BS EN 17917:2023

This standard BS EN 17917:2023 Paper and board. Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Determination of aluminium in aqueous extracts is classified in these ICS categories:

• 67.250 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs
• 85.060 Paper and board

This document specifies a test method for the determination of aluminium in aqueous extracts. It is applicable to paper and board with extractable aluminium content of at least 0,2 mg/l. Aluminium extract levels below those given can be measured using this document if sensitive equipment is available and if all other laboratory conditions fulfil the requirements for trace element analysis.