TS EN 415-1+A1

TS EN 415-1+A1 is a terminology and classification standard for the safety of packaging machines. It defines the main families of packaging machinery used in industry and provides a reference structure for locating the relevant safety requirements in the appropriate EN 415 part or, where necessary, in another EN or ISO standard.

How the machine families are organised

The standard groups packaging equipment into major categories such as filling and dosing machines, closing machines, labelling, decorating and coding machines, cleaning, sterilising, cooling and drying machines, fill-and-seal machines, inspection machines, container and component handling machines, form-fill-seal machines, cartoning machines, wrapping machines, group or transit packaging machines, and pallet or loading-unit forming, dismantling and securing machines. This distinction matters because each machine family has different mechanical behaviour and therefore different hazard patterns; for example, handling, closing and palletising systems do not present the same pinch, crush or unexpected movement risks.

Where the safety information is found

Annex A indicates where the hazards and safety requirements for these machine types can be found. In practical technical terms, this helps users move from a broad product family to the most relevant specialised standard instead of treating all packaging machines as one uniform category. It supports consistent terminology across design, documentation and procurement and helps align safety discussions with the actual function of the machine.

As a general matter, this standard is primarily a classification and vocabulary reference rather than a complete safety rulebook for every packaging machine. The detailed safety provisions are typically located in other parts of the EN 415 series or, for certain equipment, in other European or ISO standards.