EN 602:2004
(Main)Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products - Chemical composition of semi-finished products used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with foodstuff
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products - Chemical composition of semi-finished products used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with foodstuff
This European Standard specifies the maximum percentage content of alloying elements and impurities present in wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys which are fabricated into materials and articles designed to be in contact with food and contains provisions for the demonstration of conformity of products with the present standard.
Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Kneterzeugnisse - Chemische Zusammensetzung von Halbzeug für die Herstellung von Erzeugnissen, die in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln kommen
Diese Europäische Norm legt den maximalen Massenanteil an Legierungselementen und Verunreinigungen in Aluminium und Aluminium-Knetlegierungen fest, die zur Herstellung von Halbzeug und Erzeugnissen bestimmt sind, die in Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln kommen und sie enthält Festlegungen für den Nachweis der Überein-stimmung von Halbzeug und Erzeugnissen mit dieser Norm.
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Produits corroyés - Composition chimique des demi-produits utilisés pour la fabrication d'articles destinés à entrer en contact avec les denrées alimentaires
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les teneurs maximales en éléments d'addition et en impuretés présents dans les aluminium et alliages d'aluminium utilisés dans la fabrication de matériels et d'articles destinés à entrer en contact avec les denrées alimentaires et contient des dispositions pour la démonstration de la conformité des produits à la présente Norme.
NOTE 1 Les lingots et le métal liquide font partie des matériaux. Les articles sont des produits finis.
NOTE 2 Certains des produits énumérés dans la présente norme peuvent faire l'objet d'un brevet ou d'une demande de brevet, mais leur énumération ci-inclus n'implique en aucune façon qu'une licence a été attribuée au regard des droits attachés à de tels brevets.
Le CEN/TC 132 affirme que, lorsque le titulaire d'un brevet refuse de délivrer une licence pour des produits normalisés dans des conditions raisonnables et non pas discriminatoires, sa politique est de retirer ce produit de la norme correspondante.
Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine - Gneteni izdelki - Kemična sestava polizdelkov, namenjenih izdelavi izdelkov, ki pridejo v stik z živili
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 27-Apr-2004
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 132 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys
- Drafting Committee
- WG 33 - Specific applications
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 19-Jun-2019
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2023
Overview
EN 602:2004 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies the chemical composition requirements for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys used to fabricate semi-finished products intended for contact with foodstuffs. This standard sets the maximum permissible levels of alloying elements and impurities in these materials to ensure safety and suitability for food contact applications. It also provides guidelines for demonstrating conformity with these requirements, supporting manufacturers and regulators in maintaining product quality and compliance.
Key aspects of the standard include:
- Definition of wrought aluminium and wrought aluminium alloys for food contact.
- Maximum allowable content of individual elements based on their impact on food safety.
- Procedures for verifying compliance of materials used in food-contact articles.
The standard supersedes EN 602:1994 and aligns with related standards such as EN 573-3, EN 10204, and EN 12258.
Key Topics
Chemical Composition Limits
EN 602:2004 outlines strict elemental limits for wrought aluminium and its alloys used in food contact materials:
Wrought Aluminium:
- Iron + Silicon ≤ 1.0%
- Copper ≤ 0.10%, with exceptions up to 0.20% if Chromium and/or Manganese exceed 0.05%
- Chromium, Magnesium, Manganese, Nickel, Zinc, Titanium, Tin ≤ 0.10% each
- Other elements ≤ 0.05% each
Wrought Aluminium Alloys: (Maximum content by mass)
- Silicon: 13.5%
- Iron: 2.0%
- Copper: 0.6%
- Manganese: 4.0%
- Magnesium: 11.0% (Note: Alloys with >5% magnesium should not be used for pressure-cooking parts)
- Chromium: 0.35%
- Nickel: 3.0%
- Zinc: 0.25%
- Zirconium and Titanium: 0.3% each
- Other elements: 0.05% each with total max 0.15%
Material Definitions
- Wrought Product: Products manufactured through working processes such as extruding, forging, rolling, or drawing.
- Aluminium Alloy: Metallic substances with aluminium as the predominant mass element but with greater content of other alloying elements than pure aluminium.
Conformity and Quality Assurance
Manufacturers must implement quality assurance procedures to:
- Control raw materials and verify their chemical composition.
- Maintain traceability between supplied raw materials and finished products.
- Provide inspection certificates in accordance with EN 10204:1991 to demonstrate compliance.
- Conduct periodic or lot-based testing as agreed between manufacturer and purchaser.
Applications
EN 602:2004 is essential for industries involved in the production of aluminium semi-finished products and finished articles intended to come into contact with food. Key application areas include:
- Manufacture of kitchenware, cookware, and food packaging materials.
- Production of aluminium sheets, foils, profiles, tubes, and bars used in food processing and handling equipment.
- Fabrication of components and parts for the food and beverage industry that require compliance with food safety regulations.
- Use in pressure cooking devices, with restrictions on magnesium content to ensure safety.
By adhering to EN 602:2004, manufacturers ensure their products meet stringent food safety requirements while maintaining the desired mechanical and chemical properties. This enhances market access across the European Union and other regions recognizing CEN standards.
Related Standards
EN 602:2004 references and harmonizes with several important European and international standards:
- EN 573-3: Specifies general chemical composition and forms of wrought aluminium products.
- EN 10204: Defines types of inspection documents for metallic products, crucial for certifying conformity.
- EN 12258-1: Provides terminology related to aluminium and aluminium alloys.
- Additional food contact regulations and national standards governing material safety in food applications.
These related standards complement EN 602:2004 by addressing broader material properties, testing methods, and documentation, thereby facilitating a comprehensive compliance framework for aluminium products in contact with food.
Keywords: EN 602:2004, aluminium alloy food contact, wrought aluminium, chemical composition, food contact materials, aluminium semi-finished products, aluminium alloys, CEN standards, food safety aluminium, aluminium cookware standards, conformity demonstration, quality assurance aluminum.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 602:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products - Chemical composition of semi-finished products used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with foodstuff". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the maximum percentage content of alloying elements and impurities present in wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys which are fabricated into materials and articles designed to be in contact with food and contains provisions for the demonstration of conformity of products with the present standard.
This European Standard specifies the maximum percentage content of alloying elements and impurities present in wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys which are fabricated into materials and articles designed to be in contact with food and contains provisions for the demonstration of conformity of products with the present standard.
EN 602:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 67.250 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs; 77.150.10 - Aluminium products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 602:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 602:1994, FprEN 602. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 602:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products - Chemical composition of semi-
finished products used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with foodstuff
Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Kneterzeugnisse - Chemische
Zusammensetzung von Halbzeug für die Herstellung von Erzeugnissen, die in Kontakt
mit Lebensmitteln kommen
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Produits corroyés - Composition chimique des demi-
produits utilisés pour la fabrication d'articles destinés a entrer en contact avec les
denrées alimentaires
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 602:2004
ICS:
67.250 Materiali in predmeti v stiku z Materials and articles in
živili contact with foodstuffs
77.150.10 Aluminijski izdelki Aluminium products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 602
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2004
ICS 67.250; 77.150.10 Supersedes EN 602:1994
English version
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products - Chemical
composition of semi-finished products used for the fabrication of
articles for use in contact with foodstuff
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Produits corroyés - Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Kneterzeugnisse -
Composition chimique des demi-produits utilisés pour la Chemische Zusammensetzung von Halbzeug für die
fabrication d'articles destinés à entrer en contact avec les Herstellung von Erzeugnissen, die in Kontakt mit
denrées alimentaires Lebensmitteln kommen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 February 2004.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
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Contents
Foreword.3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions.4
4 Maximum permissible content of elements for foodstuff application.5
4.1 Wrought aluminium .5
4.2 Wrought aluminium alloys .5
5 Selection of wrought aluminium and wrought aluminium alloys .6
6 Demonstration of conformity with the present standard .6
Foreword
This document (EN 602:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 132 “Aluminium and aluminium
alloys”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by October 2004 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
October 2004.
Within its programme of work, Technical Committee CEN/TC 132 has entrusted CEN/TC 132/WG 9 "Aluminium
and aluminium alloy cast and wrought products in contact with food" to prepare a revision of the following
standard :
EN 602, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Wrought products — Chemical composition of semi-finished products
used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with food.
This revision consists mainly in the addition of a new clause 6.
This document supersedes EN 602:1994.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the maximum percentage content of alloying elements and impurities present in
wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys which are fabricated into materials and articles designed to be in contact
with foodstuff. It contains provisions for th
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