EN 602:2026
(Main)Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products - Chemical composition of semi-finished products used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with foodstuff
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies the maximum percentage content of alloying elements and impurities present in wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys which are fabricated into materials and articles designed to be in contact with foodstuff. It contains provisions for the demonstration of conformity of products with the present standard.
NOTE Materials include semi-finished products. Articles are finished goods.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Jun-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 132 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys
- Drafting Committee
- WG 33 - Specific applications
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 01-Jul-2026
- Due Date
- 10-Sep-2025
- Completion Date
- 01-Jul-2026
Overview
EN 602:2026 is a European Standard developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization) specifying requirements for the chemical composition of wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy semi-finished products intended for the fabrication of articles in contact with foodstuff. The standard establishes maximum permissible levels of alloying elements and impurities, ensuring that materials are safe and suitable for food contact applications. It sets out procedures for the demonstration of conformity, supporting compliance with relevant European legislation such as packaging and materials in contact with food.
This standard is essential for manufacturers and processors of aluminium packaging and food contact materials, helping ensure food safety and regulatory compliance across European markets.
Key Topics
- Scope and Material Coverage: EN 602:2026 applies to semi-finished wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy products (such as sheets, foils, tubes, rods, and profiles) used for manufacturing food-contact articles, including packaging and utensils.
- Maximum Element Content: The standard provides exact limits for alloying elements and impurities. These include but are not limited to:
- Iron, Silicon, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Titanium, Chromium, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Hexavalent Chromium.
- Health and Regulatory Compliance:
- The standard incorporates limits based on toxicological considerations, particularly regarding heavy metal migration and compliance with permitted daily intake standards.
- References key European Directives, such as Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste.
- Selection and Verification:
- Manufacturers must select alloys and products that strictly adhere to the specified chemical limits.
- Conformity must be demonstrated through documented processes, using product inspection certificates in accordance with EN 10204.
- Traceability and Quality Assurance:
- Requirements for maintaining traceability of raw materials and products.
- Implementation of a quality assurance system to guarantee ongoing compliance.
Applications
EN 602:2026 is highly relevant across the aluminium industry, particularly for:
- Food and Beverage Packaging: Aluminium foils, cans, trays, and closures designed for direct contact with food and drinks.
- Kitchenware and Utensils: Items like pots, pans, serving trays, and cutlery, ensuring materials are safe for repeated contact with food.
- Food Processing Equipment: Conveyors, storage containers, and structural components used in food manufacturing plants.
- Distribution and Storage: Any semi-finished aluminium articles used for packaging, transporting, or storing edible goods, especially within regimes governed by strict regulatory requirements.
The standard helps manufacturers demonstrate due diligence and comply with both hygiene and environmental safety regulations in the European market.
Related Standards
- EN 573-3: Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Chemical composition and form of wrought products
- EN 10204: Metallic products - Types of inspection documents
- EN 12258-1: Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Terms and definitions
- Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004: On materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
- Commission Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006: On good manufacturing practice for food contact materials
- Directive 94/62/EC (as amended): On packaging and packaging waste
Manufacturers using aluminium and aluminium alloys for food contact must ensure products meet the specifications in EN 602:2026 alongside relevant European legislation and international standards, providing safety and reliability for end-users and consumers.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2023
- Effective Date
- 08-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jul-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 602:2026 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products - Chemical composition of semi-finished products used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with foodstuff". This standard covers: This document specifies the maximum percentage content of alloying elements and impurities present in wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys which are fabricated into materials and articles designed to be in contact with foodstuff. It contains provisions for the demonstration of conformity of products with the present standard. NOTE Materials include semi-finished products. Articles are finished goods.
This document specifies the maximum percentage content of alloying elements and impurities present in wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys which are fabricated into materials and articles designed to be in contact with foodstuff. It contains provisions for the demonstration of conformity of products with the present standard. NOTE Materials include semi-finished products. Articles are finished goods.
EN 602:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 67.250 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs; 77.150.10 - Aluminium products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 602:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 602:2004, EN 851:2022, EN 851:2014, EN 14392:2007, EN 573-3:2019+A1:2022, EN 541:2006, EN 485-1:2016, EN 14095:2003, EN 573-3:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 602:2026 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2026
Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine - Gneteni izdelki - Kemična sestava polizdelkov,
namenjenih za izdelavo izdelkov, ki pridejo v stik z živili
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products - Chemical composition of semi-
finished products used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with foodstuff
Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Kneterzeugnisse - Chemische
Zusammensetzung von Halbzeug für die Herstellung von Erzeugnissen, die in Kontakt
mit Lebensmitteln kommen
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Produits corroyés - Composition chimique des demi-
produits utilisés pour la fabrication d'articles destinés à entrer en contact avec les
aliments
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 602:2026
ICS:
67.250 Materiali in predmeti v stiku z Materials and articles in
živili contact with foodstuffs
77.150.10 Aluminijski izdelki Aluminium products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 602
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 67.250; 77.150.10 Supersedes EN 602:2004
English Version
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products -
Chemical composition of semi-finished products used for
the fabrication of articles for use in contact with foodstuff
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Produits corroyés Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen -
- Composition chimique des demi-produits utilisés Kneterzeugnisse - Chemische Zusammensetzung von
pour la fabrication d'articles destinés à entrer en Halbzeug für die Herstellung von Erzeugnissen, die in
contact avec les aliments Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln kommen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 February 2026.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
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United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Maximum permissible content of elements for foodstuff application . 5
4.1 Wrought aluminium . 5
4.2 Wrought aluminium alloys . 6
5 Selection of wrought aluminium and wrought aluminium alloys . 7
6 Demonstration of conformity with the present standard . 7
Annex A (informative) A-deviations . 8
Bibliography . 9
European foreword
This document (EN 602:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 132 “Aluminium and
aluminium alloys”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2027, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by January 2027.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 602:2004.
— Addition of reference to lead element in Table 1 ;
— Addition of bismuth element limitation in Table 2 ;
— Deletion of nickel element limitation at 3,0 % from Table 2 ;
— Reference to European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 and its
amendment from 2018 on packaging and packaging waste.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia,
Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the maximum percentage content of alloying elements and impurities present in
wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys which are fabricated into materials and articles designed to be in
contact with foodstuff. It contains provisions for the demonstration of conformity of products with the present
standard.
NOTE Materials include semi-finished products. Articles are finished goods.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 573-3, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical composition and form of wrought products — Part 3:
Chemical composition
EN 10204, Metallic products - Types of inspection documents
EN 12258-1, Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Terms and definitions - Part 1: General terms
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document the terms and definitions given in EN 12258-1 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
aluminium
metal with a minimum content of 99,0 % by mass of aluminium, provided that the content by mass of any
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