SIST EN 15284:2007

Materials and articles in contact with food stuffs - Test method for the resistance to microwave heating of ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic or plastics cookware

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the resistance to microwave heating of cookware made of ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic or plastics.
It is applicable to articles that are intended for multiple re-use in a microwave oven. It is not applicable to articles, particularly those made from plastics, which are intended to be discarded after one use.

Werkstoffe und Gegenstände in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln - Prüfverfahren für die Beständigkeit von Kochgeschirr aus Keramik, Glas, Glaskeramik oder Kunststoff bei Erhitzung in der Mikrowelle

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Widerstandsfähigkeit von Kochgeschirr aus Keramik, Glas, Glaskeramik oder Kunststoff gegen Mikrowellenerhitzung bei Erhitzung in der Mikrowelle fest.
Die Norm gilt für Gegenstände, die zum mehrmaligen Gebrauch in einem Mikrowellengerät vorgesehen sind. Auf Wegwerf-Gegenstände, die nur einmalig benutzt werden, ist die Norm nicht anwendbar, was speziell für Gegenstände aus Kunststoff zutrifft.

Matériaux et articles en contact avec les denrées alimentaires - Méthode d'essai de la résistance des articles culinaires en céramique, verre, vitrocéramique ou plastique au chauffage par micro-ondes

La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode permettant de déterminer la résistance au chauffage aux
micro-ondes d�articles culinaires en céramique, verre, vitrocéramique ou plastique.
Elle s�applique aux articles destinés à être utilisés de nombreuses fois dans un four à micro-ondes. Elle ne
s�applique pas aux articles à usage unique, notamment ceux en matière plastique.

Materiali in predmeti v stiku z živili - Metode za preskušanje odpornosti keramične, steklene, steklokeramične ali plastične posode proti segrevanju z mikrovalovi

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 05-Jul-2007
• ICS: 67.250 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs
• Technical Committee: EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 25-May-2007
• Due Date: 30-Jul-2007
• Completion Date: 06-Jul-2007
• Ref Project: EN 15284:2007 - Materials and articles in contact with food stuffs - Test method for the resistance to microwave heating of ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic or plastics cookware

Overview

SIST EN 15284:2007 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies a test method for assessing the resistance of cookware materials-ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic, and plastics-to microwave heating. This standard applies to cookware intended for multiple uses in microwave ovens and excludes single-use items, particularly disposable plastics.

The test method simulates typical domestic microwave use, evaluating cookware performance under controlled microwave exposure to ensure safety and durability. The main goal is to identify cookware that can withstand microwave conditions without damage or safety hazards such as overheating handles or material degradation.

Key Topics

• Scope: Covers reusable microwave cookware made from ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic, and plastics.
• Test Principles: Cookware is exposed to microwaves in an empty oven with water ballast to mimic real-life thermal stresses.
• Calibration: Microwave ovens are calibrated to a power level between 525 W and 675 W to ensure consistent energy delivery.
• Test Duration: Two test periods simulate typical reheating (short period) and cooking (long period).
• Temperature Limits: Safe handle temperature limits are 56 °C for ceramic, glass, and glass-ceramic, and 60 °C for plastics, based on ergonomic standards (EN ISO 13732-1).
• Damage Assessment: Visual inspection for cracking, crazing, scaling, color change, melting, deformation, and charring post-test.
• Safety Criteria: Immediate test termination if electrical arcing occurs, deeming the cookware unsuitable for microwave use.

Applications

SIST EN 15284:2007 supports manufacturers, suppliers, and testing bodies by providing:

• Quality Assurance: Ensures that ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic, and plastic cookware are robust and safe for microwave use.
• Product Development: Helps design cookware that withstands microwave heating, minimizing damage and potential safety risks.
• Compliance Testing: Enables conformity assessment for cookware bringing enhanced consumer safety and market acceptance in Europe.
• Consumer Safety: Prevents issues like handle overheating and material breakdown that could cause accidents or dishwasher damage.
• Microwave Oven Compatibility: Assists in selecting materials that do not cause microwave oven arcing or failure.

Related Standards

• EN ISO 13732-1: Defines ergonomic thermal limits for human contact with hot surfaces, used to set safe handle temperatures in EN 15284.
• EN 12875-2: Provides inspection criteria for mechanical dishwashing resistance of utensils, referenced for visual inspection procedures.
• General CEN Food Contact Standards: EN 15284 complements other European regulations governing materials and articles in contact with food to ensure safety and performance.

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Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Materials and articles in contact with food stuffs - Test method for the resistance to microwave heating of ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic or plastics cookwareMatériaux et articles en contact avec les denrées alimentaires - Méthode d'essai de la résistance des articles culinaires en céramique, verre, vitrocéramique ou plastique au chauffage par micro-ondesWerkstoffe und Gegenstände in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln - Prüfverfahren für die Beständigkeit von Kochgeschirr aus Keramik, Glas, Glaskeramik oder Kunststoff bei Erhitzung in der MikrowelleTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15284:2007SIST EN 15284:2007en67.250Materiali in predmeti v stiku z živiliMaterials and articles in contact with foodstuffsICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 15284:200701-julij-2007

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 15284April 2007ICS 67.250 English VersionMaterials and articles in contact with food stuffs - Test methodfor the resistance to microwave heating of ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic or plastics cookwareMatériaux et articles en contact avec les denréesalimentaires - Méthode d'essai de la résistance des articlesculinaires en céramique, verre, vitrocéramique ou plastiqueau chauffage par micro-ondesWerkstoffe und Gegenstände in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln- Prüfverfahren für die Beständigkeit von Kochgeschirr ausKeramik, Glas, Glaskeramik oder Kunststoff bei Erhitzungin der MikrowelleThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 March 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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