Plastics
National & Specific Methods
National
Compendium of Methods for Food Analysis, First Edition 2003, Department of Medical Sciences (DMSc) and National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS).
Compendium of Methods for Food Analysis, First Edition 2003, Department of Medical Sciences (DMSc) and National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS).
JETRO
Specifications, Standards and Testing Methods for Foodstuffs, Implements, Containers and Packaging, Toys, Detergents 2008 [Online]
Specifications, Standards and Testing Methods for Foodstuffs, Implements, Containers and Packaging, Toys, Detergents 2008 [Online]
TIS
TIS 656-2556 (2013): Methods of analysis for plastics products used for food contact. [Online PDF]
TIS 656-2556 (2013): Methods of analysis for plastics products used for food contact. [Online PDF]
ASTM
ASTM D 3985-05(2010)e1 Standard Test Method for Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Coulometric Sensor
ASTM D 3985-05(2010)e1 Standard Test Method for Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Coulometric Sensor
In-house
Compositional GC-FID analysis of the additives to PVC, focusing on the gaskets of lids for glass jars. (Food Additives and Contaminants, Dec 2005)
Compositional GC-FID analysis of the additives to PVC, focusing on the gaskets of lids for glass jars. (Food Additives and Contaminants, Dec 2005)
In-house
Determination of epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO) in oily foods by GC-FID or GC-MS analysis of the methyl diepoxy linoleate. (Eur. Food Res. Technol., 2007)
Determination of epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO) in oily foods by GC-FID or GC-MS analysis of the methyl diepoxy linoleate. (Eur. Food Res. Technol., 2007)
In-house
Injector-internal thermal desorption from edible oils performed by programmed temperature vaporizing (PTV) injection. (J. Sep. Sci., 2006)
Injector-internal thermal desorption from edible oils performed by programmed temperature vaporizing (PTV) injection. (J. Sep. Sci., 2006)
European Standards (EN)
EN
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.
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.
EN 1186 Series (Parts 1-15)
- EN 1186-1:2002 Guide to the selection of conditions and test methods for overall migration
- EN 1186-2:2002 Overall migration into olive oil by total immersion
- EN 1186-3:2002 Overall migration into aqueous food simulants by total immersion
- EN 1186-4:2002 Overall migration into olive oil by cell
- EN 1186-5:2002 Overall migration into aqueous food simulants by cell
- EN 1186-6:2002 Overall migration into olive oil using a pouch
- EN 1186-7:2002 Overall migration into aqueous food simulants using a pouch
- EN 1186-8:2002 Overall migration into olive oil by article filling
- EN 1186-9:2002 Overall migration into aqueous food simulants by article filling
- EN 1186-10:2002 Overall migration into olive oil (modified method for use in cases where incomplete extraction of olive oil occurs)
- EN 1186-11:2002 Overall migration into mixtures of C-labelled synthetic triglycerides
- EN 1186-12:2002 Overall migration at low temperatures
- EN 1186-13:2002 Overall migration at high temperatures
- EN 1186-14:2002 ‘Substitute tests’ for overall migration from plastics intended to come into contact with fatty foodstuffs using test media iso-octane and 95 % ethanol
- EN 1186-15:2002 Alternative test methods to migration into fatty food simulants by rapid extraction into iso-octane and/or 95 % ethanol
Metals and Alloys
Stainless Steel
Council of Europe
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)
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
EN
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 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
ISOEN
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.
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
ASTM (2009), A 630-03, Method B (The stannomatic method).
ASTM (2009), A 630-03, Method B (The stannomatic method).
TIS
TIS 90-2530 (1987) Metal cans for foods and drinks. [มอก. 90-2530. มาตรฐานผลิตภัณฑ์อุตสาหกรรม: กระป๋องโลหะสำหรับบรรจุอาหาร.]
TIS 90-2530 (1987) Metal cans for foods and drinks. [มอก. 90-2530. มาตรฐานผลิตภัณฑ์อุตสาหกรรม: กระป๋องโลหะสำหรับบรรจุอาหาร.]
Ceramics / Glass
International & European
ISO
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 6486-1-1999 Ceramic ware, glass-ceramic ware and glass dinnerware in contact with food — Release of lead and cadmium — Part 1: Test method
ISO
ISO 6486-2-1999 … Part 2: Permissible limits
ISO 6486-2-1999 … Part 2: Permissible limits
ISO
ISO 7086-1-2000 Glass hollowware in contact with food — Release of lead and cadmium — Part 1: Test method
ISO 7086-1-2000 Glass hollowware in contact with food — Release of lead and cadmium — Part 1: Test method
ISO
ISO 7086-2-2000 … Part 2: Permissible limits
ISO 7086-2-2000 … Part 2: Permissible limits
ISO
ISO 8391-1-1986 Ceramic cookware in contact with food — Release of lead and cadmium — Part 1: Method of test
ISO 8391-1-1986 Ceramic cookware in contact with food — Release of lead and cadmium — Part 1: Method of test
ISO
ISO 8391-2-1986 … Part 2: Permissible limits
ISO 8391-2-1986 … Part 2: Permissible limits
BS
BS 6748-1986 Specification for limits of metal release from ceramic ware, glassware, glass ceramic ware and vitreous enamel ware
BS 6748-1986 Specification for limits of metal release from ceramic ware, glassware, glass ceramic ware and vitreous enamel ware
DIN Standards
DIN
DIN 51031 (1986-02) Testing Of Articles Intended For Use In Contact With Foodstuffs; Determination Of Release Of Lead And Cadmium…
DIN 51031 (1986-02) Testing Of Articles Intended For Use In Contact With Foodstuffs; Determination Of Release Of Lead And Cadmium…
- DIN EN 1388-1 (1995-11) Determination of the release of lead and cadmium from ceramic ware
- DIN EN 1388-2 (1995-11) Determination of the release of lead and cadmium from silicate surfaces other than ceramic ware
ASTM, AOAC & National
ASTM
ASTM C738-94(2011) Standard Test Method for Lead and Cadmium Extracted from Glazed Ceramic Surfaces
ASTM C738-94(2011) Standard Test Method for Lead and Cadmium Extracted from Glazed Ceramic Surfaces
ASTM
ASTM C927-80(2009) … Extracted from the Lip and Rim Area of Glass Tumblers Externally Decorated with Ceramic Glass Enamels
ASTM C927-80(2009) … Extracted from the Lip and Rim Area of Glass Tumblers Externally Decorated with Ceramic Glass Enamels
ASTM
ASTM C1034-85(1995) … Extracted From Glazed Ceramic Cookware (Withdrawn 2001)
ASTM C1034-85(1995) … Extracted From Glazed Ceramic Cookware (Withdrawn 2001)
AOAC
AOAC 973.82 Lead and Cadmium Extracted from Ceramicware
AOAC 973.82 Lead and Cadmium Extracted from Ceramicware
AOAC
AOAC 984.19 Cadmium and Lead in Cookware
AOAC 984.19 Cadmium and Lead in Cookware
National
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
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
TIS
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
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
TIS
TIS 564-2546 (2003) Ceramic ware in contact with food: porcelain. [มอก.564-2546. ภาชนะเซลามิกที่ใช้กับอาหาร: พอช์ซเลน.]
TIS 564-2546 (2003) Ceramic ware in contact with food: porcelain. [มอก.564-2546. ภาชนะเซลามิกที่ใช้กับอาหาร: พอช์ซเลน.]
AS/NZS
AS/NZS 4371-1996 Ceramic tableware
AS/NZS 4371-1996 Ceramic tableware
Other Materials
Silicone
EN
BS EN 71-3:2013 Safety of toys – Part 3: Migration of certain elements.
BS EN 71-3:2013 Safety of toys – Part 3: Migration of certain elements.
EN
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.
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.
Varnishes and Coating
EN
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.
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.
Wood
EN
EN 14372-2004 Child use and care articles – Cutlery and feeding utensils – Safety requirements and tests [Online PDF]
EN 14372-2004 Child use and care articles – Cutlery and feeding utensils – Safety requirements and tests [Online PDF]
EN
BS EN 71-3:2013 Safety of toys – Part 3: Migration of certain elements.
BS EN 71-3:2013 Safety of toys – Part 3: Migration of certain elements.

