SIST EN 602:2026

• 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
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-May-2025
• Publication Date: 13-Jul-2026
• ICS: 67.250 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs
• ICS: 77.150.10 - Aluminium products
• Technical Committee: INEK - Nonferrous metals
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 09-Jul-2026
• Due Date: 13-Sep-2026
• Completion Date: 14-Jul-2026
• Ref Project: EN 602:2026 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products - Chemical composition of semi-finished products used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with foodstuff

• Referred By: SIST EN 573-3:2019+A1:2022 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Chemical composition and form of wrought products - Part 3: Chemical composition and form of products
• Effective Date: 08-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 541:2007 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Rolled products for cans, closures and lids - Specifications
• Effective Date: 08-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 14392:2008 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Requirements for anodised products for use in contact with foodstuff
• Effective Date: 08-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 485-1:2016 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Sheet, strip and plate - Part 1: Technical conditions for inspection and delivery
• Effective Date: 08-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 851:2022 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Circle and circle stock for the production of culinary utensils - Specifications
• Effective Date: 08-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 14095:2004 - Water conditioning equipment inside buildings - Electrolytic treatment systems with aluminium anodes - Requirements for performance, safety and testing
• Effective Date: 08-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 573-3:2019 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Chemical composition and form of wrought products - Part 3: Chemical composition and form of products
• Effective Date: 08-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 851:2014 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Circle and circle stock for the production of culinary utensils - Specifications
• Effective Date: 08-Jul-2026
• Revises: SIST EN 602:2004 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products - Chemical composition of semi-finished products used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with foodstuff
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2023

Overview

SIST EN 602:2026 specifies the maximum allowable content of alloying elements and impurities in wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys intended for the fabrication of semi-finished products that will be made into articles coming into contact with foodstuff. The standard provides clear criteria for manufacturers and processors to ensure the chemical safety and suitability of aluminium materials used in food contact applications. It outlines procedures for demonstrating product conformity and references relevant legislative requirements, thus supporting safe consumer products and compliance within the European market.

Key Topics

• Limitations on Chemical Composition:

  • Specifies maximum percentages for elements such as iron, silicon, copper, chromium, magnesium, manganese, nickel, zinc, titanium, tin, lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, and other trace elements.
  • Ensures compliance with toxicological and food safety considerations for materials in direct or indirect contact with foodstuff.

• Conformity Requirements:

  • Mandates manufacturers to implement quality assurance systems verifying chemical composition and traceability of raw materials.
  • Requires inspection certificates (Type 3.1, EN 10204) certifying compliance with specified chemical limits.

• Selection Criteria:

  • Provides for the selection of wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys based on intended end-use and compliance with chemical composition limits.
  • Highlights the responsibility of end product manufacturers to ensure conformity with legislation, especially for packaging and food-contact products.

• Reference to Legislation:

  • Aligns with EU regulations such as Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste, and Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on food contact materials.

Applications

• Food Packaging:

  • Ensures aluminium sheets, foils, and containers used for packaging foods do not exceed regulated levels of potentially harmful elements.
  • Supports compliance with EU food safety legislation for manufacturers and suppliers of food-grade packaging.

• Food Preparation and Storage:

  • Applies to semi-finished aluminium products fabricated into cooking utensils, baking trays, kitchenware, and food storage vessels.
  • Addresses the chemical suitability of materials exposed to various food types, temperatures, and processing conditions.

• Beverage and Dairy Industries:

  • Guides the production of cans, bottle caps, closures, and related food-contact components from compliant aluminium alloys.

• Traceability and Certification:

  • Enables manufacturers to document and demonstrate conformity by providing certification and supporting traceability throughout the supply chain.

Related Standards

• 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 (includes certification requirements)

• EN 12258-1:
  Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Terms and definitions - Part 1: General terms

• Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004:
  EU regulation on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food

• Commission Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006:
  Good manufacturing practice for food-contact materials

• Directive 94/62/EC and Directive (EU) 2018/852:
  European regulations concerning packaging and packaging waste, with limits on hazardous substances.

SIST EN 602:2026 is essential for manufacturers, suppliers, and quality assurance professionals working with aluminium materials intended for food contact. Correct application of this standard ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and consumer confidence in aluminium food contact materials.

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.

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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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