otherwise agreed, the general values of tolerances shall be in accordance with EN ISO 8367-1 or EN ISO 8367-2.

For specific retail goods there should be an agreement between supplier and buyer about the application of this standard.