EN ISO 8442-1:1997

Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Cutlery and table holloware - Part 1: Requirements for cutlery for the preparation of food (ISO 8442-1:1997) EN ISO 8442-1:1997

Publication date:   Nov 20, 2003

Scope

This part of this standard specifies material and performance requirements and test methods for metal cutlery and related implements intended for use in the preparation of food. Two grades of cutlery are specified: - a normal grade with corrosion resistant blades or prongs capable of withstanding dishwasher cleaning procedures; - a special grade with corrosion resistant blades capable of withstanding dishwasher cleaning procedures and sterilization processes.