TS EN ISO 15867

TS EN ISO 15867 is a terminology standard for intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) used in the transport of non-dangerous goods. Standards of this kind establish a common vocabulary so that the same packaging concepts are understood consistently across design, logistics, documentation, and trade. In practice, that matters for terms related to container form, use, filling, emptying, handling, and transport.

Why IBC terminology matters

IBCs are medium-sized packaging systems used to handle and move bulk or semi-bulk products. In general technical context, they may take different physical forms, such as rigid boxes, tanks, sacks, or composite constructions, and those forms are not interchangeable in use or description. A terminology standard does not define performance tests or design rules; it provides the language needed to distinguish the different concepts clearly and avoid confusion between manufacturers, users, and logistics operators.

What this standard covers

According to the supplied scope, the subject is the basic terminology for all forms of IBCs intended to transport non-dangerous goods. The emphasis is therefore on naming and conceptual definition, not on detailed construction requirements or test methods. For packaging and distribution documentation, that kind of standard supports consistency and helps ensure that different IBC types are described with the same technical meaning.

• Common vocabulary for IBCs used with non-dangerous goods
• Basic terms used to distinguish IBC types and forms
• A terminology framework for clearer packaging and distribution communication