DIN 10528 2017-08 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN 10528 2017-08 — referencing the German standard DIN 10528:2017-08, "Food hygiene — Guideline for the selection of materials used in contact with foodstuffs — General principles". The document gives practical guidance for selecting materials and material groups that are intended to come into contact with food during production, processing, marketing or consumption, with the objective of avoiding adverse effects on food safety and quality.

Abstract

DIN 10528:2017-08 provides general principles and a structured procedure for assessing and selecting materials for food contact applications. Topics include criteria to evaluate material suitability, typical material groups (metals and alloys, plastics, glass, ceramics, wood, paper), hygienic and chemical safety considerations, and guidance aimed at manufacturers, supervisory authorities and other stakeholders involved in food-contact applications. The edition updates and replaces earlier national versions of the standard.

General information

• Status: Current (active edition published 2017).
• Publication date: 2017-08 (01 August 2017).
• Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN).
• ICS / categories: 67.250 — Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs.
• Edition / version: Edition 2017-08 (replaces DIN 10528:2009-06).
• Number of pages: 39 pages.

Scope

The standard describes the procedure and the criteria for selecting suitable materials for objects and components intended to contact food or to influence food (during manufacture, handling, distribution or consumption). It outlines the requirements and conditions to be considered for different material groups and provides guidance to identify appropriate specifications and verification methods for intended uses. The guidance is intended for manufacturers of food-contact materials and equipment, supervisory authorities and other affected parties.

Key topics and requirements

• Framework and principles for material selection in food-contact applications (safety, inertness, hygiene and functional suitability).
• Consideration of different material groups: stainless steel and other metals/alloys, plastics, glass, ceramics, enamel, wood and paper — and special considerations for each.
• Criteria related to contamination and migration risks, cleanability and surface properties.
• Guidance on specifying verification and testing approaches (for example migration testing and hygienic assessment) to demonstrate suitability in the intended use.
• Use of the standard alongside applicable legal requirements and good manufacturing practice for food contact materials.

Typical use and users

Typical users include manufacturers of food processing equipment and food-contact articles, designers and material engineers specifying components for the food industry, testing and certification laboratories, food safety authorities, suppliers of packaging and utensils, and quality/hygiene managers within food businesses. The standard is used to inform material choice, specification drafting, supplier requirements and regulatory compliance checks.

Related standards

Related documents frequently referenced with DIN 10528 include previous editions of DIN 10528 (e.g., 2009-06), European test standards for migration and test methods (for example EN 1186 series for plastics migration testing), and applicable EU food-contact legislation (Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 for plastics). Users commonly apply these standards together when specifying tests and assessing compliance.

Keywords

food hygiene; food contact materials; material selection; migration; stainless steel; plastics; glass; ceramics; hygiene; testing; DIN 10528; food-processing equipment.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN 10528:2017-08 is a guideline giving general principles for selecting materials intended to be in contact with foodstuffs, aimed at ensuring food safety and hygienic suitability of materials and components. The designation "STB DIN 10528 2017-08" is used in some catalogues/resellers to reference the DIN document.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers procedures and criteria for choosing suitable materials and material groups, highlights risks (chemical migration, hygiene and cleanability), and provides guidance on verification/testing and specification considerations relevant for food-contact uses.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of food-contact equipment and articles, material engineers, quality and hygiene managers in the food industry, testing laboratories and regulatory/supervisory bodies. It is a practical reference when drafting material specifications and planning conformity testing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2017-08 edition is the current DIN edition and it replaced earlier national editions such as DIN 10528:2009-06. Users should always verify whether a newer revision exists before procurement or compliance assessments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: DIN 10528 is a standalone guideline on general principles for material selection in food contact; however, it is commonly used together with material- and test-specific standards (for example EN 1186 series for plastics migration testing) and with regulatory frameworks for food contact materials.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Food contact, material selection, hygiene, migration, plastics, metals, glass, ceramics, testing, DIN 10528.