BS EN ISO 8442-1:1998

This standard BS EN ISO 8442-1:1998 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs. Cutlery and table holloware is classified in these ICS categories:

• 97.040.60 Cookware, cutlery and flatware
• 67.250 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs

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.