BS 7557:1992

This standard BS 7557:1992 Specification for limits of metal release from painted surfaces of articles, liable to come into contact with foodstuffs is classified in these ICS categories:

• 87.040 Paints and varnishes
• 67.250 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs

This British Standard specifies limits for lead and cadmium, expressed as a concentration of the elements, released from the painted surfaces of articles liable to come into contact with foodstuffs, when the article is subjected to a specified method of test.

The limits specified apply to all painted surfaces liable to come into direct contact with foodstuffs, including painted shelves, but excluding surfaces in contact only with those foodstuffs which subsequently receive some external preparation, such as washing or peeling, before consumption.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Limits for lead and cadmium released from the painted surfaces of articles, liable to come into contact with foodstuffs, when the article is subjected to a specified method of test.