EN 1900:1998

Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Non-metallic tableware - Terminology

This European Standard defines terms related to certain materials for non-metallic tableware in contact with foodstuffs. It only includes those articles composed of the following materials: glass, glass ceramics, porcelain, vitreous china/vitrified tableware, stoneware, earthenware, common pottery or plastic.

Werkstoffe und Gegenstände in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln - Nichtmetallisches Tafelgeschirr - Terminologie

Diese Europäische Norm definiert Begriffe betreffend einige Werkstoffe für nichtmetallische Tafelgeschirre in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln. Sie Sie berücksichtigt nur Gegenstände, die aus den folgenden Werkstoffen bestehen: Glas, Glaskeramik, Porzellan, Vitreous China, Steinzeug, Steingut, Irdengut oder Kunststoff.

Matériaux et ustensiles en contact avec les denrées alimentaires - Articles de table non métalliques - Terminologie

La présente norme européenne définit des termes relatifs à certains matériaux non-métalliques pour les articles de table en contact avec les denrées alimentaires. Ceci ne concerne que les articles composés des matériaux suivants: verre, vitro-céramique, porcelaine, "vitreous", grès, faïence, poterie culinaire ou plastique.

Materiali in predmeti v stiku z živili - Nekovinski namizni pribor - Terminologija

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-Jul-1998
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Jan-1999
• ICS: 01.040.97 - Domestic and commercial equipment. Entertainment. Sports (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 67.250 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs
• ICS: 97.040.60 - Cookware, cutlery and flatware
• 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 1900:2000 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Non-metallic tableware - Terminology

Overview

EN 1900:1998 is a European Standard established by CEN that provides precise terminology related to non-metallic tableware materials in contact with foodstuffs. This standard focuses exclusively on defining terms associated with tableware composed of various non-metallic materials such as glass, porcelain, vitreous china, stoneware, earthenware, common pottery, and plastics. By standardizing terminology, EN 1900:1998 supports clear communication, consistency, and regulatory compliance in the manufacture, testing, and use of non-metallic food-contact tableware.

Key Topics

• Scope of Materials: The standard covers terminology for materials including:
  • Glass and glass ceramics
  • Porcelain and vitreous china/vitrified tableware
  • Stoneware, earthenware, and common pottery
  • Plastic tableware materials
• Terminology Definitions: Provides unified definitions for material types, manufacturing methods, and article characteristics used in non-metallic tableware.
• Food Contact Relevance: Focuses on materials and articles that come into direct contact with foodstuffs, ensuring appropriate understanding for safety and quality considerations.
• Language Standardization: Facilitates consistent use of terminology in various languages, supporting international trade and communication.

Applications

• Manufacturing: Helps manufacturers correctly classify and describe non-metallic tableware materials and articles, improving product labeling and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Quality Control and Testing: Serves as a reference for laboratories and quality assurance teams conducting testing and certification on tableware materials used in food contact.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assists regulatory bodies in assessing materials and articles against food safety standards by providing clear terminology and definitions.
• Industry Communication: Enhances communication among producers, suppliers, distributors, and consumers by standardizing vocabulary related to non-metallic tableware.
• Product Development: Aids designers and engineers in precisely specifying materials in new tableware products to meet consumer safety and functional requirements.

Related Standards

• EN 1388-1 and EN 1388-2 - Testing methods for ceramic ware and porcelain in contact with food.
• EN 1186 Series – Tests for migration of substances from plastics and other materials intended to come into contact with food.
• EN 12875 – Requirements and test methods for plastic dishwashing utensils in contact with food.
• Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 – Framework regulation for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food in Europe.
• ISO 6486 – Ceramic ware - Determination of resistance to acids and bases, complementing terminology standards.

By adhering to EN 1900:1998, industry stakeholders ensure consistent terminology use for non-metallic tableware materials, supporting food safety, quality assurance, and cross-border harmonization within the food contact materials sector.

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 namizni pribor - TerminologijaWerkstoffe und Gegenstände in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln - Nichtmetallisches Tafelgeschirr - TerminologieMatériaux et ustensiles en contact avec les denrées alimentaires - Articles de table non métalliques - TerminologieMaterials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Non-metallic tableware - Terminology97.040.60Kuhinjska posoda, jedilni servisi in jedilni priborCookware, cutlery and flatware67.250
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