SIST EN 601:2026 PDF

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Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Castings - Chemical composition of castings for use in contact with foodstuff

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SIST EN 601:2026

Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Castings - Chemical composition of castings for use in contact with foodstuff

Статус документа:: Действующий
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Количество страниц:: 9
Дата публикации:: 16 июня 2026 г.
ICS:: 67.250
Технический комитет:: INEK - Nonferrous metals

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This document specifies the maximum mass content of alloying elements and impurities in aluminium and aluminium alloy cast materials and articles designed to be in contact with foodstuff. It contains provisions for the demonstration of conformity of products with the present document. NOTE Materials include ingots and liquid metal. Articles are finished goods.

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Overview

SIST EN 601:2026 sets the requirements for the chemical composition of aluminium and aluminium alloy castings intended for use in contact with foodstuff. Developed by SIST, this European standard ensures the safety and suitability of cast aluminium products that may be used for food containers, packaging, kitchenware, or similar articles. The standard specifies maximum permissible levels of alloying elements and impurities to limit hazardous migration into food and outlines criteria for demonstrating compliance. Its provisions cover both ingots and finished articles, and it aligns with key European regulations on food safety and packaging.

Key Topics

Chemical Composition Limits: The standard defines strict maximum contents for elements such as iron, silicon, copper, magnesium, manganese, zinc, tin, and others in cast aluminium and aluminium alloys. Specific limits are provided to ensure the material’s suitability for food contact.

Safety Considerations: Limitations on potentially toxic elements are based on toxicological data to protect consumer health, especially regarding the migration of substances into food.

Compliance and Traceability: Manufacturers must establish quality assurance systems to verify material compliance, ensure traceability, and provide type 3.1 inspection certificates according to EN 10204.

Material Selection: The document guides the selection of appropriate aluminium or alloy based on specific food contact applications, including considerations such as contact time, temperature, pH, and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Alignment: The standard references key European legislation, such as Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste, ensuring harmonization with broader food safety requirements.

Applications

SIST EN 601:2026 is critical for industries and sectors manufacturing aluminium castings expected to be in direct or indirect contact with food. Typical applications include:

Food and Beverage Packaging: Aluminium containers, trays, caps, and closures designed for food storage or transport.

Kitchenware and Tableware Manufacturing: Production of cast pots, pans, and utensils that come into contact with food during preparation or serving.

Industrial Food Processing Equipment: Components used within processing machines, conveyors, or storage vessels where maintaining low levels of impurities is essential.

Retail Food Products: Finished articles that may touch food, such as serving dishes or food display trays.

By adhering to SIST EN 601:2026, manufacturers ensure their products are compliant with legal and consumer safety requirements for materials intended for food contact within the European Union and internationally.

Related Standards

This standard is closely linked with several other standards and regulations important for food-contact articles:

EN 1706: Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Castings – Chemical composition and mechanical properties.

EN 10204: Metallic products – Types of inspection documents.

EN 12258-1: Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Terms and definitions.

Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004: Framework regulation on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006: Good manufacturing practice for materials and articles in contact with food.

Directive 94/62/EC (as amended by Directive 2018/852/EC): On packaging and packaging waste, including concentration limits for certain hazardous substances in packaging materials.

SIST EN 601:2026 is an essential reference for compliance and quality assurance in the food-contact aluminium castings industry, supporting safer products and easier access to European markets.

SIST EN 601:2026 PDF

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