1 Scope
This standard specifies permissible limits for the release of lead, cadmium, arsenic and stibium in various glass containers with different volumes.
This standard is applicable to various packaging glass containers for containing such materials directly entering into the human body, such as food, chemical reagents, alcohol, drinking and drinkable water.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this standard, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, all parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest editions of these documents are applicable. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
GB/T 4548-1995 Test method and classification for hydrolytic resistance of the interior surfaces of glass containers (eqv ISO 4802-1: 1988)
GB/T 5009.11-1996 Method for Determination of Total Arsenic and Abio-arsenic in Food
GB/T 5009.63-1996 Method for Analysis of Hygienic Standard of Enamel for Food Containers
GB/T 13485-1992 Standard Test Method for Lead and Cadmium Released from Enamelled Ware in Contact with Food
3 Definition
3.1 Packaging glass container: refers to the glass container and microcrystalline glass container containing such materials directly entering into the human body, such as food, chemical reagents, alcohol, drinking and drinkable water.
3.2 Flatware: glassware having an internal depth not exceeding 25mm, measured from the lowest point to the horizontal plane passing through the point of overflow.
3.3 Small container: the container with a capacity of less than 600mL.
3.4 Large container: the container with a capacity between 600mL and 3L.
3.5 Storage: container with a capacity of 3L or greater.
3.6 Heat-resistant glass container: the container heated after held by the food, such as microwave oven baking pan, coffeepot and firepot glass container.
