Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for ethylene/acrylic acid copolymers (EAA) for the manufacture of plastic items used in contact with foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water.

1.2 This standard does not purport to establish suitability of the packaging media with particular foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water from other than toxicological considerations.

2. REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the edition indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of these standards.