EN 646:2006
(Main)Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs - Determination of colour fastness of dyed paper and board
General Information
- Abstract
This document describes procedures for the testing of dyed paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Two procedures are given. Procedure A for contact of long duration (e. g. food packaging) and procedure B for contact of short duration (e. g. napkins, kitchen papers, household papers).
Visual evaluation against a blank is used only in order to detect any bleeding (yes/no) while evaluation against a grey scale provides grading of the bleeding.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 25-Apr-2006
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 172 - Pulp, paper and board
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 21-Nov-2018
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Nov-2018
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 646:2006 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs - Determination of colour fastness of dyed paper and board". This standard covers: This document describes procedures for the testing of dyed paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Two procedures are given. Procedure A for contact of long duration (e. g. food packaging) and procedure B for contact of short duration (e. g. napkins, kitchen papers, household papers). Visual evaluation against a blank is used only in order to detect any bleeding (yes/no) while evaluation against a grey scale provides grading of the bleeding.
This document describes procedures for the testing of dyed paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Two procedures are given. Procedure A for contact of long duration (e. g. food packaging) and procedure B for contact of short duration (e. g. napkins, kitchen papers, household papers). Visual evaluation against a blank is used only in order to detect any bleeding (yes/no) while evaluation against a grey scale provides grading of the bleeding.
EN 646:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 67.250 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs; 85.060 - Paper and board. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 646:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 646:2000, EN 646:2018, ISO 8787:1986. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs - Determination of colour fastness of dyed paper and boardPapir, karton in lepenka, namenjeni neposrednemu stiku z živili - Ugotavljanje obstojnosti barve v obarvanem papirju, kartonu in lepenkiPapiers et cartons destinés a entrer en contact avec les denrées alimentaires - Détermination de la solidité de la couleur des papiers et cartons colorésPapier und Pappe vorgesehen für den Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln - Bestimmung der Farbechtheit von gefärbtem Papier und PappeTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 646:2006SIST EN 646:2006en85.06067.250ICS:SIST EN 646:20021DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 646:200601-september-2006
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 646April 2006ICS 67.250; 85.060Supersedes EN 646:2000
English VersionPaper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs -Determination of colour fastness of dyed paper and boardPapiers et cartons destinés à entrer en contact avec lesdenrées alimentaires - Détermination de la solidité de lacouleur des papiers et cartons colorésPapier und Pappe vorgesehen für den Kontakt mitLebensmitteln - Bestimmung der Farbechtheit vongefärbtem Papier und PappeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 March 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 646:2006: E
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