EN 1186-3 is a European standard that regulates the safety of materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. This standard ensures that packaging materials used in direct contact with food do not pose any risk to food safety. EN 1186-3 provides specific methods and criteria for testing whether substances in food packaging are safe when in contact with food.

It outlines that packaging should not contain substances that could potentially harm the food, and that any migration (the transfer of substances from the packaging to the food) should stay within defined safety limits. EN 1186-3 covers the tests conducted to determine whether packaging materials meet these requirements.

It is a standard set by the European Union and regulates the safety and suitability of materials in contact with food, especially in the packaging industry.

BS EN 13130-1 and BS EN 13130-13 are part of the EN 13130 series of European standards that focus on the safety and compliance of materials in contact with food. These standards outline the necessary tests and requirements for ensuring that packaging and other food contact materials are safe for use.

BS EN 13130-1: 2004
This standard provides general requirements and test methods for materials intended to come into contact with food. It serves as a foundation for determining whether food contact materials are safe by specifying the necessary tests to evaluate potential risks. Specifically, BS EN 13130-1 covers migration testing, which is the process of determining if harmful chemicals from packaging materials migrate into food. It provides guidance on how to assess the safety of these materials, ensuring they do not pose a risk to human health.

BS EN 13130-13: 2004
This standard focuses on specific test methods for migration of chemicals from food contact materials into food. It details how to assess the migration of substances into different types of food, such as water, alcoholic beverages, or acidic foods. BS EN 13130-13 helps identify potential harmful chemicals that may transfer from packaging into food under various conditions.

Together, these two standards play a crucial role in ensuring that food contact materials do not contain harmful substances that could affect food safety.

In summary:

• BS EN 13130-1: Defines general test methods and requirements for materials in contact with food.
• BS EN 13130-13: Provides specific test methods to evaluate the migration of chemicals from food contact materials into food.