Glass hollowware in contact with food — Release of lead and cadmium — Part 1: Test method

This document specifies a test method for the release of lead and cadmium from glass hollowware that is intended to be used in contact with food.

This document is applicable to glass hollowware intended for use in the preparation, cooking, serving and storage of food and beverages, excluding glass ceramic ware and glass flatware.

This document is also applicable to glass articles used for packaging in the food industry.