Council Directive of 15 October 1984 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to ceramic articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (84/500/EEC) (c. 500)

ANNEX I U.K. BASIC RULES FOR DETERMINING THE MIGRATION OF LEAD AND CADMIUM

2. Test conditions U.K.

2.1. Carry out the test at a temperature of 22 ± 2 °C for a duration of 24 ± 0,5 hours. U.K.

2.2. When the migration of lead is to be determined, cover the sample by an appropriate means of protection and expose it to the usual lighting conditions in a laboratory. U.K.

When the migration of cadmium or of lead and cadmium is to be determined, cover the sample so as to ensure that the surface to be tested is kept in total darkness.