PD CEN/TS 17457 focuses on the authentication of a delivery agent attempting to deliver a parcel into a receptacle or parcel box system.
PD CEN/TS 17457 provides the framework for secure, trustworthy and user-friendly opening systems for parcel boxes for home use. Particular attention is given to facilitating secure electronic authentication of the delivery operator. PD CEN/TS 17457 exists considering the Standardization request M/548 from the European Commission and it aims to solve the lack of operability between parcel box manufacturers and delivery operators.
PD CEN/TS 17457 describes the requirements of a digital, optional online connected, opening and closing system for parcel boxes and prerequisites to create favourable conditions of interoperability between all market participants.
PD CEN/TS 17457 can be applied to all types of postal service, both universal service and non-universal service, and by all types of postal organizations.
PD CEN/TS 17457 on postal services is useful for:
Today, without a uniform system, the interoperability between manufacturers and delivery operators is complex. The goal of PD CEN/TS 17457 is to improve this situation. For a group of manufacturers who want to operate with a group of delivery operators, it is advantageous to use a common system.
PD CEN/TS 17457 is designed to fit with solutions already on the market and define the good practices and pathway for future systems. It adopts an approach which is open to innovation. It is expected to be possible to achieve the necessary requirements through different technologies.
PD CEN/TS 17457 guides you about the workflow for digital, optional online connected, opening and closing systems for parcel receptacles for home use with free access for the delivery and collection operators, consumers and verify the authorization and send opening rights related to the system type and verification from the delivery operators.
Compliance with PD CEN/TS 17457, will help you ensure interoperability of your postal services. This will enable you to expand business operations to newer markets.
CEN/TS 17457:2020