TS 12688

TS 12688 is a service standard for common-use wholesale market facilities. It addresses the general layout of the site, the main and supporting service units, and the general rules that apply to management and operating personnel. In practical terms, it treats a wholesale market not only as a physical place, but also as an organised service environment with defined operational relationships.

How a common-use wholesale market is organised

Common-use wholesale markets are multi-user facilities where high-volume trading and rapid product circulation take place, especially in sectors such as fresh fruits and vegetables. In general technical terms, such sites bring together sales areas, administration, loading and unloading zones, maintenance functions, and other support services. The purpose of a standard in this context is to support orderly use of space, manageable operations, and a clear division of functional responsibilities.

What this standard covers at a general level

According to its scope, the standard covers the general rules for the overall layout of common-use wholesale markets and for their main and support service units. It also includes general provisions relating to management practice and working personnel. This gives the market a common organisational framework for how service areas relate to one another and how the operation is structured.

• General site layout and functional arrangement
• Main service units and their spatial relationships
• Supporting service units and their operational roles
• Management organisation and operating principles
• General rules for working personnel