What is ISO 7086-1 - Release of lead and cadmium from glass hollowware about?

ISO 7086-1 specifies exposure to lead and cadmium released from glass hollowware intended to come into contact with food.

ISO 7086-1 specifies a test method for the release of lead and cadmium from glass hollowware that is intended to be used in contact with food.

Note1: ISO 7086-1 is applicable to glass hollowware intended for use in the preparation, cooking, serving and storage of food and beverages, excluding glass ceramic ware and glass flatware.

Note2: ISO 7086-1 is also applicable to glass articles used for packaging in the food industry.

Who is ISO 7086-1 - Release of lead and cadmium from glass hollowware for?

ISO 7086-1 on the release of lead and cadmium from glass hollowware is useful for:

Food safety authority
Utensil, glass utensil, and glass dinnerware manufacturers
Hospitality industry
Food industry

Why should you use ISO 7086-1 - Release of lead and cadmium from glass hollowware?

For the protection of the people against probable risks emerging from the use of incorrectly formulated and/or processed glass hollowware used for the preparation, serving and storage of food and drinks, appropriate control measures must be implemented.

As a secondary factor, national rules for controlling harmful metal discharge from glassware surfaces offer non-tariff impediments to international commerce in these goods. As a result, internationally recognized procedures for testing glassware for harmful metal leakage are required. ISO 7086-1 was used to appropriate accuracy to the level of release of lead and cadmium. ISO 7086-1 provides a test method for the release of potentially toxic metals, particularly lead and cadmium, from glass hollowware surfaces are an issue that requires effective means of control to ensure the protection of the population against hazards.

ISO 7086-1 specifies a test method for the release of lead and cadmium from glass hollowware intended to be used in contact with food that helps for manufacturing products by considering consumer's health and safety.

BS ISO 7086-1:2019

Glass hollowware in contact with food. Release of lead and cadmium - Test method

Current, Under Review

Published:

30 Sep 2019