PD CEN/TS 17217:2018 PDF

What is PD CEN/TS 17217 – Reverse envelope about?

PD CEN/TS 17217 is one of a series of European standards that discuss postal services. PD CEN/TS 17217 covers physical properties and manufacturing requirements for envelopes having an address window on the flap side. PD CEN/TS 17217 covers the main design features of the reverse envelope, notably of the flap and address window, and the materials used for the manufacturing thereof. PD CEN/TS 17217 applies to reverse envelopes with advertising or communication printed on the plain side, eventually on its entire surface. PD CEN/TS 17217 covers empty envelopes, but also finished mail pieces that have been properly inserted, addressed and franked (reversed mail pieces) and are submitted to Postal Operators. In particular, reverse mail pieces will be compliant with relevant Postal standards applicable in the member states. By extension, these requirements also apply to non-window envelopes used for reverse mail pieces and having the address printed on the flap side.