IS 10146 : 1982 Specification for Polyethylene for its Safe Use in Contact with Foodstuffs, Pharmaceuticals and Drinking Water

1 Scope

1.1 This standard specifies the requirements and methods ofsampling and test for polyethylene plastic materials for themanufacture of plastic items used in contact with foodstuffs,pharmaceuticals and drinking water.

1.2 This standard does not purport to establish this suitabilityof the packaging media with particular foodstuff, pharmaceutical ordrinking water, from other than toxicological considerations.