European Food Contact Materials Testing Standards

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All Products

LFGB▼

DIN 10955:2004

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General Requirements for Plastics

(EU) No. 10/2011 & Amending Amending Regulation (EU) No. 2020/1245; 1935/2004/EC

EN 1186-1;

EN 1186-3

BS EN 13130-1:2004

AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK

EPA 3052

BS EN 13130-1:2004

EN 14372

BS EN 13130-13:2004

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PP (Polypropylene),

PE (Polyethylene),

PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide)

(EU) No. 10/2011; 1935/2004/EC

EPA 3050B

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PC (Polycarbonate)

(EU) No. 10/2011, 1935/2004/EC

BS EN 13130-13:2004

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ABS (Acrylonitrile-Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer)

(EU) No. 10/2011, 1935/2004/EC

BS EN 13130-15:2004

BS EN 13130-3:2004

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AS, PS, SAN, Acrylic Plastics

(EU) No. 10/2011, 1935/2004/EC

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Polyamide (Nylon PA)

(EU) No. 10/2011, 1935/2004/EC

(EU) No. 284/2011

(EU) No. 10/2011

BS EN 13130-23:2004

BS EN 13130-16:2004

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Melamine Plastics

(EU) No. 10/2011, 1935/2004/EC

(EU) No. 284/2011

(EU) No. 1282/2011

(EU) No. 284/2011

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EN 13130-1:2004

BS EN 13130-1:2004

BS EN 13130-23:2004

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PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

(EU) No. 10/2011, 1935/2004/EC

78/142/EEC (Reference Book P83)

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BS EN 13130-1:2004

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PU, TPU Polyurethane

(EU) No. 10/2011, 1935/2004/EC

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PET Plastics (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

(EU) No. 10/2011, 1935/2004/EC

EPA 3050B

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POM (Polyoxymethylene / Acetal)

(EU) No. 10/2011, 1935/2004/EC

BS EN 13130-23:2004

EPA 3050B

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PAA (Polyacrylic Acid)

(EU) No. 10/2011, 1935/2004/EC

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PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate)

(EU) No. 10/2011, 1935/2004/EC

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Coatings

AP(2004)1, 1935/2004/EC

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Non-stick Organic Coatings (e.g., PTFE and other organic coatings)

AP(2004)1, 1935/2004/EC

BS EN 13130-2:2004

BS EN 13130-1:2004

BS EN 13130-13:2004

EPA 3550C

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Silicone

AP(2004)5, 1935/2004/EC

EN 1186-1; EN 1186-3

AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK

BS EN 13130-1:2004

EPA 3050B

(Temperature and time match overall migration)

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Rubber

AP(2004)4, 1935/2004/EC

EN 1186-1; EN 1186-3

ISO 17353

EN 12868:1999 Food Simulants

BS EN 13130-1:2004

EPA 3050B

EN 13130-1 & EN 13130-2,3

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General Requirements for Metals (including metals or metal electroplated coatings)

CM/Res(2013)9 Council of Europe Guidelines for Metals and Alloys Used in Food Contact Materials (ICP-MS)

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Dissolution/Release of 7 heavy metals

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Stainless Steel

DGCCRF 2004-64

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Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

DGCCRF 2004-64

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EN 601 Castings;

EN 602 Forgings

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Glass and Ceramic Products

84/500/EC, Amending Directive: 2005/31/EC

EN 1388-1

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Wood Products

AP(2004)2

EN 15320:2011

EN 13130-1

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Paper and Paperboard

AP(2002)1

LFGB▼

Determination via EN 12498 using EN 645 cold water extraction or EN 647 hot water extraction.

Determination via EN 12498 using EN 645 cold water extraction or EN 647 hot water extraction.

Determination via EN 12497 using EN 645 cold water extraction or EN 647 hot water extraction.

Determination via UV-VIS using EN 645 cold water extraction or EN 647 hot water extraction.

Determination via EN 15320 using EN 645 cold water extraction or EN 647 hot water extraction.

Determination via BS EN 1541-2001 using EN 645 cold water extraction or EN 647 hot water extraction.

EN 646

EN 648

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Textiles (Food Contact Material Category)

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(EU) Plastic Colorants and Pigments

AP(89)1

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Plastics / Coatings / Adhesives

1895/2005/EC

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Ceramics, Glass, Plastics

EN 15284

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EN 12875

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