EUMOS STANDARDS
EUMOS is a members´ driven non-profit organization following the objective of maximizing safe logistics in transport. In order to reach this objective, EUMOS establishes standards setting the benchmark for specific aspects of logistics aiming at the highest possible safety. The EUMOS standards are elaborated within a set procedure in technical committees uniting high-level experts in the area. EUMOS makes open calls for experts ahead of the elaboration of every standard ensuring the inclusion of the highest level of expertise.
Currently, no technical committees or working groups are working on new standards or revising existing standards.
Please see the procedure for the elaboration of EUMOS standards here.
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EUMOS 40674:2021
SUMMARY: EUMOS 40674 defines the minimum requirements to be included into the “European Cargo Safety Card”, a single document with the precise instructions on the load and its securing onto the vehicle or the container. With this standard, Eumos creates an easily recognisable checklist for everyone contributing to the logistics chain. The European Cargo Safety Cards will be uploaded to an online register with a verification system to avoid falsification and will be readable via a QR code. There will be several security levels to the Cargo Safety Cards with the highest security system relying on the blockchain technology providing integrity, absence of intermediaries, tracking possibilities and a timestamp.
AUDIENCE: Surveyors, loaders, carriers, truck drivers, logistics operators and outsourced service companies.
EUMOS 40607:2020
SUMMARY: EUMOS 40607 provides a standard for training professionals to be able to perform the tasks related to cargo securing and transport packaging according to Annex 3 of EU Directive 2014/47/EU which describes the EU provisions for cargo securing for technical road side inspections of the road worthiness of commercial vehicles. It describes training requirements in cargo securing and transport packaging and it represents an element to ensure that all required safety precautions are taken within the expert´s responsibility. The minimum requirements described in the standard include theoretical and practical knowledge as well as experience by the qualified expert.
The standard is available for general cargo securing and transport packaging qualified experts as well as for 3 specific professional groups:
EUMOS 40607-1:2015
Qualified Expert in General Cargo Securing and Transport Packaging. Minimum Requirements
AUDIENCE: Cargo securing specialists, surveyors, logistics managers, logistics educators.
Extract can be downloaded here.
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EUMOS 40607-2:2020
Qualified Expert in Cargo Securing and Transport Packaging. Minimum Requirements for Logistics and Transport Directors
AUDIENCE: Managing directors, logistics and traffic directors in charge of cargo securing.
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EUMOS 40607-3:2020
Qualified Expert in Cargo Securing and Transport Packaging. Minimum Requirements for Drivers and Forklift Operators
AUDIENCE: Truck drivers and forklift operators.
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EUMOS 40607-4:2020
Qualified Expert in Cargo Securing and Transport Packaging. Minimum Requirements for Police and Public Authorities
AUDIENCE: Police, public authorities and road inspectors in charge of controlling cargo securing.
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EUMOS 40607:2020 Package:
Qualified Expert in Cargo Securing and Transport Packaging. Minimum Requirements.
AUDIENCE: Every Cargo Securing Professionals including Police, Drivers, Forklift Operators, Logistics & Transport Director, Logistics and Transport Managers and Authorities involved in Cargo Securing & Load Stability.
Trainers and Academies involved in Cargo Securing & load Stability are targeted audience for their Educational Programmes.
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EUMOS 40509:2020
Test method for load unit rigidity
SUMMARY: This standard is a revision of EUMOS 40509:2012 adding new elements to the method of evaluating the rigidity of a load unit for more prec
ise results. Main focus of the review defines the equipment certification to measure the rigidity of a unit load on an acceleration bench. As the original standard from 2012 it contains a detailed description of test conditions, evaluation criteria for elastic and plastic pallet load deformation as well as test certificate specifications. EUMOS 40509 is included into Annex 3 of the EU Directive 2014/47/EU on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union.
AUDIENCE: Packaging labs, producers of palletized goods, film converters, cargo securing experts, road side inspectors of cargo securing.
EUMOS 40509:2012
Test method for load unit rigidity
SUMMARY: This standard describes a dynamic test method to evaluate the rigidity of a load unit, including a detailed description of test conditions, evaluation criteria for elastic and plastic pallet load deformation as well as test certificate specifications. EUMOS 40509 is included into Annex 3 of the EU Directive 2014/47/EU on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union.
AUDIENCE: Packaging labs, producers of palletized goods, film converters, cargo securing experts, road side inspectors of cargo securing.
EUMOS 40511:2013
Test method for mounted poles, used for cargo securing on commercial road vehicles and trailers
SUMMARY: This standard describes a test method for poles that are fixed to the vehicle platform, to be used for cargo securing purposes. It describes a test method, minimum requirements and test certificate specifications. EUMOS 40511 is included into Annex 3 of the EU Directive 2014/47/EU on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union.
AUDIENCE: Vehicle constructors, transport companies, cargo securing experts, road side inspectors of cargo securing.
EUMOS 40513:2014
Film edge forces, test and measurement method
SUMMARY: This standard describes a test and measurement method for forces on a (vertical) edge of a load unit. The forces applied by stretch hood film or by wrapped stretch film are measured as a function of the position along the edge and as a function of time.
AUDIENCE: Film converters, packaging labs, producers of palletized goods, cargo securing experts, road side inspectors of cargo securing.
EUMOS STANDARDS UNDER PREPARATION
Technical Committees are currently working on these standards (Contact us for further info)
EUMOS 40250
Ventilation on Vans
SUMMARY: This Technical Committee will elaborate a standard aiming at exploring a clear definition of safe conditions in terms of ventilation in light commercial vehicles in the interest of saving lives and assets. The objective for this standard consists in improving drivers´ and road safety by ensuring minimum requirements for a ventilation system on a van on the basis of data gathered in field research. Please register by 30 September 2021 by clicking HEREEUMOS 40609:2022
Dynamic Multi-Axis Simulation of Load Stability
SUMMARY: This Technical Committee will elaborate a standard aiming to be the reference for a dynamic load stability test method using a multiaxial packaging structure aiming for maximum precision. This method allows for the reproduction of extreme multiaxial accelerations, under different defined conditions and with a high level of repeatability. It will be based on existing standardised test methods including the static tilt test according EN 12195-1:2011, the driving test according to EN 12642:2017 and the dynamic test method for load unit rigidity according to EUMOS 40509:2020.
Registration closed
EUMOS 40515
Stretch Hood Film Passport – Currently Dicontinued
SUMMARY: This committee aims at finding measurable and repeatable conditions to create load stability on a unit load using stretch hood as the unitization method. TC EUMOS 40515 was established in June 2019 to discuss the elements to be included into a standard for stretch hood film. A pathway forward to develop the passport was identified which required some fundamental research work and data generation but unfortunately the process was discontinued due to the lack of available funds. Should circumstances change and funds become available in the future, the project will be revisited and potentially be taken up again.
ACHIEVEMENTS: The TC compiled a first draft of EUMOS 40515: Stretch Hood Film Passport defining a clear and agreed objective and scope as well as defining all the relative normative and references. In addition, the majority of the critical performance requirements and test methods were outlined. However, the committee also identified that some fundamental understanding of how stretch hoods apply load containing forces to a cargo was required to further define stretch hood film performance criteria. Following the development of an agreed hypothesis a project plan was agreed requiring a funded research effort over the course of approximately one year.
AUDIENCE: Film producers, OEM’s devoted to hooding equipment, brand owners, validation and certification labs.
EUMOS 40516
Stretch Wrapping Film Passport – Currently Discontinued
SUMMARY: This committee aims at finding measurable and repeatable conditions to create load stability on a unit load using stretch wrapping film as the unitization method. TC EUMOS 40516 was established in June 2019 to discuss guidelines for stretch wrap films, aiming at optimizing the application process and the film usage, leading – for a given load type/weight and wrapping pattern – to maximized load stability and integrity during transportation. The main challenge has been the dependence of stretch film on-pallet performance on the type of contained load and the film wrapping patterns. The work has therefore been discontinued. Should Eumos identify an agreed focus angle, the project will be revisited and potentially be taken up again.
ACHIEVEMENTS: The TC compiled a first draft defining key stretch wrap film requirements for all stages of the packaging (wrapping) process:
- film unwinding from the rolls
- film pre-stretching in the wrapping equipment
- wrapper-to-pallet film application
- on-pallet performance
The draft addressed stretch film intended use by specifying the wrapping/stretching equipment and methods, i.e.
- stretch wrapping method/equipment
- stretch film operational range
- tension level within the stretch window
AUDIENCE: Film producers, OEM’s devoted to hooding equipment, brand owners, validation and certification labs.
OTHER EUMOS GUIDELINES UNDER PREPARATION
Best Practice Guidelines for Wrapping and Packing of Irregular Loads
(Registration period has expired – please contact us for further information)
SUMMARY: This working group aims at defining best practice guidelines for wrapping and packing of irregular loads which represent about 45% of wrapping with stretch film in Europe with the objective to improve safety related to irregular loads.
AUDIENCE: Experts in science and technology in the transport, logistics, packaging and retail sectors as well as brand owners.