ASEAN Center for Food Contact Materials Testing

Testing Services

7Material groups
6Food simulants
17Ceramic & glass test methods

Plastics

5 test groups
1

Safety of plastic for food packaging according to the Notification (No. 295) B.E. 2548 (2005), Ministry of Public Health.

2

Analysis of plastic for food packaging in compliance with the industrial national standard for their safety (Thai Industrial Standards Institute, TISI).

3

Analysis of plastic for food packaging in compliance with the Food Sanitation Law, Japan.

4

Analysis of food contact materials in compliance with the EU regulation

4.1 EU regulation No. 10/2011

4.1.1 Overall migration into

Food simulantA10 % ethanol
Food simulantB3 % acetic acid
Food simulantC20 % ethanol
Food simulantD150 % ethanol
Food simulantD2Vegetable oil
Food simulantETenax

4.1.2 Specific migration

BPA Bisphenol APlasticizer in food and PVC plastic
DEHPDi-2-ethylhexyl phthalate
DINPDi-iso-nonyl phthalate
BBPBenzylbutyl phthalate
DIDPDi-iso-decyl phthalate
DBPDibutyl phthalate
ESBOEpoxidized soybean oil

4.1.3 Directive 94/62/EC

PbLeadCdCadmiumHgMercuryCrVIHexavalent chromium
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Physical properties

Type of plastic
Heat resistance
Cool resistance

Biodegradable plastic

4 test items
Heavy metals
Total lactic acid
Total dry solids
Volatile solids

Metals and alloys

Food contact material : Metals and alloys

2 products

Aluminum and aluminum alloy

Item / Parameter

CuCopperFeIronMnManganeseSiSiliconZnZinc

Test method

BS EN 602 : 2004

Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Wrought products – Chemical composition of semi-finished products used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with foodstuff

Stainless steel

Item / Parameter

CCarbonCrChromiumMoMolybdenumMnManganeseNiNickelPPhosphorousSiSiliconSSulfur

Test method

Guidelines on metals and alloys used as food contact materials

Metals and metal alloys test methods 7

Stainless steel

  • Council of Europe’s policy statements concerning materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
  • “Guideline on metals and alloys used as food contact materials” (13.02.2002)

Aluminium alloy

  • BS EN 602-2004 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Wrought products. Chemical composition of semi-finished products used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with foodstuff
  • BS EN ISO 8442-2:1998. Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs. Cutlery and table holloware. Requirements for stainless steel and silver-plated cutlery.
  • ASTM (2009), A 630-03, Method B (The stannomatic method).
  • FDA BAM Online, (2001), Chapter 22A: Examination of Metal Containers for Integrity. [Online]
  • TIS 90-2530 (1987). Metal cans for foods and drinks. [มอก. 90-2530. มาตรฐานผลิตภัณฑ์อุตสาหกรรม: กระป๋องโลหะสำหรับบรรจุอาหาร.]

Silicones

Food contact material : Silicones

10 test items

Test items

Child use and care articlesDrinking equipment
SbAntimonyAsArsenicBaBariumCdCadmiumCrChromiumPbLeadHgMercurySeSeleniumN-NitrosaminesVolatile compoundcontent

Test methods

  • BS EN 14350-2 : 2004, Child use and care articles – Drinking equipment : Part 2 chemical requirements and tests.
  • Liquid chromatography / tandem mass spectrometry based on EN 12868:1999, Child use and care articles – Methods for determining the release of N-Nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable substances from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers.
  • BS EN 71-3:2013. Safety of toys – Part 3: Migration of certain elements.
  • BS EN 12868:1999. Child use and care articles. Methods for determining the release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers.

Ceramics / Glass

Food contact material : Ceramic ware and Glassware

2 products

Ceramic ware

Test items

CdCadmiumPbLead

Test method

  • ASTM C 738-94 (Reapproved 2011)
  • AOAC 973.32: 2005
  • BS 6748: 1986
  • Council Directive 84/500/EEC (with amendment Commission Directive 2005/31/EC of 29 April 2005)
  • DIN 51031: 1986
  • ISO 6486-1999
  • ISO 8391-1986
  • TIS 32- 2546

Glassware

Test items

CdCadmiumPbLead

Test method

  • ISO 7086-2000
  • TIS 603- 2546
Ceramic ware / Glass ware test methods 17
  • TIS 32-2546 (2003) Test method for the release of lead and cadmium from ceramic ware, glass-ceramic ware and glassware in contact with food
  • Notice of the Ministry of Public Health No.92 B.E.2528 (1985) re Prescription of Quality or Standard for Containers, Use of Container and Prohibition of Use of Things as Containers for Food Packaging
  • ISO 6486-1-1999 Ceramic ware, glass-ceramic ware and glass dinnerware in contact with food — Release of lead and cadmium — Part 1: Test method
  • ISO 6486-2-1999 Ceramic ware, glass-ceramic ware and glass dinnerware in contact with food — Release of lead and cadmium — Part 2: Permissible limits
  • ISO 7086-1-2000 Glass hollowware in contact with food — Release of lead and cadmium — Part 1: Test method
  • ISO 7086-2-2000 Glass hollowware in contact with food — Release of lead and cadmium — Part 2: Permissible limits
  • ISO 8391-1-1986 Ceramic cookware in contact with food — Release of lead and cadmium — Part 1: Method of test
  • ISO 8391-2-1986 Ceramic cookware in contact with food — Release of lead and cadmium — Part 2: Permissible limits
  • ASTM C738-94(2011) Standard Test Method for Lead and Cadmium Extracted from Glazed Ceramic Surfaces
  • ASTM C927-80(2009) Standard Test Method for Lead and Cadmium Extracted from the Lip and Rim Area of Glass Tumblers Externally Decorated with Ceramic Glass Enamels
  • ASTM C1034-85(1995) Standard Test Method for Lead and Cadmium Extracted From Glazed Ceramic Cookware (Withdrawn 2001)
  • AOAC 973.82 Lead and Cadmium Extracted from Ceramicware
  • AOAC 984.19 Cadmium and Lead in Cookware
  • AS/NZS 4371-1996 Ceramic tableware
  • BS 6748-1986 Specification for limits of metal release from ceramic ware, glassware, glass ceramic ware and vitreous enamel ware
  • DIN 51031 (1986-02) Testing of articles intended for use in contact with foodstuffs; Determination of release of lead and cadmium from silicate surfaced articles intended for use in contact with foodstuffs. Supersedes DIN 51031-1, -2 and -3 (01/2000)
    • DIN EN 1388-1 (1995-11) Silicate surfaces in contact with foodstuffs – Determination of the release of lead and cadmium from ceramic ware
    • DIN EN 1388-2 (1995-11) Silicate surfaces in contact with foodstuffs – Determination of the release of lead and cadmium from silicate surfaces other than ceramic ware
  • TIS 564-2546 (2003). Ceramic ware in contact with food: porcelain. [มอก. 564-2546. ภาชนะเซลามิกที่ใช้กับอาหาร: พอช์ซเลน.]

Wood

Food contact material : Wood

9 test items

Test items

SbAntimonyAsArsenicBaBariumCdCadmiumCrChromiumPbLeadHgMercurySeSeleniumFormaldehyderelease

Test methods

  • EN 14372 : 2004, Child use and care articles – Cutlery and feeding utensils – Safety requirements and tests. PDF
  • BS EN 71-3:2013. Safety of toys – Part 3: Migration of certain elements.

Varnishes and coatings

Varnishes and coatings test method

  • BS EN 15136:2006. Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs. Certain epoxy derivatives subject to limitation. Determination of BADGE, BFDGE and their hydroxy and chlorinated derivatives in food simulants.

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