Food contact materials
When using aluminium alloys, copper alloys and stainless steel in the food industry, there are rules for the contents of each alloy.
These requirements ensure that there is no significant migration of harmful substances into food. If there is a health risk from using a particular metal or alloy, it cannot be authorised as a food contact material.
In cases of doubt, please refer to your local food safety authorities.
Aluminium
Declarations of conformity for aluminium food contact materials:
| 1xxx | 3xxx | 5xxx | 6xxx |
| EN AW1050 PLATES | EN AW3003 PLATES | EN AW5005 PLATES | EN AW6005 PROFILES |
| Â | Â | EN AW5083 PLATES | EN AW6060 PROFILES |
| Â | Â | EN AW5754 PLATES | EN AW6063 PROFILES |
| Â | Â | Â | EN AW6082 PLATES |
| Â | Â | Â | EN AW6082 PROFILES |
Maximum content of elements in aluminium alloys
For aluminium alloys for foodstuff applications, EN 602:2007 defines the allowed maximum content by mass of other elements:
|
 |
Si |
Fe |
Cu |
Mn |
Mg |
Cr |
Ni |
Zn |
Zr |
Ti |
Other |
|
% |
13.5 |
2 |
0.6 |
4 |
11 |
0.35 |
3 |
0.25 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.05 |
Stainless steel
Stainless steel is widely used in the food industry, especially 1.4301 and 1.4401.
Declarations of conformity for stainless steel food contact materials: