What is BS EN 415‑3 about?
BS EN 415‑3 is the third part of a multi-series on the safety of packaging machines. BS EN 415‑3 discusses fill and seal machines; and establishes safety requirements for the main types of form, fill and seal machines, fill and seal machines and the filling machines which are frequently fitted to these machines.
Form fill and seal machines within the scope of BS EN 415‑3 are flow wrapping machine, vertical form, fill and seal machine, horizontal sachet form, fill and seal machine, thermoform, fill and seal machine, tubular bag form, fill and seal machine, mandrel form, fill and seal machine.
Fill and seal machines within the scope of BS EN 415‑3 are pre-made bag, erect, fill and seal machine, cup or tub fill and seal machine, sack fill and seal machine.
Filling machines commonly fitted to form, fill and seal machines and fill and seal machines within the scope of BS EN 415‑3 are auger filler, volumetric cup filler, nett weigher, multi-head weigher.
Note: BS EN 415‑3 does not consider hazards due to the products packed in these machines, but does consider the hazards caused by dust, modified atmosphere gases, and flammable products, hazards resulting from the operation of the machines in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Note: BS EN 415‑3 does not apply to blow mould fill and seal machines, bulk container fill and seal machines, cartooning machines, food depositors, including volumetric piston depositors, thermoforming machines.
Who is BS EN 415‑3 for?
BS EN 415‑3 on the fill and seal machines is useful for:
- Packaging machine manufacturers and distributors
- Packaged food manufacturers
- Warehouse owners
Why should you use BS EN 415‑3?
Form, fill and seal machines and fill and seal machines are used extensively in an increasingly wide range of industries. They contain many hazards and have the potential to cause serious injury.
BS EN 415‑3 covers the safety requirements for machine design, construction, and all phases of life of the machines including installation, commissioning, operation, adjustment, maintenance, and cleaning. BS EN 415‑3 mentions these safety requirements for all machines that fall within its scope. BS EN 415‑3 also guides you on how to check if these requirements are met in your organization. With the assistance of BS EN 415‑3, you will be able to provide the required safety and descriptive information about the packaging machines to the end-user.
BS EN 415‑3 provides methods to comply with the safety requirements for packaging machines to ensure a safe and hazard-free environment for your workers or your consumers.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 415‑3:2021 supersedes EN 415-3:1999+A1:2009 which has been withdrawn. BS EN 415‑3:2021 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 415-3:1999+A1:2009. These include:
- Scope now includes fill and seal machines and multi-head weighers
- Cartooning machines have been removed from the scope
- Safety requirements have been rewritten so they are in line with EN 415-10:2014
