EN 12980:2000

Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Non-metallic articles for catering and industrial use - Method of test for the determination of impact resistance

This standard gives a method of test for determination of the resistance to mechanical shocks of articles used in catering and industrial services where they are subject to substantial and frequent shocks. It is well known that the results of this test procedure depend upon the details of the test conditions. The results therefore cannot be generalized for other ustensils made of the same material, nor to other test conditions. The results are only valid for the article and test conditions specified in the test report.

Werkstoffe und Gegenstände in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln - Nichtmetallische Gegenstände für gastronomische und gewerbliche Zwecke - Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Schlagwiderstandes

Diese Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Widerstandes von Gegenständen gegen mechanische Schlagbeanspruchung fest, die in gastronomischen und gewerblichen Bereichen verwendet werden, in denen sie starker Schlagbeanspruchung häufig ausgesetzt sind. Es ist allgemein bekannt daß die Ergebnisse dieses Prüfverfahrens wesentlich von Details der Prüf- bedingungen abhängen. Die Ergebnisse können deshalb weder auf andere Gegenstände aus dem gleichen Material noch auf andere Prüfbedingungen allgemein über- tragen werden.

Matériaux et articles en contact avec les denrées alimentaires - Objets non métalliques à usage industriel pour la cuisine et le transport de nourriture - Méthode d'essai permettant de déterminer la résistance au choc

La présente norme indique une méthode de détermination de la résistance aux chocs mécaniques des objets utilisés pour la cuisine dans les collectivités, et pour la préparation industrielle et le transport de nourriture, où ils sont fréquemment soumis à des chocs importants. Il est reconnu que les valeurs des résultats de cette procédure d'essai dépendent des détails des conditions d'essai. Les résultats peuvent donc ne pas être généralisés pour d'autres ustensiles provenant du même matériau, ni d'autres conditions d'essai.

Materiali in predmeti v stiku z živili - Nekovinski predmeti za uporabo v gostinstvu in industriji - Preskusna metoda za ugotavljanje odpornosti proti udaru

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-Mar-2000
• ICS: 67.250 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 194 - Utensils in contact with food
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 194/WG 3 - Non-metallic tableware
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 20-Jul-2022
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 12980:2001 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Non-metallic articles for catering and industrial use - Method of test for the determination of impact resistance

Overview

EN 12980:2000 - "Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Non‑metallic articles for catering and industrial use - Method of test for the determination of impact resistance" is a CEN standard that defines a laboratory method to evaluate the resistance to mechanical shocks (impact resistance) of non‑metallic utensils used in catering and industrial food service. The procedure targets articles that are likely to experience substantial and frequent shocks during normal use. Results are specific to the tested article and the precise test conditions recorded in the test report.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and applicability
  • Applies to non‑metallic materials and articles intended to contact food in catering and industrial environments.
  • Focuses on items subject to repeated mechanical shocks (e.g., trays, containers, serving utensils).
• Test method
  • Provides a defined laboratory procedure to assess impact resistance of the specified article.
  • Emphasizes controlled test conditions; results depend strongly on those conditions.
• Reporting and limitations
  • Test reports must specify the article tested and the exact test conditions used.
  • Results cannot be generalized to other utensils made from the same material or to different test conditions.
• Quality assurance
  • Used as part of product validation, quality control and durability assessments for food contact articles.
• Standard identity
  • CEN standard EN 12980:2000 (adopted nationally in several countries, e.g., SIST EN 12980:2001).

Applications and who uses it

• Manufacturers of non‑metallic food contact articles use EN 12980 to:
  • Validate design durability against mechanical shocks.
  • Compare formulations or production variants (material blends, reinforcements).
• Testing laboratories implement the method for independent certification and performance reporting.
• Procurement and quality managers in catering, institutional foodservice and food production use test results to select durable, safe utensils.
• Regulatory and compliance teams may reference the standard when assessing suitability of non‑metallic articles in food environments.

Related standards and context

• EN 12980:2000 is part of the broader family of CEN standards addressing materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs. Organizations implementing this standard often refer to other CEN/ISO methods for chemical safety, hygiene and mechanical performance to build a complete compliance and quality program.

Keywords: EN 12980:2000, impact resistance, non-metallic articles, food contact materials, catering utensils, CEN standard, mechanical shocks, test method, quality control, testing labs.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Materiali in predmeti v stiku z živili - Nekovinski predmeti za uporabo v gostinstvu in industriji - Preskusna metoda za ugotavljanje odpornosti proti udaruWerkstoffe und Gegenstände in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln - Nichtmetallische Gegenstände für gastronomische und gewerbliche Zwecke - Verfahren zur Bestimmung des SchlagwiderstandesMatériaux et articles en contact avec les denrées alimentaires - Objets non métalliques a usage industriel pour la cuisine et le transport de nourriture - Méthode d'essai permettant de déterminer la r
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