EN 12497:2005

Paper and board - Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs - Determination of mercury in an aqueous extract EN 12497:2005

Publication date:   Nov 14, 2006

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90.93 Standard confirmed   Jan 8, 2021

CEN

CEN/TC 172 Pulp, paper and board

European Norm

67.250   Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs | 85.060   Paper and board

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This European Standard is one in a series of Standards for the determination of heavy metals in an aqueous extract of paper and paperboard intended for contact with food. This European Standard specifies the test method for the determination of mercury in an aqueous extract.
It is applicable to paper and board with extractable mercury content exceeding 0,06 mg per kg.
NOTE 1 The above limit of determination is 5 times below than the actual limit existing today or proposed in Europe.
NOTE 2 Mercury content levels below 0,06 mg per kg can be measured by this European Standard if very sensitive equipment is available and if all other laboratory conditions fulfil the requirements for trace element analysis.

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PREVIOUSLY

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ENV 12497:1998

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PUBLISHED
EN 12497:2005
90.93 Standard confirmed
Jan 8, 2021