EN 602:2004
(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
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 European Standard 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 food and contains provisions for the demonstration of conformity of products with the present standard.
Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Kneterzeugnisse - Chemische Zusammensetzung von Halbzeug für die Herstellung von Erzeugnissen, die in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln kommen
Diese Europäische Norm legt den maximalen Massenanteil an Legierungselementen und Verunreinigungen in Aluminium und Aluminium-Knetlegierungen fest, die zur Herstellung von Halbzeug und Erzeugnissen bestimmt sind, die in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln kommen und sie enthält Festlegungen für den Nachweis der Überein-stimmung von Halbzeug und Erzeugnissen mit dieser Norm.
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 denrées alimentaires
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les teneurs maximales en éléments d'addition et en impuretés présents dans les aluminium et alliages d'aluminium utilisés dans la fabrication de matériels et d'articles destinés à entrer en contact avec les denrées alimentaires et contient des dispositions pour la démonstration de la conformité des produits à la présente Norme.
NOTE 1 Les lingots et le métal liquide font partie des matériaux. Les articles sont des produits finis.
NOTE 2 Certains des produits énumérés dans la présente norme peuvent faire l'objet d'un brevet ou d'une demande de brevet, mais leur énumération ci-inclus n'implique en aucune façon qu'une licence a été attribuée au regard des droits attachés à de tels brevets.
Le CEN/TC 132 affirme que, lorsque le titulaire d'un brevet refuse de délivrer une licence pour des produits normalisés dans des conditions raisonnables et non pas discriminatoires, sa politique est de retirer ce produit de la norme correspondante.
Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine - Gneteni izdelki - Kemična sestava polizdelkov, namenjenih izdelavi izdelkov, ki pridejo v stik z živili
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 27-Apr-2004
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 132 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys
- Drafting Committee
- WG 33 - Specific applications
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 19-Jun-2019
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2023
Overview
EN 602:2004 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies the chemical composition requirements for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys used to fabricate semi-finished products intended for contact with foodstuffs. This standard sets the maximum permissible levels of alloying elements and impurities in these materials to ensure safety and suitability for food contact applications. It also provides guidelines for demonstrating conformity with these requirements, supporting manufacturers and regulators in maintaining product quality and compliance.
Key aspects of the standard include:
- Definition of wrought aluminium and wrought aluminium alloys for food contact.
- Maximum allowable content of individual elements based on their impact on food safety.
- Procedures for verifying compliance of materials used in food-contact articles.
The standard supersedes EN 602:1994 and aligns with related standards such as EN 573-3, EN 10204, and EN 12258.
Key Topics
Chemical Composition Limits
EN 602:2004 outlines strict elemental limits for wrought aluminium and its alloys used in food contact materials:
Wrought Aluminium:
- Iron + Silicon ≤ 1.0%
- Copper ≤ 0.10%, with exceptions up to 0.20% if Chromium and/or Manganese exceed 0.05%
- Chromium, Magnesium, Manganese, Nickel, Zinc, Titanium, Tin ≤ 0.10% each
- Other elements ≤ 0.05% each
Wrought Aluminium Alloys: (Maximum content by mass)
- Silicon: 13.5%
- Iron: 2.0%
- Copper: 0.6%
- Manganese: 4.0%
- Magnesium: 11.0% (Note: Alloys with >5% magnesium should not be used for pressure-cooking parts)
- Chromium: 0.35%
- Nickel: 3.0%
- Zinc: 0.25%
- Zirconium and Titanium: 0.3% each
- Other elements: 0.05% each with total max 0.15%
Material Definitions
- Wrought Product: Products manufactured through working processes such as extruding, forging, rolling, or drawing.
- Aluminium Alloy: Metallic substances with aluminium as the predominant mass element but with greater content of other alloying elements than pure aluminium.
Conformity and Quality Assurance
Manufacturers must implement quality assurance procedures to:
- Control raw materials and verify their chemical composition.
- Maintain traceability between supplied raw materials and finished products.
- Provide inspection certificates in accordance with EN 10204:1991 to demonstrate compliance.
- Conduct periodic or lot-based testing as agreed between manufacturer and purchaser.
Applications
EN 602:2004 is essential for industries involved in the production of aluminium semi-finished products and finished articles intended to come into contact with food. Key application areas include:
- Manufacture of kitchenware, cookware, and food packaging materials.
- Production of aluminium sheets, foils, profiles, tubes, and bars used in food processing and handling equipment.
- Fabrication of components and parts for the food and beverage industry that require compliance with food safety regulations.
- Use in pressure cooking devices, with restrictions on magnesium content to ensure safety.
By adhering to EN 602:2004, manufacturers ensure their products meet stringent food safety requirements while maintaining the desired mechanical and chemical properties. This enhances market access across the European Union and other regions recognizing CEN standards.
Related Standards
EN 602:2004 references and harmonizes with several important European and international standards:
- EN 573-3: Specifies general chemical composition and forms of wrought aluminium products.
- EN 10204: Defines types of inspection documents for metallic products, crucial for certifying conformity.
- EN 12258-1: Provides terminology related to aluminium and aluminium alloys.
- Additional food contact regulations and national standards governing material safety in food applications.
These related standards complement EN 602:2004 by addressing broader material properties, testing methods, and documentation, thereby facilitating a comprehensive compliance framework for aluminium products in contact with food.
Keywords: EN 602:2004, aluminium alloy food contact, wrought aluminium, chemical composition, food contact materials, aluminium semi-finished products, aluminium alloys, CEN standards, food safety aluminium, aluminium cookware standards, conformity demonstration, quality assurance aluminum.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 602:2004 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 European Standard 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 food and contains provisions for the demonstration of conformity of products with the present standard.
This European Standard 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 food and contains provisions for the demonstration of conformity of products with the present standard.
EN 602:2004 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 602:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 602:1994, FprEN 602. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 602:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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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 a entrer en contact avec les
denrées alimentaires
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 602:2004
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.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 602
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2004
ICS 67.250; 77.150.10 Supersedes EN 602:1994
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 - Kneterzeugnisse -
Composition chimique des demi-produits utilisés pour la Chemische Zusammensetzung von Halbzeug für die
fabrication d'articles destinés à entrer en contact avec les Herstellung von Erzeugnissen, die in Kontakt mit
denrées alimentaires Lebensmitteln kommen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 February 2004.
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 Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Contents
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 .5
5 Selection of wrought aluminium and wrought aluminium alloys .6
6 Demonstration of conformity with the present standard .6
Foreword
This document (EN 602:2004) 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 October 2004 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
October 2004.
Within its programme of work, Technical Committee CEN/TC 132 has entrusted CEN/TC 132/WG 9 "Aluminium
and aluminium alloy cast and wrought products in contact with food" to prepare a revision of the following
standard :
EN 602, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Wrought products — Chemical composition of semi-finished products
used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with food.
This revision consists mainly in the addition of a new clause 6.
This document supersedes EN 602:1994.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard 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 th
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SIST EN 602:2004は、食品と接触する材料および製品の製造に用いられる鍛造アルミニウムおよびアルミニウム合金の化学組成についてのEU標準を定義しています。この標準の重要な範囲は、合金元素および不純物の最大含有率を明確に規定している点です。これにより、食品に触れる製品が求める安全基準を満たすことが保証されます。 この標準の強みの一つは、具体的な数値による制限を設定しているため、製品の製造者が化学組成を規制しやすくなり、コンプライアンスの確認が容易です。また、標準内には合格証明のための適切な手続きを記載しており、製品がEN 602:2004に準拠しているかどうかを証明する方法が示されています。 さらに、食品業界において非常に重要な役割を果たすため、食品安全および消費者保護の観点からもこの標準は極めて関連性が高いです。アルミニウムとアルミニウム合金の使用は、軽量かつ耐腐食性に優れているため、食品包装や調理器具に広く利用されています。したがって、SIST EN 602:2004は、消費者とメーカーの両方に対して、安全性と信頼性を確保する重要な基準となっています。
Die Norm EN 602:2004 befasst sich mit Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen, insbesondere mit den gewalzten Produkten sowie der chemischen Zusammensetzung von Halbzeugen, die zur Herstellung von Artikeln verwendet werden, die in Kontakt mit Lebensmittelstoffen kommen. Der Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm stellt sicher, dass die maximalen Gehalte an Legierungselementen und Verunreinigungen in gewalztem Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen genau festgelegt sind. Dies ist von grundlegender Bedeutung für die Gewährleistung der Lebensmittelsicherheit und die Einhaltung von Vorschriften in der Lebensmittelindustrie. Eine der Stärken der Norm ist die klare Definition der zulässigen Inhaltsstoffe, die eine sichere Verwendung dieser Materialien in einem sensiblen Bereich wie der Lebensmittelverpackung oder -lagerung garantiert. Durch die Festlegung von Grenzwerten wird das Risiko von Schadstoffen, die aus dem Material in die Lebensmittel übertreten könnten, erheblich reduziert. Die Norm enthält außerdem Bestimmungen zur Nachweisführung der Konformität von Produkten mit den festgelegten Anforderungen. Dies fördert die Transparenz und das Vertrauen zwischen Herstellern, Lieferanten und Verbrauchern, da es klare Richtlinien für die Prüfung und Zertifizierung gibt. Damit trägt EN 602:2004 maßgeblich zur Unterstützung von Unternehmen bei, die nachweislich konforme Produkte herstellen und vertreiben möchten. Die Relevanz dieser Norm kann nicht überbewertet werden, insbesondere in einer Zeit, in der Verbraucher zunehmend auf die Sicherheit von Lebensmittelverpackungen achten. Unternehmen, die sich an die Vorgaben dieser Norm halten, können ihre Wettbewerbsfähigkeit steigern und sich als verantwortungsbewusste Akteure im Markt präsentieren. Insgesamt fördert die EN 602:2004 die Qualitätnorm und Sicherheit im Bereich der Aluminiumprodukte, die mit Lebensmitteln in Berührung kommen.
La norme SIST EN 602:2004 établit des spécifications claires concernant la composition chimique des produits semi-finis en aluminium et en alliages d'aluminium destinés à être en contact avec des denrées alimentaires. Son champ d'application est essentiel car il garantit la sécurité alimentaire en fixant des limites maximales pour les éléments d'alliage et les impuretés présents dans les matériaux utilisés pour fabriquer des articles en contact avec les aliments. Parmi les points forts de cette norme, on note sa capacité à assurer la conformité des produits en indiquant des méthodes précises pour démontrer cette conformité. Cela renforce la confiance des fabricants, des distributeurs et des consommateurs dans la qualité des articles en aluminium qui pourraient entrer en contact avec des aliments. La standardisation des critères de composition chimique est également fondamentale pour harmoniser les pratiques au sein de l'Union Européenne, facilitant ainsi le commerce et la certification des produits. La pertinence de la norme SIST EN 602:2004 est renforcée par le contexte réglementaire croissant en matière de sécurité alimentaire. En répondant aux exigences de l'industrie alimentaire et en respectant les normes de santé publique, cette norme permet de minimiser le risque de contamination et de garantir que les alliages d'aluminium utilisés dans les applications alimentaires restent dans des plages sûres. Cela crée un cadre solide pour l'innovation tout en assurant la protection des consommateurs. Enfin, en stimulant l'adhésion aux meilleures pratiques de fabrication, la norme SIST EN 602:2004 joue un rôle clé dans l'amélioration continue des processus industriels liés aux produits en aluminium, contribuant à une meilleure durabilité et à une réduction des impacts environnementaux liés au secteur de l'aluminium.
The EN 602:2004 standard outlines critical specifications regarding the chemical composition of wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys intended for the fabrication of semi-finished products that come into contact with foodstuffs. Its primary scope is to establish the maximum allowable percentages of alloying elements and impurities, ensuring the safety and quality of aluminium products used in food applications. This aspect is particularly vital in maintaining food safety standards and protecting consumer health. One of the strengths of the standard is its comprehensive approach to governing the chemical properties of aluminium alloys. By rigorously detailing the composition limits, it ensures that manufacturers produce materials that not only meet regulatory requirements but also uphold the integrity of food contact materials. This is essential in preventing any adverse reactions or contamination that could arise from impurities. Additionally, EN 602:2004 includes provisions for the demonstration of conformity to the standard, which facilitates accountability and standardization across the industry. This component enhances the trust and reliability of aluminium and aluminium alloy products, providing manufacturers with clear guidelines to follow, thereby fostering consistency and quality assurance. Overall, the relevance of the EN 602:2004 standard cannot be overstated, particularly in the context of increasing food safety regulations and consumer awareness regarding food packaging materials. Its focus on the chemical composition of aluminium products emphasizes the importance of compliance with health and safety standards in food contact applications. The document serves as a crucial reference for companies involved in the production and use of aluminium in the food industry, ensuring that they can meet both legal requirements and consumer expectations effectively.
SIST EN 602:2004 표준은 식품과 접촉하기 위해 제작된 알루미늄 및 알루미늄 합금의 화학 조성을 규명하는 중요한 규정을 제공합니다. 이 표준은 가공된 알루미늄과 알루미늄 합금에서 사용되는 합금 원소와 불순물의 최대 함량을 명시하며, 이는 식품 안전성 및 품질 보장을 위해 필수적입니다. 이 문서의 강점은 명확한 규정 덕분에 제조업체가 제품의 화학적 적합성을 쉽게 검사하고 증명할 수 있도록 한다는 점입니다. 특히, 식품과의 접촉을 위해 설계된 제품에 관한 요구사항을 충족시키기 위해 반드시 필요한 요소들을 명시함으로써, 알루미늄 제품의 안전성과 신뢰성을 높이고 있습니다. SIST EN 602:2004는 유럽연합 내에서 식품과 접촉하는 재료에 대한 국제 표준의 일환으로, 다양한 알루미늄 제품 제조업체들이 이 표준을 준수함으로써, 전반적인 시장의 품질 향상에 기여하게 됩니다. 이로 인해 소비자들은 보다 안전한 제품을 사용할 수 있으며, 제조업체들은 규제를 준수하여 신뢰를 구축할 수 있습니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 602:2004는 알루미늄 및 알루미늄 합금 제품의 화학적 안전성을 보장하며, 제조사와 소비자 모두에게 이익이 되는 중요한 표준임을 강조합니다.
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