EN 10333:2024

Steel for packaging - Flat steel products intended for use in contact with foodstuffs, products and beverages for human and animal consumption - Tin coated steel (tinplate)

Publication date:   May 30, 2024

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60.55 Ratification completed (DOR)   Oct 21, 2024

CEN

CEN/TC 459/SC 9 Coated and uncoated flat products to be used for cold forming

European Norm

67.250   Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs

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Scope

This document specifies the composition of the base steel used for the production of tinplate for use in direct contact with foodstuffs or products for human and animal consumption as well as the composition of tin used to coat it. Tinplate can be produced with or without an organic coating.
The main examples of use are:
- drinks cans,
- food cans,
- packaging of dry foods,
- aerosol cans.
The material is chosen in accordance with the conditions for its use.
This document does not apply to categories of steel other than steel for packaging intended for use in contact with foodstuffs, products or beverages for human or animal consumption.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
EN 10333:2005

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
EN 10333:2024
60.55 Ratification completed (DOR)
Oct 21, 2024