British Standards Institution

Source:: CEN
Committee:: ISE/109 - Coated and Uncoated Flat Products to be Used for Cold Forming
Categories:: Cans. Tins. Tubes | Aerosol containers | Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs
Number of comments:: 4

Scope

This document specifies the composition of the base steel used for the production of tinplate for use in direct contact with foodstuffs or products for human and animal consumption as well as the composition of tin used to coat it. Tinplate can be produced with or without an organic coating.

The main examples of use are:

— drinks cans,

— food cans,

— packaging of dry foods,

— aerosol cans.

The material is chosen in accordance with the conditions for its use.

This document does not apply to categories of steel other than steel for packaging intended for use in contact with foodstuffs, products or beverages for human or animal consumption.

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Standard timeline

1. Proposal (Complete)

Proposal start date:

2. Draft (Complete)

Draft start date:

22/02/2024

3. Public Comments

Public Comments start date:

30/05/2024

Public Comments end date:

23/07/2024

4. Comment Resolution

Comment Resolution start date:

06/08/2025

5. Approval

6. Publication

Publication start date:

30/01/2025

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Standards Development

BS EN 10333 Steel for packaging - Flat steel products intended for use in contact with foodstuffs, products and beverages for human and animal consumption - Tin coated steel (tinplate)

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