What is BS EN 17085 - Sampling paper and board for recycling about?
BS EN 17085 is an international standard that gives guidelines for paper, pulp, and board production.
BS EN 17085 specifies a method of obtaining representative samples from a lot of paper and board for recycling for testing to determine whether or not its composition and quality comply with the requirements of EN 643 and/or other specifications.
BS EN 17085 also specifies the positioning of probes, when in situ measurements are performed. It defines the sampling procedures which apply when sampling is carried out to resolve compliance issues and commercial disputes between buyer and seller relating to a lot of paper and board for recycling, at any point in the value chain, where those procedures are not defined in the contract between buyer and seller.
BS EN 17085 defines the procedures for obtaining macro-samples (needed for large-scale tests e. g. composition) and micro-samples (needed for laboratory-scale tests e. g. moisture content).
Note 1: BS EN 17085 is not specifically intended for routine monitoring of processes or quality, but the procedures described may be used to form the basis of an agreement between supplier and buyer.
Note 2: BS EN 17085 is not applicable if the material is not intended for recycling.
Note 3: The method in BS EN 17085 is not intended for determining the variability within a lot, however, the general sampling principles can be applied.
Who is BS EN 17085 - Sampling paper and board for recycling for?
BS EN 17085 on sampling paper and board for recycling is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of paper and board
- Dealers and distributors of paper and board
- Paper mills and industry
- Test houses for paper and board
Why should you use BS EN 17085 - Sampling paper and board for recycling?
The majority of paper and board for recycling is moved and handled in the form of discrete bales typically weighing up to 1500kg and typically in loads of approximately 25t. However, a significant quantity of paper and board for recycling is moved and handled as loose, unbaled material.
BS EN 17085 serves the purpose of sampling procedures for paper and board for recycling (PfR). It provides you with the basis for subsequent measurements to obtain robust and consistent data the regarding composition and quality of paper and board. It helps you ensure compliance with the requirements of international standards’ commercially agreed specifications.
BS EN 17085 can be used by collectors, re-processors, paper mills, any other stakeholders, and interested third parties to ensure consistency throughout the value chain of paper and board for recycling.
Paper and board for recycling with ensured quality will improve confidence and ensure that output materials are suitable for use in paper mills
