Compatibility
Primary, secondary and tertiary packaging as well as load carriers must be modularly aligned — for stackability, efficiency and safe processes.
Competence area 02
360 ReUse
PPWR. From single-use to reuse.
The international quality framework for circular reusable packaging — standardised, hygienic, digital and system-open.
DesignWashingInspectionDigitalCertification
Made by ENFIT
Mission
A quality framework built for international scale.
360 ReUse unites wholesale, food service, catering, industry, logistics, washing and technology behind one goal: standardised, efficient and PPWR-compliant reusable packaging with digital traceability.
Building on the targets of the EU PPWR 2030, the Golden Design Rules of the Consumer Goods Forum and GS1 standards as enabling technologies, 360 ReUse defines the framework by which reusable packaging can be implemented, audited and certified in practice.
As an independent organisation, ENFIT develops the inspection, hygiene and certification standards together with leading partners. This makes circularity measurable, comparable and digitally verifiable.
The challenge
Moving from single-use to reuse requires standards.
The transition only works if every actor along the value chain uses the same standards: from packaging design through production, washing and logistics to return, deposit handling, retail, inspection, reuse and recycling.
Cleanability
Designs must withstand repeated washing cycles and meet the highest requirements for hygiene and product safety.
Efficiency
Standardised dimensions, volumes, tare weights, marking and identification reduce cost in storage, transport, return and handling — and enable cross-sector use.
Safety
Defined inspection and release criteria as well as certification and audit standards build trust between all parties.
Our standards
What the 360 ReUse standard delivers.
We define the rules by which packaging is designed, washed, inspected, stored and returned. Clear requirements reduce development risk.
Registered EU certification mark01
Design parameters
Dimensions, volumes, materials, closures, coding
02
Compatibility rules
Primary ↔ secondary: stacking, palletising, handling
03
Cleanability by design
No dead spaces, temperature and chemical resistance
04
Inspectability
Testable features for cleanliness, integrity and code
05
Digital identity
Digital twin, serialisation, blockchain-backed certificates
06
Audits & conformity
Certification and continuous quality assurance
Design
For reuse to work, everything has to fit together.
Primary and secondary packaging only interlock when dimensions, closures and handling are defined. Our standard lays the foundation for one coherent system.
Dimensions & tolerances
Exact measurements for stackability and logistics efficiency
Closure systems
Standardised closures for different applications
Materials & lifetime
Durable materials for many use cycles
Marking
Code, embossing, RFID and data matrix for unique identification
Grip points & handling
Ergonomic design for efficient handling
Stack- & nestability
Optimised geometry for transport and storage
Digital identity
System readiness and defined process interfaces
Digital twin
Product passport, master data and serialisation
Washing & inspection
Reuse is only as good as its proof.
Washing alone is not enough — what counts is the ability to prove cleanliness. Four building blocks make that proof audit-ready.
Hygienic design
- Smooth surfaces without dead spaces
- Fast and complete drainage
- Resistance to cleaning chemistry
- Temperature resistance for hot washing
Validated processes
- Defined cycle times and temperatures
- Standardised cleaning media
- Controlled limits and parameters
- Calibrated and validated test equipment
Inspection
- Automated cleanliness testing
- Integrity check for cracks and damage
- Coding and identification check
- Documentation of every inspection
Hygiene records
- Digital certificates per cycle
- Linked to the packaging's digital ID
- Seamless traceability
- Audit-proof documentation
The complete quality cycle
Washing
Standardised processes per design requirements
Inspection
Automated cleanliness testing
Certification
Digital proof of quality
Release
Ready for the next cycle
Digitalisation
Every packaging item gets a digital identity.
The digital twin links cleaning certificate, inspection record and life cycle into one continuous proof — interoperable and future-proof.
Transparency
- Cleaning certificate for every cycle
- Complete inspection records
- Full life cycle history
- Real-time status of all packaging
Data for decisions
- Number of cycles per item
- CO₂ savings through multiple use
- Loss rates and optimisation potential
- Basis for scaling and planning
Integration
- Seamless ERP connection
- API-based data transfer
- Blockchain-based certificates
- Automated reporting
Tracking across all cycles
Filling
First use with digital registration
Use
Consumer contact and collection
Return
Logistical capture and transport
Washing & inspection
Quality check and certification
Reuse
Ready for the next cycle
Benefits
Common standards pay off for everyone.
For manufacturers
- Clear requirements reduce development risk
- Standardised processes lower production cost
- Access to a growing market
For users
- Guaranteed compatibility of all system components
- Proven hygiene and quality
- Transparent traceability
For washing & logistics
- Optimised processes through common standards
- Efficient capacity planning
- Digital integration into existing systems
For the environment
- Significant reduction of single-use packaging
- Optimised material use through multiple cycles
- Measurable CO₂ savings
−30 %
logistics cost
+50 %
efficiency
50+
cycles per item
100 %
traceability
Target values of the 360 ReUse system model.
In cooperation with global initiatives
The operational layer to a global vision.
These initiatives create the strategic framework for a global circular economy. 360 ReUse delivers the operational layer: common quality, hygiene and inspection standards, digital proof, certifications and audits.
EU PPWR 2030
Packaging regulation as the regulatory frame
CGF Golden Design Rules
Global design guidelines of the Consumer Goods Forum
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Principles of the circular economy
GS1 standards
Identification and data exchange as enabling technology
2030
By then, 360 ReUse will have established the standards for internationally scalable reuse solutions that connect worldwide.
ENFIT Working Group
Work programme 2026 – 2027.
The working group develops the standards in open collaboration — alternating between on-site and digital sessions.
Leadership team
Experience from industry, technology and sustainability — combined in the stewardship of 360 ReUse.
Hans-Dieter Philipowski
President ENFIT
Vladimir Surcinski
Vice-President ENFIT
Walter Ahn
WastoPRS
Peter Désilets
Pacoon
Dates 2026
| Date | Time | Format | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 March 2026 | 10:00 – 17:00 | On site | miho Inspektionssysteme GmbH, Ahnatal |
| 17 April 2026 | 10:00 – 14:00 | Digital | Digital working session |
| 19 May 2026 | 10:00 – 14:00 | Digital | Digital working session |
| 16 June 2026 | 10:00 – 17:00 | On site | Frankfurt am Main |
| 24 September 2026 | 10:00 – 17:00 | On site | Freiburg im Breisgau — Karl Dischinger, WastoPac |
| 27–28 October 2026 | 10:00 – 17:00 | On site | Hamburg — alongside the ENFIT general assembly |
Interested in the next meeting?
Join the working group and actively shape the future of standardised reuse systems.
Partners
Strong partners. One shared vision.
360 ReUse brings together leading companies and organisations from industry, food service, catering, wholesale, logistics, washing, technology and science.
Ready for the packaging of the future?
Become part of standardised reusable packaging — as a partner, member or in the working group.
ENFIT Academy
Knowledge. Qualification. Competence.
Training, auditor qualification, webinars and the complete ENFIT Guideline — on one platform. The current edition of the international ENFIT Guideline is available through the Academy.
- Auditor and staff training
- Cleaning, hygiene, DIN 10 502-1
- Food, feed and chemical safety
- Reusable packaging and 360 ReUse hygiene
- Webinars and certificates
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Cleaning, inspection and standards in motion
Field footage from cleaning stations, explainers on cleaning codes and recordings from industry events.
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