EN 1388-1:1995

Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Silicate surfaces - Part 1: Determination of the release of lead and cadmium from ceramic ware

This European Standard specifies a reference method for determining the release of lead and cadmium from ceramic articles which are intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.

Werkstoffe und Gegenstände in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln - Silicatische Oberflächen - Teil 1: Bestimmung der Abgabe von Blei und Cadmium aus keramischen Gegenständen

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Referenzverfahren zur Bestimmung der Abgabe von Blei und Cadmium aus keramischen Gegenständen, die dafür vorgesehen sind, mit Lebensmitteln in Kontakt zu kommen, fest.

Matériaux et articles en contact avec les denrées alimentaires - Surfaces silicatées - Partie 1: Détermination de l'émission de plomb et de cadmium par les articles en céramique

La présente norme européenne spécifie une méthode de référence pour déterminer l'émission de plomb et de cadmium par les articles en céramique destinés à entrer en contact avec les denrées alimentaires.

Materiali in predmeti v stiku z živili - Silikatne površine - 1. del: Ugotavljanje izločanja svinca in kadmija iz keramičnih izdelkov

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Oct-1995
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Apr-1996
• 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/SC 1 - General chemical methods of test for materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods
• Current Stage: 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 16-Mar-2023
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 89/109/EEC - Materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
• Mandate: M/052 - Standardization mandate to CEN concerning methods of analysis for materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1388-1:1997 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Silicate surfaces - Part 1: Determination of the release of lead and cadmium from ceramic ware

Relations

• Child: EN 1388-2:1995 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Silicate surfaces - Part 2: Determination of the release of lead and cadmium from silicate surfaces other than ceramic ware
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 1388-1:1995 is a CEN European Standard that provides a reference method for determining the release of lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) from silicate (ceramic) surfaces of articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. The standard defines a laboratory procedure to measure how much of these heavy metals can migrate from ceramic ware into food-simulating media, supporting food safety assessment and regulatory compliance. The standard has been adopted nationally (e.g., SIST EN 1388-1:1997).

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and purpose: Establishes a standardized test method for quantifying lead and cadmium released from glazed or unglazed ceramic articles during contact with food.
• Reference method: Describes a reproducible laboratory procedure intended as the benchmark for analytical testing (sample preparation, exposure to food-simulating media, and subsequent analysis).
• Analytical outcome: Provides guidance for obtaining quantitative release results for lead and cadmium to support safety evaluations.
• Traceability and conformity: Intended to be used as a basis for comparing test results across laboratories and for demonstrating conformity with national or EU food-contact material requirements.
• Adoption and classification: Classified under ICS 67.250 (Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs); multilingual adoption indicates broad European applicability.

Note: EN 1388-1 specifies the reference test method; it does not itself set migration limits - those limits are defined in applicable food-contact regulations and national legislation.

Applications

• Regulatory compliance testing: Labs use the method to generate data for authorities assessing ceramic ware safety.
• Manufacturer quality control: Ceramic producers apply the test to monitor glaze formulations and production processes to minimize heavy-metal release.
• Import/export screening: Importers and customs laboratories test shipments of ceramic tableware and cookware to check safety before market entry.
• Product development and reformulation: R&D teams use release data to reformulate glazes and finishes to reduce metal migration.
• Research and risk assessment: Academics and consultants use the method to support exposure assessments and materials research.

Who uses this standard

• Accredited testing laboratories and chemical analysis facilities
• Ceramic and tableware manufacturers and material suppliers
• Regulatory agencies and food safety inspectors
• Importers, retailers, and compliance officers
• Food safety consultants and product developers

Related standards

• Part of the EN 1388 series addressing silicate surfaces and ceramic ware; national adoptions (e.g., SIST EN 1388-1:1997) reflect local implementations. Check relevant food-contact regulations for migration limits and complementary test methods.

Keywords: EN 1388-1, silicate surfaces, lead release, cadmium release, ceramic ware testing, food contact materials, CEN reference method, migration testing.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Werkstoffe und Gegenstände in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln - Silicatische Oberflächen - Teil 1: Bestimmung der Abgabe von Blei und Cadmium aus keramischen GegenständenMatériaux et articles en contact avec les denrées alimentaires - Surfaces silicatées - Partie 1: Détermination de l'émission de plomb et de cadmium par les articles en céramiqueMaterials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Silicate surfaces - Part 1: Determination of the release of lead and cadmium from ceramic ware67.250Materiali in predmeti v stiku z živi
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